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Browns release Odell Beckham Jr. years after blockbuster trade

The Cleveland Browns released Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday more than two years after acquiring him in a blockbuster trade from the New York Giants.

After failing to trade him before the deadline earlier this week, Cleveland granted the three-time Pro Bowler’s release.

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) walk off the field after the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 15-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

“After careful consideration, internal discussions and conversations with Odell and his representation, we’ve determined that it is in the best interest of all parties involved that Odell no longer play for the Cleveland Browns,” Browns general manager Andrew Berry said in a statement.

“We appreciate all his efforts and contributions while in Cleveland, but we’ve just reached a point where it is best that we move forward as a team without Odell. We are finalizing the process of granting Odell his release and we wish him well as he continues his career.”

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. walks off of the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Beckham’s acquisition sparked hope for a major resurgence of the Browns’ offense. With the Giants, Beckham was being compared to some of the greatest wide receivers of all-time – Terrell Owens, Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, etc. But Beckham never really meshed well in the offense with Baker Mayfield as quarterback.

In a little more than two seasons, Beckham played in 29 games and recorded 114 catches for 1,586 yards and seven touchdowns. He only played 13 games over the last two seasons because of injuries.

This season, Beckham has played through a shoulder injury. He’s been targeted the most out of any pass-catcher on the offense but only had 17 catches for 232 yards to show for it.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Where Beckham lands next is unclear.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams could all be potential landing spots for Beckham.

Browns release Odell Beckham Jr. years after blockbuster trade

The Cleveland Browns released Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday more than two years after acquiring him in a blockbuster trade from the New York Giants.

After failing to trade him before the deadline earlier this week, Cleveland granted the three-time Pro Bowler’s release.

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BROTHER OF VICTIM IN HENRY RUGGS CRASH SAYS TRAGEDY ‘DOESN’T FEEL REAL’

In a little more than two seasons, Beckham played in 29 games and recorded 114 catches for 1,586 yards and seven touchdowns. He only played 13 games over the last two seasons because of injuries.

This season, Beckham has played through a shoulder injury. He’s been targeted the most out of any pass-catcher on the offense but only had 17 catches for 232 yards to show for it.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Where Beckham lands next is unclear.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams could all be potential landing spots for Beckham.

Hawks’ Trae Young on regular season: ‘A lot more boring than the playoffs’

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young said Thursday it was tough trying to rally some of his teammates early in the season because it’s not the same atmosphere as the playoffs.

Young made his comment following the team’s 116-98 loss to the Utah Jazz.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) works to get past Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) during the first half Nov. 4, 2021, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)

“I think guys are learning that,” he said about getting over the struggles of the early season, via The Athletic.

“We’re no longer the hunters. It’s (the) regular season. I’m not going to lie, it’s a lot more boring than the playoffs. You got to find that motivation to play like the playoffs.”

Atlanta is 4-5 to start the season.

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“We have to figure out who’s going to sacrifice for this team to win. It’s all about winning at the end of the day. If you win, everyone eats,” Young added.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts after a call during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Young is averaging 22.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game. The Hawks star has been the target of some criticism as he’s complained about the new NBA rules regarding shooting motions. He’s complained about officials missing calls.

“It’s basketball. It’s just, it feels that they’re learning, and they’re just — I don’t know. It’s frustrating,” he said last month, via ESPN.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles past Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) during the first quarter Nov. 4, 2021, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. (Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)

Young, along with Brooklyn Nets star James Harden, have had to make adjustments early in the season regarding their shooting and how they used to draw fouls.

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On Thursday, Young had 21 points, four rebounds and seven assists. He was 5-for-5 from the free-throw line. He’s only shot more than 10 free throws once this season. Last year, through the first nine games, he had shot more than 10 free throws five times.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Hawks’ Trae Young on regular season: ‘A lot more boring than the playoffs’

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young said Thursday it was tough trying to rally some of his teammates early in the season because it’s not the same atmosphere as the playoffs.

Young made his comment following the team’s 116-98 loss to the Utah Jazz.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) works to get past Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) during the first half Nov. 4, 2021, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)

“I think guys are learning that,” he said about getting over the struggles of the early season, via The Athletic.

“We’re no longer the hunters. It’s (the) regular season. I’m not going to lie, it’s a lot more boring than the playoffs. You got to find that motivation to play like the playoffs.”

Atlanta is 4-5 to start the season.

CLARKSON SCORES 30, MITCHELL-LESS JAZZ ROUT HAWKS 116-98

“We have to figure out who’s going to sacrifice for this team to win. It’s all about winning at the end of the day. If you win, everyone eats,” Young added.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts after a call during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

“It’s basketball. It’s just, it feels that they’re learning, and they’re just — I don’t know. It’s frustrating,” he said last month, via ESPN.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles past Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) during the first quarter Nov. 4, 2021, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. (Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)

Young, along with Brooklyn Nets star James Harden, have had to make adjustments early in the season regarding their shooting and how they used to draw fouls.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Aaron Rodgers ‘furious’ COVID vaccination status was leaked amid whirlwind of criticism: report

Aaron Rodgers complained about the culture of the Green Bay Packers when he was mulling what he was going to do with his career and hit out at “woke PC” culture when he was criticized for cursing at Chicago Bears fans earlier this season.

And now that his vaccination status had been leaked earlier this week, Pro Football Talk reported Thursday the reigning NFL MVP is “furious.” The NFL Network reported Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss 10 days regardless of back-to-back negative COVID tests.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 28, 2021, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Rodgers was asked directly about his vaccination status in August, to which he told reporters he had been “immunized.” The comment gave the impression that Rodgers had been vaccinated, but the NFL Network reported that his statement “does not equal vaccinated.”

According to NFL.com, Rodgers had applied for an exemption to receiving the vaccine but was denied. He then went on to receive homeopathic treatment from his personal doctor in order to “raise his antibody levels,” but when the NFLPA and league reviewed his case, they agreed his treatment “did not provide any documented protection from the coronavirus.”

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 28, 2021, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

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Rodgers was not considered fully vaccinated by the league’s standards and was supposed to follow proper protocols for unvaccinated players.

Rodgers hasn’t commented on his vaccination status aside from saying he was “immunized.”

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he was positive players followed the league’s COVID rules “within our football space.”

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pulls the ball down and runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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Rodgers could face fines if the NFL determines he violated health and safety protocols.

Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.

Aaron Rodgers ‘furious’ COVID vaccination status was leaked amid whirlwind of criticism: report

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 28, 2021, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 28, 2021, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

BILL SIMMONS RIPS AARON RODGERS OVER VACCINE CONTROVERSY: ‘I THINK HE’S BEEN A DIVA THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS’

Rodgers was not considered fully vaccinated by the league’s standards and was supposed to follow proper protocols for unvaccinated players.

Rodgers hasn’t commented on his vaccination status aside from saying he was “immunized.”

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he was positive players followed the league’s COVID rules “within our football space.”

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Rodgers could face fines if the NFL determines he violated health and safety protocols.

Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.

Georgia star linebacker, potential top NFL draft pick, accused of rape

Georgia star linebacker Adam Anderson, a potential first-round NFL draft pick, was reportedly suspended from the team indefinitely on Thursday after he was accused of rape.

No arrest had been made in the case and it’s unclear whether charges will be filed. A 21-year-old woman told authorities she went to an Athens, Georgia, residence on Oct. 29 between midnight and 7 a.m., and after drinking she said she woke up with Anderson “penetrating” her, according to the Athens Banner-Herald, citing a police report. She told police it was nonconsensual and she was able to leave.

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Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson (19) tackles Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) during the college football game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Georgia Bulldogs on Oct. 16, 2021, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The woman reported the incident to police later that afternoon, the newspaper reported.

“It’s still open and still under investigation,” Athens-Clarke County police Lt. Shaun Barnett said. “It’s depending on how the investigation plays out that will determine that.”

Anderson’s attorney, Steve Sadow, released a statement on behalf of the linebacker, denying the allegations.

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Adam Anderson defends against the Missouri Tigers during the second half Dec. 12, 2020, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports)

“Adam denies in the strongest terms possible the unfounded and unsupported allegations of sexual misconduct,” the statement read. “He has been notified of the allegations made to the police and to the UGA Equal Opportunity Office (EOO), and has come to learn that the complainant has already apparently made inconsistent claims – that she was ‘unconscious’ during the conduct to the EOO but ‘awoke’ from sleep by the conduct to the police.

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“In the interest of justice and fairness, Adam hopes and prays the UGA community and the public keep an open mind and not prejudge him based on inconsistent, unsubstantiated and baseless accusations.”

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart also released a statement.

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Adam Anderson (19) before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores Sept. 25, 2021, at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

“We are aware of the report and we don’t comment on law enforcement matters, but I’ve been clear about the high standards we have for our student-athletes on and off the field. I will be working closely with our administration to ensure we cooperate fully with all law enforcement and campus protocols,” Smart said.

ESPN reported the senior linebacker was suspended indefinitely.

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Georgia is the No. 1 team in the nation and is set to play Missouri on Saturday. Anderson has 32 tackles, five sacks and one pass defended this season. He’s considered to be a top draft pick when he decides to turn pro.

James Madison could be barred from conference’s postseason if it intends to bolt

James Madison University athletics will be banned from Colonial Athletic Association postseason play for the 2021-22 season if the school accepts a bid into the Sun Belt Conference, school officials said Wednesday.

The CAA has a rule that allows it to block schools from competing in conference championships if they declare their intention to move to a different conference, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. James Madison is rumored to be announcing its intention to leave the CAA on Friday.

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James Madison Dukes linebacker Kelvin Azanama (7) points into the backfield during a game between James Madison and the Richmond Spiders on Oct, 16, 2021, at E. Claiborne Robins Stadium in Richmond, Virginia. (Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

“We have great respect for JMU as a conference,” CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio said, via the newspaper. “… I’ll be honest. It’s not my job to determine whether it makes sense or doesn’t make sense. It’s my job to make sure the bylaws are enforced the way they’re written.”

James Madison appealed to the other schools in the CAA, but those school officials voted to prohibit the Dukes from playing in the conference during the 2021-22 season.

“We were thorough and heartfelt in appealing to the league’s council of presidents, but that appeal was denied,” James Madison said in a statement. “Eight other Division I conferences have full members that have publicly announced an exit and yet all eight have allowed the student-athletes at those institutions to continue competing for championships.

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A James Madison Dukes helmet on the sidelines prior to a game between the Dukes and the Richmond Spiders on Oct. 16, 2021, at E. Claiborne Robins Stadium in Richmond, Virginia. (Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

“To our knowledge, the CAA is alone in this outdated bylaw. JMU has striven to be a good partner of the CAA and to treat other institutions as they would want to be treated, but that ideal is not being reciprocated. With our sights set on an important next step on Friday, it’s unfortunate that the CAA made this decision right in the middle of the fall championship season.”

James Madison will be allowed to compete in the CAA’s women’s soccer and field hockey championships since postseason play is set to start this weekend. The school’s football team, who is vying for a conference title, will not be able to play in the CAA’s postseason but could still get an automatic bid to the FCS tournament. The men’s soccer team is 11-4-1 with the CAA tournament starting next week.

The James Madison Dukes logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on Dec. 19, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)

Individual track and field, and swimming and diving athletes can still compete for singles championships but not team championships, according to the Times-Dispatch.

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“If and when JMU does indicate to the conference that they are withdrawing as a member, then we do have a bylaw that indicates they will not be eligible to compete for (the) conference championship,” D’Antonio added.

California high school apologizes for 106-point football blowout: ‘Final score was unacceptable’

A California high school apologized for running up the score on its opponents in a 106-0 game, which featured a 13-touchdown pass performance from a UCLA recruit and a two-point conversion when the team was leading by 104 points.

Inglewood High School principal Debra Tate said in a statement she and coach Mil’Von James apologized to Inglewood Morningside High School for the rout.

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Justyn Martin threw 13 touchdown passes. (Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

“We did not conduct ourselves with sportsmanship and integrity and the final score was unacceptable,” Tate said. “Coach James has also offered his apologies to the Morningside High School football program and the larger school community.

“Our administration will work with our coaches to ensure that these mistakes are not repeated in the future, and that the Inglewood High School program conducts itself with the highest level of sportsmanship and integrity going forward.”

Inglewood Morningside’s coach called the rout a “classless move.” (iStock)

Brian Collins, the coach of the opponent, Inglewood Morningside, ripped the school.

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“It was a classless move. I told them, ‘Go play St. John Bosco and Mater Dei,’” he told the Los Angeles Times, referring to some of the top high school football teams in the Golden State.

Justyn Martin, the Inglewood quarterback, had committed to UCLA days before the game and threw the remarkable 13 touchdown passes. According to Max Preps, Martin was just two touchdowns short of tying the national high school record of 15 touchdown passes set by Arthur Smith of Nebraska in 1921.

Collins added that the officials asked Inglewood if it would run the clock and the team refused the request. He also said he was surprised Martin played as much as he did after recently announcing his commitment to the Bruins. He called the whole ordeal bad sportsmanship.

Justyn Martin committed to UCLA. (Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Inglewood is one of the best teams in the state, finishing 8-0 during the regular season with the Southern Section Division 2 playoffs next on the schedule.

Brother of victim in Henry Ruggs crash says tragedy ‘doesn’t feel real’

The brother of the woman killed in a deadly Las Vegas crash involving NFL wide receiver Henry Ruggs III said Thursday that the whole incident has left her family devastated.

Tina Tintor was identified as the 23-year-old woman who was driving the 2013 Toyota RAV4 that police say the former Las Vegas Raiders star collided with at 156 mph with his blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit early Tuesday morning. Tintor was trapped inside the burning vehicle and died.

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A photograph of Tina Tintor, 23, and her dog is placed at a makeshift memorial site to honor them at South Rainbow Boulevard and Spring Valley Parkway on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Las Vegas. Tintor and her dog were killed when Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs, accused of DUI, allegedly slammed into the rear of Tintor’s vehicle. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Djordje Tintor told USA Today that his parents were “destroyed” over the death of ther daughter.

“I almost can’t even look at them,” he said of his parents. “Every time I look at them it just breaks my heart.”

The 25-year-old man said his parents escaped Serbia in 2000 and were trying to “grieve in their own way.”

Las Vegas Metro Police investigators work at the scene of a fatal crash Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Las Vegas. Police in Las Vegas say Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was involved in the fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

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“It doesn’t feel real,” he told USA Today of his sister’s death. “It’s like, what are the chances, you know?”

Police said Ruggs showed signs of impairment at the crash site. He was booked and arrested on charges of DUI resulting in death and reckless driving after he checked out at a local hospital.

Ruggs, 22, was released from the team hours before his initial court appearance on multiple felony charges. Prosecutors said he was traveling in his 2020 Corvette at 156 mph 2.5 seconds before the crash.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers Oct 4, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

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Prosecutors said the car slowed to 127 mph when the airbag deployed. He allegedly had a blood-alcohol level of 0.161%.

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