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In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. The Cleveland Browns are hiring Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press. Stefanski agreed to accept the position Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, a day after Minnesota was beaten by San Francisco in the NFC playoffs, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the decision. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File) **FILE**

Kevin Stefanski, Vikings defensive coordinator, to be Browns’ next coach: source

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Browns’ coaching search nearing end, GM interviews planned

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers coach John Beilein talks with guards Collin Sexton (2) and Darius Garland (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Cavaliers rally past Pistons, 115-112 in OT

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor (12) bats against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game, in Chicago. Francisco Lindor's status with the Indians has been slightly upgraded. Team president Chris Antonetti said Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, that he's more confident that the All-Star shortstop will be in Cleveland's lineup to start the season after the Indians didn't receive a trade proposal over the past few weeks that made sense. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)

Indians more confident star Lindor begins season with them

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love drives against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ** FILE **

Kevin Love regrets ‘acting like a 13-year-old’ with in-game outbursts

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Orchard Park, N.Y. After taking a short break, the Browns are resuming their coaching search by interviewing Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who previously worked in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes, File)

Browns interview Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Dante Exum (1) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves' Josh Okogie (20) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

T-Wolves blow huge second-half lead, hold off Cavs 118-103

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

In this Oct. 7, 2018, photo, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy watches the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) **FILE**

Browns vow to get coach hire ‘right,’ meet with McCarthy

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love reacts after missing a three-point basket late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Graham breaks late tie, Hornets beat Cavaliers 109-106

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Christian Kirksey speaks to the media at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. Head coach Freddie Kitchens was dismissed shortly after the Browns returned to team headquarters following a 33-23 loss to the lowly Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Dorsey bolts Browns, leaving chaotic team to find coach, GM

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE-This Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 file photo shows New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels walking on the field as the team warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Foxborough, Mass. The Cleveland Browns have asked the New England Patriots permission to speak with McDaniels about their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the request told the Associated Press on Monday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Browns set to interview McDaniels, others for coaching job

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens, left, watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

One, done: Browns fire Kitchens after disappointing season

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah, right, and quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrate after a 15-yard touchdown by Uzomah during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23, Kitchens later fired

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The King reigns: LeBron James is AP’s male athlete of decade

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Dante Exum (1) shoots a layup against Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarrett Culver (23) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Garland, Sexton each score 18 to lead Cavs over Wolves 94-88

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, left, talks to quarterback Andy Dalton (14), during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Misery in Ohio: Browns, Bengals end woeful seasons together

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland (10) drives past Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Sexton, Garland lead Cavaliers past Hawks, 121-118

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens answers questions after the Baltimore Ravens defeated his team in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns’ Kitchens blocking out loud noise about his future

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Jordan Clarkson (8) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies' Grayson Allen (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

AP Source: Cavs to trade Clarkson to Jazz for Exum, picks

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press