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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Running back D'Ernest Johnson (pictured above) leads the Browns offensive in NFL regular-season finale.

Browns triumph 21-16 over Bengals in a Battle of the Backups

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer January 14, 2022

The 2021 NFL season finale featured several high-profile matchups with playoff spots on the line, but for the Cleveland Browns it was a chance to finally put this disappointing season in the rear view....

Quarterback Baker Mayfield (pictured) sustains injuries as Browns look to maximize the current season after loss against Ravens.

Browns offense disappoints in vital primetime matchup against the Ravens

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Sunday Night Football in week 12 of the 2021 NFL season featured a divisional showdown, as the 7-3 Baltimore Ravens hosted the 6-5 Cleveland Browns. This was a crucial game for both AFC North teams, as...

Collin Sexton guards Nuggets center Nikola Jokic

Cavaliers shake off rocky start, even record at 2-2 in first week

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter October 29, 2021

After week one of the 75th NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have come out of the gates with an overall 2-2 record, good for third place in the Central Division while remaining tied for eighth in the...

Browns recover from Cardinals loss despite shorthand due to injuries as they look forward to hosting the Steelers on Halloween

D’Ernest Johnson lifts Browns back into win column with narrow victory over Broncos

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Reporter October 29, 2021

The Week 7 edition of Thursday Night Football featured a gritty nailbiter as the Cleveland Browns hosted the Denver Broncos. The Browns were severely shorthanded on offense, with quarterback Baker Mayfield...

Small forward Cedi Osman drives forward for a layup.

Cavaliers 2021-2022 Season Preview

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Writer October 22, 2021

As October comes around, a new season of NBA basketball comes along with it. This season marks the 75th anniversary of the league and with every stadium allowing fans back in, this season is set to resume...

Injured Browns running back Kareem Hunt is escorted off the field, adding to the growing list of key players sidelined due to injury.

Injury-riddled Browns get steamrolled by undefeated Cardinals

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer October 22, 2021

On Sunday Oct. 17, the Cleveland Browns continued to face one of the league’s hardest schedules head on. After losing a nail-biting 47-42 shootout on the road to the electric Los Angeles Chargers, the...

Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs this past weekend

Browns battle Chiefs in season-opening quest for vengeance

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer September 17, 2021

The Cleveland Browns kicked off their 2021 season in a bitterly familiar setting: at Arrowhead Stadium against the reigning AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Back in January, the Chiefs narrowly bested...

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass in the beginning of the game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Browns close out preseason with win over Falcons

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Writer September 3, 2021

The Cleveland Browns closed out their preseason by staying undefeated and besting the Atlanta Falcons 19-10 on Sunday, Aug. 29. The Browns had a fairly solid showing as most of the players got a chance...

Irina-Camellia Begu and Anett Kontaveit play the in their second set of the singles finals at Jacob's Pavilion, overlooking the Cuyahoga River.

Kontaveit and Aoyama/Shibahara take championships at Tennis in the Land

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor September 3, 2021

In the open air with the sunshine slipping in and basking the throngs of tennis fans across the crowded venue, the Tennis in the Land tournament held its inaugural singles and doubles finals this past...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield practices with the offensive squad at training camp.

Browns’ preseason success continues in home win over Giants

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer August 27, 2021

The Cleveland Browns took down the New York Giants 17-13 at home on Sunday, Aug. 22 and improved to 2-0 in the 2021 NFL preseason. The starters were rested for this week’s game again and Browns fans ...

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