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BrownsShedeur Sanders will start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday in New OrleansIf 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.Saturday’s editionRead BusinessCleveland-Cliffs and the United Steelworkers reach new four-year labor agreementsIf you or someone you know is a USW-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.Saturday’s editionRead CavsJarrett Allen is questionable for the Cavs' Friday game against the 76ersIf you're watching the Cavs host Philadelphia on Friday, keep an eye on Jarrett Allen. The center is listed as questionable with a right knee contusion. He hurt it Wednesday when he collided knees with Thunder guard Jared McCain while setting a screen, left with 1:11 left in the first quarter and played seven minutes. Allen told cleveland.com he was “alright.”Friday’s editionRead BrownsJared Verse is still upset, and Shedeur Sanders is likely to start for the BrownsIf you follow the Browns, Jared Verse is still stewing over last week's 27-6 loss at Pittsburgh. He said Thursday he was “upset” his teammates didn't defend him after Steelers guard Mason McCormick body-slammed him onto his head on Pittsburgh's first point-after kick, with 8:02 left in the first quarter.Friday’s editionRead SportsDeshaun Watson is in concussion protocol, and Shedeur Sanders may start Sunday at the SaintsIf you're planning Sunday around the Browns, know this: quarterback Deshaun Watson is in the NFL's concussion protocol, and Cleveland plays at New Orleans on Sun., Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. ET. The team announced Wednesday that he reported symptoms Tuesday morning. Watson took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter of last Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers, was cleared and returned.Thursday’s editionRead SportsGuardians assistant pitching coach Joe Torres leaves to join Terry Francona's RedsIf you follow the Guardians, here's a Wednesday jolt: assistant pitching coach Joe Torres is heading south. The Reds named him their major league pitching coach, replacing Derek Johnson, who WKBN says was not retained. Torres reunites with Terry Francona, who managed the Guardians for 11 seasons.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionCuyahoga County voters appear to be backing two safety-net property tax leviesIf you own a home in Cuyahoga County, your property tax bill is likely going up. Voters were backing both safety-net levies, Issues 10 and 11, in unofficial results. Cleveland.com put Issue 10 at 65% and Issue 11 at 63% in early and mail-in votes. Ideastream says both held above 60% Wednesday morning.Wednesday’s editionRead BrownsThe Steelers beat the Browns 27-6 and sacked Deshaun Watson eight timesIf you caught Sunday's game, you saw the Steelers bulldoze the Browns 27-6 in Pittsburgh. The win put Pittsburgh at 6-2 in first place in the AFC North and dropped Cleveland to 5-3. It was the Steelers' 23rd straight regular-season home win over the Browns, tying the NFL record for consecutive home wins over one opponent.Tuesday’s editionRead BrownsPittsburgh ran for 200 yards on the Browns, and the run defense is the next problemPittsburgh piled up 200 rushing yards Sunday, 143 of them from Jaylen Warren, a week after Tennessee also gashed Cleveland's run defense. Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot said "their run defense is horrible" and that teams are throwing trap plays at the Browns' attack-style front.Tuesday’s editionRead

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From WKYC, News 5 Cleveland WEWS and 14 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WKYC2 hours ago

    North Royalton firefighter Andrew Protsman 'in good spirits, all things considered,' the department says

    Andrew Protsman, who was injured while battling the Broadview Height house fire that took the life of Ryan Milligan, is recovering from his injuries.

  2. WKYC2 hours ago

    Final design for 6,200-seat Cleveland amphitheater approved by city

    Cleveland's Planning Commission has approved the final design for a 6,200-capacity amphitheater on the Cuyahoga River, set to invigorate the city's riverfront.

  3. WKYC4 hours ago

    Big concerts, big crowds? | Cleveland approves design for 6,200-seat riverfront amphitheater

  4. News 5 Cleveland WEWS4 hours ago

    Lorain County joins wave of investment in women's sports

    An announcement by the Lorain County Leviathan this week is the latest in a wave of investments in women’s sports in Northeast Ohio.

  5. WKYC4 hours ago

    Jalen Brunson scores 31 to power Knicks past Cavs 109-97 in rematch of last year's Eastern finalists

  6. WKBN.com4 hours ago

    Brunson scores 31 to power Knicks past Cavs 109-97

    Brunson scored 18 straight in the second quarter to help the defending NBA champions take control.

  7. Chronicle Telegram5 hours ago

    Avon back in girls soccer Final 4 after 2-0 victory over Sylvania Northview

    The Eagles junior forward scored twice in the span of 60 seconds late in the first half of Saturday's Division II regional final to send Avon back to the Final Four for the second time in three years.

  8. Cleveland.com5 hours ago

    Cavs still aren’t on New York Knicks’ level, lose conference finals rematch 109-97

    Shades of the Eastern Conference finals, the Cavs lost to the Knicks in a game that stopped being competitive after the first half.

  9. News 5 Cleveland WEWS5 hours ago

    Communities light up red for fallen North Royalton firefighter

    Northeast Ohio is mourning the death of one North Royalton firefighter and rallying for the recovery of another.

  10. Chronicle Telegram5 hours ago

    Elyria Catholic drops thrilling five-set match in regional finals

    The Panthers, who are ranked third in Division IV by MaxPreps, rallied from a two-game deficit before falling 25-18, 26-24, 20-25, 24-26, 16-14 in a thrilling Region 13 final at Alliance.

  11. Alliance Review6 hours ago

    Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks: Photos from Cavs home game

    Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers play Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks on Nov. 7 in Cleveland. See our best photos from the game.

  12. Cleveland.com6 hours ago

    Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson clarifies infamous ‘won analytically’ quote from conference finals

    Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson discussed his viral 'won analytically' comment from the Eastern Conference finals, clarifying it was taken out of context and that he never believed Cleveland deserved to win the series.

  13. Chronicle Telegram6 hours ago

    Cross country: Avon girls, Keystone's Yuronich shine at state meet

    Contact Paul Heyse at 329-7135 or ctsports@chroniclet.com

  14. Cleveland 19 News7 hours ago

    5 reasons to stream Tailgate 19

    Host Mark Schwab welcomes Anthony Lima and former Browns great Reggie Langhorne live at 11 a.m.

  15. Cleveland.com8 hours ago

    Police report finding OVI suspect passed out following crash: North Olmsted Police Blotter

    Officers at 4:40 a.m. on Oct. 18 responded to a 911 call about a motor vehicle accident on I-480 eastbound near the Clague Road entrance ramp.

  16. Cleveland.com8 hours ago

    Cavs bring back Riley Minix on two-way contract

    The Cavs re-signed Riley Minix on a two-way contract after waiving Tristan Enaruna.

  17. Cleveland.com8 hours ago

    OHSAA boys cross country 2026: How Northeast Ohio runners fared at the state championships

    West Geauga's Ian Res won the Division II individual title and Woodridge claimed the Division III team crown at the 2026 OHSAA Boys Cross Country State Championships.

  18. Akron Beacon Journal8 hours ago

    Cavaliers score, recap vs New York Knicks in conference finals rematch

    The Cavs and Knicks face each other at Rocket Arena in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals, which New York won 4-0. Follow along here.

  19. Westminster Cable Network8 hours ago

    McClain, Lott, Massie win twice in Westminster's tri-meet sweep

    NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.---Westminster senior Maddy McClain (Elizabeth, Pa., Elizabeth Forward) and freshmen Kelsi Lott (Leechburg, Pa., Kiski) and Dom Massie (Pittsburgh, Pa., Plum) each won two events in Westminster's tri-meet

  20. Cleveland.com8 hours ago

    Suspects face firearms charges: Fairview Park Police Blotter

    Officers at 8:25 a.m. on Oct. 23 responded to W. 229th Street after a caller complained about a vehicle parked on the road for an extended period.

  21. WFMJ9 hours ago

    ‘Cash Explosion’ to be livestreamed Saturday night

    Because of NBC Sports’ college football coverage, “Cash Explosion” will stream at 7:30 p.m. on WFMJ.com, the 21 News app and all your streaming devices.

  22. Cleveland.com9 hours ago

    UH restores patient access to MyChart system that was shut down by cybersecurity incident

    University Hospitals announced Saturday patient access has been restored to MyChart. The online portal had been inaccessible since Oct. 22 when the health system disconnected computer systems from the internet.

  23. The CW Columbus9 hours ago

    Cavaliers limit LeBron to single digits in first Cleveland game as 76er

    LeBron James returned to Cleveland as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night but was held to only eight points in a 119-95 Cavaliers win during an NBA

  24. Cleveland.com10 hours ago

    Woman escapes serious injury in Westlake rollover crash

    Officers responded at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 to 911 calls reporting a rollover crash near the entrance to the West Bay Plaza shopping center parking lot.

  25. Cleveland.com10 hours ago

    Suspect faces drug, gun charges after police say he ran during traffic stop

    An officer noticed signs of drug abuse in an SUV stopped for equipment violations at 10:10 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Crocker Road and Clemens Road.

  26. Cleveland 19 News10 hours ago

    MyChart back online at University Hospitals after cybersecurity incident

    University Hospitals (UH) announced Saturday that MyChart is now accessible to patients after the health system experienced a cybersecurity incident in October.

    Also reported byFOX 8 News

  27. Spectrum News Cleveland10 hours ago

    Dia De Muertos brings tradition, love and memories to life

    Community members honor loved ones who have passed on through cultural traditions, remembrance and celebration.

    Also reported byIdeastream Public Media

  28. Cleveland.com10 hours ago

    OVI suspect accused of driving over 100 mph on I-90: Westlake Police Blotter

    Police stopped a car at 3 a.m. on Nov. 1 on Detroit Road at Dover Center Road after it was seen driving faster than 100 mph on I-90, according to police.

  29. Lakewood Observer13 hours ago

    St. Edward Football Defeats Saint Ignatius, St. Edward Advances To Sweet 16

    by Norm Weber – St. Edward football advanced to the regional semifinal (sweet 16) with Friday’s 38-19 victory against Saint Ignatius inside First Federal Lakewood Stadium. The Eagles (10-1) fell behind early after a turnover and the Wildcats (6-6) capitalized on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Dane Donovan to Trey Haddad for a 7-0 lead. After Saint Ignatius muffed a

  30. FOX 8 News13 hours ago

    Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson questionable, Shedeur Sanders still starting

    An update from the Browns ahead of their Sunday game.

    Also reported byCleveland.com

  31. Cleveland.com13 hours ago

    Cleveland Clinic-led trial finds drug lowered lipoprotein(a), but did not reduce major heart events

    A Cleveland Clinic-led trial found that pelacarsen reduced Lp(a) levels by 78.4% but failed to lower rates of major cardiovascular events compared to a placebo over nearly five years.

  32. WKBN.com13 hours ago

    Browns starting QB clears concussion protocol

    The Browns and Saints will kick off on Sunday at 1 p.m. on WKBN-27.

  33. Cleveland 19 News13 hours ago

    Walls of Love marks eighth anniversary with 100 locations offering free winter essentials

    “I’ve been that person and I’ve been in that situation and I know what it’s like to not have it.”

  34. Cleveland.com14 hours ago

    Why Parma is replacing a Veterans Park storm sewer with a larger pipe

    Parma plans to replace a failing storm sewer near a Veterans Park sinkhole with a larger pipe, while sewer-district funds could reimburse up to about $583,000 in project costs.

  35. FOX 8 News14 hours ago

    Meet the Friday Night Touchdown player of the year for 2026

    The Friday Night Touchdown player of the year for 2026 has been officially crowned.

  36. Akron Beacon Journal14 hours ago

    OHSAA soccer tournament scores. Boys, girls regional finals this weekend

    We're tracking scores of every Ohio high school boys and girls regional final. Find scores and area recaps here.

  37. Cleveland.com15 hours ago

    Why Perrysburg students can find conflicting misconduct-reporting instructions

    Perrysburg Schools’ handbook still lists internal misconduct-reporting channels that officials said they planned to stop using, while the district’s Safety webpage directs families to the state tip line.

  38. Akron Beacon Journal15 hours ago

    What's Browns QB Deshaun Watson's status in concussion protocol?

    The Browns announced prior to departing for New Orleans that QB Deshaun Watson had cleared concussion protocol. Shedeur Sanders will still start.

  39. Zanesville Times Recorder15 hours ago

    New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

    The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Saturday from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip in the Eastern Conference clash is set for 8 p.m. ET.

  40. Cleveland.com16 hours ago

    Why Cuyahoga’s school tax rates stayed unchanged while most Ohio counties updated theirs

    Cuyahoga County’s analysis found it failed to update fixed-sum school levy rates after final 2024 property values arrived, unlike 80 other Ohio counties, contributing to an estimated $28.5 million overcollection.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Westlake’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • CavsThe Cavs ruined LeBron James' homecoming, beating his 76ers 119-95 Friday and snapping a two-game losing skid.

    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.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, Akron Beacon Journal, NBA

  • Rock HallThe Rock Hall's $135 million expansion opens in stages starting Nov.

    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.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, Cleveland Scene, Cleveland 19 News

  • GuardiansThe Guardians claimed infielder Jose Tena on waivers from the Nationals on Friday, bringing back a player they traded in 2024 for outfielder Lane Thomas.

    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 40-man roster is at 37 players, and the team must name it by Nov. 17.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, WKBN.com

  • FootballAvon Lake fell 35-7 to No. 1 seed Toledo Central Catholic in the OHSAA playoffs.

    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.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Chronicle Telegram, Cleveland.com

  • MidlineThe Midline master plan has been approved, clearing the way for rehabilitation of a 350-acre district.

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

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Crain's Cleveland Business

  • Vote countIf you wondered why Tuesday's midterm returns took so long, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Director Anthony Perlatti gave reasons.

    If you wondered why Tuesday's midterm returns took so long, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Director Anthony Perlatti gave reasons. Workers finished breaking down voting locations later than usual, scanner data took time to upload because the ballots were so long, and the board had to process and count 3,200 vote-by-mail ballots that came in on Election Day.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Signal Cleveland

  • Birdtown smellThe Cleveland Division of Air Quality has identified issues at several facilities as it investigates the chemical odor in Lakewood's Birdtown neighborhood.

    The Cleveland Division of Air Quality has identified issues at several facilities as it investigates the chemical odor in Lakewood's Birdtown neighborhood. It has received more than 100 calls.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Cleveland 19 News

  • Avon footballAvon (8-2) takes on the Rams (7-4) on a seven-game winning streak after a 1-2 start.

    Avon (8-2) takes on the Rams (7-4) on a seven-game winning streak after a 1-2 start.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Chronicle Telegram

  • Avon Lake authorAvon Lake mom Deanna Szente wrote a self-published book, “Feelings That Matter,” to help her daughter Ravyn, 5, with her feelings about her brother Ryin, 4, who was diagnosed with autism just after age 2.

    Avon Lake mom Deanna Szente wrote a self-published book, “Feelings That Matter,” to help her daughter Ravyn, 5, with her feelings about her brother Ryin, 4, who was diagnosed with autism just after age 2.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Northeast Ohio Parent

  • HopkinsCleveland Hopkins International Airport unveiled a new brand and logo Thursday as its $1.6 billion transformation moves forward.

    Cleveland Hopkins International Airport unveiled a new brand and logo Thursday as its $1.6 billion transformation moves forward. A new terminal is set to open in 2032.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Cleveland.com

  • GlenvilleThe Eighth District Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld the OHSAA's right to disqualify Glenville from the playoffs for using ineligible players.

    The Eighth District Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld the OHSAA's right to disqualify Glenville from the playoffs for using ineligible players. A stay of execution order preserves the OHSAA's initial ruling. “We haven’t done anything wrong,” coach Ted Ginn Sr. said.

    Around Ohio · Friday’s editionSources: FOX 8 News, News 5 Cleveland WEWS

  • PickleballPickle in the Land, billed as the Midwest's largest pickleball tournament, runs through Sunday, Nov.

    Pickle in the Land, billed as the Midwest's largest pickleball tournament, runs through Sunday, Nov. 8 at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. It features 452 players from 10 states and four countries. Spectator admission is free.

    Around Ohio · Friday’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, News 5 Cleveland WEWS