Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage
CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen doesn’t regret the harsh, eye-popping review he gave of his postseason performance a year ago.
Mitchell healthy, ready to make second playoff run with Cavs
INDEPENDENCE — Donovan Mitchell understands what’s at stake — all of it.
Carrasco pitches solid into the 6th inning, Guardians edge Red Sox
BOSTON — Carlos Carrasco picked up his first win with Cleveland since 2020 and Andrés Giménez had two RBIs to lead the Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Softball: LCC pulls away from Lima Senior
LIMA — Lima Senior was within one run of Lima Central Catholic going into the fifth inning of its softball match-up with the Thunderbirds on Thursday.
Baseball: LCC’s Parker stumps Wapakoneta in first varsity start
WAPAKONETA — LCC coach John Schnieders handed the ball to freshman Brady Parker for his first career start on Thursday night, and nothing the young righthander did on the mound resembled his level of varsity experience.
Bengals likely to look at lineman in the NFL draft
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals went into free agency with explosive plays in mind — producing more of them on offense and allowing fewer on defense.
Browns without first-round pick for 3rd straight year
CLEVELAND — The NFL draft used to be a major event in Cleveland, viewed as a springtime Super Bowl for a team that’s never been to one.
Cavinder twins returning for last season at Miami
CORAL GABLES — The Cavinder twins are back at Miami.
White scores career-high 42 points as Bulls roll past Hawks
CHICAGO — Coby White scored a career-high 42 points, and the Chicago Bulls advanced in the play-in tournament, knocking out the Atlanta Hawks with a 131-116 victory on Wednesday night.
