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Stefanski preaches patience as Browns ramp up in unique camp
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Instead of a whistle dangling from his neck, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski wears a sensor that blinks and beeps whenever he’s within 6 feet of som…
Bieber strikes out 13, ties record as Indians top Twins 2-0
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland’s Shane Bieber tied the major league record for strikeouts in a pitcher’s first two starts of the season, punching out 13 Minne…
Bubble hockey begins: NHL playoff teams adjust to quarantine
By STEPHEN WHYNO When the Boston Bruins boarded their flight bound for Toronto, they thought of it as just another long road trip. Sure, they were spaced out and masked up on the plane, but they were …
Baseball’s return includes several comeback stories
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer Carlos Carrasco won his first start since his leukemia diagnosis, Yoenis Céspedes hit a home run in his return from major leg problems — and Daniel Bard had the long…
Reds’ Moustakas, Senzel sick after teammate tests positive
CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas and center fielder Nick Senzel felt sick Sunday, a day after a teammate went on the injured list because he tested positive for COVID-19. Moustakas…
Indians’ Carrasco wins first start since leukemia diagnosis
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Carrasco looked toward home plate and clutched the ball in his right hand before firing a 95 mph fastball on the game’s first pitch. It wa…
The Latest: Two Browns players put on COVID-19 list
Cleveland Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard and safety Jovante Moffatt were placed on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list before training camp opened. The team announced the moves on Sunday night. Cle…
Indians wear road jerseys in home opener to honor minorities
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — For their delayed home opener, the Indians elected to wear their blue road jerseys with “Cleveland” on the front as a unified statement of solidarity f…
Opening impression: Moustakas leads Reds over Tigers 7-1
By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Mike Moustakas drove in four runs in an emphatic first impression, teaming with fellow Cincinnati newcomers Shogo Akiyama and Nick Castellanos to turn the…
Indians to meet with Native Americans on potential new name
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Before the Cleveland Indians make a definitive decision on changing their name, they’ll listen to those they may have most offended over the past…
Indians won’t miss beat without long-time drummer at opener
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians’ drummer will pound on — sort of. For the first time since 1973, John Adams won’t be grabbing the big bass drum from his baseme…
MLB allows Black Lives Matter, social justice jersey patches
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players have the option of having a patch with “Black Lives Matter” or “United For Change” on a jersey sleeve on opening day of …
