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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Sanders starts for the Browns Sunday; Cliffs and USW reach deals

Plus, the Cavs spoil LeBron's homecoming and the Rock Hall's expansion gets an opening date.

The 5AM Westlake team2 stories18 sources5 min read

BrownsTop story

Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday in New Orleans

The Browns visit the Saints Sunday at 1 p.m.

  • Browns
    Saints
    Sun., Nov. 8, 1 p.m.Browns are 5-3 and Saints are 2-5, at the Superdome.

Sources: Cleveland 19 News, Salem News

If you're planning your Sunday around the Browns, here's who's under center. Todd Monken made it official Friday that Shedeur Sanders starts. Deshaun Watson is in concussion protocol, so the backup gets the nod.

  • Kickoff: Sunday, 1 p.m., on 19 News
  • Sanders last season: 3-4 as a starter, 7 TD passes, 10 interceptions
  • Saints defense: 28th in yards allowed per game (372.7)

Both teams have started slowly. The Browns have been outscored 65-13 in first quarters, the league's worst opening-quarter point differential, and the Saints have been outscored 44-6. Cleveland sits third in the AFC North behind Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Sanders said he has seen "a lot" of video of the Saints defense, but he wouldn't say much more:

“When I smile, just know that means something.”

Shedeur Sanders

Both teams have been outscored badly in first quarters

13First-quarter points scored6
65First-quarter points allowed44

Source: Salem News

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Cleveland-Cliffs and the United Steelworkers reach new four-year labor agreements

If you or someone you know is a -represented Cliffs worker, there's a tentative deal. Cleveland-Cliffs announced Friday new four-year agreements with the United Steelworkers, covering about 12,000 employees in Ohio and four other states.

  • Scope: steel plants and mining operations
  • Next step: ratification by USW local union memberships
  • Headquarters: Cleveland

The new agreements cover about 12,000 steelworkers

4 years
is the length of the new agreements
About 12,000
USW-represented employees are covered
5
states have plants or mines covered

Sources: Cleveland.com, WTRF

The agreements resolve all USW contracts currently up for renewal. Cliffs employs about 25,000 workers in the U.S. and Canada.

“These agreements recognize their contributions and give us the stability we need to invest, compete and continue strengthening American steelmaking.”

Lourenco Goncalves, Cleveland-Cliffs chairman and CEO

About 12,000 of Cliffs' roughly 25,000 workers are covered

12,000USW-represented employees covered

Sources: Cleveland.com, WTRF

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USW-represented employees covered12,000

News Notes

Cavs

The Cavs ruined LeBron James' homecoming, beating his 76ers 119-95 Friday and snapping a two-game losing skid. James got loud cheers during introductions and a mostly warm reception, with some booing. Next up are the Knicks, who visit at 8 p.m. Saturday. Cleveland.comAkron Beacon JournalNBA

Rock Hall

The Rock Hall's $135 million expansion opens in stages starting Nov. 22, adding 50,000 square feet and an indoor venue with room for 1,000 people. The new building is mostly free to enter for guests. The museum will have 40% more room for exhibits, though work on filling that space won't begin until next year. The 2026 Inductees Exhibit opens to the public Monday. Cleveland.comCleveland SceneCleveland 19 News

The Rock Hall addition adds 50,000 square feet

Floor area of the Rock Hall addition, beside places you know

The Rock Hall addition50,000 sq. ft.
A football field57,600 sq. ft.end zones included
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft.NBA size

11 basketball courts would fit inside the Rock Hall addition

Source: Cleveland.com

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Floor area
The Rock Hall addition50,000 sq. ft.
A football field57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included)
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft. (NBA size)

Guardians

The Guardians claimed infielder Jose Tena on waivers from the Nationals on Friday, bringing back a player they traded in 2024 for outfielder Lane Thomas. Tena can play both second and third base. The is at 37 players, and the team must name it by Nov. 17. Cleveland.comWKBN.com

Football

Avon Lake fell 35-7 to No. 1 seed Toledo Central Catholic in the OHSAA playoffs. Two rounds are complete, and regional semifinal pairings are set for next week in all seven divisions. Chronicle TelegramCleveland.com

Midline

The Midline master plan has been approved, clearing the way for rehabilitation of a 350-acre district. It was first introduced in May. Crain's Cleveland Business

Home

Two home kitchen upgrades under $24 while sales last: super-absorbent dish towels that come in an eight-pack and include a hanging loop, and a water-absorbing stone sponge holder that’s minimalist, compact, and keeps counters and sponges dry with natural diatomite stone.

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— Cesar A. Cruz

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Autumn plein air at Huntington Beach 🍂🌊 While I was capturing the stone pier, the water, and the quiet mood of the shoreline in ink, my chief art critic settled in for some serious VIP lounging in the chair.

“Supervising the drawing process is clearly exhausting work! 🐶☕️ A sketchbook, the sound of the lake, and cozy moments. Love these slow, peaceful creative days. > #pleinair #urbansketching #sketchbook #inkdrawing #autumnvibes #huntingtonbeach #artprocess #artistlife >”

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The Wrap

Tea drinkers, Lakewood has a shop built for you. The Tea Lab on Detroit Avenue has been around since 2013 and carries more than 200 teas, including its own proprietary blends. Curious about something exotic? Try a Pu Erh, a fermented tea from China's Yunnan Province. Steep time.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Jarrett Allen is questionable for Friday's Cavs game
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Browns QB Watson is in concussion protocol; Sanders may start Sunday
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Cuyahoga voters appear to back two safety-net property tax levies
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Steelers sack Watson eight times; Election Day in Cuyahoga County
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Sanders starts for the Browns Sunday; Cliffs and USW reach deals

Plus, the Cavs spoil LeBron's homecoming and the Rock Hall's expansion gets an opening date.

The TLDR

  1. Shedeur Sanders starts for the Browns Sunday in New Orleans
  2. Cleveland-Cliffs and the USW reach new four-year agreements
  3. The Cavs beat LeBron James' 76ers 119-95
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