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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Browns fall 27-6 in Pittsburgh; Birdtown smell probe goes on

Plus, Cuyahoga County's winter heating aid is available to income-eligible households and gas fell 24 cents.

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The Browns lost 27-⁠6 at Pittsburgh, and the run defense is the big worry

The Steelers beat the Browns 27-⁠6 on Sunday

  • Browns6
    Steelers27
    FinalSteelers are 6-2 and lead the AFC North; Browns are 5-3

Source: WKBN.com

If you watched Sunday, you know how it went. Pittsburgh beat the Browns 27-6 to take first place in the AFC North at 6-2, and Cleveland fell to 5-3. The Steelers sacked Deshaun Watson eight times, and the Browns didn't score a touchdown for the first time this season.

The bigger worry is the run defense. Pittsburgh ran for 200 yards, 143 of them from Jaylen Warren, a week after Tennessee also gashed Cleveland on the ground. Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot said teams are "throwing trap plays at them." Mike Polk Jr. asks if it's still a rivalry.

  • Steelers streak: 23 straight regular-season home wins over Cleveland, tying an NFL record for an opponent
  • Steelers first half: 160 rushing yards, most by any team this season
  • Watson: season-high 324 passing yards

Pittsburgh sacked Watson eight times and ran for 200 yards

8
sacks of Deshaun Watson
200
rushing yards for Pittsburgh
34
net rushing yards for Cleveland

Sources: FOX 8 News, WKBN.com

The Browns stay on the road Sunday in New Orleans. Kickoff against the Saints (2-5) is at 1 p.m.

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Birdtown odor

The is still investigating the chemical smell in . Councilman Matt Bixenstine said Monday the agency got a few new complaints over the weekend, and its inspectors are visiting facilities in the area that emit air pollutants. News 5 Cleveland reported Oct. 27 that more than two dozen formal complaints had been filed since Oct. 22. Cleveland 19 NewsNews 5 Cleveland WEWS

Election night

After polls close Tuesday night, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections staff will tally the votes, and the board opened its Cleveland warehouse to show how. Scanners store vote data on memory sticks that are sealed in pouches and taken back there. Signal Cleveland

Heating aid

If you're worried about a heating bill, is accepting appointments for the Winter Crisis Program. It offers one-time help to income-eligible households, began Sunday and runs through March 31, 2027. Cleveland.com

Gas prices

Northeast Ohio drivers saw gas fall 24 cents in a week to $4.19 per gallon, AAA East Central reported Monday. That's still $1.24 more than a year ago. Cleveland.com

Northeast Ohio gas sits just above the national average

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Cavs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points and hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.6 seconds left as the Thunder beat the Cavs 117-112 Monday. It was the Cavs' first home loss this season. Tribune ChronicleFOX 8 News

Thunder beat the Cavs 117-⁠112 in Cleveland

  • Thunder117
    Cavaliers112
    FinalShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points for Oklahoma City.

Source: Tribune Chronicle

Guardians

Parker Messick is a finalist for both the AL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year, and Cade Smith is a finalist for the new Reliever of the Year award. Rookie of the Year will be announced Monday, Nov. 9. Cleveland.comWFIN

Glenville

A Cuyahoga County judge recessed the Glenville-OHSAA hearing Monday and set it to resume at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The OHSAA removed Glenville, the No. 5 seed, from the Division III, Region 9 playoffs, and a temporary restraining order followed. The Herald StarTribune Chronicle

The Thunder edged the Cavs 117-⁠112 at Rocket Arena

  • Thunder117
    Cavaliers112
    FinalGilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 43 points

Source: Cleveland 19 News

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Remember when families gathered around the radio for a good thriller? Cleveland's Radio on the Lake theater reads classic radio plays live, with no props, scenery or costumes. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Dunham Tavern, the group presents Hitchcock's 1943 "Shadow of a Doubt." Bring your imagination, and maybe lock the door behind you.

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Browns fall 27-6 in Pittsburgh; Birdtown smell probe goes on

Plus, Cuyahoga County's winter heating aid is available to income-eligible households and gas fell 24 cents.

The TLDR

  1. Browns fall 27-6 at Pittsburgh, and the run defense is the worry
  2. Air quality inspectors are still investigating the Birdtown chemical smell
  3. Cuyahoga County's winter heating aid is taking appointments
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