Jets begin Rodgers Era with 21-16 loss to Browns
Zach Wilson showed he can move New York's offense as a backup quarterback, but the Jets kicked off the Aaron Rodgers Era with a 21-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night in the Hall of Fame game.
It was a battle of rookies and reserves as both teams rested their starters in the NFL's inaugural game of 2023.
There was a notable opening-night glitch as a power outage in Tom Benson Stadium caused about a 20-minute delay between the third and fourth quarters.
Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson rallied the Browns with a pair of second-half touchdowns. Thompson-Robinson, a fifth-round pick, threw a 22-yard TD pass to Austin Watkins Jr. with 9:33 left to put Cleveland ahead.
Wilson, whose struggles as a starter the past two seasons sent the Jets on a QB quest that eventually got them Rodgers via trade from Green Bay in April, had some positive moments during his three series.
On his 24th birthday, the No. 2 overall pick in
the 2021 draft was 3 of 5 passing for 65 yards. Wilson set up the game's first score with a 57-yard completion to wide receiver Malik Taylor.
TITANS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN LOSES HIS JOB AFTER BEING EJECTED FROM CONSECUTIVE PRACTICES >> Being ejected from consecutive training camp practices cost Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Jamarco Jones his job.
The Titans waived Jones about three hours after he did not finish practice following a blindside block on linebacker Chance Campbell. Jones was sent off the field after a brief skirmish
Tuesday with two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons.
Tennis
FOURTH-RANKED WOMEN'S PLAYER PEGULA CRUISES INTO DC OPEN QUARTERS >>
Jessica Pegula rolled into the quarterfinals at the DC Open by beating fellow American Peyton Stearns in straight sets.
The fourth-ranked women's player in the world and tournament's top seed shook off a slow start and overpowered Stearns on the way to a 6-3, 6-4 victory. The Buffalo native next plays Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Friday for a
spot in the semifinals.
Golf
SCOTT IS OFF TO THE START HE NEEDED AS THOMAS STALLS AT THE WYNDHAM >>
Adam Scott got off to just the start he needed to try to salvage his season, making six birdies and turning his worst swing into a par for a 5-under 65 that gave him the early lead in the Wyndham Championship.
Justin Thomas has more stress awaiting him, both for making the FedEx Cup playoffs and being part of the Ryder Cup team. He didn't take advantage of short irons and had to settle for a 70. His next task will be making sure he's part of the weekend.
NBA
JORDAN'S SALE OF MAJORITY OWNERSHIP OF HORNETS IS FINALIZED >>
A new era has begun for the Charlotte Hornets, raising hope that one day the struggling franchise might turn things around.
Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall officially acquired the majority stake of the Hornets from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, bringing new thoughts and ideas on how to rebuild a franchise that hasn't been to the playoffs in the last seven seasons.