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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, talks with tight end Austin Hooper during an NFL football practice at the team training facility, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns QB Mayfield in 'no rush' with contract extension

By Tom Withers Jun. 16, 2021 05:02 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 22-17. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Browns, Mayfield expecting to build upon 2020 successes

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2021 06:44 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel talks with teammates on the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
After losing Mahomes, Chiefs and Henne hold off Browns 22-17

By Dave Skretta Jan. 17, 2021 06:27 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Positive COVID-19 tests have knocked Stefanski out of Cleveland's wild-card game at Pittsburgh on Sunday night — the Browns' first playoff appearance since the 2002 season. (AP Photo/Justin Berl, File)
Browns' Stefanski: 'We've got to find a way' vs Steelers

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski keeps watch before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. After days of positive COVID-19 tests, disruptions and delays, the Browns found some normalcy and got to re-open their facility on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, to resume getting ready to play the Pittsburgh Steelers and possibly end a postseason drought stretching back to 2002.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns lose another defender, CB Johnson added to COVID list

By Tom Withers Jan. 02, 2021 04:19 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns lose CB Ward for Steelers game after positive test

By Tom Withers Dec. 31, 2020 10:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. A steady demeanor, openness and disciplinary ways have marked Stefanski as perhaps, finally, the right man. He's taken a roster of varied personalities and, so far, melded them into a successful unit. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Mayfield: Browns 'in our playoffs, just one week early'

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2020 01:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Browns strong safety Andrew Sendejo (23) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) after a pass reception during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns added starting safety Andrew Sendejo and rookie tight end Harrison Bryant to their lengthy COVID-19 list, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns add 3 more players to crowded COVID-19 reserve list

By Tom Withers Dec. 29, 2020 05:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) celebrates after the Browns defeated the Indianapolis Colts 32-23 during an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without starting linebacker B.J. Goodson, who will miss the game on Sunday, Dec. 27, against the New York Jets after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Arizona State men's basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 01:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Malcolm Smith (56) tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns fumble away first shot at playoffs amid wild weekend

By Tom Withers Dec. 28, 2020 05:40 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Malcolm Smith (56) tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns' COVID contact players eligible to return Thursday

By Tom Withers Dec. 28, 2020 01:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns short-handed as they face Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:09 PM EST

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 lose another player vs; Jets, starting LT Wills out

By Tom Withers Dec. 27, 2020 10:11 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns down 6 players for Jets game due to COVID protocols

By Tom Withers Dec. 26, 2020 02:45 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs, left, consoles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in the end zone after intercepting a Falcons pass during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons won't have star WR Julio Jones for Bears game

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

NFL QBs holding passing sessions minus bonding activities

By Rob Maaddi May. 22, 2020 02:35 PM EDT
Some NFL quarterbacks are still finding ways to hold throwing sessions with receivers during the coronavirus pandemic, though things look much different. ...

Update on the latest sports

May. 09, 2020 08:53 AM EDT
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May. 08, 2020 10:56 AM EDT
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Apr. 29, 2020 06:42 AM EDT
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Update on the latest in sports:

Apr. 28, 2020 10:34 PM EDT
NFL-NEWS Saints agree to terms with QB Winston on one-year contract KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jameis Winston has found a...