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David Fry hits walk-off homer in 10th as Guardians rally past Yankees

Pinch-hitter Jhonkensy Noel tied the score with a two-out home run in the ninth inning and David Fry hit a two-run homer in the 10th, rallying Cleveland over the New York Yankees 7-5 on Thursday and pulling the Guardians to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.

Thomas hits grand slam off Skubal, Guardians down Tigers to reach AL Championship Series

Lane Thomas hit a grand slam off Tarik Skubal and Cleveland beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Saturday in Game 5 of their AL Division Series, moving the Guardians into another postseason matchup against the Yankees.

Terry Francona to manage Reds a year after leaving Guardians for health reasons

Terry Francona, one of baseball's most beloved managers, has been hired by the Cincinnati Reds, returning to a team he played for after stepping down in Cleveland following last season because of health reasons.

Cavaliers reportedly bringing back Canada's Tristan Thompson on 1-year deal

Free-agent centre Tristan Thompson has agreed to a one-year contract to continue his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.
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Guardians' Bieber needs Tommy John surgery, Atlanta's Strider has damage to elbow ligament

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber will have season-ending elbow ligament replacement (Tommy John) surgery, while Atlanta pitcher Spencer Strider also has damage to his right elbow, an MRI revealed Saturday.

NBA suspends Canadian Tristan Thompson 25 games for positive drug test

Cleveland Cavaliers centre Tristan Thompson has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating its anti-drug program. The 32-year-old is averaging 3.8 points a game this season.
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Guardians hire former Mariners bullpen coach Vogt to succeed longtime manager Terry Francona

The Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt, a journeyman catcher with no managerial experience, as their new manager to replace Terry Francona, the team announced Monday.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and social activist Jim Brown dead at 87

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown has died at age 87. One of the greatest players in pro football history, Brown was chosen the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1965 and shattered the league's record books in a short career from 1957 to 1965.

Guardians hire Amanda Kamekona to be minor league hitting coach

Amanda Kamekona, a former star softball player at UCLA, has been hired as a minor league hitting instructor for the Cleveland Guardians. She's the first female on-field coach in team history.

Browns' GM says Deshaun Watson set to start after 11-game suspension

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will return from his 11-game NFL suspension for sexual misconduct allegations and start in Houston against his former team on Dec. 4, general manager Andrew Berry reiterated Wednesday.