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Browns stun 49ers 19-17, hand San Francisco its first loss and QB Brock Purdy his first as starter
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Browns stun 49ers 19-17, hand San Francisco its first loss and QB Brock Purdy his first as starter

· October 15, 2023

CLEVELAND From dominant to defeated in less than a week. The San Francisco 49ers were reminded there are no perfect teams or givens in the NFL.

Browns QB Watson still dealing with shoulder injury
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Browns QB Watson still dealing with shoulder injury

· October 9, 2023

BEREA, Ohio Deshaun Watson s bruised right shoulder remains a sore spot for the Cleveland quarterback and the Browns.

Lamar Jackson has 4 TDs as Ravens roll to 28-3 win over Browns and rookie QB Thompson-Robinson
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Lamar Jackson has 4 TDs as Ravens roll to 28-3 win over Browns and rookie QB Thompson-Robinson

· October 1, 2023

CLEVELAND Baltimore was missing two receivers and its starting left tackle, later joined on the sideline by the starting right tackle. Its thin secondary was further depleted when two more defensive

Myles Garrett, Cleveland’s defense devour Titans, Deshaun Watson has 2 TD passes in Browns’ 27-3 win
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Myles Garrett, Cleveland’s defense devour Titans, Deshaun Watson has 2 TD passes in Browns’ 27-3 win

· September 24, 2023

CLEVELAND Nick Chubb s season-ending injury didn t crush the Cleveland Browns.

Browns star Nick Chubb to undergo surgery on season-ending knee injury
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Browns star Nick Chubb to undergo surgery on season-ending knee injury

· September 19, 2023

CLEVELAND Nick Chubb s gruesome left knee injury will require surgery, a devastating blow for the Cleveland Browns star running back who will have to go through another arduous rehabilitation to con

Browns lose starting tackle Jack Conklin for the season
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Browns lose starting tackle Jack Conklin for the season

· September 11, 2023

CLEVELAND Jack Conklin kept Deshaun Watson from harm. He couldn t protect himself.

Browns 24, Bengals 3: Deshaun Watson runs for TD, Browns bottle up Joe Burrow in 24-3 win over Bengals in season opener
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Browns 24, Bengals 3: Deshaun Watson runs for TD, Browns bottle up Joe Burrow in 24-3 win over Bengals in season opener

· September 10, 2023

CLEVELAND The Cleveland Browns took Ja Marr Chase s trash talk personally.

Anderson, Ramírez facing multi-game suspensions
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Anderson, Ramírez facing multi-game suspensions

CLEVELAND Tim Anderson didn t play on Sunday for the Chicago White Sox, who gave their starting shortstop a planned day off.

Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam optimistic about season, but not putting playoff pressure on team
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Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam optimistic about season, but not putting playoff pressure on team

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. The pressure to win is intense and the expectations are heightened for the Cleveland Browns.

Browns’ Nick Chubb among several star running backs to discuss devalued position on Zoom call
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Browns’ Nick Chubb among several star running backs to discuss devalued position on Zoom call

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. Nick Chubb established himself long ago as a special player, a stunning mix of speed, power and precision. A threat to score for the Browns every time he touches the foo

Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
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Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87

CLEVELAND Jim Brown was virtually unstoppable in every arena.

Bullied by Knicks in opener, Mitchell, Cavs look to rebound
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Bullied by Knicks in opener, Mitchell, Cavs look to rebound

CLEVELAND Before Donovan Mitchell faced his hometown Knicks in the playoffs, the Cavaliers All-Star guard was asked when the inner New Yorker fast-moving, tough-minded, ultra-competitive in him

Florida Atlantic ends Fairleigh Dickinson’s run for Sweet 16
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Florida Atlantic ends Fairleigh Dickinson’s run for Sweet 16

COLUMBUS, Ohio Fairleigh Dickinson came up just a little short this time.

FDU shocks Purdue to become second No. 16 seed to upset a No. 1 in March Madness
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FDU shocks Purdue to become second No. 16 seed to upset a No. 1 in March Madness

COLUMBUS, Ohio Fairleigh Dickinson brought down a giant.

Watson throws TD, wins home debut as Browns down Ravens 13-3
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Watson throws TD, wins home debut as Browns down Ravens 13-3

· December 17, 2022

CLEVELAND Deshaun Watson threw a touchdown pass in his home debut for Cleveland, leading the Browns to an ugly 13-3 win on Saturday over the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens, who need injured star

Browns QB Watson only talks football after NFL suspension
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Browns QB Watson only talks football after NFL suspension

· December 1, 2022

BEREA, Ohio Deshaun Watson didn t address the accusations or reasons behind his time away from the Browns. No discussion. No reflection.

Chubb’s TD in OT gives Brissett, Browns 23-17 win over Bucs
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Chubb’s TD in OT gives Brissett, Browns 23-17 win over Bucs

· November 27, 2022

CLEVELAND Jacoby Brissett wasn t seeking sympathy and he didn t want any ceremonial sendoff.

Chubb runs for 2 TDs, Browns blast Burrow, Bengals 32-13
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Chubb runs for 2 TDs, Browns blast Burrow, Bengals 32-13

· October 31, 2022

CLEVELAND Nick Chubb rushed for two touchdowns and Myles Garrett and Cleveland s defense frustrated Joe Burrow as the Browns thrashed Cincinnati 32-13 on Monday night, keeping the Bengals star quart

Cole, Yankees save season, beat Guards to force ALDS Game 5
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Cole, Yankees save season, beat Guards to force ALDS Game 5

· October 16, 2022

CLEVELAND Gerrit Cole brought the Yankees back from the brink. They re Bronx bound, still chasing a championship.

Chargers hang on, beat Browns 30-28 after LA coach’s gamble
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Chargers hang on, beat Browns 30-28 after LA coach’s gamble

· October 9, 2022

CLEVELAND Brandon Staley trusted his gut, the analytics and his offense.