By BRIAN DULIK
Staff Writer
BEREA — Long before many people began jumping on the Browns’ bandwagon, Eric Steinbach was already aboard.
In fact, it could be said that he was leading the parade and selling tickets for the ride.
“I wanted to be here and I was excited about helping this team improve,” the talented left guard recalled [...]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
BEREA — The Browns have practiced 15 times in training camp, including a prime-time event at the stadium, and Alex Hall holds the title of most impressive rookie.
Fourth-round draft pick Beau Bell has made a couple of plays at linebacker, fourth-round tight end Martin Rucker has shown good hands and undrafted running [...]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
BEREA — Corey Williams’ lessons in Cleveland’s 3-4 defensive scheme returned to the field Sunday, as he participated in individual drills for the first time since July 26. Williams missed nine practices with a sore shoulder, slowing his transition from 4-3 defensive tackle to 3-4 defensive end.
“He is learning a new system, [...]

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By BRAD BOURNIVAL
Staff Writer
AKRON — When Vijay Singh’s birdie attempt on 18 at Firestone Country Club finally came to rest some four feet from the hole, a myriad of thoughts could have flooded his brain.
He could have rejoiced in what would become his 32nd victory on the PGA Tour. He could have marveled in the [...]

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When the Indians complete their talent evaluation at the end of this sorry season, what are they going to find?
Are there future core players among the young and inexperienced ones getting a chance to play on a regular basis, many of them for the first time in their careers? Or should the last-place Indians just [...]

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By BRAD BOURNIVAL
Staff Writer
AKRON — It wasn’t Winged Foot but Phil Mickelson all but flew the coop on Sunday at the Bridgestone Invitational.
Up one through 14, Mickelson faded from top dog to a tie for fourth place, two shots back of winner Vijay Singh.
“It wasn’t a good finish for me today,” Mickelson said. “I’m turning [...]

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By BRIAN DULIK and SCOTT PETRAKStaff Writers
CLEVELAND — Two of the NFL’s most significant offseason rules changes might not have happened if not for the Browns’ 2007 season. The forceout rule has been eliminated, and place-kicks are subject to review by instant replay.
A desperation pass to Cleveland tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. was ruled incomplete on [...]

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By BRIAN DULIK
Staff Writer
CLEVELAND — Beau Bell was drafted by the Browns in April, but he put off his first visit to Cleveland Browns Stadium until Friday.
Suffice to say, the wait was worth it.
Bell and his teammates were welcomed to their home on the lakefront by 26,108 fans at the franchise’s annual Family Night — [...]

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By BRIAN DULIK
Staff Writer

BEREA — Rumors of Jamal Lewis’ demise were greatly exaggerated. In fact, they proved to be dead wrong during his first season with the Browns.
The Baltimore Ravens castoff was a genuine workhorse in rushing for 1,304 yards last year, which was the fifth-best total in the NFL and the most in Cleveland [...]

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By CASSANDRA SHOFAR
Staff Writer
MEDINA — Muscles of all shapes and sizes quivered and strained, pumped full of adrenaline during the Ohio State Arm Wrestling Championships at the Medina County Fair Saturday afternoon.
Separated only by weight class, the 85 competitors proved it’s brains and technique over age and brawn that win the trophy.
Terry Bowles, 63, of [...]

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