Browns to hire offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens as head coach

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns didn't have to go far to find their new coach.Freddie Kitchens was already in the building.The 44-year-old Kitchens, who had a dazzling eight-week run as the team's interim offensive coordinator, is finalizing a contract to become Cleveland's ninth coach since the franchise's 1999 rebirth, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the imminent hire.