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New York City FC fans react to the announcement that East Rutherford, New Jersey, will be a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during a selection watch part at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., Thursday, June 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Excitement and disappointment as World Cup 2026 cities named

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 16, 2022 08:12 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates his touchdown with fans during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns are betting on betting. The team announced a long-term partnership Tuesday, April 26, 2022, with Bally's that will make the gaming leader the official sports betting partner of the NFL team. As as part of the agreement, Bally's will have a branded lounge at FirstEnergy Stadium. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns team with gaming giant Bally's as betting partner

By Tom Withers Apr. 26, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

Ohio governor temporarily renames 3 parks to honor Bengals

Feb. 07, 2022 10:54 AM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine temporarily renamed three state parks on Monday in honor of the Super Bowl-bound Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals face off...

Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan speaks to the media as the new Indians logo is displayed, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Cleveland. Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland's Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians. The ballclub announced the name change Friday, effective at the end of the 2021 season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians extend lease, ending relocation speculation

By Tom Withers Aug. 05, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2020, file photo, photographers practice social distancing while sitting with fan cutouts during a baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says pro sports teams could allow up to 30% of fans in stadiums this spring under a pandemic-related plan for sports. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Indians at Reds 8/4/2020

Feb. 22, 2021 05:38 PM EST

En esta foto del 11 de octubre de 2020, Ben Roethlisberger, de los Steelers de Pittsburgh, lanza un pase en el encuentro ante los Eagles de Filadelfia (AP Foto/Keith Srakocic)
The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 02:40 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow walks off the practice field after an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. It's all about the quarterbacks in the AFC North. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
The Latest: Tennessee scraps scrimmage with 44 Vols out

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2020 12:30 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2019 photo of Kevin Johnson. The Cleveland Browns cornerback remains hospitalized after his liver was lacerated in practice when a teammate landed on him. The team said Johnson, who is in his first season with Cleveland, was admitted to University Hospitals on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 after getting hurt. (AP Photo/File)
Browns CB Johnson lacerates liver on routine practice play

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2020 12:17 PM EDT

A Herriman player wear a mask during a high school football against Davis on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. Utah is among the states going forward with high school football this fall despite concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that led other states and many college football conferences to postpone games in hopes of instead playing in the spring. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
The Latest: Texas A&M to have reduced capacity for football

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2020 12:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, right, and his wife Dee Haslam walk to the playing field before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam will stand in support of quarterback Baker Mayfield and any other Cleveland players who kneel during the national anthem this season. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns owners support Mayfield choice to kneel during anthem

By Tom Withers Aug. 16, 2020 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, former NBA player and players union deputy Roger Mason, left, listens as entertainer Ice Cube, right, announces the launch of the BIG3, a new 3-on-3 professional basketball league, in New York. Hundreds of sports-related businesses got in line for the government-funded Payroll Protection Plan designed to cushion the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. None of the four North American major sports leagues — the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball — applied, but both Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League were represented. Rapper Ice Cube's 3-on-3 basketball league says it returned almost half of the $1.6 million it received, but givebacks were rare. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Sports jumps on PPP bandwagon, but big leagues take a pass

By The Associated Press Jul. 06, 2020 10:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2017, file photo, football fans toss footballs on the lawn outside the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will reopen Wednesday, June 10, 2020, after nearly a three-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Pro Football Hall of Fame to reopen on Wednesday

Jun. 09, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. More than half of the 32 NFL teams will not have their coaching staffs back at their facilities Friday. June 5, 2020, even though the league has approved such returns where local governments allow them. Clubs with coaches in place at their training complexes were Super Bowl champion Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Denver, Dallas and Atlanta.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
More than half of NFL coaching staffs not at team facilities

By Barry Wilner Jun. 05, 2020 03:04 PM EDT