[9] In 1999, when the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL, Donovan was named as radio play-by-play voice of the team and served in that role until 2024.

[3] After WKYC acquired the local, over-the-air television rights to the Cleveland Indians, Donovan served as play-by-play announcer from 2006 to 2008.

– in reference to Nick Chubb's 92-yard touchdown run during an Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns game in 2018.

[11][4] On May 25, 2011, during the 11 pm newscast, Donovan announced he had leukemia for the last ten years, and that he would be taking a leave of absence to undergo a (what would be a successful) bone marrow transplant.

On September 11, 2011, Donovan returned to the Browns broadcasting booth in time for their opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The next night, he returned to the sports anchor chair at WKYC, as well as his hosting duties on STO.