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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) drives to the basket, and is fouled by Charlotte Hornets' P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LaMelo scoreless in debut, Cavs outlast Hornets in opener

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) calls a play against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Welcome back, NBA: Here’s 10 things to know about the season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Browns inch closer to ending playoff absence with road win

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, then-Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens walks on the field during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Freddie Kitchens was fired after one stormy season as Browns coach. On Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, he'll get at shot at some personal payback. Kitchens will call plays for New York on Sunday night against Cleveland after Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Ex-Browns coach to call plays for Giants against Cleveland

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes for a 17-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Soaring Ravens can’t afford letdown against lowly Jaguars

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Browns look for 10th win, Giants playoff hopes need help

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Rashard Higgins during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Browns and Giants meet in prime time with playoffs on line

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Mayfield raises game, takes Browns with him toward playoffs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - James Watson, left, protests before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians, Monday, April 1, 2019, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Indians are changing their name _ they just don't know to what or when. Expressing that “it's time,&quot; team owner Paul Dolan said that after months of internal discussions and meetings with groups, including Native Americans who have sought to have the team stop using a moniker many deem racist, the American League franchise is dropping the name it has been known by since 1915.In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, Dolan said: “The name is no longer acceptable in our world.”(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Teams say Indian names show respect, history says otherwise

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield reacts after the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Browns 47-42 during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns can’t contain Jackson, lose heartbreaker to Ravens

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches late during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. The Ravens won 47-42. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns learn tough lesson in gut-wrenching loss to Ravens

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

File-This March 10, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond (3) battling for position against Chicago Bulls' Shaquille Harrison (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. The NBA's interrupted season and invitation-only gathering in Florida to finish it due to the pandemic hurt every team to varying degrees.It devastated the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Cavaliers hoping to ‘overachieve’ after long 2020 lay-off

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) attempts to deflect the ball back to wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) in an attempt to keep the last play of the game alive during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Safety to end Browns-Ravens game was bad beat for bettors

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 10, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor runs the bases after hitting a home run during a simulated game at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Indians are changing their name after 105 years, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. After months of internal discussion prompted by public pressure and a national movement to remove racist names and symbols, the team is moving away from the name it has been called since 1915, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not revealed its plans. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

AP Interview: Indians owner says name won’t change in 2021

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

In this July 10, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor runs the bases after hitting a home run during a simulated game at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Indians are changing their name after 105 years, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. After months of internal discussion prompted by public pressure and a national movement to remove racist names and symbols, the team is moving away from the name it has been called since 1915, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not revealed its plans. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File) **FILE**

‘Spiders’ an early frontrunner for Cleveland’s new baseball nickname

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

File-This Nov. 15, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns running backs Nick Chubb (24) and Kareem Hunt (27) walking off the field after the Browns defeated the Houston Texans in Cleveland. One is quiet, super steady, and a rising NFL star. Cleveland's other running back is outgoing, flashy, and has his career back on track after a major detour. Chubb and Hunt couldn't be any different. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Running mates: Browns lean on “odd couple” Chubb and Hunt

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Teen fatally shot after meeting about another teen’s death

Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on in the first half during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Baltimore. Other than it being his coaching debut with the Browns, Kevin Stefanski has no fond memories of Cleveland's opener at Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Browns get second crack at Ravens with playoff hopes high

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press