Broner outpoints Granados in 10-round welterweight bout
CINCINNATI — Boxing in his hometown after a tumultuous year of legal and personal troubles, Adrien "The Problem" Broner fought to a split decision over Adrian Granados in a 10-round welterweight bout...
View ArticleIndians taking slow approach with ace Corey Kluber
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Don't pencil in Corey Kluber as the Cleveland Indians' opening day starter just yet.
View ArticleGreat expectations: Indians eye Series title after '16 run
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Above the small cactuses and flowering plants dotting the concrete-blocked plaza outside the doorway to Cleveland's training complex is a new sign that serves as both a reminder and...
View ArticleWelcome to NBA trade season, already underway in earnest
NEW ORLEANS — Jahlil Okafor viewed New Orleans during All-Star weekend with a different lens than usual, since he thought there was a chance it may have been his next home.
View ArticlePowerful presence: Encarnacion gives Indians booming bat
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — As fans lining the chain-linked fence next to Cleveland's main practice field jockeyed for better position to snatch an autograph or selfie with the team's newest star, Edwin...
View ArticleScott Schebler settled in, ready to win
GOODYEAR, Arizona — Scott Schebler needed a year to settle in. Now he's ready to win.
View ArticleFlying coach: Many universities are using private planes
BOSTON — Once seen as a luxury of the corporate world, private planes are becoming increasingly common at U.S. colleges and universities as schools try to attract athletes, raise money and reward...
View ArticlePlay vs. Rest: For many NBA teams, it's still a real battle
MIAMI — There are 27 games remaining on Cleveland's regular-season schedule, and perhaps only one person over that stretch will be able to stop LeBron James.
View ArticleSuper subs are now key players on pitching-dominated rosters
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Jace Peterson starts out the day shagging fly balls in the outfield. Then, he changes gloves and heads to the infield to take some grounders.
View ArticleIndians' Brantley hopes 'bad days' behind him after injury
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Michael Brantley has clashed with self-doubt and depression while pushing his body.
View ArticleStoren aiming for Reds' closer role, Price mulling bullpen
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Drew Storen is comfortable with his catcher, and that's important for a former closer who is trying to earn the role with the Cincinnati Reds.
View ArticleOhio College Basketball Roundup
BOWLING GREEN — Dylan Frye scored 22 points, Wes Alcegaire sank the game winning free throws with 2.4 seconds left, and Bowling Green snapped a 17-game losing streak to Akron with a 66-65 win on...
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GROVE CITY — The late long-distance swimmer Walter Poenisch of central Ohio has been named to the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
View ArticleWith deadline looming, Cavs meet with free agent Sanders
As trade rumors swirled before Thursday's deadline, the Cavaliers took a more practical approach to improving their roster.
View ArticleEyes on prize: Indians nervous about Miller pitching in WBC
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Here's a change or, ahem, a change-up: Andrew Miller has the Indians feeling nervous.
View ArticleMLB players' union agrees to pitchless intentional walks
NEW YORK — There won't be any wild pitches on intentional walks this season.
View ArticleBird, Kidd say don't look for OKC's Westbrook to slow down
OKLAHOMA CITY — Larry Bird and Jason Kidd are in awe of Russell Westbrook's ability to make the difficult seem routine.
View ArticleFeeling the (g)love: Indians shortstop Lindor in high demand
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Just this week, Francisco Lindor has given a hitting lesson on national television, modeled for commercial shoots and magazine cover, even worn a uniform outfitted with electrical...
View ArticleAP Source: Deron Williams headed to Cavs after Mavs waiver
LeBron James wanted a playmaker to help the Cleveland Cavaliers. Deron Williams is ready to be that guy.
View ArticleCavs' Love recovering well, expects to be ready for playoffs
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love expects to be ready for the NBA playoffs in April after "very minor" knee surgery.
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