http://www.mail.com/organizations/13784-cleveland-browns.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/13784-cleveland-browns.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1763482-browns-expecting-to-rg3-sunday.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden returned from practice to find a green XXXL Baylor University golf shirt hanging in his locker. Another sign of Robert Griffin III's impending visit. RG3 and America's most-watched knee were the main topics of conservation as the Browns (5-8) began getting ready for Sunday's game against the Redskins (7... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1763482-browns-expecting-to-rg3-sunday.html 2012-12-13T09:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1761502-redskins-rg3-practices-feeling-really-good.html ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Three days after spraining his knee, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was just a little gimpy on the practice field and very cagey behind the microphone He likes his chances of playing Sunday, but he and coach Mike Shanahan want to keep the Cleveland Browns guessing as long as possible. Wearing his No. 10 jersey and a... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1761502-redskins-rg3-practices-feeling-really-good.html 2012-12-12T20:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757636-winning-save-coaches-hot-seat.html Andy Reid got such a hearty hug on the sideline from Howard Mudd that the 70-year-old assistant with the artificial hip actually lifted the burly head coach off his feet. Norv Turner received a game ball from the team president. Reid and Turner were just two of four coaches on the hot seat who celebrated wins on Sunday, joining Ron Rivera and Pat Shurmur.... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757636-winning-save-coaches-hot-seat.html 2012-12-11T07:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1756916-chiefs-to-normal-with-loss-to-browns.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Returning to normal for the Kansas City Chiefs is equal parts welcoming and frustrating. The players, coaches and front-office staff may never truly get over the murder-suicide involving teammate Jovan Belcher, which shook the franchise to its very core last week. But they've now played two games since their world was sent spinning... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1756916-chiefs-to-normal-with-loss-to-browns.html 2012-12-10T20:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html Winning was required to keep pace in the NFC East playoff race. Losing was all that was needed in the AFC North. The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants beat New Orleans with an offensive eruption fueled by David Wilson's record-setting performance. That 52-27 romp kept the Giants one game in front of Washington, which rallied to beat Baltimore ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html 2012-12-10T09:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1752020-browns-cribbs-favor-banning-kickoffs.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Kickoffs have defined Josh Cribbs' career in the NFL, and made him an invaluable weapon for the Cleveland Browns. So the thought of the league abolishing the exciting play irritates the return specialist. "They need to call it a different league if they do that," Cribbs said. "It'll change the game drastically." Earlier this week, Commi... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1752020-browns-cribbs-favor-banning-kickoffs.html 2012-12-07T21:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1746470-chiefs-brady-quinn-shines-time-trouble.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — This should have been a big week for Brady Quinn. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is coming off one of the best games of his career, helping his team win for only the second time this season. He's heading back to Cleveland, where he washed out as a first-round draft pick, brimming with confidence in his strong right arm. ... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1746470-chiefs-brady-quinn-shines-time-trouble.html 2012-12-05T21:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739848-vilmas-testimony-ends-latest-bounty-hearings.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The latest round of appeal hearings in the NFL's bounty investigation concluded Monday evening following witness appearances by former Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress, Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt and linebacker Jonathan Vilma. Now Vilma, Saints defensive end Will Smith and two other players await a ruling by former ... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739848-vilmas-testimony-ends-latest-bounty-hearings.html 2012-12-04T00:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1733578-turn-lights-turn-water-nfl-games.html NEW YORK (AP) — You can turn off the lights, turn on the water, or fire up the snow plow. No matter what, the NFL show goes on. Of course, disruptions may be cause for concern (blackouts). Or comic relief (sprinklers). Or confusion (bad calls). Right or wrong it all gets sorted out and the games proceed to a conclusion. So, after a computer glitch in Miam... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1733578-turn-lights-turn-water-nfl-games.html 2012-11-30T09:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1726472-steelers-hope-to-polamalu-ravens.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger took a break from changing his newborn son's diapers to throw a few passes with his sprained right shoulder on Monday. The Pittsburgh Steelers saw enough to ask their franchise quarterback to throw a few more over the next few days, hoping he can recover in time to salvage a season in danger of slipping through their f... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1726472-steelers-hope-to-polamalu-ravens.html 2012-11-27T19:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1725060-mike-holmgren-leaving-browns-uncertain-future.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Mike Holmgren's run as a team president is over, ending prematurely and before he planned. For weeks, he has hung around Cleveland's offices doing what he could to help new owner Jimmy Haslam. Holmgren attended meetings, practices and games. He talked with players, coaches and consulted with his replacement, CEO Joe Banner, now in charg... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1725060-mike-holmgren-leaving-browns-uncertain-future.html 2012-11-26T23:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1724544-holmgren-leaving-browns-uncertain-future.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns outgoing president Mike Holmgren says he still has not decided if he will coach in the NFL again. Holmgren is leaving the Browns this week after initially planning to stay until the end of this season. Holmgren said after weeks of meetings with new owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner he has decided the time was right and feels ... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1724544-holmgren-leaving-browns-uncertain-future.html 2012-11-26T19:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html As the NFL heads into December, nearly every division race has an outright favorite. Some — Denver, Atlanta, New England, Houston and Baltimore — are on the verge of clinching playoff spots. The Broncos, Falcons, Ravens, Texans and Patriots took big steps toward making the postseason with victories this week. Denver in the AFC West and Atlanta in the NFC ... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html 2012-11-26T08:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1722954-browns-beat-sloppy-steelers-20-14.html CLEVELAND (AP) — They didn't look like themselves at all. Not with the turnovers, penalties and blown chances. These weren't the Pittsburgh Steelers of old. And it had little to do with their 37-year-old quarterback. "That was an ugly performance," coach Mike Tomlin said. With their playoff lives in peril, the Steelers committed eight turnovers and third-... Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1722954-browns-beat-sloppy-steelers-20-14.html 2012-11-25T22:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1714308-batch-to-start-steelers-browns.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Charlie Batch is back on the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plaxico Burress might be next. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the 37-year-old Batch will start at quarterback on Sunday in Cleveland and the team is considering bringing Burress back to provide depth at wide receiver. Batch is 5-2 while subbing for Roethlisberger th... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1714308-batch-to-start-steelers-browns.html 2012-11-20T17:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1709840-cowboys-beat-browns-23-20-wild-ot-finish.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo and Dallas coach Jason Garrett spend a lot of time talking about protecting the ball when chaos surrounds the Cowboys quarterback. They have another good teaching point from Sunday's 23-20 overtime win against Cleveland. Just when it looked like Romo would persevere through a career-high seven sacks to lead a Cowboys come... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1709840-cowboys-beat-browns-23-20-wild-ot-finish.html 2012-11-19T08:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1710764-extra-work-wins-houston-dallas-tampa-bay.html Working overtime. Houston, Dallas and Tampa Bay made it pay off by earning victories Sunday. Jacksonville, Cleveland and Carolina all blew leads to lose in OT. Andre Johnson caught a screen pass from Matt Schaub and ran 48 yards for the winning touchdown with 2:01 left in the extra session of Houston's 43-37 victory over Jacksonville. ... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1710764-extra-work-wins-houston-dallas-tampa-bay.html 2012-11-19T08:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1688126-this-seasons-nfl-rookies-as-good-group.html Good as Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III have been, look beyond the first-year quarterbacks making a strong first impression and check out the other NFL rookies delivering dynamic performances. It's a deep class, from Tampa Bay's Doug Martin, Cleveland's Trent Richardson and Griffin's Redskins teammate Alfred Morris at running back, to the Rams' Chris G... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1688126-this-seasons-nfl-rookies-as-good-group.html 2012-11-08T22:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1678560-luck-martin-latest-rookies-to-impress.html In what is turning into a memorable year for rookies, Andrew Luck and Doug Martin took the excellence to a record level. Luck broke the NFL's single-game rookie record by throwing for 433 yards in leading Indianapolis over Miami 23-20. He was 30 of 48 with two TDs and broke Cam Newton's mark of 432 yards set last season. And it came on the day coach Chuck... Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1678560-luck-martin-latest-rookies-to-impress.html 2012-11-05T14:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1653014-season-browns-lb-scott-fujita.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns starting linebacker Scott Fujita will be placed on injured reserve with a neck injury, ending his stormy season — and perhaps his football career. Fujita, one four players suspended by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for his role in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal, was inactive the past two games. He last started on Oct. 7 ... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1653014-season-browns-lb-scott-fujita.html 2012-10-24T14:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1638018-ryan-obama-lacked-solutions-debate.html COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Barack Obama failed to bring any new ideas that could revive the economy during the second presidential debate, Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said Wednesday. Ryan told supporters in the Cleveland area that running mate Mitt Romney followed up a strong first debate with another winning performance. The Wis... Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1638018-ryan-obama-lacked-solutions-debate.html 2012-10-17T23:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1636290-banner-hopes-to-browns-winners.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Joe Banner didn't want to make any promises or predictions. It's not his nature. But just as he helped transform the Philadelphia Eagles into consistent winners, the new CEO of the Cleveland Browns has a plan to fix a franchise trapped inside a vortex of failure. He just hopes it doesn't take five years. ... Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1636290-banner-hopes-to-browns-winners.html 2012-10-17T19:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1633812-browns-sale-to-haslam-approved-holmgren-to-leave.html CHICAGO (AP) — New owners want their own people running things. Jimmy Haslam III is sticking to one of the oldest adages in sports, which means Mike Holmgren is out as president of the Cleveland Browns. Haslam's $1 billion purchase of the franchise was unanimously approved by the 32 NFL teams Tuesday. Shortly after the vote, Haslam announced that Holmgren... Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1633812-browns-sale-to-haslam-approved-holmgren-to-leave.html 2012-10-17T05:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1630310-column-fun-times-nfl-rookie-quarterback-crop.html Andrew Luck's first working trip to New York didn't exactly go to plan, though some punishing defense by the Jets had a lot to do with that. All part of the learning curve for rookies, who sometimes have difficulty understanding that big second-half comebacks can't be pulled off every week in the NFL. The leap from college was never going to be without so... Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1630310-column-fun-times-nfl-rookie-quarterback-crop.html 2012-10-14T22:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1620898-browns-lb-fujita-criticizes-commissioner-goodell.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — With as much purpose as any tackle he's ever made, Scott Fujita delivered a shot to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Angered by Goodell's handling of the New Orleans Saints' bounties scandal, Fujita accused the commissioner of misusing his power, questioned his record on player safety, and the Browns linebacker vowed to keep fighting to ... Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1620898-browns-lb-fujita-criticizes-commissioner-goodell.html 2012-10-10T20:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1613974-giants-rally-browns-winless-41-27.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ahmad Bradshaw got furious at himself, and took it out on the Cleveland Browns. Bradshaw fumbled on the first play from scrimmage, setting up a Cleveland touchdown. After that, he was unstoppable, surpassing his yardage on the ground for the season with a career-best 200 yards in a 41-27 victory Sunday. "I ... Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1613974-giants-rally-browns-winless-41-27.html 2012-10-07T23:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1590250-cheers-nfl-return-its-good-to-back.html BALTIMORE (AP) — The final pass of the game sailed out of the end zone, saving the regular refs from the same type of call that brought the replacements to the height of unpopularity just three days earlier. Referee Gene Steratore and his crew didn't have to decide which player came down with the ball, and fans and players aren't going to spend Friday goi... Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1590250-cheers-nfl-return-its-good-to-back.html 2012-09-28T09:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1593266-ravens-beat-browns-23-16-steal.html BALTIMORE (AP) — A game that featured nearly 800 yards in offense, an interception return for a touchdown, helmet-loosening hits and a thrilling finish may best be remembered for what it didn't have: Controversy over the officiating. The regular officials returned to the field Thursday night, and they nearly had to work overtime on their first day back. R... Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1593266-ravens-beat-browns-23-16-steal.html 2012-09-28T06:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1592744-nfl-back-ravens-lead-browns-23-10-3.html BALTIMORE (AP) — The regular NFL officials returned to cheers Thursday night, and Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco delighted the crowd by throwing for one touchdown and running for another to help Baltimore take a 23-10 lead over the winless Cleveland Browns after three quarters. A 63-yard interception return for a touchdown by Cary Williams with 15 seconds ... Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1592744-nfl-back-ravens-lead-browns-23-10-3.html 2012-09-28T01:03:00Z