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Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, left, talks with line judge Mike Spanier (90) along the sideline as his team plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 33-18. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Browns fire coach Jackson, owner cites ‘internal discord’

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 1, 2018 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers interim coach Larry Drew gestures to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Cleveland. The Cavaliers have a coach for Tuesday night, Oct. 30. Top assistant Drew, who was expected to take over after Cleveland fired Tyronn Lue, said Monday, Oct. 29 that he is not the team’s interim coach but is merely “the voice right now.” Drew said his agent Andy Miller has been in talks with the Cavs about restructuring his contact and is not making any long-term commitment to the team until they reach an agreement. Lue was fired on Sunday, Oct. 28 by general manager Koby (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

SNYDER: Firing Lue another classless Cavaliers move

By Deron Snyder

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) breaks away from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers’ James Conner shines in Le’Veon Bell’s absence

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, left, talks with line judge Mike Spanier (90) along the sideline as his team plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 33-18. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Browns battered by Steelers, drop 25th straight on road

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue yells instructions to players in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavaliers fire coach Tyronn Lue after 0-6 start

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' George Hill (3) and Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo (4) battle for the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Bogdanovic, Oladipo lead Pacers past winless Cavs 119-107

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Oakland, Calif. At right, in a Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Pittsburgh. Cleveland’s rookie quarterback will get a shot at the Steelers (3-2-1) on Sunday when the Browns (2-4-1) try win in Pittsburgh for the first time in 15 years. (AP Photo/File)

Steelers look to extend surge vs. road-weary Browns

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons still unbeaten after 110-103 win over Cleveland

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Browns-Steelers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, and Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson talk before an NFL football game in Cleveland. Each fall the Browns make their way to Heinz Field, typically with a new quarterback and frequently with a new head coach in tow. And each trip ends in similar fashion: with a quiet bus ride back home after another stinging defeat in a rivalry that hasn’t felt like much of one for more than two decades. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Browns coordinator Haley says ‘on same page’ with Jackson

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday,, in Cleveland. The nine-year veteran has provided a steadying presence in Pittsburgh’s revamped secondary and his teammates credit his leadership with helping them overcome a shaky start. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Steelers CB Joe Haden enjoying renaissance in Pittsburgh

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) grabs a pass against Cleveland Cavaliers' JR Smith (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Russell, Harris lead Nets past winless Cavaliers 102-86

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sits on his helmet as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate their 26-23 win in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Browns’ Jackson not pointing fingers, will “help” offense

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) drives past Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Rookie Young scores 35, Hawks rout LeBron-less Cavs 133-111

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 17, 1960 file photo shows New York Giants Dick Modzelewski. Modzelewski, a star defensive tackle for the New York Giants in the 1950s and '60s, has died at 87. The team said in a statement Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 he died Friday at his home in Eastlake, Ohio, outside Cleveland. No cause was given. (AP Photo, File)

Dick Modzelewski, star tackle for Giants, dies at 87

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) scores on the Boston Celtics during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kawhi Leonard scores 31 points, Raptors beat Celtics 113-101

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive back E.J. Gaines (28) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Cleveland. Gaines has a concussion and will miss Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay. Gaines practiced Wednesday but he showed concussion symptoms on Thursday, Oct. 18, and was placed in league protocol. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Browns missing CB Gaines vs. Bucs because of concussion

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch, left, and Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora hug before Game 3 of a baseball American League Championship Series on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

The Latest: Hinch: Sign-stealing ‘bigger than 1 team or 2’

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) walks off the field after a 38-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game in Cleveland. Physically, he’s OK. Mentally, Cleveland’s rookie quarterback is still hurting. “That is the worst loss that I have ever had,” Mayfield said Wednesday, Oct. 17.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Browns’ Mayfield ready to get past ‘worst loss’ of career

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) grabs a rebound over Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in San Diego. The NBA's 73rd season starts Tuesday night, beginning a year where LeBron James will play for the Los Angeles Lakers. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

As NBA season opens, is it Warriors-Celtics when it ends?

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press