Cleveland Browns avert local TV blackout

By The Associated Press

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The Browns have averted their first TV blackout since 1995.

The team announced Thursday night that the remaining tickets for Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens have been purchased by the Browns, ESPN, Bud Light and WJW-TV, which will air the game.

The Browns said the four entities will distribute the tickets to the USO and other local organizations.

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FILE - This Oct. 25, 2009, file photo, shows Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis (31) during their NFL football game in Cleveland. Lewis says he's frustrated by another losing season and coach Eric Mangini is pushing his players too hard. Lewis, who intends to retire after this season, said Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, that he doesn't want to be a "babysitter" to Cleveland's younger players.

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FILE -- This is an oct. 25, 2009, file photo showing Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini before the Browns play the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game, in Cleveland. Mangini has returned to his secretive ways with his starting quarterback. Mangini said Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, that he will wait until Wednesday to announce whether Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn will start next Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens.

By Tony Dejak, File | AP Photo

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Cleveland has not had a game blacked out since its expansion return in 1999. Of the Browns' four remaining home dates, only the Dec. 10 game against Pittsburgh is sold out. Cleveland also will host San Diego (Dec. 6), Oakland (Dec. 27) and Jacksonville (Jan. 3).

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