Good morning, Cleveland.

Downtown Cleveland got a colorful new look on Wednesday as nine local artists completed a 7,500 sqft asphalt mural funded by a $100,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Traffic flow on Huron Road and at a key intersection has been reconfigured to improve safety and encourage pedestrian activity.

Today in Northeast Ohio, a lottery winner hit a jackpot that offers either $1 million a year for life or an $18 million lump sum after buying a winning ticket at a local retailer; officials said the winner will choose the payout option soon.

Several I-90 eastbound ramps on Cleveland’s West Side will close on Sept.

14, with the Alger, Warren, and Bunts Road ramps reopening in November and the West Boulevard ramp in October, and drivers should follow detour routes via McKinley Avenue (or South Marginal Drive) as ODOT continues its project.

NFL survivor pools start this week with games like the Jaguars versus Browns and the Chargers versus Cardinals.

Experts say the Chargers—who had a strong preseason—are the best pick for Week 1.

Browns cornerback Denzel Ward became a minority owner of the Guardians on Sept.

9, and his investment builds a stronger tie between the teams locally.

Local football star Denzel Ward has joined the Cleveland Guardians ownership group as an investor, announced on Wednesday.

He, a hometown figure (with deep ties to local sports), continues his commitment to enriching Cleveland's community.

The Browns' 2026 schedule is out with future matchups and score predictions—such as a season opener at Everbank Stadium on Sept.

13 and a home game against the Steelers on Oct. 1—with final results to be decided when the games are played.

Spectrum is set to improve game-day connectivity at Huntington Bank Field with enterprise-grade Wi-Fi for faster entry and operations starting the 2026 season.

The partnership also supports community initiatives—bridging fans to digital engagement through weekly podcasts and local events.

Deshaun Watson will start for the Browns in their season opener at the Jaguars after nearly 700 days away from regular-season action.

Watson said he is focused on the moment — building trust with his young receivers before the game.