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FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on as his players run drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Odell Beckham Jr. says former Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams instructed his players to &quot;take me out&quot; of a preseason game in 2017. The Pro Bowl wide receiver sustained an ankle injury when Cleveland's Briean Boddy-Calhoun cut his legs out while he was with the New York Giants. Beckham said current Cleveland players told him that Williams instructed them to &quot;take me out of the game, and it's preseason.&quot; (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Jets’ Gregg Williams on Beckham accusations: ‘Odell who?’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. The Indians brought up highly touted reliever James Karinchak for their biggest series this season while they wait for All-Star closer Hand to get healthy. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

With Hand out, Indians bring up Karinchak for Twins series

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes, right, tags out Minnesota Twins' Willians Astudillo on a fielder's choice at the plate in the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) ** FILE **

Nationals take two of three from Twins

By Pat Borzi - Associated Press

Authorities say Ohio prisoner ran international drug ring

Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor, right, slides safely into second base for a double as Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco waits for the ball in the first inning in a baseball game Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Twins-Indians opener postponed, doubleheader Saturday

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor, right, jokes in the dugout with Jordan Luplow during the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Indians hold off Angels 4-3 for sweep; Carrasco gets win

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. Purdue, the maker of OxyContin, is facing about 2,500 lawsuits seeking to hold it accountable for the opioid crisis, which has killed more than 400,000 people in the U.S. since 2000. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)

AP EXPLAINS: The tentative Purdue deal on the opioid crisis

By JULIE CARR SMYTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2017, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) is tackled by Cleveland Browns strong safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Cleveland. Odell Beckham Jr. says former Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams instructed his players to &quot;take me out&quot; of a preseason game in 2017.The Pro Bowl wide receiver sustained an ankle injury when Cleveland's Briean Boddy-Calhoun cut his legs out while he was with the New York Giants. Beckham said current Cleveland players told him that Williams instructed them to &quot;take me out of the game, and it's preseason.&quot; (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

OBJ says Gregg Williams ordered Browns players to hurt him

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands off the ball to running back Derrick Henry (22) for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

No more Luck gives Titans chance to flip script vs. Colts

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Storylines aplenty as Browns-Jets square off Monday night

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - This is an undated photo showing Joe Namath, left, quarterback for the New York Jets, talking with head coach Weeb Ewbank during football practice session in 1970. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For Week 2, it is the Monday night game between the Browns and Jets. Joe Namath and Leroy Kelly were supposed to be the offensive stars in the inaugural game of pro football’s prime-time telecasts. But the guys who moved the ball best were the guys in the striped shirts. The guys in the striped shirts _ the officiating crew headed by Norm Schacter _ moved the ball so well that they played a key role in Cleveland’s 31-21 victory and may have played a key role in the important ratings battle against Liz, Dick and Lucy.(AP Photo/File)

NFL At 100: Jets-Browns squared off in MNF’s debut in 1970

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

In this Feb. 25, 2014, photo, longtime sportscaster and announcer Fred McLeod works with Austin Carr, right, at a Cleveland Cavaliers game in Cleveland. McLeod has died. He was 67. The Cavaliers said McLeod died suddenly Monday night, Sept. 9, 2019, but did not elaborate. They called him a &quot;great friend and teammate&quot; and a &quot;heart-felt ambassador.&quot; (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer via AP)

Fred McLeod, broadcaster who called Cavs’ title, dies at 67

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield sits on the sidelines during the second half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Titans won 43-13. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Browns appear overhyped, reckless in penalty-filled debut

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands off the ball to running back Derrick Henry (22) for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Mariota, Titans sack Mayfield, hyped Browns 43-13 in opener

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield sits on the sidelines during the second half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Titans won 43-13. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

False start: Browns commit 18 penalties, blasted in opener

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger throws to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning during a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Clevinger gets 10th straight win, Indians beat Twins 5-2

By PATRICK DONNELLY - Associated Press

Dayton VA chief headed to Cleveland

Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros beat Mariners 2-1; Verlander wins MLB-leading 18th

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Tennessee editorial roundup

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield, left, smiles as he talks with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. Mayfield isn’t concerned about the huge expectations being placed on the Browns, who went 7-8-1 during his rookie season but upgraded their roster and should compete for their first playoff spot since 2002. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Leading man: QB Baker Mayfield brings hope, hype to Browns

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press