Good morning, Cleveland.

Cuyahoga Falls Police introduced K9 Draco (14 months) on Thursday; the German bred dog is paired with Officer Hudak after a six week training in narcotics detection, tracking, patrol, and SWAT support, and training will continue.

The Browns will focus their Week 8 plan on limiting Steelers RB Jaylen Warren when they travel to Pittsburgh on Nov.

1 (Warren ranks fourth in the NFL with 855 yards from scrimmage and has 561 rushing yards this season).

The Dispatch released its 2026-27 Ohio State men's basketball preseason power rankings for Nos.

10-6 after unveiling Nos. 15-11 on Oct. 28, highlighting a 15-man roster with nine newcomers and projecting roles for key players; Nos. 5-1 will be unveiled today.

Jared Verse (Browns defensive end) spoke about the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cam Heyward ahead of Cleveland's AFC North matchup in Pittsburgh that will decide first place.

MLB looks likely to enact an owners' lockout when the current CBA expires on Dec.

1, which would pause team-player communications, jeopardize the Winter Meetings and spring training, and put Guardians offseason plans and free agency (which begins five days after the World Series) in limbo.

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Cavaliers 114-111 on Thursday, Oct.

29 in Atlanta, ending Cleveland's three-game winning streak; Onyeka Okongwu scored a season-high 29 while James Harden led the Cavs with 24.

Browns defensive end Jared Verse said Oct.

29 he's 'not worried' as he prepares to face the Steelers in a rematch in Pittsburgh on Nov. 1, and Cleveland will try to stay physical after a 27-24 win and multiple defensive-line injuries in the first meeting.

AJ Dybantsa made his NBA debut and scored 19 points as the Cavaliers rallied past the Wizards 121-111 on Oct.

28 (at Rocket Arena), and Meleek Thomas added 10 off the bench as Cleveland improved to 3-1 and extended a three-game winning streak.