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Leonard Korir became the first
American man to win the Fal-
mouth Road Race since Mark Curp
in 1988, edging four-time winner
Stephen Sambu to claim the 47th
annual in 32 minutes, 11 seconds.
Sambu crossed the line in 32:29.
“It’s so motivating. Like, that’s
history,” Korir told reporters short-
ly after he crossed the finish line.
“I was feeling relaxed; I was
feeling strong,” he added. “I think
today was my day.”
Kenyan Sharon Lokedi won the
women’s race in 36:29, followed by
American Sara Hall in 36:34. The
women went out fast, said Hall,
who was running Falmouth for the
fourth time.
“We went out way harder than
we’ve ever gone out on this course
before,” Hall told reporters. “Usu-
ally we’re all at 5:20 or something
on this course, so I couldn’t hang
with them. Sharon and I had a lit-
tle better race plan, I think.”
The 32-year-old Korir, who be-
came an American citizen in 2015
and finished second twice in thepastthreeyears,earned$10,00 0
for the victory, and $3,000 as the
top American.
Daniel Romanchuk and Tatya-
na McFadden repeated as champi-
ons in their wheelchair division,
each breaking their own course re-
cords.
The race drew plenty of star
power. Running legends Joan
Benoit Samuelson and Frank
Shorter, Tedy Bruschi, and NASA
astronaut Suni Williams were
among the finishers.FALMOUTHROADRACEKorir first American
mantowinsince’88
MERRILY CASSIDY/THE CAPE COD TIMES VIA AP
Leonard Korir took the men’s race in 32 minues, 11 seconds.MERRILY CASSIDY/CAPE COD TIMES VIA AP
Kenyan Sharon Lokedi captured
the women’s race in 36:29.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oakland Raiders general manager
MikeMayocktold disgruntled receiver
AntonioBrownit’s time to decide
whether he’s ‘‘all in or
all out’’ about playing
this season after losing
a fight with the NFL
and NFLPA over his helmet.
Mayock issued a statement to re-
porters that the Raiders released in a
video on Twitter expressing his frustra-
tion that Brown didn’t participate in
practice Sunday despite being healed
from the frostbitten feet that have side-
lined him for most of training camp.
‘‘You all know that A.B. is not here
today. So here’s the bottom line. He’s
upset about the helmet issue. We have
supported that. We appreciate that,’’
Mayock said. ‘‘But at this point, we’ve
pretty much exhausted all avenues of
relief. So from our perspective, it’s time
for him to be all in or all out. So we’re
hoping he’s back soon. We’ve got 89
guys busting their tails. We are really
excited about where this franchise is
going and we hope A.B. is going to be a
big part of it starting Week 1 against
Denver. End of story. No questions.’’
Brown has been upset that the NFL
and NFLPA won’t allow him to use the
same Schutt Air Advantage that he has
used throughout his career. Brown
filed a grievance over the issue that he
lost on Aug. 12 and then set out to find
a newer version of the helmet that was
less than 10 years old to get approved.
Brown’s agent,DrewRosenhaus,
said last week after Brown returned to
the Raiders training camp facility that
they had found several helmets and
were waiting formal approval. Brown
took part in pre-game warmups before
an exhibition game in Arizona on
Thursday night and took part in a
walkthrough on Saturday, prompting
coachJonGrudento express confi-
dence Brown would soon be able to
practice.
Thehelmetwassenttotheinde-
pendent Biokinetics Inc. lab in Ottawa
for testing with results shared with
biomechanical engineers from both
the league and union, a person famil-
iar with the testing said on condition
of anonymity because the results
weren’t released. The person said the
helmet was no different than the 2010
version that had previously been re-
jected and both the league and union
determined it wasn’t safe enough to be
used.
Pro Football Talk first reported the
failed test after the Raiders walk-
through on Saturday, prompting a pro-
fane response from Brown on Twitter.
He then didn’t take part in practice
Sunday, leading to Mayock’s forceful
statement.
Brown had 686 catches and 9,145
yards receiving the past six seasons in
Pittsburgh, the best marks ever for a
receiver in a six-year span. But he still
wore out his welcome with the Steelers
after leaving the team before a crucial
Week 17 game last season and was
able to be acquired by Oakland in
March for the small price of third- and
fifth-round draft picks.
But the drama that surrounded
Brown in Pittsburgh didn’t stop upon
his arrival with the Raiders even
though he was given a hefty raise with
a three-year contract worth $50.125
million.
Brown injured his feet while getting
cryotherapy treatment in France, forc-
ing him to start camp on the non-foot-
ball injury list. Brown was activated on
July 28 and participated in parts of
two practices before leaving the team
to get treatment on his feet and deal
with the grievance with the NFL.
Brown returned to the Raiders on
Aug. 13 but still hasn’t participated in
a full practice all of training camp.Giants’WRTateinprotocol
The New York Giants placed wide
receiverGoldenTateIIIin concussion
protocol. Tate sustained the concus-
sion Friday night in the Giants’ 32-13
preseason victory over the Chicago
Bears. It was not known Sunday how
long the 10-year veteran will be kept
out of practice.
Earlier in the week, Tate, 30,
learned his four-game suspension to
start the season had been upheld by
the NFL office. Tate insisted the failed
drug test was due to him taking the
fertility drug clomiphene.
Tate was prescribed the drug by a
physician,whomTatenowplanson
suing. The doctor apparently told Tate
he prescribed clomiphene to four other
NFL players who were not suspended.
Tate, who will lose more than $1
million in salary from his four-year,
$37 million contract while he is sus-
pended, can practice and play pre-
season games with the Giants, but can-
not participate once the season begins.Ex-RBBensondeadat36
Former NFL running backCedric
Benson, one of the most prolific rush-
ers in NCAA and University of Texas
history, died Saturday night in a mo-
torcycle accident in Austin, Texas. He
was 36. Benson, who played at Texas
from 2001-2004, was a key player in
the Longhorns’ resurgence under
coachMackBrownand rushed for
5,540 yards to rank second at the
school and ninth in NCAA history.
Benson went on to play in the NFL for
the Bears, Bengals, and Packers. Obitu-
ary, D6.... The Indianapolis Colts put
receiverDauriceFountainon season-
ending injured reserve with a dislocat-
ed and fractured left ankle, according
to coachFrankReich. The second-year
receiver was injured on a running play
during Thursday’s joint practice with
the Cleveland Browns. He had surgery
Friday... The Chicago Bears’ kicking
competition is over, for now, withEddy
Pineirothe winner after the team re-
leasedElliottFryafter an offseason and
preseason competition to replaceCody
Parkey...TaysomHillhad 191 yards
of offense and directed three second-
half scoring drives to help the New Or-
leans Saints rally for a 19-17 exhibition
victory over the Los Angeles Chargers
on Sunday in Carson, Calif.Brown hit with ultimatum
Raiders GM Mayock
irate over WR’s issues
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