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Melt Bar and Grilled to close Akron, Mentor locations
CLEVELAND — Heads up sandwich lovers, one of northeast Ohio's landmark sandwich shops is shuttering some doors as it prepares to undergo changes. Melt Bar and Grilled will close its Mentor and Akron locations, according to franchise owner Matt Fish. "These positive changes include many updates and improvements at...
3 biggest Browns training camp battles to watch ahead of 2024 NFL season
The Cleveland Browns are at a crossroads. After years of high expectations and inconsistent results, the pressure is mounting on head coach Kevin Stefanski to deliver a playoff berth. With training camp on the horizon, several key position battles will shape the trajectory of the Browns’ 2024 season. 2024...
What we saw from Deshaun Watson and heard from Andrew Berry on Monday: Orange and Brown Talk
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson appeared to shut down his practice session early on Monday and, while all indications are it’s nothing to worry about, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing why it was worth at least noting that something seemed strange at the end of practice, even if it ends up being nothing.
AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, Nick Chubb, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
Bengals Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase said upfront guarantees were the most important part of the deal to him, but the Bengals have a policy of not guaranteeing money past the first year of a contract. Chase stopped short of saying he wanted guaranteed money into the second year of his deal when pressed by a reporter. “You’re going a little too far now, buddy,” Chase said, via ESPN. “I gave you a little spice. Don’t take all of it.” Bengals LB Germaine Pratt said the team refuses to guarantee money beyond the first year of a deal. “Everybody wants the up-front money, but they...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame salutes pop music's “best year ever” in new exhibit
1984 has been called pop music’s best year ever, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is celebrating the 40th anniversary of that year with a new exhibit. The exhibit uses artifacts, audio and video to revisit milestones from the year that Madonna, Prince and Bruce Springsteen dominated the charts, MTV went nationwide and the golden age of rap music began.
NFL Players Try to Sing a Country Classic … and Fail [Watch]
NFL teams are in training camp getting ready for the start of the season and one NFL team is adding some country music flair to their season prep. The Cleveland Browns are hosting part of their training camp on the road in West Virginia at the Greenbriar Resort. It was during a break some of the players had their shot to impress not with football pads, but with their voices.
David Njoku expects more after making first Pro Bowl, hopes to put together complete season
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Confidence isn’t a problem for David Njoku. So the tight end who struts around shirtless as much as possible, including during news conferences, and mugs for cameras isn’t about to call his first Pro Bowl season a breakthrough. “I think it’s coming...
Elite Edge Rusher Studies Raiders' Maxx Crosby's Game
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, listed Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby as one of the players whose film he studies. Las Vegas Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby is now a veteran in this league, which means he is becoming...
Semaglutide Seems Beneficial for Comorbid T2DM, Tobacco Use Disorder
MONDAY, July 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and tobacco use disorder (TUD), new use of semaglutide is associated with lower risk of TUD-related health care measures compared with other antidiabetes medications, according to a study published online July 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
T.J. Watt Appreciates Myles Garrett’s High Praise: ‘I’ll Take a Compliment, I Guess’
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett admitted during a recent interview with Cleveland media members that he watches tape on T.J. Watt to help improve his game. “Maxx (Crosby), Nick (Bosa), Micah (Parsons), Trey (Hendrickson), and T.J.,” Garrett said when asked about who he watched this offseason. “T.J. finds...
Mailbag: What will determine if Browns sign Amari Cooper to extension?
Q: Now that Amari Cooper has been signed for this season, do you think the club waits to see just how impactful Jerry Jeudy becomes and whether Cedric Tillman and/or Jamari Thrash show enough to let Cooper become a free agent after this season? Or would you sign him to a costly extension if Cooper stays healthy and puts up numbers like he did in 2023? I don’t think Cooper will sign for less than $25M-$30M for 2025, and his agent probably wants to get him a multiyear deal, given his age. What do you think?
Browns place OL Brian Allen on IR, ending his season
The Cleveland Browns placed new acquisition Brian Allen (calf) on injured reserve on Monday, ending the center's season. Allen, 28, who signed with the Browns in May, suffered a calf injury on the third day of training camp. The Browns announced the signing of guard Zack Johnson in a corresponding move. Allen was drafted in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Rams in 2018. In 2021, he made 16 starts in the regular season and four more in the playoffs as Los Angeles marched to a Super Bowl LVI championship. Allen then missed 22 of the Rams' 34 games over the past two seasons. He dealt with knee and thumb injuries in 2022 and lost his starting job to Coleman Shelton last season. The Browns have centers Ethan Pocic and Luke Wypler on the roster. Pocic made 15 starts last season for Cleveland, while Wypler played in five games (one start) as a 2023 rookie. --Field Level Media
WWE SummerSlam in Cleveland: Matchups, tickets, parking, road closures and more
CLEVELAND — WWE SummerSlam is set to take over Cleveland this weekend. On Saturday, Aug. 3, SummerSlam will return to Cleveland for the first time in nearly 30 years. The city last hosted the event in 1996. The WWE notes that several of its biggest stars, including The Miz, Logan Paul and Johnny Gargano, call Cleveland home.
Guardians acquire OF Lane Thomas from Nationals
The Washington Nationals dealt outfielder Lane Thomas to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for three prospects on Monday. Cleveland sent left-hander Alex Clemmey and infielders Rafael Ramirez Jr. and Jose Tena to Washington to acquire the sixth-year right fielder, who is under club control through next season. Thomas, 28, is batting .253 with eight home runs, 40 RBIs and a career-high 28 stolen bases through 77 games for the Nationals this season. He's batted .251 for his career between the St. Louis Cardinals (2019-21) and Washington (2021-24), with 65 homers, 95 doubles and 220 RBIs. Clemmey, 19, was a second-round selection by Cleveland in the 2023 MLB Draft currently pitching at the Class-A level. He was ranked No. 8 in the Guardians' farm system by MLB Pipeline. Ramirez, also 19, was the Guardians' 22nd-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline. He is also playing Class-A ball in 2024, his highest level so far. Tena, 23, has appeared in three games for the Guardians this season and gone 0-for-4 at the plate. He has two doubles and three RBIs in 21 career MLB games dating back to 2023. Tena is batting .298 with 17 homers, 63 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 90 games with Triple-A Columbus this year. --Field Level Media.
José Ramírez Joins Exclusive Company In Guardians’ Latest Win
The Cleveland Guardians clinched a road series win over the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-3 victory on Sunday. After trailing 3-0 through three innings, Cleveland stormed back with four unanswered runs to seal a comeback win. Jhonkensy Noel hit a game-tying three-run home run in the top of the fourth inning, and Steven Kwan hit the eventual game-winning solo shot three frames later.
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