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Young, aggressive federal prosecutors lead investigation into Jimmy Haslam's Pilot Flying J

Plain Dealer — Defense attorneys call David Lewen and Francis "Trey" Hamilton meticulously prepared and fair. Defense lawyers say the federal prosecutors seldom back down, a trait that will help them as they investigate the inner workings of a company that is ingrained in the culture of Knoxville, Tenn., and has garnered the interest of fans in Cleveland and executives with the NFL. No one has been charged in the investigation.

Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about Cavaliers' draft options, some improved Browns and how the Tribe landed Yan Gomes

Plain Dealer — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It's the unofficial start of summer this weekend, and just another big lottery week for the local basketball team. So we're talkin' ... About the Cavaliers... While they like to pretend they weren't sure who'd they...

Browns’ new offensive coach gets royal welcome

Akron Beacon Journal — BEREA: Norv Turner wasn’t long into his new job as Browns offensive coordinator when he stopped at a local bar/restaurant for a late snack and a beer.Since he arrived in Northeast Ohio in mid-January, the former San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins coach has been welcomed by fans everywhere he’s been. This night was no different, except for the carrot it provided.“A guy came over to me and said, ‘Coach, it’s great to meet you. If you get us a winner, you’ll never have to buy a drink again in your life,’ ” Turner recalled Monday during the 34th annual Akron Browns Backers...

Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon looking to prove himself in new offense

Akron Beacon Journal — BEREA: Quarterback Brandon Weeden isn’t the only Browns player new General Manager Mike Lombardi doubted during his tenure as an analyst for NFL Network.When the Browns selected wide receiver Josh Gordon in the second round of the 2012 Supplemental Draft, thereby forfeiting their 2013 second-round selection in April’s NFL Draft, Lombardi criticized the pick.So when the Browns hired Lombardi as their personnel chief Jan. 18, Gordon tweeted: “Uh oh. Am I in trouble?”Clearly, Lombardi’s criticisms followed him to Cleveland, but Gordon insists he tweeted mostly just in good fun.“It was just a litt...

Ohio State roundup: Homecoming game will be Oct. 19 against Iowa

Columbus Dispatch — Ohio State’s homecoming football game will be on Oct. 19 against Iowa and will kick off at 3:30 p.m. The game will be telecast on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2.

Browns sign rookie offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey, a seventh-round pick, to four-year contract

Akron Beacon Journal — The Browns signed rookie offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey to a four-year contract Friday, the team announced.The Browns picked Gilkey in the seventh round (No. 227 overall) of this year’s draft. He started 34 of the 37 games in which he appeared at Chadron State University, where he played left tackle. He received All-America honors and was one of three Division II players invited to the Senior Bowl.The 6-foot-6, 320-pound Gilkey has been working at guard with the Browns during organized team activities.Gilkey is the second member of this year’s draft class to sign his rookie contract with the...

Can the Cleveland Browns' secondary pass muster? Hey, Mary Kay!

Plain Dealer — Roster issues are atop this week's reader mailbag for beat writer Mary Kay Cabot.

Uh oh ... Buster got beat ... again

Fresh Brownies | The Repository — We share interesting scenes that caught our eye in Browns spring practice. Jason Campbell never underthrows a receiver. Joe Haden has an extra hop in his step. Mangini Music isn't waking up the neighbors. Etc.

Mike Lombardi's logic for future drafts, Tribe's rotation and Otto Porter at No.1: Blog Roundup

Plain Dealer — Here are what blogs from Cleveland and around the country are saying about the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians. Featured today are Buckeye State Sports, Did the Tribe Win Last Night? and Bleacher Report.

Cleveland Browns P.M. links: Leon McFadden the answer at cornerback?; Brandon Jackson thankful for another chance

Browns Beat | Plain Dealer — McFadden's coverage skills could be a good fit in coordinator Ray Horton's 3-4 defense. Running back Jackson has missed most of the last two seasons after helping the 2010 Packers become champions. More Browns story links.

Better to be safe than sorry with Trent Richardson's injury: Browns Comment of the Day

Plain Dealer — "I don't think he is fragile. Richardson played with broken ribs. He also runs with a punishing style. He pulled a muscle and they're being cautious. It is better than trying to get false bravado points during mini camp and risking more injury." - Bill Beck

Browns sign seventh-round draft pick Garrett Gilkey

Akron Beacon Journal — The Browns have signed rookie offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey to a four-year contract, the team announced today. The Browns picked Gilkey in the seventh round (No. 227 overall) of this year’s draft. He started 34 of the 37 games in which he appeared at Chadron State University, where he played left tackle. He received All-America honors and was one of three Division II players invited to the Senior Bowl. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound Gilkey has been working at guard with the Browns during organized team activities. Gilkey is the second member of this year’s draft class to sign his rookie...

Browns Notes: Brandon Weeden heads to Oklahoma to pitch in after tornado hit wife’s hometown

Chronicle-Telegram — BEREA — Brandon Weeden and wife Melanie have important plans for Memorial Day Weekend. They’re back in Oklahoma to help with the cleanup following the tornado that devastated Moore. “It actually went right through my wife’s hometown,” Weeden said Thursday after practice. “Fourth Street, the path they keep talking about, my mother-in-law lives on Main, [...]The post Browns Notes: Brandon Weeden heads to Oklahoma to pitch in after tornado hit wife’s hometown appeared first on Chronicle-Telegram.Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The Chronicle-Telegram. Your...

Browns: QB Brian Hoyer learning his way with hometown team, believes he’s capable of being an NFL starter

Chronicle-Telegram — BEREA – Quarterback Brian Hoyer stays late to familiarize himself with his fourth new offense in the last several months. He works with the rookies after practice to get extra repetitions. He’s likely still learning the names of his 89 teammates. But there’s one thing Hoyer knows as well as anyone. “I didn’t need directions [...]The post Browns: QB Brian Hoyer learning his way with hometown team, believes he’s capable of being an NFL starter appeared first on Chronicle-Telegram.Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The Chronicle-Telegram. Your #1 source for ...

Browns sign seventh-round draft pick Garrett Gilkey

News-Herald — The Browns signed seventh-round draft pick and offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey to a four-year contract Friday.

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