By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians traded their All-Star shortstop. They’re hanging on to their steady second baseman. Free agent César Hernández, who had a strong 2020…
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Day encouraged by returning players who put off NFL dreams
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State stars leaving early for the NFL happens every winter, but the bigger news this time might be about who decided to stay. After the expec…
Browns GM praises Mayfield, won’t discuss plans for QB
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield checked every box for the Browns this season: he matured as a player, took them back to the playoffs, solidified himself as a leader. Cl…
Browns, Mayfield expecting to build upon 2020 successes
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — On their wild ride of an unforgettable, almost unimaginable 2020 season when Zoom calls, masks and contact tracing were daily fixtures, the Browns disc…
Tony Stewart insists it was him, not NASCAR, who didn’t renew the Truck Series race at Eldora
Column: Stewart balances personal bliss, professional angst By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart is angry — what else is new? — and wants the record set straight re…
Ohio State QB Fields declares for draft; WR Olave returning
By The Associated Press Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is forgoing his senior season to enter the NFL draft, while Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave is returning for his senior year. The teamma…
Drummond has 33 points, 23 boards as Cavs top Knicks 106-103
BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Andre Drummond tied his career high with 33 points and grabbed 23 rebounds, and Cedi Osman scored 25 points in leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 106-10…
Browns’ Garrett ‘due,’ wants to leave impression on Mahomes
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett has only respect for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, a generational talent on another level from other players in the NFL. Reverence …
More NBA games off, as league continues struggles with virus
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Another three NBA games were postponed Friday, including one in Minnesota only a couple hours before game time, as the league’s struggle with increasing coro…
Browns’ Hunt set for emotional, playoff reunion with Chiefs
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Kareem Hunt’s about to face the team that drafted and developed him before deciding to push the running back away. The Kansas City Chiefs won a S…