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Russell Westbrook's historic night encapsulates what makes Thunder star so special
Russell Westbrook's coaches and teammates couldn't help but marvel at the Thunder guard's greatness after he hit 100 career triple-doubles Tuesday night. → Read More
With NBA coaching jobs available, these lesser-known candidates deserve attention
Sporting News spoke with NBA players, coaches, scouts and GMs to compile a list of top first-time coaching candidates. They aren't big names, but these coaches could help teams like the Bucks, Suns and Grizzlies. → Read More
Scoring, singing Victor Oladipo has surprising Pacers making playoff push
Victor Oladipo is the biggest reason why the Pacers are chasing a playoff berth after an offseason focused on improving his physique, jump shot and even his singing voice. → Read More
Dewayne Dedmon makes big strides (and maybe big money) by changing game within Hawks' system
After only taking one 3-pointer in his career prior to the 2016-17 season, Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon has taken coach Mike Budenholzer's advice to heart: "He told me to let it fly." → Read More
David Fizdale delivers on big promises he made to Grizzlies — and himself
David Fizdale has helped the Grizzlies jump out to a fast start, but he is concerned about much more than just what happens on the basketball court. → Read More
Dennis Smith Jr. ready to take reins from Dirk Nowitzki: 'That kid will be the steal of the draft'
Dennis Smith Jr. impressed scouts with his athleticism and toughness. Now he's exciting the Mavericks with how quickly he's adapted to the NBA game. → Read More
Hawks offseason outlook: Five biggest questions for new GM Travis Schlenk
Dwight Howard's decline, Paul Millsap's contract and Dennis Schroder's future. New Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk has some big decisions to make this offseason. → Read More
NBA playoffs 2017: Wizards, Hawks kick up first-round intensity with war of words
The tag team of Dennis Schroder and Paul Millsap won Round 3 against the duo of John Wall and Markieff Morris, but the battle didn't stop after both teams left the Philips Arena floor. → Read More
NBA playoffs 2017: Hawks had to hit bottom to finally put it all together
Starting Sunday, the Hawks have the chance to prove everyone wrong again. It's a far cry from where they were just ten days ago. → Read More
Damian Lillard isn't afraid to embrace adversity and 'clap back' at Twitter trolls
Sporting News sat down with Damian Lillard to discuss the Trail Blazers' rough start to the season and how they've bounced back from adversity. → Read More
Matt Barnes likes being the 'tough guy' — just not all that comes with it
Warriors forward Matt Barnes is tough and tenacious. Those qualities have kept him in the league for 15 years, but also led to trouble on and off the court. → Read More
Which local baseball team will have the best season? High School Sports Question of the Day - cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Baseball season has started in Northeast Ohio and there will be a lot to watch throughout the season. Our question today is simple and allows you to represent for your favorite high school baseball team. We want to know which local baseball team will have the best season and why. Share your thoughts in the comments section below. New this school year: Readers can now comment on… → Read More
Which local baseball team will have the best season? High School Sports Question of the Day - cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Baseball season has started in Northeast Ohio and there will be a lot to watch throughout the season. Our question is simple and allows you to represent for your favorite high school baseball team. We want to know which local baseball team will have the best season and why. Share your thoughts in the comments section below. New this school year: Readers can now comment on all… → Read More
Lacrosse commissioner Paul Balcerzak of OHSLA and OSLA talks about future of sport: Inside Roll Podcast - cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Paul Balcerzak, commissioner of the Ohio High School Lacrosse Association and Ohio Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association, spoke with Nubyjas Wilborn and Robert Rozboril about what the future of lacrosse looks like and what fans can expect to see on the field this season. Inside Roll Podcast Be sure to look for podcasts like this one and much more as part of the Northeast Ohio Media… → Read More
Catch up on Saturday's action at the at the 2014 OHSAA boys state basketball tournament - cleveland.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- St. Edward's boys basketball team won their first state title since 1998 against Upper Arlington in overtime on Saturday in Columbus. Villa Angela-St. Joseph fell two points shy of becoming the first team in Ohio to win a championship in all four divisions after a loss to Lima Central Catholic in the Division III final on Saturday. Norwalk won the Division II title against Columbus… → Read More
Off the Court with Shannon Jack and Alexis Taylor of St. Vincent-St. Mary girls basketball (video) - cleveland.com
AKRON, Ohio -- Shannon Jack and Alexis Taylor of St. Vincent-St. Mary’s girls basketball team are the co-stars of this week’s Off the Court girls basketball video feature. Jack and Taylor are two of the catalysts behind St. Vincent-St. Mary’s run to the Division II state semifinal. The Irish will take on Millersburg West Holmes Thursday 3 p.m. in Columbus at the Jerome Schottenstein Center located… → Read More
Jenna Stegmaier of Cuyahoga Heights girls basketball goes Off the Court (video) - cleveland.com
CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio -- This week's Off the Court weekly girls basketball feature stars Cuyahoga Heights' Jenna Stegmaier. The Northeast Ohio Media Group caught up with Stegmaier to discuss basketball, music, and taking on the challenge of guarding the opposing team's best player. In the video below the junior guard tells us more about herself and tells us about Redskins pregame mix-tape. We also… → Read More
Medina girls basketball downs Massillon Perry - cleveland.com
MEDINA, Ohio -- Medina's girls basketball team knocked off Massillon Perry, 51-43, Monday afternoon. Madi Tata led the Bees with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. Kimmie Borck scored 16 points for the Panthers. → Read More
List of high school games postponed by weather for week of Jan. 6, 2014 - cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Here is a list of high school games that have been postponed this week due to the frigid temperatures. The list is organized by day, then sport. When available, the makeup date is provided. Athletic directors and coaches who have additional postponements to add to this list should contact Nubyjas Wilborn at nwilborn@cleveland.com with the information. Monday Girls basketball Buchtel… → Read More
Local football players from Glenville, St. Vincent-St. Mary enjoying week at U.S. Army All-American Bowl in Texas - cleveland.com
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- There's plenty of buzz on social media from the U.S. Army All-American Bowl this week highlighting talent from across the nation. Why the event is so interesting locally is because four seniors are representing Northeast Ohio. The week culminates with the game Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The game will air live on NBC at 1 p.m. Senior linebacker Dante Booker… → Read More