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The Mid-American Conference on Tuesday announced a "restricted attendance policy" for its men's and women's postseason tournaments in Cleveland, closing both events to the general public.

Francisco Lindor says he still wants to sign a long-term extension with the Indians, but it won't happen in the near future.  In a story published Monday by The Athletic, the four-time All-Star shortstop said the sides have suspended talks, with Opening Day a little more than two weeks away.

All-Star Game MVP Shane Bieber is “Not Justin,” but he is the starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians’ Opening Day.

The Indians announced Bieber would be the Opening Day starter on Friday after he worked four scoreless innings, striking out seven of the 14 batters he faced in the Spring Training game against the Oakland Athletics.

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado will undergo an MRI on his left wrist, which he injured while making a diving catch in an exhibition game.

Manager Terry Francona said Mercado, who had a solid rookie season in 2019, will have the imaging tests on Friday. The team will provide an update on his status once the tests are completed and evaluated.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry underwent surgery earlier this month to repair a nagging hip injury that hampered him throughout the 2019 season.

Landry had the surgery Feb. 4. A team source said Landry is expected to return at some point during training camp. The team said he is expected to make a full recovery for the 2020 season.

NFL offensive tackle Greg Robinson was being held Wednesday in a Texas jail on a pending drug distribution charge, records show.

Robinson, 27, a former Auburn standout who played for the Cleveland Browns last season, was booked by the Drug Enforcement Administration on Tuesday after federal agents said they found 157 pounds of marijuana in a rented vehicle in which he and two other people were riding.

After a brief and tumultuous tenure, John Beilein is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers as head coach, league sources told ESPN.

The Cavaliers are promoting associate head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to become the full-time head coach, and he'll run his first practice Wednesday evening, league sources said.

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein could be stepping down, a decision that could be reached in the coming day as he is expected to meet with General Manager Koby Altman at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday, according to ESPN.

The Indians are already dealing with adversity before taking the field for their first full-squad workout.

Starter Mike Clevinger could be sidelined two months after undergoing surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, an injury the right-hander sustained while working out at the team's training complex in Goodyear, Arizona, earlier this week.

Two Ohio State University football players were arrested and charged in connection with the rape of a woman in the Columbus area, court documents show.