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Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt scores a 22-yard touchdown after a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. The Ravens won 47-42. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns learn tough lesson in gut-wrenching loss to Ravens

By Tom Withers Dec. 15, 2020 04:44 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — On their way to likely ending the NFL's current longest

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins, right, celebrates his two-point conversion with an unidentified teammate during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. Cleveland safety Andrew Sendejo sustained a concussion from a collision with Dobbins on the play. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens' Dobbins deletes tweet after Browns' Sendejo hurt

By Tom Withers Dec. 15, 2020 02:51 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The hard hitting between the Ravens and Browns in Monday night

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches late during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. The Ravens won 47-42. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns can't contain Jackson, lose heartbreaker to Ravens

By Tom Withers Dec. 15, 2020 01:33 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns and their fans hadn't felt heartbreak in years.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Rashard Higgins during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Jackson returns to save Ravens with 47-42 win over Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 15, 2020 12:07 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Jackson's only thought was to rescue his teammates.

FILE - Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on in the first half during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Baltimore. Other than it being his coaching debut with the Browns, Kevin Stefanski has no fond memories of Cleveland's opener at Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Ravens get back Andrews; Hooper out for Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 14, 2020 07:12 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Jackson has one of his favorite playmakers back to face

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians president Paul Dolan speaks before a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Cleveland. The Cleveland Indians are changing their name _ they just don't know to what or when. In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, Dolan said: “The name is no longer acceptable in our world.”AP Photo/Phil Long, File)
AP Interview: Indians owner says name won't change in 2021

By Tom Withers Dec. 14, 2020 03:23 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name — they just don

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cam Hill delivers in the ninth inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Cleveland. Indians rookie reliever Cam Hill underwent surgery Monday night, Nov. 30 on his right wrist, after being involved in a car accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years

By Tom Withers Dec. 13, 2020 10:04 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years.

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) tries to get past Tennessee Titans defenders Derick Roberson (50) and Amani Hooker (37) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Running mates: Browns lean on "odd couple" Chubb and Hunt

By Tom Withers Dec. 13, 2020 01:11 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — One is quiet, steady and a rising NFL star. Cleveland's other

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars safety Jarrod Wilson, left, and cornerback Tre Herndon, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Browns minus CB Ward against Ravens, TE Hooper questionable

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2020 05:42 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns won't have top cornerback Denzel Ward for

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Cleveland. Garrett on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, was named the Browns' Walter Payton Man of the Year, which annually recognizes the NFL’s best players for their excellence on the field and dedication to community service. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
End around: Browns' Garrett goes from villain to Man of Year

By Tom Withers Dec. 11, 2020 01:43 AM EST
One regrettable, violent moment nearly changed everything for Myles Garrett.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson works out prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Browns get second crack at Ravens with playoff hopes high

By Tom Withers Dec. 10, 2020 06:13 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns coach Kevin Stefanski doesn't have many warm and fuzzy

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) celebrates with running back Kareem Hunt (27) after Lamm caught a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Browns step from shadows into spotlight during playoff push

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2020 05:34 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns have quickly stepped out of the shadows and into

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) caches a 17-yard touchdown pass ahead of Tennessee Titans cornerback Breon Borders (39) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Browns find rhythm, respect in signature win against Titans

By Tom Withers Dec. 07, 2020 03:24 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield strutted down the middle of the field like a

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) walks on the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett was playing as well as any defender in the league when he fell ill and went on the COVID list after a positive test on Nov. 20. He missed Cleveland's past two games _ wins over Philadelphia and Jacksonville _ while isolating and recovering at home.(AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Browns' Garrett said COVID 'kicked my butt, now I'm back'

By Tom Withers Dec. 04, 2020 04:24 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett pushes, shoves and fights 300-pound offensive

El corredor de los Titans de Tennessee Derrick Henry corre en el juego ante los Colts de Indianápolis del domingo 29 de noviembre del 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Runner-up: Chubb focused on Titans, not lost title to Henry

By Tom Withers Dec. 04, 2020 01:03 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb's runner-up finish to Tennessee's Derrick Henry for

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes the passer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo. Browns defensive star Myles Garrett was activated from the COVID-19 list after missing two games, clearing the end and sack specialist to return this week against Tennessee. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Garrett "looked good" in return from COVID, set for Titans

By Tom Withers Dec. 03, 2020 01:55 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett passed the practice test.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Better Baker: Browns' Mayfield cuts down on interceptions

By Tom Withers Dec. 02, 2020 05:35 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield made some head-scratching, jaw-dropping

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Garrett back from COVID list after 2-game absence

By Tom Withers Dec. 01, 2020 12:32 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns got back their most valuable defensive player and

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo (36) for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Browns picking up wins, confidence as season rolls along

By Tom Withers Nov. 30, 2020 04:46 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are in unfamiliar territory. The challenge is

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Garrett on track to return from COVID this week

By Tom Withers Nov. 30, 2020 01:16 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett is on track to be