Predicting breakout candidates for all 32 NFL teams
Shaquill Griffin could become a leader of the Legion of Boom in Seattle. NFL Nation picks potential breakout stars for 2018.
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Why this latest Josh Gordon comeback is different from the others
Gordon's complicated life leaves him needing the Browns more than they need him.
Cobb pitches Orioles past Indians 4-2
Alex Cobb pitched a five-hitter for his first complete game in five years, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped Cleveland's six-game win streak with a 4-2 victory over the Indians on Saturday.
Indians retire Hall of Famer Thome's No. 25
Jim Thome, who hit 337 of his 612 home runs as a member of the Cleveland Indians, had his No. 25 retired by the team on Saturday.
Gordon back to Browns; Jackson 'never lost trust'
Wide receiver Josh Gordon has returned to the Browns, expressing gratitude to the team for giving him time to work on his mental and physical health.
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Buckeyes getting ready for Saturday's scrimmage
Browns DT finds unlikely mentor in Bengals' Geno Atkins
As a rookie, Larry Ogunjobi took a chance and sought out Geno Atkins, the start of a mentorship that goes well beyond just being workout partners.
Edward Aschoff ESPN Staff Writer
OSU acting head coach Ryan Day walking around as the Buckeyes stretch prior to Saturday's scrimmage on the final day of fall camp before players get back to classes on Tuesday
Browns won the battles, lost the game
Running game and defense dominated the Buffalo Bills when it mattered.
Mayfield highlights the need to reduce penalties (0:21)
McCarron injured as Bills down Browns 19-17
Buffalo quarterback AJ McCarron sustained a potentially serious shoulder injury, throwing the Bills' quarterback situation into total disarray, during a 19-17 win over the Cleveland Browns on Friday night.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Browns' early success in the running game in Friday's preseason loss to Buffalo, gaining 73 yards in the first quarter, overshadowed what was an unspectacular night from quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and Baker Mayfield. Taylor played four possesions, completing 4-of-7 passes for 22 yards, while Mayfield played from late in the second quarter until early in the fourth quarter, completing 7-of-13 passes for 75 yards.
Browns preseason win streak comes to end with loss to Buffalo Bills
The success of the night was cranking up the running game.
Carrasco gets 15th win, Ramirez homers as Indians top O's
Carlos Carrasco pitched seven scoreless innings and moved into a tie for the AL lead with his 15th win, Jose Ramirez hit his 37th home run and the Cleveland Indians beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Friday night.
New reports come out against Ohio State's Smith (3:18)
Hyde uses stiff-arm for long run, adds a TD (0:46)
Ramirez drills 37th homer of the season (0:30)
Meyer's future at OSU will not be revealed until next week (1:04)
Report alleges risky behavior by Smith at OSU
Zach Smith had sex toys delivered to him at Ohio State's football offices in 2015, according to a report Friday, raising more questions about the former assistant coach's conduct while employed there under Urban Meyer.
Bryant and Browns meet, talks still ongoing (0:38)
Bauer hopes for fast return from stress fracture
Cleveland's Trevor Bauer, who is 12-6 with a 2.22 ERA and is among the AL leaders in ERA, innings pitched and strikeouts, will miss 4-6 weeks because of a fracture in his leg.
Day updates Buckeyes' progress without Meyer
Ohio State acting head coach Ryan Day sent out an update on the team's progress without Urban Meyer as the Buckeyes concluded fall camp.
Do the Browns need Dez Bryant?
Rizz and Hammer open Friday's show discussing Dez Bryant's visit to Cleveland and whether the Browns have a need at receiver.
OSU prez: Probe 'finished when it's finished'
Ohio State president Michael Drake said the school's ongoing investigation involving the football program and coach Urban Meyer "will be finished when it's finished."
Bills have no reason to second-guess Tyrod Taylor trade
Even if Taylor works out for the Browns, the trade gave the Bills an opportunity to improve in other areas in free agency and the draft.
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NBA: 2017-18 Central Standings
MLB: 2018 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 70 | 52 | .574 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 58 | 64 | .475 | 12 | L1 |
| Detroit | 51 | 73 | .411 | 20 | W1 |
| Chicago | 45 | 77 | .369 | 25 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 38 | 85 | .309 | 32.5 | W1 |