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I currently work for cleveland.com covering the Cleveland Browns. Previously, I worked for the Akron Beacon Journal, was a beat writer at The Toledo Blade, and freelanced for numerous outlets While living in D.C., I had the opportunity to write web stories for NBC News. While in college, I served as assistant sports editor for The Carroll News. To view each article, just click the arrow below the title. You can also view archives of my work for Cleveland.com, the Beacon Journal, Fear The Sword, NEO Sports Insiders, Swish Appeal and The Carroll News.

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Work, and wait: Grant Delpit and his life-changing lessons of patience

The inside story of Anthony Schwartz’s mental health struggles this season: ‘Don’t be scared to find a solution’

Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell embraced the Browns the moment he arrived in Cleveland. It hasn’t gone unnoticed

Welcome to ‘Emerson Island:’ Browns cornerback is keeping receivers off ‘private property,’ aiming for Pro Bowl in year 3

One Browns DT is finding his voice, and his next career, while still denouncing the new training camp proposal

Why holding out this offseason was a difficult decision for Amari Cooper, and what he hopes for his future with the Browns

Why Browns rookie DT Michael Hall Jr. has a big opportunity this training camp

Myles Garrett disappointed Odell Beckham Jr. situation spiraled ‘out of control’

The Browns’ improbable run to the playoffs is leaving me speechless. Let’s attempt to put it into words: Ashley Bastock

‘There is no such thing as burning out:’ Browns defense confident it can get back to dominating ways after two straight losses

Alex Wright has learned to take more of a backseat in his 2nd year -- and it helped notch his 1st career sack

‘He means a lot more than just football to us:’ After Nick Chubb’s injury, Jerome Ford will need to use everything he’s learned from Browns’ star RB

Cade York’s Browns tenure was defined by the battle for perfection: Ashley Bastock

This Ohio State product has been a preseason spark for the Browns defense. Will it be enough to make the roster?

Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley made game-changing plays as Cavs clinched playoff berth, showing a glimpse of their postseason potential

How new Browns receiver Marquise Goodwin found a motivation bigger than football

Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones says Cleveland ‘feels like home’ as he becomes extension eligible

Joe Thomas, with Hall of Fame star power, made being a Browns fan fun even when it wasn’t: Ashley Bastock

Browns rookie David Bell laments tipped ball that led to Deshaun Watson INT in Saints loss: ‘I take full responsibility’

Greg Newsome II says Browns had Bengals game circled after feeling disrespected: ‘We had to shut them up again’

Without scoring a point, Ricky Rubio is the X-factor in Cavs’ come-from-behind win over Bulls

Browns RB Kareem Hunt, seeking a contract extension, says he’s “100%” after 2021 calf, ankle injuries

What’s the Browns’ identity after their ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ loss to the Patriots?

Why Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah didn’t claim Baker Mayfield’s jersey number after trade

Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen ready to prove he’s a one-of-a-kind NBA All-Star

Denzel Ward’s record-breaking Browns contract extension exciting to see for Nordonia football, where he got his start

Cavaliers prove they are ‘built to win ugly’ against Pelicans

Browns’ sense of urgency still has room to improve before rematch vs. Ravens, Myles Garrett says

Forcing takeaways proves contagious for Browns defense in win over Bengals

Why Myles Garrett says he is eliminating short sleeves from his gameday wardrobe

Cavaliers have improved third quarters and learned how to play with a lead in the process

Cavaliers’ free throw missteps keep popping up at inopportune times

Despite battling back injury, Darius Garland showed he never lost focus in Cavaliers’ win over Spurs

How WR Drake London’s basketball background helps him stand out in a deep NFL Draft class

Deshaun Watson’s legal issues: What to know about them, and what lies ahead

For one Browns safety, a backyard wheelbarrow is a reminder of his long, rocky road to the NFL

Browns rookie kicker Cade York has fallen in love with the process of reaching for the unattainable

Browns rookie receiver comes from a football family, but has always run his own route

After one of his toughest years mentally and physically, Juan Thornhill has new perspective in year 2 with the Browns

From the time he was a kid, Donovan Peoples-Jones prepared for his moment

The underrated part of Amari Cooper’s game - one he doesn’t even consider a skill - that’s helping the Browns offense

The injured Browns player who’s still ‘pivotal’ to production as Cleveland begins the postseason

No. 3: Browns rookie David Bell and his mission to remember his late teammate Dijon Anderson

‘Bring on the problems:’ Why the Browns are a team built to cause chaos in the postseason - Ashley Bastock

Inside the Saturday meeting that helped the Browns defense get its ‘swagger’ back in win over the Jaguars

Grant Delpit wearing ‘his heart on his sleeve’ and making plays in strong start for Browns defense

‘It’s a beautiful thing:’ Browns defense relishes creating confusion and chaos

The misconception about David Bell and the Browns -- and why he doesn’t care

Travis and Jason Kelce, brothers and Super Bowl opponents, are still ‘Cleveland Heights through and through’

This stellar Game 1 Donovan Mitchell play may be overlooked -- but it could help fuel Cavs in series vs. Knicks

Browns DE Isaiah Thomas has matured on and off the field this year thanks to major life events

‘It’s definitely breathtaking:’ Anthony Walker Jr.’s injury leaves Browns defense without one of its most vocal leaders

Few fans, no traffic, boos and cheers, offensive issues: What it was like covering Deshaun Watson’s return to the field

Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr., thriving against top competition in his rookie year, hopes opposing QBs keep testing him

Browns rookie Isaiah Thomas has been a pleasant surprise despite small sample size

Should the Browns have gone for it on their opening drive 4th down? It’s a nuanced debate

Browns rookie Isaiah Thomas embracing new role as a dad, still fighting on the field

Browns defense relishes chance to seal victory against Ravens

Browns’ mysterious Alpha Dog training camp competition fueling defense

Masters of verticality- What it would mean for the Cavaliers defensively if Jarrett Allen rejoins Evan Mobley

Injuries raised ‘what if’ questions about the Cavaliers’ season, but also tested and strengthened mental toughness

Joel Bitonio’s contract extension is about more than money for the longest-tenured Cleveland Brown

Browns’ Myles Garrett plays through pain, frustration in loss to Packers

Why were Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt on the sideline for the Browns’ final drive?

Darius Garland’s maturation the key to unlocking Cavaliers’ offense this season

Evan Mobley’s short memory a gift for the Cavaliers

Kevin Love gets hot from 3, ditches first-half hesitancy as Cavaliers top Hornets

Patience, finding the right pieces key to the Cavaliers’ success, says TNT’s Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith

Browns GM Andrew Berry expects strong return from Jack Conklin, says Jedrick Wills will remain at left tackle

Browns offensive tackle Chris Hubbard returning to Cleveland on a one-year deal, according to league source

What makes Amari Cooper great? For the Browns, it’s about more than route running

A September injury changed everything for Anthony Walker Jr.; Now, he just wants to play again

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: What’s behind the phenomenon of the world’s most popular power couple

After Browns kicker Cade York hit ‘rock bottom,’ he’s emerged for a second act in the NFL

Meet the former Brown behind the hilarious incident that almost derailed Joe Thomas’ NFL-record snap streak

Why veteran safety Rodney McLeod is returning to the Browns for his final season, and when he knew it was time to retire

Cade York’s uneven rookie year has ‘tested everything’ for the Browns kicker

Chase Winovich chopped his hair -- now he wants to show he’s a cut above with the Browns

‘Do you see swag?’ - Browns defense living up to big preseason talk

Browns All-Pro guard fought through back injury in win over Texans, but must repeat it with a short week looming

Browns rookie Dawand Jones gains learning experience he expected against T.J. Watt

Big dawgs gotta eat: Browns DTs are responding to challenges and relishing freedom in Jim Schwartz’s defense

How Sione Takitaki has impressed during ACL rehab, and why he’s hopeful for his defensive role

Cavs, Donovan Mitchell create ‘something out of nothing’ to help ice Celtics’ Grant Williams at the foul line

Donovan Mitchell: ‘I feel like I wasn’t the player I needed to be’ as Cavs make early playoff exit

A Jim Brown quote worth revisiting after his death: Ashley Bastock

Browns QB Deshaun Watson stays silent on Wednesday, but teammates talk excitement of his return

Deshaun Watson struggled in the preseason, but Browns don’t put much stock in that

Browns’ former Ohio State and Michigan players ready for The Game 2022: ‘It’s kind of built in to you’

Bone Collectors: How dog bones became a sought-after prize for the Browns defense

Baker Mayfield brought young fans back to the Browns and that will always be part of his Cleveland legacy

What’s going on with the Browns’ punting battle? Corey Bojorquez gives his insight

Jadeveon Clowney feels ‘ahead of the curve’ going into the offseason

Browns’ Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah prioritizing holistic approach to football entering year 2

Evan Mobley’s 100th career block comes in spectacular fashion as Cavaliers top Clippers

Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley repeatedly proved how special he was as a rookie, but his ceiling is nowhere in sight

Browns kicker Cade York has already gotten advice from Phil Dawson, enters rookie minicamp with confidence

Nick Chubb tries to be the hero for the Browns, but it’s not enough in loss to Packers: Ashley Bastock

COVID outbreak turns the week into a topsy-turvy mess for the Browns, their fans and the NFL league office

Cavaliers’ dazzling Evan Mobley continues to show he isn’t your average NBA rookie

Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley repeatedly proved how special he was as a rookie, but his ceiling is nowhere in sight

Cedi Osman, Kevin Love team up to lead Cavaliers’ biggest comeback win of the year, 98-85 over Pacers

What I’ll remember about NBA All-Star Weekend 2022

Browns Kevin Stefanski says locker room chemistry isn’t an issue- “Winning is a deodorant”

Browns draft WR David Bell of Purdue with No. 99 pick

Browns’ Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has made a name by being versatile -- on and off the field

After ‘taking on double teams his whole life,’ special teams ace Justin Hardee has arrived to his hometown Browns

No, Taylor Swift isn’t ‘ruining football.’ She’s just not hiding her relationship with Travis Kelce - Ashley Bastock

What Browns receiver Cedric Tillman thinks about every day ahead of the 2024 season

Moving the chain(s): The Browns defense is rocking 2 incentive-based accessories this season

How Myles Garrett has gone from being ‘part of someone else’s story’ to a main-character mentor for the Browns

Deshaun Watson excited to make Browns debut; declines non-football questions in 1st interview since Aug. 18

Dalvin Tomlinson playing as a force, an unsung hero, and the Browns’ very own ‘Kung Fu Panda’

Browns defense didn’t forget Ravens LB Roquan Smith’s ‘beat their tails’ comments, and showed it in big win over Baltimore

How the Browns got some unexpected kickoff help after Dustin Hopkins exited against Texans, and how it’s emblematic of their team

Nick Chubb’s injury hits home for Anthony Walker Jr., given their shared history

How Maurice Hurst II ended up back with the Browns (and why he’s so happy about it)

New Browns DT is one of ‘biggest technicians’ in Jim Schwartz’s scheme and has big opportunity ahead

Inside the most debated call - Joel Embiid’s 6th foul reversal - in the Cavs’ loss to the Sixers

Excitement of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour hits different for a Browns reporter: Ashley Bastock

Jim Brown statue offers remembrance for fans after his death: ‘Jim is basically the embodiment of what Cleveland is’

Why the Browns’ last 3 games were a huge teaching point for Cade York

Browns hopeful there could be ‘big opportunities’ in the run game with Deshaun Watson at quarterback

‘I don’t think you’ll find another room like it:’ Browns quiet receiver room content to let play do the talking

Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr., no longer hindered by ankle injury, focused on his future in Cleveland

Baker Mayfield tattoos represent more than just the quarterback for Browns fans

What the Browns need to accomplish during the bye week

Browns’ Myles Garrett promises dunks and delivers in NBA All-Star Celebrity game

Cavs fan Greg Newsome II hopes NBA All-Star Weekend foreshadows the excitement the Browns could bring

High school football roots still go deep for Kareem Hunt, Denzel Ward, Kevin Stefanski as Browns give back

Jarrett Allen’s return exemplifies culture the Cavaliers have built, even as they fall short in playoff push

Browns holding three separate walkthroughs on Wednesday after positive COVID-19 cases

Browns quarterback Nick Mullens ready for anything as Cleveland prepares to face Raiders

Browns OT Jack Conklin ‘ready to roll’ for Steelers game Sunday

Evan Mobley and Darius Garland connect for ‘game-sealer’ as Cavaliers top Nets

Cavaliers’ Darius Garland should definitely be an All-Star, say Dwyane Wade and Candace Parker

Kevin Love and Cedi Osman connect for “back-breaking” play in fourth quarter against Pacers

MVP Stephen Curry’s historic 3-point flurry turns boos to cheers, helps swing NBA All-Star Game 2022

Ward’s record-breaking Browns contract extension ‘a blessing’ as they solidify young core

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Sonny Leon was an underdog, but also Northeast Ohio racing community favorite

Akron Beacon Journal:

Cleveland fan battling cancer in hospice, attends game of a lifetime as Browns clinch playoff spot

Twins Chris and Cordell Livingston transferring to Oak Hill Academy from Buchtel

STVM's Malaki Branham accepts Ohio Mr. Basketball Award, bringing standout career to a close

Zach Plesac among players welcoming Cleveland Guardians name as an exciting change

Cavaliers' Collin Sexton and Darius Garland excelling with offensive production this month

Offensive rebounds, turnovers erase Cavaliers' 'flashes' of good against Hornets

Jarrett Allen out with concussion leaving Cavaliers without any centers against Kings

STVM tops Columbus DeSales to claim ninth state title

Joyce says patience will be key going forward for STVM

Dru Joyce III dancing in first-ever NCAA Tournament as Cleveland State assistant coach

Sophomores Kramer, Brustoski give Falls major contributions

Hudson-Jackson girls lacrosse rivalry offers early glimpse at potential postseason matchup

Revere softball claims Division II district crown over Norton thanks to decisive 6-run sixth inning

Bronny James shows flashes of father, but more of himself during basketball showcase at St. Vincent-St. Mary

Hudson volleyball standout Anna Faust refuses to let juvenile rheumatoid arthritis slow her down

Foul fans pushing more officials to quit. Could high school sports be sidelined as a result?

Cleveland's Wilson Ramos finds Major League opportunity against his former team

Larry Nance Jr.'s leadership important as Cavaliers look to overcome last-second loss to Kings

While Cavaliers made good run against Wizards, inexperience in clutch situations proves costly

Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro calls praise from Miami's Jimmy Butler 'a blessing'

STVM shows it's a well-oiled machine by dissecting Lima Shawnee's offense

With COVID-19 fan restrictions, area high schools turn to livestreaming athletic events

Buchtel's Chris Livingston named Gatorade's Ohio boys basketball player of the year

CVCA's Casalinova can score, but she's not focused on it

Hudson softball's tournament run ends with loss to Perry in Div. I district semifinals