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Cleveland Indians look into changing name amid pressure

by Tom Withers Associated PressJuly 5, 2020

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)

NFL to hold 2021 draft in Cleveland from April 29-May 1

by Tom Withers Associated PressApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020

FILE - In this May 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona walks back to the dugout after a mound visit during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston. The farthest Indians manager Terry Francona used to walk was from the dugout to the mound. With plenty of down time, he's added some distance. Francona said Thursday, April 16, 2020, that he's begun taking long long walks during the COVID-19 outbreak, which has affected daily...

Indians’ Francona intrigued by MLB options to start season

by Tom Withers Associated PressApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. The Cleveland Browns are hiring Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press. Stefanski agreed to accept the position Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, a day after Minnesota was beaten by San Francisco in the NFC playoffs, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the decision. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

AP source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coach

by Tom Withers Associated PressJanuary 12, 2020

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, who had a five-season run as Detroit's coach, is interviewing Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, with the Cleveland Browns. Schwartz is the sixth candidate to meet with the Browns, who are once again looking for a...

Browns continue coaching search, interview Eagles’ Schwartz

by Tom Withers Associated PressJanuary 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates a 12-yard touchdown pass to running back Mark Ingram during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Ravens win 11th straight, clinch top seed in AFC playoffs

by Tom Withers Associated PressDecember 22, 2019

FILE - In this March 11, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws a warm up pitch before a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear, Ariz. The Indians are close to completing a trade that will send the two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Indians trade two-time Cy Young winner Kluber to Rangers

by Tom Withers Associated PressDecember 15, 2019

In this Aug. 13, 2019 photo, Boston’s Sandy Leon hits against the Cleveland Indians. The Indians have acquired Leon in a trade from the Red Sox. Cleveland sent minor league right-hander Adenys Bautista to Boston on Monday.

Sox deal Sandy León to Indians

by Tom Withers Associated PressDecember 2, 2019

Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett leaves an office building in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Garrett is in New York for an appeals hearing to try to get the NFL to reduce an indefinite suspension that has temporarily ended Garrett’s season and tarnished his career. Garrett was banned last week for the rest of the regular season and playoffs for violently striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Garrett’s suspension for helmet attack upheld after appeal

by Tom Withers Associated PressNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett leaves an office building in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Garrett is in New York for an appeals hearing to try to get the NFL to reduce an indefinite suspension that has temporarily ended Garrett’s season and tarnished his career. Garrett was banned last week for the rest of the regular season and playoffs for violently striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Browns’ Garrett awaits ruling after hearing for suspension

by Tom Withers Associated PressNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019