CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers signed guard Sam Merrill to a multiyear contract on Tuesday, filling their open roster spot as they near clinching a playoff berth. Merrill signed a 10-day con…
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AP source: Browns re-signing LB Takitaki to 1-year contract
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are bringing back linebacker Sione Takitaki after his solid 2022 season was ended early by a knee injury, a person familiar with t…
AP source: Browns restructure Watson deal, agree with Pocic
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns shifted some of the money they owe Deshaun Watson and started spending it on players to help him. The Browns restructured the quar…
In post-Roe world, college coaches search for middle ground
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer The conversation Cecile Landi never imagined she’d feel compelled to have with the gymnasts she coaches came abruptly last summer, shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court …
Garland, Cavaliers battle back from 16 down to beat Hornets
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Darius Garland had 28 points, Donovan Mitchell added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to beat the Charlotte …
Bengals may look to upgrade secondary, O-line in free agency
CINCINNATI BENGALS (13-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Jessie Bates III, S Vonn Bell, CB Eli Apple, TE Hayden Hurst, CB Tre Flowers, RB Samaje Perine, QB Brandon Allen, TE Drew Sample, LS Clark Harris,…
Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 104-100
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff called it grit. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra called it disruptiveness. Whatever it was, it worked for the Cavaliers. Da…
Crosby scores in OT as Penguins rally by Blue Jackets 5-4
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t panic when things get sideways. Call it one of the fringe benefits of having the NHL’s oldest team. TheyR…
Sorting out who’s No. 1 will continue after NFL combine
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The process of selecting this year’s top overall draft pick began in earnest last week at the NFL’s annual scouting combine. It’s just…
Young, Stroud defend against criticisms at NFL combine
By MICHAEL MAROT `AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bryce Young insists he’s big enough to win in the NFL, and C.J Stroud calls himself the best player in this year’s draft. To anyone w…