LeBron James to open public school for at-risk kids
AKRON — LeBron James understands what it's like being a kid on the outside looking for hope.
View ArticlePenguins begin title defense against untested Blue Jackets
PITTSBURGH — Forget about past history and playoff experience. The Pittsburgh Penguins insist those things won't matter when the puck drops tonight in Game 1 of their first-round series against...
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded fourth-year defensive end Chris Smith to the Cincinnati Bengals for a conditional pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
View ArticleFleury makes late start, Penguins rush by Blue Jackets 3-1
PITTSBURGH — Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 31 shots in a surprise start in place of injured Matt Murray and the Pittsburgh Penguins opened their Stanley Cup title defense with a 3-1 victory over the...
View ArticleRookie lefty Garrett stays perfect as Reds sweep Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Reds rookie Amir Garrett threw another gem, taking a shutout into the seventh inning and leading Cincinnati over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 Wednesday night for a 3-game sweep.
View ArticleRaptors prep for playoffs, beat "resting" Cavaliers 98-83
CLEVELAND — Jonas Valanciunas made his first career 3-pointer and the Toronto Raptors closed the regular season with a 98-83 win on Wednesday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who didn't play their...
View ArticleHolland takes no-hit bid into 6th, Chisox beat Indians 2-1
CLEVELAND — Derek Holland has turned Progressive Field into his own personal playground.
View ArticleMLB commissioner urging Indians to scrap Wahoo logo
CLEVELAND — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has made his strongest comments on wanting the Cleveland Indians to eradicate their Chief Wahoo logo.
View ArticleWNBA draft set for Thursday; San Antonio holds No. 1 pick
NEW YORK — Ruth Riley's phone has been ringing constantly over the past week. It will only get busier over the next 24 hours.
View ArticleWhite Sox score 5 in first, roll past Indians 10-4
CLEVELAND — Josh Tomlin's first pitch of the game landed on the home run porch. The night ended with infielder Michael Martinez on the mound.
View ArticleBraun, Thames homer, Brews stop Reds' 4-game win string 5-1
CINCINNATI — Jimmy Nelson is making opponents work for their runs. So far, it's paying off.
View ArticleWestbrook vs Harden the highlight when NBA playoffs open
Russell Westbrook against James Harden is a sensational start to the NBA postseason.
View ArticleLeBron unfazed by struggles, believes Cavaliers can repeat
INDEPENDENCE — LeBron James quickly moved past Cleveland's disjointed regular season, an uphill, 82-game slog of injuries, roster upheaval and drama.
View ArticleVeteran goalies take center stage for Rangers, Penguins
PITTSBURGH — So much for Henrik Lundqvist not being able to beat the Montreal Canadiens. Ditto with Marc-Andre Fleury's most important games with the Pittsburgh Penguins being in his rearview mirror.
View ArticleRivals and friends, LeBron and George meet in playoffs again
CLEVELAND — Their fierce on-the-floor rivalry blossomed into a strong friendship that will be put on hold.
View ArticleThe NBA playoffs have arrived, and here's 10 things to watch
With the NBA playoffs starting Saturday, here's 10 things to know before the second season begins:
View ArticleFeldman, Duvall spark Reds over Cardinals 8-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Scott Feldman allowed four hits and struck out six in six innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat St. Louis 8-0 Sunday to take two of three from the Cardinals.
View ArticleMillsap, Hardaway lead Hawks in stunning OT win over Cavs
Millsap, Hardaway lead Hawks in stunning OT win over Cavs
View ArticleGennett's 3 hits, 3-run HR power Reds over Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Scooter Gennett homered for the second straight night and finished with three hits, helping the Cincinnati Reds overcome the early departure of injured starter Rookie Davis to beat the...
View ArticleFinal day of NBA season will decide some seeds, matchups
There will be final-night intrigue in the NBA.
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