Sam Hicks, defense lead Abilene Christian over Northern Arizona 24-0 to extend 1st trip to playoffsMore than 30 MPs who voted in favour of assisted dying could still change their minds, analysis suggestsCLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL has closed an investigation into sexual assault allegations against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is ending the season on injured reserve for the second year in a row. The league has been reviewing the case for months , trying to determine whether Watson should be punished. “The matter is closed,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy said Friday in an email to The Associated Press. “There was insufficient evidence to support a finding of a violation of the personal conduct policy.” Watson, who served an 11-game suspension in 2022, was accused of assault in Texas by a woman in September. She was seeking more than $1 million in damages before the sides reached a confidential settlement. Watson strongly denied the allegations through his attorney, Rusty Hardin. The 29-year-old Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture in October. He's been rehabbing the injury in hopes of returning next season. The Browns still owe Watson $46 million in each of the next two seasons after they traded three first-round picks to Houston and signed him to a five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million contract that has backfired. Watson has only played in 19 games over three seasons due to the suspension and injuries. He was acquired by the Browns, who were comfortable with his character despite Watson being accused of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage therapy sessions while he played for the Texans. While he's in the clear with the league, Watson's future with Cleveland isn't so certain. His massive contract — and its salary-cap ramifications — has put the Browns in a bind in terms of trying to improve their roster. Cleveland has had a disappointing season after making the playoffs a year ago and could move on from Watson, but the cost would be exorbitant if the team just releases him. The Browns signed Jameis Winston for one season to be Watson's backup. Winston has gone 2-3 as a starter since taking over and he's put some life into Cleveland's offense, which didn't score 20 points or gain 300 yards with Watson before his injury. His 2023 season was ended by a broken bone in his shoulder, requiring surgery. Winston has indicated he would come back, and he could be a viable option as a starter even if the Browns draft a young QB. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
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NPP National Chairman Stephen Ntim shakes Asutifi South ConstituencyGov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) vetoed legislation that would have stripped several powers from incoming North Carolina elected Democratic officials, as the GOP is slated to lose its supermajority next year. The legislation included relief for parts of the Tar Heel State that are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, but it also included several provisions that would undermine Gov.-elect Josh Stein and incoming Democratic state Attorney General Jeff Jackson, among other Democratic officials. Cooper, whose term ends in January, vetoed the bill on Tuesday, calling it a "sham" and claiming that it does not send money to those affected by the storm. “This legislation is a sham. It does not send money to Western North Carolina but merely shuffles money from one fund to another in Raleigh. This legislation was titled Disaster Relief but instead violates the constitution by taking appointments away from the next governor for the Board of Elections, Utilities Commission, and Commander of the NC Highway Patrol, letting political parties choose appellate judges and interfering with the Attorney General’s ability to advocate for lower electric bills for consumers," Cooper said in a statement. Republicans will lose their supermajority in the state House next year after failing to maintain the necessary seats in this month's election. The GOP is expected to hold a supermajority in the state Senate, but without control of both chambers, Stein will hold an effective veto against Republicans. The legislation attempted to change how the state elections board is appointed, changing appointment power from the governor to the state auditor — who will be a Republican. The move would have paved the way for the state elections board to have a GOP majority, rather than the current Democratic majority, in line with the governor's party. It also aimed to block the state attorney general from taking the side against the state legislature’s position regarding legislation being challenged in court and would have prevented the state superintendent of public instruction from appealing decisions from a state review board for charter school applications. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The state legislature could still override the veto on the legislation next week in session, as the GOP still has their supermajority until the new state General Assembly is brought into office in January. Republicans would need all their state House and Senate members to be present and vote uniformly in favor of the legislation to override Cooper's veto. Three state House Republicans voted against the initial vote, citing concerns over the disaster relief portions of the legislation not doing enough.
Michigan rolls to 112-64 victory over Western KentuckyMichigan’s football team went into Columbus as nearly a three-touchdown underdog and grinded out a 13-10 victory over Ohio State to extend its win streak in the rivalry to four games. The heated rivalry continued after the final whistle, too. A postgame fight broke out at midfield as Michigan players planted a block M flag at midfield. Punches were thrown. Mace was sprayed by police. After emotions cooled, Michigan players and coaches continued to celebrate on their way into the locker room. It held OSU to 252 yards and zero points in the second half, paving way way for Dominic Zvada to kick a game-winning 21-yard field goal in the final minute. The Wolverines (7-5, 5-4 Big Ten), despite mustering only 234 yards themselves and turning the ball over twice, end a rocky regular season on a high note, keeping OSU (10-2, 7-2) out of the Big Ten championship game and handing Ryan Day his fourth loss in five tries in The Game. Here’s what’s being said on social media about the game and postgame brawl: Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III posted: “Davis Warren beat cancer and beat Ohio State in Columbus. The stuff of Legend.” CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli posted: “The only people who should be fighting are Ohio State’s defense and the Ohio State offensive coaching staff.” ESPN college football analyst and OSU alumnus Kirk Herbstreit posted: “Rivalry weekend. Ya just never know. That’s why they play the games. Congrats to @Coach_SMoore and @UMichFootball .” Author Benjamin Watson posted: “If law enforcement came on the field and started pepper spraying players after the game, I hope both Michigan and Ohio State take proper action to ensure their players have legal representation. Unreasonable use of force for two teams fighting after an emotional football game. On another note, I’m sure Ohio State fans wish they would have shown half that energy during the previous 3 hours.” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith posted: “Great defensive stand by @UMichFootball to secure this game over @OhioStateFB . Now — if you’re Ryan Day — how do you get over THiS loss? This wasn’t Jim Harbaugh or a Nat’l Champion caliber squad you were against. This was a .500 ball club coached by someone else. Don’t know how Day shakes this.” The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel posted: “Have a feeling there will be some suspensions after they review the tape of that brawl. And for Ohio State, those would for their first CFP game, if there are any.” NBC Sports’ Nicole Auerbach posted: “I can’t even imagine what’s going through Ryan Day’s mind right now.” Jemele Hill posted: “I thought Ohio State fans were tripping about Ryan Day. Y’all were right. This was an inexcusable loss. Sherrone Moore coached the game of his life.” CBS Sports’ Danny Kannell posted: “You lose the game you don’t get to pick a fight when the opponent plants a flag on your field....” Former Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil posted: “You spend a 10 million in the portal just to lose?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME.”Canucks visit the Red Wings after shootout win
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