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Dennis Manoloff says Norv Turner is good news for Brandon Weeden (video)

Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

Does Chip Kelly going to the Philadelphia Eagles make the Cleveland Browns look bad? Will Norv Turner help Brandon Weeden? CineSport's Brian Clark asks The Plain Dealer's Dennis Manoloff.

Gary Cotton, MLB.com

The Indians and Drew Stubbs have avoided arbitration with a one-year, $2.825 million contract that reportedly carries $50,000 worth of possible performance-based bonuses.

John Funk, cleveland.com

The amount puts the deal on par with the 20-year, $122 million agreement the Indianapolis Colts signed with Lucas Oil Products in 2008.

Terry Pluto, cleveland.com

Rob Chudzinski’s first group of assistant coaches is a reason for Browns fans to be encouraged.

Starting Blocks, cleveland.com

Episode is part of the "NFL RUSH ZONE: Season of the Guardians" series.

Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

Here are what blogs from Cleveland and around the country are saying about the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians.

CNNSI.com

The Indians lost some mainstays but have added intriguing new pieces like Trevor Bauer that should help them be better than they've been in years, writes Jay Jaffe.

Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

"Now that the Jaguars have named a coach, I am hoping the Browns will seriously consider Mel Tucker as DC. He was a terrific DB coach for both the Buckeyes and the Browns in the past and is considered one of the top young assistants in the NFL.&quo…

Starting Blocks, cleveland.com

While the line is the Browns' defensive strength, there are major questions at linebacker. Well-known draft analyst has Browns taking Florida State defensive end Werner with sixth overall pick if ..... More Browns story links.

Branson Wright, cleveland.com

Former Browns running back Kevin Mack began his professional career in the USFL.

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

The Cleveland Browns announced six additions to coach Rob Chudzinski's coaching staff Thursday, headlined by Norv Turner, who was named the team's offensive coordinator.

CNNSI.com

CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns named Norv Turner their new offensive coordinator on Thursday.

theclevelandfan.com

Around this time last winter, I took a shot at using social media to get shutdown setup man, and Twitter aficionado, Vinnie Pestano to agree to an interview with me for TheClevelandFan.com. I succeeded. In what has been one of the most entertaining wint…

clevelandbrowns.com

Norv Turner and five others have been named to the Browns' coaching staff, the team announced Thursday afternoon.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Panthers interviewed quarterbacks coach Mike Shula for their offensive coordinator job, as they try to replace new Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski. According to the Associated Press, Shula interviewed Wednesday, after the team already interviewed B…

theclevelandfan.com

Damian Lillard may very well wind up the NBA’s Rookie of the Year this season, but he ain’t got nothin’ on his predecessor. In the first meeting between Lillard and 2012 ROY Kyrie Irving, the masked man ran roughshod over the frosh, as the Cavs held…

Iam Thomsen, CNNSI.com

Does Oklahoma City have enough star power to fend off the Clippers, Spurs and Grizzlies on their way to unseating the defending champion Heat? The question was raised when the Thunder traded James Harden to Houston in October. The answer may yet be prov…

Joey Morona, cleveland.com

The Cleveland Browns are more than likely getting new uniforms in 2014 and there's no shortage of ideas from fans of what they should look like. We asked cleveland.com readers to send in their designs for the new-look Cleveland Browns. Here's a look som…

Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

Today, live at 12:30 p.m., on PD Sports Insider, join Bud Shaw, Dennis Manoloff and cleveland.com's Glenn Moore as they talk with former Browns' head coach Sam Rutigliano about the hiring of Rob Chudzinski. Also, Mary Kay Cabot will be calling in with t…

Tom Reed, cleveland.com

Twelve days ago, Oregon tight end Pharaoh Brown heard from hometown friends who thought his coach might be joining the Browns.

ESPN.com

Like every morning in the AFC North blog, here's your wake-up call ... RAVENS: Ravens defensive lineman Arthur Jones thinks his younger brother, Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones, will play in the AFC Championship Game, but he hasn't gotten any insi…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Browns have hired a pair of executive vice presidents, filling out their front office under new owner Jimmy Haslam.

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

Two things were clear in Oakland last night. Clearly, Golden State has a ceiling, and the Heat don’t. And clearly, LeBron James is really freakin’ good, like “the youngest player to ever score 20,000 points” good. In Miami’s 17-point win, James …