JOE REEDY

Sports writer

Reedy is a sports writer based in Cleveland covering Ohio for The Associated Press. He has worked for the AP since 2015 with previous stops in Los Angeles and Tallahassee, Florida.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) carries in the seance half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees hopes to help QB Dillon Gabriel become more accurate

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees is hoping to help rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel improve his accuracy.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, celebrates after scoring in front of Nashville SC midfielder Andy Najar, right, during the first half of Game 3 in the first round of MLS soccer's Western Conference playoffs in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Nov. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Apple TV to offer all MLS matches without extra subscription next year

Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch all Major League Soccer matches without an additional subscription starting next year.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ryan Day warns against complacency ahead of top-ranked Ohio State’s game against UCLA

Top-ranked Ohio State looks to continue its dominating season as it hosts UCLA on Saturday night. The 9-0 Buckeyes have dominated their six Big Ten games, winning by an average of 26.2 points.

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski speaks during a news conference after the Browns were defeated by the New York Jets in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Kevin Stefanski hints at Deshaun Watson’s return, adding further uncertainty to Browns’ QB situation

Kevin Stefanski confirmed Dillon Gabriel remains the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback. However, he hinted Deshaun Watson might soon return.

Mark Sanchez walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez and hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst

Fox Sports has let go of NFL analyst Mark Sanchez and hired Drew Brees in his place. Sanchez has been off the air since police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel on Oct. 4.

Tommy Rees, Cleveland Browns tight ends coach, answers a question at a news conference during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, June 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Tommy Rees faces tough challenge in reviving Browns’ struggling offense

Tommy Rees is taking on the challenge of reviving the Cleveland Browns offense. Coach Kevin Stefanski has handed him play-calling duties as the team comes off the bye week.

Cleveland Browns chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta looks on before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Rockies hiring DePodesta of ‘Moneyball’ fame from NFL’s Browns to run baseball ops, AP source says

The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta from the NFL’s Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Trendon Watford (12) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Mitchell’s season-high 46 points lead Cavaliers to 132-121 victory over 76ers

Donovan Mitchell scores a season-high 46 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 132-121.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland (10) looks to pass as Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

PG Darius Garland makes season debut for Cleveland Cavaliers

Darius Garland made his season debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Philadelphia 76ers. The point guard, who had been recovering from offseason surgery on his left big toe, scored eight points and had four assists in 26 minutes.

Cincinnati Bengals safety PJ Jules (37) reacts to a tackle during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Bengals’ nightmare season hits the midway point at 3-6 after two devastating losses

The Cincinnati Bengals are having a tough season with Joe Burrow’s injury and a struggling defense. After a win against the Steelers, hopes were high, but two recent losses have dashed optimism.

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) throws to quarterback Caleb Williams (18) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Caleb Williams has milestone game for a QB with 2 catches in Bears’ thrilling win over Bengals

Caleb Williams has become the first NFL starting quarterback in nearly 82 years with multiple receptions in a game.

CORRECTS TO SECOND HALF NOT FIRST HALF - Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Bears outlast Bengals for wild 47-42 win on Williams’ TD pass to Loveland in final minute

Caleb Williams connected with Colston Loveland for a 58-yard touchdown with 17 seconds left, and the Chicago Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42 in a wild game that featured three touchdowns in the last two minutes and two lead changes in the final minute.

Cincinnati's tight end Bob Trumpy (84) and Houston's Ken Houston (29) fight for a high pass from Bengals quarterback Sam Wyche in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Dec. 13, 1970 in the Houston Astrodome. Houston Johnny Peacock (44) watches the action. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky, file)

Bob Trumpy, longtime Bengals player and NBC broadcaster, dies at 80

Bob Trumpy, an original member of the Cincinnati Bengals and a renowned broadcaster, has died at 80.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin throws a pass against Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Sayin has 4 TD throws, top-ranked Ohio State takes control in 2nd half for 38-14 win over Penn State

Julian Sayin passed for 316 yards and four touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State defeated Penn State 38-14.

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Flacco passes in the pocket against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Joe Flacco hopes to shake off disappointing loss and injured shoulder as Bengals host Bears

The Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals are both looking to rebound from recent losses as they face off on Sunday.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) attends an NFL football practice at The Grove in Watford, England, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Browns’ QB question: Stay the course with Dillon Gabriel or give Shedeur Sanders a shot?

The Cleveland Browns are grappling with quarterback issues in another tough season. With a 2-6 record at the bye week, the team must decide whether to stick with Dillon Gabriel or give Shedeur Sanders a chance.

Wisconsin's Ricardo Hallman breaks up a pass intended for Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Top-ranked Ohio State looks to continue rolling along when it hosts reeling Penn State

Penn State thought it had a win over Ohio State when Jim Knowles left to become the Nittany Lions defensive coordinator.

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Browns go into bye week with myriad problems to solve on offense

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and his staff will spend the bye week working to prevent the season from spiraling.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell slides on the floor after being fouled on an attempted 3-point basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Mitchell scores 24, Mobley goes perfect at free throw line as Cavaliers edge Bucks 118-113

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, as the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Milwaukee Bucks to win their home opener 118-113.

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Flacco throws under pressure by the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Joe Flacco and the Bengals look to avoid a letdown when they host the winless Jets

Joe Flacco is set to make his third start for the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday against the New York Jets, one of his former teams.

FILE Cleveland Browns' Grant Delpit returns after interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Grant Delpit’s versatility boosts Browns’ defense and special teams

Grant Delpit is making a strong case for being a key player on the Cleveland Browns defense. The sixth-year safety has excelled on both defense and special teams.

24K's Jamier Brown runs during OT7 Week 5, April 13, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias, File)

High schools in Ohio will vote in special election next month to allow NIL for athletes

Principals in Ohio will vote next month on a referendum that could clear the way for name, image and likeness agreements for high school athletes in the state.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs off the field after warm ups before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Myles Garrett and Browns savor dominant win over Dolphins, but know more work is needed

Myles Garrett is happy with the Cleveland Browns’ dominant 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins. The team hopes this victory sparks a turnaround in its season.

24K's Jamier Brown runs during OT7 Week 5, April 13, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias, File)

Judge grants temporary order allowing high school athletes in Ohio to profit from NIL deals

A judge in Ohio has granted a temporary restraining order allowing high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness.

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) carries the ball ahead of Miami Dolphins cornerback Rasul Douglas (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Quinshon Judkins scores 3 touchdowns as Browns roll to 31-6 victory over Dolphins

Quinshon Judkins scored three touchdowns, helping the Cleveland Browns break a three-game losing streak with a 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco, right, celebrates with head coach Zac Taylor, left, after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cincinnati, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Bengals hoping ‘Joe Calm’ can coolly keep their season on track after late heroics vs. Steelers

Joe Flacco has earned the nickname “Joe Calm” after leading the Bengals to a 33-31 victory against the Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco, right, meet on the field following an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Flacco rallies Bengals past Rodgers and Steelers 33-31 in battle of 40-year-old QBs

Joe Flacco passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 33-31 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates with a net after the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan State, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Bruce Pearl joining TNT and CBS Sports as a college basketball analyst

Bruce Pearl is joining TNT and CBS Sports as an analyst for college basketball this season. It was announced Thursday Pearl will be part of TNT’s studio team alongside Jalen Rose, Jamal Mashburn, Chris Webber, and Adam Lefkoe.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Tagovailoa, Garrett look to ease their frustrations when Dolphins visit Browns

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett are frustrated with their teams’ 1-5 starts.

Cleveland Browns' Jerry Jeudy can't catch a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy’s frustrating season continues with league-leading 8 dropped passes

The Cleveland Browns have faced challenges with Jerry Jeudy, who leads the league in dropped passes.

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