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FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Chris Hubbard (74) warms up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Cleveland. Versatile offensive lineman Hubbard's season is likely over after he suffered a serious knee injury early in a win over the New York Giants on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns' Hubbard to miss 'significant time' with knee injury

By Tom Withers Dec. 21, 2020 02:37 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Chris Hubbard was there whenever the Browns needed him. For

At left in a Dec. 6, 2020, photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. At right in a Sept. 28, 2020, photo, Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Baltimore. Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry called Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters “a coward” for appearing to spit at him during Monday night's, Dec. 14 game. A video taken from the national TV broadcast shows Peters spitting in Landry's direction at the end of the first quarter. (AP Photo)
NFL fines Ravens' CB Peters spitting at Browns WR Landry

By Tom Withers Dec. 19, 2020 04:53 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters can deny it all he wants, but

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)
Browns' Garrett still not all the way back after COVID

By Tom Withers Dec. 18, 2020 08:44 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett still hasn't completely recovered from being

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) lays the ball down after catching 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/Ben Margot)
Browns' Landry calls Ravens CB Peters 'coward' for spitting

By Tom Withers Dec. 17, 2020 04:18 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Days after their hard-hitting game, the Ravens and Browns are

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, then-Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens walks on the field during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Freddie Kitchens was fired after one stormy season as Browns coach. On Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, he'll get at shot at some personal payback. Kitchens will call plays for New York on Sunday night against Cleveland after Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Ex-Browns coach to call plays for Giants against Cleveland

By Tom Withers Dec. 17, 2020 12:21 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Freddie Kitchens was fired after one stormy, discouraging

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Mayfield raises game, takes Browns with him toward playoffs

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2020 06:18 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Giants coach Joe Judge got so fired up talking about Baker

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during an NFL football game in Cleveland. The Browns may have their best cornerback in the lineup on Sunday for the first of two straight weekend trips to New York. Cornerback Denzel Ward, who playing at a Pro Bowl level when he got hurt, returned to practice Wednesday after missing three games with a strained calf. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns CB Ward practices after missing 3 games with injury

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2020 02:43 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Denzel Ward may be ready to go this week for the Browns, who

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