By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns coach Kevin Stefanski doesn’t plan a trip downstairs to his basement any time soon. “Those walls were closing in on me,” he said. Stefansk…
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Buttoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for Browns
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield answered every question with thoughtful responses, carefully choosing each word while knowing a wrong one could spark controversy. Cleve…
Browns, Chiefs bear unmistakable thumbprint of their ex-GM
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It doesn’t take Andy Reid long when he pops on film of the Cleveland Browns for the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs to see the unmis…
No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and …
Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers 48-37
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the weight of history. Or practicing. Or having your head coach on the sideline. Or an emotional leader on the field. The Cleveland Browns…
Under Ryan Day, Ohio State’s offense and QBs have taken off
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Much has been made of Alabama’s transformation from a dynasty built on Nick Saban’s calling card lock-down defense to one powered by a prolific offense. No…
No. 1 Alabama faces No. 3 Ohio State for CFP championship
By The Associated Press College Football Playoff national championship: No. 1 Alabama (12-0) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (7-0), Monday, 8 p.m. EST (ESPN) at Miami Gardens, Florida. Line: Alabama by 8 1/2. Se…
Column: Let’s just get college football season over with
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Columnist Let’s just get this over with. There’s nothing to celebrate as college football hobbles to the finish line of a grim season in the midst of a horrific …
Prolific offenses in title game powered by tough O-lines
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett, a player who survived getting shot in the face last summer, enjoys a tough opponent. Purposely crashi…
Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season looms
By The Associated Press The NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending West…