“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1. LSU Freshman Forward Ben Simmons.
2. The Philadelphia 76ers sign free agent forward Elton Brand (36).
3. Clay Helton hires his brother Tyson Helton as USC’s running back coach.
4. San Diego Chargers HC Mike McCoy is retained but six assistants, including OC Frank Reich, are fired.
5. The Cleveland Browns hire Paul DePodesta of the New York Mets as the team’s chief strategy officer.
6. “He’s got to grow up, simple as that.” Lakers HC Byron Scott on forward Julius Randle.
7. On this day in 1976 Ted Turner bought the Atlanta Braves for $12 million.
8. The Dodgers hire former Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopolulos for a front office role.
9. On this day in 1980 the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Houston Oilers 27-13 in the AFC Championship game.
10. “I had to overcome a lot of diversity.” – Washington Wizards Forward Drew Gooden.

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