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Quinn, Charles lead Chiefs to Cleveland

Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com

Brady Quinn and Jamaal Charles lead Kansas City’s offense into Cleveland Browns Stadium for Sunday’s game with the Browns.

Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com

Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden has learned how to utilize the tight end after not having one to throw to at Oklahoma State University.

Nick Friedell, ESPN.com

Byron Scott has put a new spin on rookie hazing. The Cleveland Cavaliers coach presented each one of his rookies, Dion Waiters, Tyler Zeller and Kevin Jones, with baby dolls and pink strollers before Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Bulls.

Jordan Bastian, MLB.com

The Indians have been involved in numerous discussions at the Winter Meetings to fill their holes at first base and in the outfield.

Mike Peticca, cleveland.com

DeLamielleure, a future Hall of Famer who had already been first-team all-pro five times, strengthened an already solid offensive line when the Browns acquired him in 1980.

Tom Reed, cleveland.com

In trying to explain the tragedy and how warning signs might have been missed, Quinn spoke of a society preoccupied with cell phones and social networks.

nba.com

Cavaliers rookie guard Dion Waiters is out for Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Bulls because of a sprained left ankle.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas once blocked and did all he could to protect Peyton Hillis from harm.

Starting Blocks, cleveland.com

Running back Richardson and quarterback Weeden talk about the Browns.

theclevelandfan.com

The owners and the players' association are finally starting to make some progress. Interestingly, the progress is coming without Commissioner Gary Bettman or NHLPA Chief Donald Fehr in the room. Negotiations were headed up by Deputy Commissioner Bill D…

David I. Andersen, cleveland.com

The Cleveland Browns will be playing the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday one-week after the murder-suicide involving Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher. Coaches and players from both teams talk about the tragedy and facing each other at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Browns punter Reggie Hodges was named the team’s Ed Block Courage Award winner at the 17th annual Deck the House event to benefit Providence House on Tuesday evening.

CNNSI.com

BEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas called former teammate Peyton Hillis "a terrible distraction" last season, and said the running back put his contract situation ahead of the team.

Branson Wright, cleveland.com

T.J. Ward's current contract ends following the 2012 NFL season.

Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

Browns tackle says: "He decided his contract was more important than coming out and playing and helping his team win."

Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

Here are what blogs from Cleveland and around the country are saying about the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians. Featured today are Wahoo's On First, Dawgs By Nature and Fear The Sword.

ESPN.com

My guess is Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas isn't going to seek out former teammate Peyton Hillis when Kansas City plays at Cleveland on Sunday. On Wednesday, Thomas blasted the running back for being selfish about his new contract and described the …

Mike Peticca, cleveland.com

Does four wins in the last seven games realistically improve Shurmur's chances of coaching the Browns next season? Young wide receivers Little and Gordon are making plays. More Browns story links.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

With new Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner still expected to clean out the front office and the coaching staff, rumors persist that Banner could choose to replace G.M. Tom Heckert with former NFL executive Mike Lombardi. According to Tony Gro…

Branson Wright, cleveland.com

Craig Robertson rose from an undrafted player to an early-season starter.

Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com

EUCLID -- On Tuesday, several Browns players visited Forest Park Middle School, the winner of the team’s annual Fall Play 60 Challenge.

Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com

NORTH ROYALTON -- Alex Mack and Johnson Bademosi visited North Royalton Middle School to celebrate their winning the Cleveland Browns’ 2012 Touchdown for Reading Challenge.

theclevelandfan.com

It can be easy for a writer to compile a list, and perhaps flesh out each item with a sentence or two. And that’s fine, unless it becomes a rehash of what a half dozen other writers have already put out there. Actually, I say that’s fine, but that’s…

CNNSI.com

While other QBs are stealing headlines, there's some guy in New England putting up MVP numbers. No, Tom Brady's mastery isn't new, but his 2012 run is still stunning, says Kerry Byrne.

Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

"I think Heckert is doing a terrific job. This years draft is fantastic. That has been part of the success for the Steelers i.e., their 3rd thru 6 rd. draft choices. The Browns finally got it on this years. Look at all the rookies that have been re…

Anthony Castrovince, MLB.com

The Indians and D-backs have discussed the framework of a deal that centers around Tribe shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and Arizona right-hander Trevor Bauer, an industry source said early Wednesday.

grantland.com

1. Why is Kyrie Irving's locker so messy? 2. What in the name of all that is holy is Dion Waiters doing with a toy baby in a stroller?