TOM WITHERS

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Browns hire Brad Childress as OC

Pat Shurmur brought in a close friend to help him fix Cleveland's broken offense.

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Cavs outhustle Knicks 91-81

After he dressed following another disturbing loss, Carmelo Anthony was asked about his injured right thumb, the All-Star's newest ailment.

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Bulls coast without Rose, pound Cavaliers 114-75

Luol Deng scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer added 19 and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls managed easily without superstar Derrick Rose, embarrassing the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-75 on Friday night.

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Indians' Carmona arrested for false identity

From year to year and game to game, the Cleveland Indians never knew what to expect from Fausto Carmona.

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Lee's 29 lifts Warriors over Cavs

David Lee scored a season-high 29 points — 13 in the fourth quarter — and Nate Robinson added 17 points, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 105-95 win Tuesday night over the road-worn Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Steelers lose Mendenhall in season-ending win

Rashard Mendenhall leaned on his crutches and bowed his head.

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Browns end dismal season with another close loss

Three teams in the AFC North are prepping for the playoffs.

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Steelers stumble into playoffs, beat Browns 13-9

They're bruised, limping and not close to being healthy. The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't themselves.

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Browns' McCoy improving from concussion

Colt McCoy didn't want to relive any of what happened to him three weeks ago.

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McCoy, Browns still dazed by Harrison hit

Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson doesn't expect Pittsburgh's James Harrison to suddenly get soft — or stop bending the rules.

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Holmgren: Browns did not check McCoy on sideline

Although James Harrison's devastating, illegal hit on Colt McCoy was witnessed by millions on television and thousands at Heinz Field, Cleveland's medical staff did not realize the severity of the blow when it treated the quarterback.

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Browns, NFL meet and discuss McCoy's concussion

An investigation by the NFL and Players Association into the Browns' handling of Colt McCoy's concussion could lead to changes in the league's medical procedures and protocol on head injuries.

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Browns' McCoy out with concussion, Watson on IR

Colt McCoy is expected to recover from his concussion and play for the Browns again this season. Benjamin Watson isn't as fortunate.

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Ray Rice runs Ravens over Browns 24-10

Trapped inside a stadium of thousands, the squirrel headed up field, hesitated, found some daylight and scampered into the end zone as Cleveland fans cheered wildly.

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McCoy battered as Browns lose to Steelers 14-3

Colt McCoy still hasn't beaten an AFC North team.

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Ray Rice runs Ravens over Browns 24-10

As Ray Lewis watched from the sideline, Baltimore's other Ray ran roughshod over the Browns.

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NFL field goals can be tough call

Browns kicker Phil Dawson stood in front of his locker and lectured like a calculus professor at Harvard.

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Browns' HIllis could return Sunday

Peyton Hillis walked out of the Browns' locker room Friday carrying a playbook under his right arm. On Sunday, he hopes he's carrying a football.

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Indians bring back OF Grady Sizemore

Even as other teams made him offers, Grady Sizemore knew there was only one that made sense for him.

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Jaguars bench Gabbert during 20-13 loss to Texans

After six sacks, an interception and plenty of indecision, the Jacksonville Jaguars benched rookie Blaine Gabbert.

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Browns edge Jaguars 14-10

Down to the final snap again, the Cleveland Browns finally got the ball to bounce their way.

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Rams catch break, beat Browns 13-12

The St. Louis Rams thought they were finished, a gallant attempt falling a little short.

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RB Hillis could be running out of time with Browns

Peyton Hillis is out of Sunday's game in Houston, and the way things are going for the Browns running back, it may not be long before he's out of Cleveland for good.

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Browns' RB Hillis questionable with injury

At the end of another drama-filled week, Peyton Hillis' playing status for Sunday's game was questionable. However, the Browns running back's marital status had changed.

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Browns edge Seahawks 6-3 on 2 FGs by Phil Dawson

In 13 turbulent seasons with the Browns, kicker Phil Dawson has learned all wins — the good, bad and ugly — are to be savored.

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