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Monken says Browns’ offense could be ‘smoother’

CLEVELAND — Todd Monken didn't expect there would be as many growing pains with the Cleveland Browns' offense as there have been through six games. Then again, hardly anyone expected the Browns to be 4-2 and leading the AFC North in Monken's first season as their coach. That's where they ...

Rays beat Guardians in Game 5, take 3-2 ALCS lead

CLEVELAND — Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win, Tampa Bay’s offense kept on constant pressure and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series. The Rays have won the last two games and ...

Steelers storm back to beat Bucs in OT

TAMPA, Fla. — The way Aaron Rodgers sees it, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a significant step with their first road win of the season. “These are the most important moments for us as a team to grow. This is a trajectory win,” the 42-year-old, four-time NFL MVP said Sunday after throwing ...

Browns rally for victory over Ravens

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have plenty of flaws in coach Todd Monken's first season. Quarterback Deshaun Watson and the offense are spotty at best. The special teams, too. And while the defense has shown flashes of dominance, it's largely anonymous. One part of Monken's plan, however, is ahead of schedule: getting his players to believe in themselves, and each other. Four wins by mid-October, each of them decided in the late moments, will do that. Watson shook off three quarters of ineffective play to connect with Jerry Jeudy for a 33-yard gain that set up Andre Szmyt’s ...

Kaprizov, Wallstedt carry Wild past Blue Jackets

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Kirill Kaprizov broke a second-period tie with his NHL-leading 10th goal, Jesper Wallstedt stopped 13 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Sunday night. Danila Yurov also scored to help the Central Division-leading Wild improve to 6-2-1. Adam ...

Columbiana gets better of Bulldogs

COLUMBIANA — With playoff implications surrounding Friday’s game, rivals Columbiana and East Palestine not only battled each other, but the weather as well at Firestone Park. And after 48 minutes, the Clippers, who fell behind early, emerged the victors, beating the Bulldogs 31-12 behind ...