http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:14 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/14/nfl-schedule-release-super-bowl-rematch-leads-season/stories/20260515072 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/14/nfl-schedule-release-super-bowl-rematch-leads-season/stories/20260515072#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:25:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/14/nfl-schedule-release-super-bowl-rematch-leads-season/stories/20260515072 NEW YORK — The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch. Fireworks go off at the halftime during the international friendly soccer match between Mexico and Portugal at the Estadio Barnorte in Mexico City on March 28. A member of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/06/browns-owners-dee-and-jimmy-haslam-donate-12-5-million-toward-blood-cancer/stories/20260506096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/06/browns-owners-dee-and-jimmy-haslam-donate-12-5-million-toward-blood-cancer/stories/20260506096#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/06/browns-owners-dee-and-jimmy-haslam-donate-12-5-million-toward-blood-cancer/stories/20260506096 CLEVELAND — Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $12.5 million toward blood cancer research and treatment. Dee Haslam, one of the principal owners of the Cleveland Browns, speaks during groundbreaking ceremonies for the team's new stadium in Brook Park, Ohio on April 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/03/briggs-heaven-help-browns-time-move-on-washed-up-deshaun-watson/stories/20260503125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/03/briggs-heaven-help-browns-time-move-on-washed-up-deshaun-watson/stories/20260503125#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 21:50:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/03/briggs-heaven-help-browns-time-move-on-washed-up-deshaun-watson/stories/20260503125 You know that moment in a horror movie where the antihero sits up one more time after everyone thinks it’s over? Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson took part in last month's team minicamp in Berea, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/01/haslam-breaks-ground-browns-2-4b-domed-stadium-open-2029/stories/20260501097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/01/haslam-breaks-ground-browns-2-4b-domed-stadium-open-2029/stories/20260501097#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 17:23:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/01/haslam-breaks-ground-browns-2-4b-domed-stadium-open-2029/stories/20260501097 BROOK PARK, Ohio — Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new domed stadium scheduled to open for the 2029 season. Jimmy Haslam, left, one of the principal owners of the Cleveland Browns, talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, right, before groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Browns stadium in Brook Park, Ohio on, April 30. Executives of the Haslam Sports Management Group, from left, Dave Jenkins, JW Johnson and Whitney Haslam Johnson speak during a panel discussion during groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park, Ohio. A model of the new Cleveland Browns stadium, minus the dome, is displayed before groundbreaking ceremonies in Brook Park, Ohio. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, left, and his wife, Frances Struewing, right, pose for a photo with former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar, center, before groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Browns stadium in Brook Park, Ohio. Dee Haslam, one of the principal owners of the Cleveland Browns, speaks during groundbreaking ceremonies for the the team's new stadium in Brook Park, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/04/18/browns-looking-upgrades-offensive-line-receiver-while-continuing-search/stories/20260416098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/04/18/browns-looking-upgrades-offensive-line-receiver-while-continuing-search/stories/20260416098#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:36:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/04/18/browns-looking-upgrades-offensive-line-receiver-while-continuing-search/stories/20260416098 Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said on Jan. 5: “the next 120 days are crucial for the organization” after firing his sixth head coach that he hired since purchasing the team in 2012. Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate makes a catch during the school's NFL football pro day, on March 25 in Columbus. Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, right, works out during the school's NFL football pro day on March 23 in Coral Gables, Fla. Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano smiles during the school's NFL football pro day on March 19 in Salt Lake City. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/03/10/briggs-mlb-union-head-clowning-browns-bad-faith-argument/stories/20260310101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/03/10/briggs-mlb-union-head-clowning-browns-bad-faith-argument/stories/20260310101#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:19:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/03/10/briggs-mlb-union-head-clowning-browns-bad-faith-argument/stories/20260310101 There are bad-faith sports takes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/03/10/judge-pauses-ohio-s-plan-to-fund-new-browns-stadium-wunclaimed-funds/stories/20260310091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/03/10/judge-pauses-ohio-s-plan-to-fund-new-browns-stadium-wunclaimed-funds/stories/20260310091#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:49:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/03/10/judge-pauses-ohio-s-plan-to-fund-new-browns-stadium-wunclaimed-funds/stories/20260310091 COLUMBUS — Ohio’s plan to use unclaimed funds to help fund construction of a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns was temporarily blocked in court on Monday. This artist's rendering provided by HKS shows a proposed domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/03/02/browns-agree-acquire-offensive-tackle-tytus-howard-texans-ap-source-says/stories/20260302107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/03/02/browns-agree-acquire-offensive-tackle-tytus-howard-texans-ap-source-says/stories/20260302107#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:57:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/03/02/browns-agree-acquire-offensive-tackle-tytus-howard-texans-ap-source-says/stories/20260302107 The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans for a fifth-round pick, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Monday. Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) reacts.