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Shedeur Sanders will start for the Browns on Sunday at the Saints

If you're planning Sunday around the Browns, Todd Monken made it official Friday: Shedeur Sanders starts at New Orleans. Deshaun Watson is in concussion protocol and listed as questionable.

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Sanders went 3-4 in his seven starts as a rookie

3-4
Browns' record in Sanders' starts last season
1,400
passing yards for Sanders in his rookie year
57.2%
completion rate for Sanders last season

Sources: Cleveland 19 News, News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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CavsCavs spoil LeBron James' homecoming with a 119-95 win over the 76ersFriday had been circled on the calendar for months, and the Cavs beat LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 in NBA Cup group play. It snapped a two-game losing skid and handed the Sixers just their second loss of the season.Saturday’s editionRead Cleveland HopkinsCleveland Hopkins unveils a new logo, with a new terminal set to open in 2032If you fly out of Hopkins, you'll start seeing a new look. The airport unveiled a new brand and logo Thursday. It keeps the blue and green, adds the tagline “Where the Land meets the Sky,” and includes the airport codes for Hopkins (CLE) and Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL).Friday’s editionRead BrownsDeshaun Watson is in the concussion protocol, and Shedeur Sanders may start SundayIf you're planning your Sunday around the Browns, here's the big question: who plays quarterback? Deshaun Watson is in the NFL's concussion protocol, and Shedeur Sanders would get his first start of the season if Watson can't go at New Orleans. Watson took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter at Pittsburgh, was cleared, and then reported symptoms Tuesday morning that began Monday night.Thursday’s editionRead GuardiansGuardians coach Joe Torres is leaving to be the Reds' pitching coachIf you follow the Guardians, here's an offseason loss: coach Joe Torres is leaving to become the Cincinnati Reds' major league pitching coach, the Reds announced, replacing Derek Johnson. He reunites with Terry Francona, who managed Cleveland for 11 seasons. Torres, 43, spent 10 seasons in the organization, the last five on the big-league staff alongside pitching coach Carl Willis.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionCuyahoga County voters appear to have passed two property tax levies for social servicesIf you own a home in Cuyahoga County, this vote could change your tax bill. Issues 10 and 11 each had more than 60% of the vote in unofficial results Wednesday morning. Early counts of mail-in and early in-person ballots had both well ahead. Issue 10 is for the Board of Developmental Disabilities. Issue 11 is for health and human services.Wednesday’s editionRead High School FootballA judge put Glenville back in the football playoffs, and the OHSAA plans to appealIf you follow high school football, the Glenville case isn't settled. Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Andrew Santoli ruled Tuesday that the OHSAA acted arbitrarily when it removed the Tarblooders from the Division III playoffs before finishing its investigation. The OHSAA intends to appeal portions of the ruling. University School skipped Saturday's rescheduled game with Glenville.Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • FootballLakewood St. Edward, the No. 1 seed at 10-1, hosts No.

    Lakewood St. Edward, the No. 1 seed at 10-1, hosts No. 5 Hudson (9-3) in a Division I, Region 1 regional semifinal. All regional semifinal games kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Avon Lake fell 35-7 to No. 1 seed Toledo Central Catholic.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, Chronicle Telegram, The Enquirer

  • BedrockThe Bedrock amphitheater received final approval, while the mixed-use garage received conceptual approval amid debate over the demolition of a historic building.

    The Bedrock amphitheater received final approval, while the mixed-use garage received conceptual approval amid debate over the demolition of a historic building.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Crain's Cleveland Business

  • GuardiansThe Guardians claimed Jose Tena on waivers from the Nationals on Friday, and the 40-man roster is at 37.

    The Guardians claimed Jose Tena on waivers from the Nationals on Friday, and the 40-man roster is at 37. Cleveland traded Tena to Washington at the 2024 deadline for outfielder Lane Thomas. Tena can play second and third base. The Guardians must name their 40-man roster by Nov. 17 ahead of the Rule 5 Draft.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, WKBN.com

  • SteelCleveland-Cliffs announced Friday new four-year agreements with the United Steelworkers.

    Cleveland-Cliffs announced Friday new four-year agreements with the United Steelworkers. They cover about 12,000 employees at steel plants and mining operations in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Michigan. The company said the agreements are subject to ratification by USW local memberships.

    Around Ohio · Saturday’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, WTRF

  • CourtsA Cuyahoga County jury ruled for investors, rejecting about $40 million in damages sought by the organizers of the WonderStruck, WonderBus, WonderRoad and WonderWorks festivals.

    A Cuyahoga County jury ruled for investors, rejecting about $40 million in damages sought by the organizers of the WonderStruck, WonderBus, WonderRoad and WonderWorks festivals. The verdict followed a two-week trial in a suit that began in 2024. Under it, WonderStruck's producer and the investors owe each other nothing.

    Around Ohio · Saturday’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, Crain's Cleveland Business

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  1. WKYC2 hours ago

    Final design for 6,200-seat Cleveland amphitheater approved by city

    Cleveland's Planning Commission has approved the final design for a 6,200-capacity amphitheater on the Cuyahoga River, set to invigorate the city's riverfront.

  2. WKYC2 hours ago

    North Royalton firefighter Andrew Protsman 'in good spirits, all things considered,' the department says

    Andrew Protsman, who was injured while battling the Broadview Height house fire that took the life of Ryan Milligan, is recovering from his injuries.

  3. WKYC4 hours ago

    Big concerts, big crowds? | Cleveland approves design for 6,200-seat riverfront amphitheater

  4. News 5 Cleveland WEWS4 hours ago

    Lorain County joins wave of investment in women's sports

    An announcement by the Lorain County Leviathan this week is the latest in a wave of investments in women’s sports in Northeast Ohio.

  5. WKYC4 hours ago

    Jalen Brunson scores 31 to power Knicks past Cavs 109-97 in rematch of last year's Eastern finalists

  6. WKBN.com4 hours ago

    Brunson scores 31 to power Knicks past Cavs 109-97

    Brunson scored 18 straight in the second quarter to help the defending NBA champions take control.

  7. Chronicle Telegram5 hours ago

    Avon back in girls soccer Final 4 after 2-0 victory over Sylvania Northview

    The Eagles junior forward scored twice in the span of 60 seconds late in the first half of Saturday's Division II regional final to send Avon back to the Final Four for the second time in three years.

  8. Cleveland.com5 hours ago

    Cavs still aren’t on New York Knicks’ level, lose conference finals rematch 109-97

    Shades of the Eastern Conference finals, the Cavs lost to the Knicks in a game that stopped being competitive after the first half.

  9. News 5 Cleveland WEWS5 hours ago

    Communities light up red for fallen North Royalton firefighter

    Northeast Ohio is mourning the death of one North Royalton firefighter and rallying for the recovery of another.

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Shedeur Sanders starts for the Browns Sunday; Cavs beat LeBron's Sixers

Plus, Lakewood St. Edward hosts Hudson in a Division I regional semifinal next Friday.

The TLDR

  1. Shedeur Sanders will start for the Browns at New Orleans
  2. Cavs rout LeBron James and the 76ers 119-95
  3. Lakewood St. Edward hosts Hudson in a regional semifinal
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