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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. Beckham Jr. has been excused from practice for the second straight day as the Cleveland Browns figure out their next move with the polarizing wide receiver, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Disconnect: Browns cut ties with Odell Beckham Jr., end drama-filled stay

by Tom Withers Associated PressNovember 5, 2021

Boston Red Sox's Enrique Hernandez celebrates with Alex Verdugo (99) after scoring on a single by Rafael Devers during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Red Sox IF Kiké Hernández tests positive for COVID-19

by Tom Withers Associated PressAugust 27, 2021

A guardian rests on the Hope Memorial Bridge within site of Progressive Field, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland's new name was inspired by two large landmark stone edifices near the downtown ballpark, referred to as traffic guardians, on the Hope Memorial Bridge over the Cuyahoga River. The team's colors will remain the same, and the new Guardians' new logos will incorporate some of the architectural features of the bridge. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Guardians chosen as new name for Cleveland’s baseball team

by Tom Withers Associated PressJuly 23, 2021July 23, 2021

Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) drives against Boston Celtics' Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Kevin Love scores 30, Cavaliers beat Celtics to end 11-game slide

by Tom Withers Associated PressMay 12, 2021

A man takes a picture where 32 teams' helmets are displayed, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Cleveland, where the NFL Draft will be held April 29-May 1. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Hello, Cleveland: NFL takes ‘blended’ draft back on road

by Tom Withers Associated PressApril 27, 2021

FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks about the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award during the NFL Honors ceremony as part of Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Fla., in this Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, file photo. Goodell will announce the names of this year's rookie draft class within shouting distance of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The league announced some its plans for this year's event in Cleveland, which will include some of the prospects being in person after last year's draft...

No basement blues: Commissioner Roger Goodell on hand for NFL draft in Cleveland

by Tom Withers Associated PressMarch 22, 2021

FILE - In this July 10, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor runs the bases after hitting a home run during a simulated game at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Indians are changing their name after 105 years, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. After months of internal discussion prompted by public pressure and a national movement to remove racist names and symbols, the team is moving away from the name it has been called since 1915, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not revealed its plans. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Indians owner says name won’t change in 2021

by Tom Withers Associated PressDecember 14, 2020

Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname

by Tom Withers Associated PressJuly 14, 2020

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Browns, Patriots OC Josh McDaniels meet for 7 hours about coaching job

by Tom Withers Associated PressJanuary 10, 2020

In this Aug. 13, 2019 photo Boston Red Sox's Sandy Leon watches his ball after hitting against the Cleveland Indians in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. The Indians have acquired Leon in a trade from the Red Sox. Cleveland sent minor league right-hander Adenys Bautista to Boston on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 for the 30-year-old Leon, who has split his eight-year major league career between Boston and Washington. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Indians acquire veteran catcher Sandy León from Red Sox

by Tom Withers Associated PressDecember 2, 2019