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Cleveland Browns' T.J. Ward appealing $25,000 fine for hit: Browns Insider

Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

Browns safety T.J. Ward is not very thankful for the $25,000 fine the NFL handed him for his hit on Cowboys receiver Kevin Ogletree.

Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

The rookie running back says he particularly regrets trying to go up and over the line in a fourth-quarter play from the Dallas 1-yard line.

Bob Keim, cleveland.com

With big rivalry games on tap this weekend, the ineptitude of the Clevelnd Browns against the PIttsburgh Steelers is especially stark compared with the recent success of Ohio State against Michigan.

Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com

Pat Shurmur and the Browns are preparing to face the league’s top-ranked total defense when they welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sunday.

Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com

The Browns will face quarterback Charlie Batch, wide receiver Plaxico Burress and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Bud Shaw, cleveland.com

The idea of inflatable white flags for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh can't possibly pack much of a wallop with Browns fans.

theclevelandfan.com

Unfortunately, even with the NHL still in lockout mode, the Blue Jackets can’t avoid bad news and bad luck. Coupled with the fact that the 2013 NHL All-Star Game, which the city of Columbus was scheduled to host, will likely be canceled very soon with t…

Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com

The newest edition of “Browns Insider” airs Friday night on Sportstime Ohio and Saturday morning on WKYC TV-3.

Steve King, clevelandbrowns.com

Thanksgiving weekend has been kind to the Browns over the years.

theclevelandfan.com

It’s all over but The Game for Ohio State. The best team in a weak Big Ten will get one more chance to show it this Saturday against Michigan, and then they’ll go home and watch the postseason on TV with the rest of us, either undefeated or at 11-1. A…

theclevelandfan.com

There’s nothing more to gain from analyzing and criticizing Pat Shurmur for what’s happening with the Browns.  Twenty-six games have painted the picture pretty well, and there’s nothing more to be said; he isn’t the guy.  He’s a poor leader, a…

Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

Buster Skrine's status uncertain as he recovers from concussion.

Joey Morona, cleveland.com

"We should beat the Steelers in this one. I would hope. But if Haden is hurting or out, Batch could chew us up with 7 yard curls," writes slothstyle.

Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com

Browns CEO Joe Banner joined with front-office personnel and players to lend a helping hand at the Cleveland Foodbank on Tuesday afternoon.

theclevelandfan.com

We have recently taken a look at some defining moments of several former head coaches for the Cleveland  Browns. Beginning this week, we are turning our attention to some of the all-time great Browns players. There are stars from the last 65ish seasons …

Branson Wright, cleveland.com

Sheldon Brown, one of the oldest cornerbacks in the league, visits the barbershop.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

As we prepare to take stock of the things for which we’re thankful, we also need to remember those who are currently facing serious challenges.  In NFL circles, few challenges are more daunting than the one currently confronting Browns executive V.P. B…

theclevelandfan.com

Another week and another loss for the "battling" Cleveland Browns. For the fifth time this season, the Browns lost by seven points or less. That's certainly better than 2009 and 2010, when Cleveland was losing games by 31 points, 28 points, 24…