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Manziel football sale raises funds for kids

Rawlings has announced that it will be producing a limited-edition Johnny Manziel football to salute his rookie season and to raise funds for local kids. Only 2,014 of these footballs, with acrylic display cases, are going to be produced to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs in Ohio.

Everything is officially licensed by the NFL and approved by the Browns. Each football is priced at $99 with the display case. Each football comes with a certificate of authenticity that is numbered.

The footballs feature a draft day photo of Manziel on one white panel, another panel lists some of his college career highlights and one panel has information on the Browns stadium as well as the team’s championship history.

Fans can order by calling 800-345-2868 or by visiting www.nikcosports.com.

1989 Campbell football team to be honored

CAMPBELL

The Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association is seeking members of the 1989 Memorial High School football team – coaches, players, managers – for a commemorative recognition ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of this history-making team.

The team reached the Division III state championship game, losing 12-7 to Ironton in the final. Those associated with the team are invited to return and welcome back their coach, Ed Rozum, to John Knapick Field.

Activities will take place Sept. 5 prior to the Red Devils’ game against South Range.

Those wishing to participate should contact the Alumni Office at 330-799-1232 or email alumni@campbell.k12.oh.us by Aug. 25. More information and updates will be available on the alumni association Facebook page.

George suffers serious leg injury in exhibition

LAS VEGAS

Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George suffered a gruesome right leg injury late in the U.S. national team’s intrasquad scrimmage Friday night. George leaped to contest a fast-break layup by James Harden with 9:33 left in the fourth quarter and his leg smashed against the bottom of the backboard stanchion and crumpled. Trainers immediately ran onto the floor and after roughly 10 minutes of stoppage, George was taken out of the arena on a stretcher. With players looking visibly upset, coach Mike Krzyzewski then announced to the crowd that the scrimmage would not be finished out of respect to George and his family.

Tour rebuts report Johnson suspended

AKRON

The PGA Tour rebutted a published report Friday that Dustin Johnson has been suspended for failing a drug test. Johnson said in a vague statement issued by his management company that he would take a leave of absence effective immediately to seek professional help for “personal challenges.”

Auburn’s Marshall benched for opener

AUBURN, Ala.

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall and cornerback Jonathon Mincy won’t start in the Tigers’ opener against Arkansas, while starting guard Alex Kozan is out for the season. Coach Gus Malzahn made those announcements Friday after the defending Southeastern Conference champions finished their first practice of preseason camp. He didn’t say how long Marshall or Mincy will remain on the bench against the Razorbacks on Aug. 30.

Marshall was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and a window tint violation during a July 11 traffic stop in Georgia. His mother paid the $1,100 in fines. Mincy, who has 29 career starts, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana in June.

McAllister designated for assignment by Tribe

CLEVELAND

The Cleveland Indians designated right-hander Zach McAllister for assignment Friday and plan to send him to Triple-A Columbus after he clears optional waivers. McAllister, who hasn’t won since April 21, is 3-6 with a 5.91 ERA in 14 starts.

Staff reports/Associated Press