A viral clip from Progressive Field shows an adult grab a home‑run ball from a young Guardians fan; the ball was later returned and a Rays reporter helped the family.

Scottie Barnes’ late free throws and Brandon Ingram’s 23 pushed the Raptors past the Cavs in a 93-89 Game 4 thriller, tying the series at 2-2 and shifting the pressure to Cleveland. Turnovers and missed late shots haunted the Cavaliers in Toronto.

The Browns used No. 182 on Arkansas QB Taylen Green, a 6'6" athlete who lit up the combine and Senior Bowl. He arrives in Cleveland as a developmental prospect.

The Browns took Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson at No. 149. Scouts praise his coverage and instincts but question his size and tackling.

The Browns used the No. 39 pick to take Washington receiver Denzel Boston — a 6'4" contested‑catch specialist who finished 2025 with 62 catches, 881 yards and 11 TDs.

Cleveland says the pandemic-limited 2021 NFL Draft shortchanged the city’s economic payoff and is pushing for another chance to host the event. Local leaders and the Browns are laying the groundwork for a renewed bid.

Jamison Battle uncorked four fourth‑quarter threes and Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett combined for 66 as the Raptors rolled to a 126-104 win that trims Cleveland’s series lead to 2-1.

The Browns traded the No. 6 pick to Kansas City, slid to No. 9 and added third- and fifth-round picks as they reshaped their draft strategy. The club then used No. 9 on OT Spencer Fano.

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese was selected fifth overall by the New York Giants, capping a rise from Glenville to Columbus and into the NFL.

Mitchell's 30 points and Harden's 28 helped Cleveland beat Toronto 115-105 and seize a 2-0 playoff lead before the series heads to Toronto.

Donovan Mitchell poured in 32 and Max Strus added 24 off the bench as the Cavaliers beat the Raptors 126-113 to open the playoffs in Cleveland.

Head coach Ed Piazza and assistant Michael Harper resigned after an undisclosed incident during a Myrtle Beach trip. The district paused practices while it investigates. Craig Moro will lead the team in the interim.

Cleveland State has chosen Bob Dunn to lead the Vikings' women's basketball program, the hire is pending background checks and trustee approval. Dunn returns after prior stints on the staff and at high‑major programs.