Chris Dellecese

Cleveland, Ohio

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Vote now for the high school Game of the Week

Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 at 7:14 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Vote for High school football's Game of the Week from Monday through Wednesday.

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Tailgate 19: Hate the player?

Updated: Oct. 17, 2021 at 3:18 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Hate the player?

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against...

Tailgate 19 crew on OBJ

Updated: Oct. 17, 2021 at 3:07 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Star WR slumping

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray flips the ball in the air during an NFL football...

5 reasons to watch Tailgate 19

Updated: Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:04 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Big names missing on both sides

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) warms up before an NFL football game...

OBJ: “Everyone says trust the process. It gets hard at times.”

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 4:12 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Tough test Sunday

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Vote in the Hyundai Pigskin Poll!

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 3:04 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Hyundai Pigskin Poll

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to the sidelines during the first half of an...

Browns QB Baker Mayfield anticipating Murray matchup

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 1:57 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

5-0 Arizona looming

Tailgate 19

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in action during an NFL football game against...

5 reasons to watch Tailgate 19

Updated: Oct. 9, 2021 at 6:18 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

2-game road trip concludes

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talks to wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13)...

OBJ: Injured Baker Mayfield is ‘not going to sit there and complain about it’

Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 5:08 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

QB's shoulder sore

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield warms up before an NFL football game against the...

Baker Mayfield acknowledges poor play: “Just have to get it corrected”

Updated: Oct. 6, 2021 at 5:43 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

QB struggling past 2 weeks

Sports

Terry Francona knows a thing or two about beating history. He led the 2004 Red Sox to their...

Terry Francona “getting there” physically, plans to manage next season

Updated: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:02 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Skipper not ready to retire

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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles...

Browns DE Myles Garrett: “I just think we all wanted more out of ourselves”

Updated: Oct. 1, 2021 at 3:32 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Does Woods deserve credit?

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. catches a pass during a drill at the team's...

OBJ: “There are obviously plenty of things I can work on and clean up”

Updated: Sep. 30, 2021 at 5:19 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Vikings up next

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) listens to offensive coordinator Kevin...

Browns QB Baker Mayfield: “It would mean a lot” for Stefanski to win in Minnesota

Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 3:19 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Happy homecoming?

Sports

5 reasons to watch Tailgate 19

Updated: Sep. 26, 2021 at 9:54 AM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Landry out, OBJ in

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OBJ: “We’ll see” about playing Sunday

Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 4:07 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Star WR getting closer

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up before the first half of a preseason...

Browns QB Baker Mayfield: Jarvis Landry injury leaves “big shoes to fill”

Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 5:02 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Bears looming Sunday

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football...

Baker Mayfield excited for Browns home opener: “Hopefully that place is rocking”

Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Texans on tap

Sports

Tailgate 19: Would you rather have Nick Chubb or Christian McCaffrey

5 reasons to watch Tailgate 19

Updated: Sep. 11, 2021 at 6:36 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Sunday Season Opener

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass in front of Cleveland Browns...

Baker Mayfield: Chiefs are “the gold standard”

Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 7:06 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Playoff rematch

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Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. (22) reacts after tipping in the game winning shot as time...

Cavs trade Larry Nance Jr., acquire Lauri Markkanen from Chicago

Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 at 3:48 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Frontcourt revamped

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Cleveland Browns linebacker Jadeveon Clowney watches warmups before an NFL preseason football...

Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney: “Getting to know my teammates has been a great experience”

Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 5:36 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Star hoping to stick around

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Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona discusses the Tribe's 2018 postseason goals. (Source:...

Indians manager Terry Francona progressing toward second surgery

Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 4:30 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Long rehab ahead

Sports

Kevin Stefanski: Odell Beckham Jr. “is on track for today”

Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:54 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Week 1 still in doubt?

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis warms up before an NFL preseason football game...

Browns suspend WR Davion Davis for 2 games for NFL substances of abuse violation

Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 4:26 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Camp surprise hits roadblock

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Cleveland Browns strong safety John Johnson runs through a drill during an NFL football...

Browns safety John Johnson: “You have to trust that your guys are ready to play”

Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 4:16 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Free agent believes in coaching staff, system

Sports

Kicker Cody Parkey (2) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and New York...

Browns place Cody Parkey on injured reserve, kicker out for the season

Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 4:22 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

McLaughlin takes over?

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (23) and New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard...

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski: Giants practices were “really good work on both days”

Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 8:35 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Game looms Sunday

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Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens, right, congratulates running back Nick Chubb (24)...

Browns RB Nick Chubb “excited to see Freddie”

Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 4:05 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Joint practices underway

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Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. (33) wears a Salute to Service headband during...

Browns safety Ronnie Harrison “way more comfortable” in year 2

Updated: Aug. 18, 2021 at 2:59 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

3-year vet settling in

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, left, during the second half of an NFL preseason...

Browns Beat: Surgery for Carlson, Switzer; Giants coming to town

Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 at 2:52 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Next steps for OBJ?

Overtime

Overtime: status of QB Baker Mayfield’s preseason opener

Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 10:17 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Star guard Wyatt Teller has some interesting thoughts on his contract as he heads into free agency after the season.

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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber tosses the ball to first base to get Chicago...

Indians ace Shane Bieber to take next step in rehab this weekend

Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 4:29 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Civale also progressing

Sports

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski: “Majority of starters” to sit out Saturday’s preseason opener

Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 3:58 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Preseason set to kick off

Sports

Cleveland Browns offensive linemen Wyatt Teller (77) stands during an NFL football practice in...

Browns guard Wyatt Teller: “I try not to listen to the good or the bad”

Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 3:32 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Star OG has found a home

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Cleveland Browns' Harrison Bryant (88) warms up before an NFL football game against the New...

Browns tight end Harrison Bryant now “bigger, faster, stronger”

Updated: Aug. 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Big jump expected in season 2

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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws during the fifth inning of a baseball...

Indians star Shane Bieber updates rehab progress, reacts to Francona

Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 at 8:12 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Ace still sidelined

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams runs through a drill during an NFL football...

Browns cornerback Greedy Williams: “I put myself in a great position to get started”

Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 at 4:34 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

CB has something to prove

Sports

Ohio State acting head coach Ryan Day watches his team play against Oregon State during an NCAA...

Ohio State coach Ryan Day updates QB competition, team vax status

Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 2:06 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Race is on to replace Fields

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins reacts before an NFL football game against the...

Rashard Higgins has big expectations for the Browns

Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 4:18 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

WR not short on confidence

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Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez reacts after being hit by a pitch during the first inning of a...

Tribe outlast Jays 5-2 in Monday matinee

Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 7:05 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Morgan, Straw pitch in

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Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, right, drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers...

Cavs keep center Jarrett Allen with huge new deal

Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 6:38 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Twin Towers in place for future

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FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018 file photo Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb celebrates...

Browns RB Nick Chubb on new contract: “I’m in a blessed place”

Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 3:06 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Browns extend star

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President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti speaks during a news conference, Wednesday,...

Tribe busy at trade deadline, reshaping roster

Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:43 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Francona not the only loss

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield scrambles during NFL football training camp...

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield: “Everybody looks good”

Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 7:03 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

High expectations in the CLE

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Cleveland Indians' Cesar Hernandez hits a game winning single off Pittsburgh Pirates relief...

Indians deal Cesar Hernandez to White Sox for prospect

Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 3:24 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Intriguing pitcher joins Tribe

Sports

Are the Cleveland Indians closer to a new name?

Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:05 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Decision looming for historic franchise

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell listens to a question during a news conference after the NFL...

NFL cracking down on unvaccinated players

Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 2:56 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Heavy penalties possible

Sports

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NCAA...

Kent State shares MAC favorite role in media poll

Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 7:32 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

QB Crum getting recognized

Sports

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the...

Glenville’s Ted Ginn Jr. retires from NFL

Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 5:47 PM EDT

By Chris Dellecese

Productive pro career ends

Latest News

Crime

Judge rejects plea deal for Conneaut man accused of rape and murder of baby

Updated: seconds ago

By Brian Koster

A plea deal for Joshua Gurto has been rejected by Ashtabula County Court Judge Marianne Sezon, according to court records.

News

Power back on in Cuyahoga Falls

Updated: 23 minutes ago

By Steph Krane and Julia Bingel

“I can’t speak for First Energy, but I am sorry for the inconvenience we all suffered,” said Walters.

Crime

New trial underway for elderly Cleveland man convicted of murdering wife in 1974

Updated: 48 minutes ago

By Julia Bingel

Isiah Andrews has maintained his innocence for more than four decades.

Crime

Man shot in car on Cleveland’s East Side

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Steph Krane

The car's passenger side window was shot out.

Crime

Suspect shot after killing 1, stabbing another at Ohio Turnpike plaza

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Rachel Vadaj

The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed a stabbing suspect was shot during a standoff after killing one person and critically injuring another in the Erie Islands Service Plaza parking lot on Oct. 19.

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Cleveland Police give new directive encouraging officers to consider Diversion Center over jail

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Jim Nelson

The Cleveland Police Department has issued a new two-page directive for its officers, outlining a policy to handle low-level offenders struggling with their mental health.

Crime

Family of man accused of shooting 3 are scared for their lives with suspect still on the loose

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Jeff Slawson

Cleveland Police are currently searching for Deonte Fudge, a 28-year-old from Cleveland, who is believed to have shot three people and killing one of them.

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Moto Mart robbery suspect wanted in Mansfield

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Rachel Vadaj

The suspect placed a note on the counter demanding all the cash in the register while keeping a hand concealed in his front sweatshirt pocket as if he had a gun, according to police.

Breaking News

Cleveland Police officer calls woman ‘dumb [expletive]’; punishment possible (video)

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Hannah Catlett

19 Investigates discovered that two police officers in Cleveland are being scrutinized for the way they treated a woman they were frustrated with last year.

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Running toward Cleveland’s future, learning its history step-by-step

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Vic Gideon

City Planner Phil Kidd plans to run every street in the City of Cleveland, documenting it in his blog "Every Street Cleveland," both for his work with Northwest Neighborhoods CDC and to take others on his journey.

News

US DEA asks public to drop off leftover medications before they become temptation for thieves

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Aria Janel

Most of us don’t consider our homes as a pit stop for drug dealers to restock, but according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, that’s exactly what’s happening.