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4 takeaways from Day 6 of #Browns training camp, including mounting injuries beaconjournal.com/story/spor… via @beaconjournal
4 takeaways from Day 6 of Browns training camp, including mounting injuries

4 takeaways from Day 6 of Browns training camp, including mounting injuries

The sixth day of Browns training camp is in the books, so let's look at some takeaways from the day, starting with injuries at a key position group.

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Trump calls Rep. Max Miller as pressure mounts for Miller to drop out beaconjournal.com/story/news… via @beaconjournal
Trump calls Rep. Max Miller as Ohio congressman faces ethics probe

Trump calls Rep. Max Miller as Ohio congressman faces ethics probe

President Donald Trump called U.S. Rep. Max Miller Monday, with pressure mounting for Miller to drop his re-election bid. Miller says he's still in.

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Column from @ByGeorgeThomas: Why Cleveland’s WNBA return is a win for Northeast Ohio beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
Cleveland’s WNBA return as the Sirens is a win for Northeast Ohio | Opinion

Cleveland’s WNBA return as the Sirens is a win for Northeast Ohio | Opinion

The Dan Gilbert-owned Cleveland Sirens are the latest piece of a rejuvenated Northeast Ohio sports and entertainment scene.

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No one should fault #Cavs fans who are stung by LeBron James' latest decision. My @beaconjournal column on the Akron native choosing the #76ers in #NBA free agency beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
LeBron James giving Cavs 'The Rejection' opens old wounds. Opinion

LeBron James giving Cavs 'The Rejection' opens old wounds. Opinion

LeBron James could have had a third stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, yet the Akron native passed on a reunion with the fans who adore him most.

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#Browns sign 8 draft picks, including Spencer Fano, ahead of rookie minicamp beaconjournal.com/story/spor… via @beaconjournal
Browns sign 8 draft picks, including Spencer Fano, ahead of rookie minicamp

Browns sign 8 draft picks, including Spencer Fano, ahead of rookie minicamp

The Browns announced they had signed eight of their 10 draft picks ahead of the start of their 2026 rookie minicamp.

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Nate Ulrich@ByNateUlrich29 Nov 2025
Walsh Jesuit's brotherhood aided a significant step, yet the team's state semifinal loss to Avon is painful. The @beaconjournal story on how @Marty_Tobin27 and his teammates are processing a great season ending ⬇️ @WJ_Warriors @WalshJesuitFB @WJBNSports beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
Walsh Jesuit football leans on supportive culture after loss to Avon

Walsh Jesuit football leans on supportive culture after loss to Avon

Walsh Jesuit senior running back Marty Tobin and his teammates embraced after a season-ending loss to Avon. They won't forget the bonds they forged.

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#Browns inactive list vs. 49ers doesn't include running back Jerome Ford beaconjournal.com/story/spor… via @beaconjournal
Browns inactive list vs. 49ers doesn't include running back Jerome Ford

Browns inactive list vs. 49ers doesn't include running back Jerome Ford

The Browns will have running back Jerome Ford active against the 49ers after was the lone questionable player entering the game.

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#Browns chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta heading to become #Rockies head of baseball operations, league source confirms for @beaconjournal beaconjournal.com/story/spor… via @beaconjournal
Browns front office member Paul DePodesta leaving for Colorado Rockies

Browns front office member Paul DePodesta leaving for Colorado Rockies

Browns chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta is joining the Colorado Rockies.

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@bbournival5 Nov 2025
THEY'RE BAAAAAAAACK! Hudson girls soccer advances to the state final by beating the reigning state champ. Hoban drops a heartbreaker. It's all right here: @beaconjournal @lady_explorers @HudsonOHSports @HobanAthletics @Hobangirlsoccer @AkronEcho beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
Hudson stops reigning state champ to reach girls soccer final, Hoban drops heartbreaker

Hudson stops reigning state champ to reach girls soccer final, Hoban drops heartbreaker

Hudson High school scored two second-half goals against Bishop Watterson to reach a girls soccer state final. Hoban lost a hard-fought semifinal.

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Hoban, Hudson girls soccer REACH STATE SEMIFINALS! Here's how they did it. @beaconjournal @AkronEcho @Hobangirlsoccer @OHSAASports @HudsonGirlsSoc @HudsonOHSports @HobanAthletics @OSSCAsoccer @GASSCA_ beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
Hoban, Hudson win girls soccer regional titles to advance to OHSAA state semifinals

Hoban, Hudson win girls soccer regional titles to advance to OHSAA state semifinals

Hoban beat Marietta and Hudson High School beat Twinsburg on Nov. 1 to reach OHSAA girls soccer state semifinals.

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@bbournival27 Oct 2025
Time for you to pick the area offensive and defensive players of the year. VOTE HERE @HobanAthletics @WJ_Warriors @NortonAth @CopleyHSSports @whsgrizzlies @HornetAthletic @HudsonOHSports @AkronEcho @CVCAathletics @beaconjournal beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
Vote for Akron-area high school football's offensive, defensive players of the year

Vote for Akron-area high school football's offensive, defensive players of the year

Vote for who you think are the Akron area's high school football offensive and defensive players of the year for the 2025 OHSAA season.

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NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS BREAKING NEWS The @ohsaa has announced dates for its NIL voting to occur and provided the proposed bylaws. FREE STORY HERE: @ohsfca @beaconjournal @AkronEcho beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
OHSAA sets NIL referendum vote date to determine if Ohio high school athletes can get paid

OHSAA sets NIL referendum vote date to determine if Ohio high school athletes can get paid

The OHSAA announced language for an emergency bylaw on name, image and likeness. High Schools will vote on it Nov. 17-21.

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Updated: #Browns QB Dillon Gabriel stats & numbers in Week 7 game vs. Miami #Dolphins beaconjournal.com/story/spor… via @beaconjournal
Browns QB Dillon Gabriel stats & numbers in Week 7 game vs. Miami Dolphins

Browns QB Dillon Gabriel stats & numbers in Week 7 game vs. Miami Dolphins

Dillon Gabriel made his third start for the Browns in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins. Here's a look at the rookie quarterback's stats.

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Nate Ulrich@ByNateUlrich14 Oct 2025
Revere football shows its love for Andy McCollum as Super Bowl champ enters @SummitSportsHOF @RevereLocal @revereminutemen @beaconjournal beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
Revere football shows love for Andy McCollum as Super Bowl champ enters local hall of fame

Revere football shows love for Andy McCollum as Super Bowl champ enters local hall of fame

Former longtime NFL player and new Summit County Sports Hall of Famer Andy McCollum treasures lessons he learned from coaches at Revere High School.

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ICYMI: #Browns, city of Cleveland reach $100M agreement for lakefront development, opening door to new stadium in Brook Park beaconjournal.com/story/spor… via @beaconjournal
Browns, city of Cleveland reach $100M agreement, opening door to new stadium in Brook Park

Browns, city of Cleveland reach $100M agreement, opening door to new stadium in Brook Park

The Haslam Sports Group and Cleveland mayor Justin M. Bibb reached a $100M agreement to help the city's lakefront, opening door for a Brook Park move.

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3 questions after #Browns' Week 6 loss to #Steelers before home game against Miami #Dolphins beaconjournal.com/story/spor… via @beaconjournal
3 questions after Browns' Week 6 loss to Steelers before home game against Miami Dolphins

3 questions after Browns' Week 6 loss to Steelers before home game against Miami Dolphins

The Browns' Week 6 loss to the Steelers left plenty of questions to ask, especially with a game against the Dolphins next up. Here are 3 big ones.

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Kevin Stefanski says he'll keep calling plays as #Browns seek offensive improvement beaconjournal.com/story/spor… via @beaconjournal
Kevin Stefanski says he'll keep calling plays as Browns seek offensive improvement

Kevin Stefanski says he'll keep calling plays as Browns seek offensive improvement

The Browns offense has been a stagnant mess to open the season, something coach Kevin Stefanski insists falls on more than one person.

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From @ByDanKadar: Mike Tomlin throws shade at #Browns' Andrew Berry for trading Joe Flacco to division rival beaconjournal.com/story/spor… via @beaconjournal
Mike Tomlin throws shade at Browns' Andrew Berry for trading Joe Flacco to division rival

Mike Tomlin throws shade at Browns' Andrew Berry for trading Joe Flacco to division rival

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn't a fan of the Browns trading Joe Flacco to the division rival Cincinnati Bengals.

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BREAKING NEWS: The battle for the victory bell is on as STVM gets back to work following a two-week hiatus. Updated with quote from Walsh coach Nick Alexander. FREE STORY @WalshJesuitFB @WJ_Warriors @AkronEcho @STVMAthletics @STVMFootball @beaconjournal beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School football will play Walsh Jesuit in OHSAA Week 9

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School football will play Walsh Jesuit in OHSAA Week 9

A week after having to cancel its high school football game, STVM will play rival Walsh Jesuit as scheduled in OHSAA Week 9.

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Nate Ulrich@ByNateUlrich13 Oct 2025
Whitney Mercilus made a long #NFL career as the hammer after a memorable experience as the nail at Garfield HS. Now the Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame beckons for a businessman giving back to the community ⁦@Merci380⁩ ⁦@APSathletics1 beaconjournal.com/story/spor…
Garfield graduate Whitney Mercilus heads to Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame

Garfield graduate Whitney Mercilus heads to Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame

Garfield High School graduate Whitney Mercilus played for 10 NFL seasons. He'll be inducted into the Akron Public Schools Athletics HOF on Oct. 18.

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