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Bradley Beal is set to take over the number three jersey with the Los Angeles Clippers, making him the first player to wear it since franchise icon Chris Paul. The timing is loaded — Paul has been publicly critical of how the organization treated him on his way out, so handing that number to Beal sends a message whether the Clippers intend it to or not.
Shifting to the gridiron, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Jacobs addressed the situation directly, saying he fully understands the seriousness and takes full responsibility. With the season underway, how this affects his standing with the organization remains to be seen.
And in Ann Arbor, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is suddenly fighting for his starting job after a rough performance against Western Michigan to open the season. The five-star recruit came in with enormous expectations, and the early struggles have sparked real speculation about the depth chart. The Wolverines cannot afford a prolonged quarterback controversy this early in the campaign.
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