Quick Hitters
Click out as Astros GM 6 days after winning World Series
HOUSTON – astros general manager James Click will not be given a new contract, a highly unusual move that the team announced Friday – just six days after Houston won the World Series.
Click was hired from the tampa bay rays before the 2020 season and appeared increasingly distant from owner Jim Crane. the 44-year-old Click did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
It’s believed to be the first change in general manager following a World Series title since 1947, when the yankees’ Larry macPhail was replaced by George Weiss.
Tsai says Irving isn’t antisemitic; NBPA awaits resolution
Suspended brooklyn guard Kyrie Irving and the Nets appear to be on a path toward reconciliation, though it remains unclear when the seven-time all-Star will return to the court.
Nets owner Joe tsai said Friday that he and his wife Clara spent time with Irving and his family, and came away from that meeting convinced that Irving does not have antisemitic beliefs.
“We spent quality time to understand each other and it’s clear to me that Kyrie does not have any beliefs of hate towards Jewish people or any group,” tsai wrote.
Bills QB Allen returns to practice, questionable for Sunday
ORCHARD PARK, N.y. – buffalo bills quarterback Josh allen tested his injured throwing elbow on Friday for the first time in practice this week and is listed as questionable to play against the minnesota vikings on Sunday.
the bills referred to allen’s practice time as being limited, which is still considered a step in the right direction since he sat out the first two sessions after hurting his right elbow in the final minutes of a loss to the New york Jets last weekend.
Speaking before practice, coach Sean mcdermott expected the decision on allen’s playing status to come down to game time.
Deshaun Watson set to practice with Browns next week
BEREA, OHIO – deshaun Watson has one last weekend off the field.
the Cleveland browns’ suspended quarterback can begin practicing on monday as part of his settlement with the NFL after he was accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women when he played for Houston.
Watson, who was acquired by the browns in a controversial trade in march, was banned for 11 games in august for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. He agreed to the suspension, a $5 million fine and to undergo counseling and treatment.