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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

Sports from local newsrooms

From News 5 Cleveland WEWS, WKYC and 12 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. 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.

  2. WKYC4 hours ago

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

  3. WKBN.com5 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Chronicle Telegram7 hours ago

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

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

  10. Cleveland 19 News8 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Westminster Cable Network9 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. WKBN.com14 hours ago

    Browns starting QB clears concussion protocol

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

  20. 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.

  21. Akron Beacon Journal15 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Zanesville Times Recorder16 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.

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