Browns won the battles, lost the game
Running game and defense dominated the Buffalo Bills when it mattered.
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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 an online 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.
Can the Browns join this list of biggest turnarounds ever?
The Browns are sure to win more games than they did last season (it'd only take one win!). How many will they win? ESPN's Football Power Index should give us a clue.
Outhouse to penthouse? How the worst teams in sports responded
With buzz around the 2018 Cleveland Browns (despite their 0-16 record in 2017), we look at how the worst teams in each sport since 2000 fared in the year after their atrocious season.
Predicting fantasy QB, RB, WR, TE results for all 32 teams
Can Tom Brady top 4,500 yards again? How many scrimmage yards for Dalvin Cook and Tyreek Hill? NFL Nation has the answers.
Browns weigh positive vibes v. possible need at wide receiver in pondering offer for Dez Bryant
The first home game of the preseason comes loaded with storylines.
Browns look like 'likely landing spot' for Dez (0:44)
Ohio State taking team to Beyonce, Jay-Z show
Acting Ohio State head coach Ryan Day surprised players at the end of Thursday's practice with tickets to a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert at Ohio Stadium later in the day.
Dez: Got to 'work some things out' with Browns
Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant is visiting the Browns in Cleveland, "just trying to work some things out," he said. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that no deal is expected Thursday night. The sides will continue talking and "will know more tomorrow."
Love knew LeBron's decision was between Lakers and Cavs (0:56)
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NBA: 2017-18 Central Standings
MLB: 2018 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 70 | 51 | .579 | - | W6 |
| Minnesota | 58 | 63 | .479 | 12 | W4 |
| Detroit | 50 | 73 | .407 | 21 | L4 |
| Chicago | 45 | 76 | .372 | 25 | W3 |
| Kansas City | 37 | 85 | .303 | 33.5 | L1 |