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Ohio HS football predictions; Guardians clinch playoff berth; Jim Donovan; Welcome to the wild NFL
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Guardians clinch playoff berth: Cleveland still vying for AL Central title, best record in American League
The Cleveland Guardians became the second American League team to clinch a playoff berth this season, joining the New York Yankes on Thursday when they beat the Twins in extra innings. The Guardians will be returning to the playoffs after missing out last season. This will mark their third appearance in October in their last five attempts and their first for rookie manager Stephen Vogt.
To be clear: the Guardians have thus far clinched only a playoff spot. They are well positioned to win the American League Central, but that effort will require some additional results to go their way first. When the Guardians do secure the Central -- and it seems like a fait accompli -- it'll mark their fifth division title in a decade. Full Story
Jim Donovan named to 2024 class of Browns Legends
As Phil Dawson sat in his home office, he called Jim Donovan on the phone.
Donovan picked up after the first ring, answering with an elated greeting to Dawson. As the two exchanged fond memories of their careers with the Browns, Dawson shared a surprise with Donovan. Full Story
Welcome to the wild, unpredictable NFL
People in and around the game have long joked that NFL stands for “Not for Long.”
And it’s true. It’s so true.
That’s really evident right now with Week 2 of the regular season finally in the books following the Atlanta Falcons’ stunning — and exciting — 22-21 comeback victory over the Eagles at Philadelphia on Monday Night Football. Full Story