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Andy Isabella camp at Mayfield anything but ordinary
The road leading up to Wildcat Stadium at Mayfield High School is named ‘Andy Isabella Way.’. On July 1, it was fitting. Isabella — the former Mayfield High football and track and field great and current Bills receiver/returner — returned to his high school stomping ground and welcomed all for his first-ever football camp, which was free.
Buckeyes land first 2025 basketball commitment with Ohio standout Dorian Jones
Ohio State men's basketball coach Jake Diebler secured his first commitment for the 2025 class today with the announcement by Richmond Heights, Ohio, shooting guard Dorian Jones that he will play for the Buckeyes. The 6-5 Jones is ranked as the nation's No. 60 prospect overall, No. 13 shooting guard...
Paige Bueckers Gives Her Honest Opinion Of WNBA Star Caitlin Clark
UConn star Paige Bueckers was recently asked about the impact that Caitlin Clark is having on the WNBA. The former AP Player of the Year didn't hesitate when sharing her thoughts on the game's brightest star. Bueckers made it clear that Clark deserves credit for elevating the WNBA's ...
Blue Burger Buns and Froot Loops on a Hot Dog—Check Out the Most Outrageous Ballpark Foods
Food has always been part of the ballpark experience: The crack of the bat is synonymous with the scent of grilled hot dogs and the crunch of peanuts. These days, though, baseball food goes far beyond the familiar. In a bid to delight fans (and let’s face it, outdo one another), stadiums serve up innovative and unforgettable foods that look—and taste—like they belong in a chic downtown restaurant. You can still get popcorn, hot dogs and ice-cold beer. But now you might also be able to order vegan dishes, boozy ice cream, globally inspired fare and unexpected twists on regional cuisine. Here are some of the most unexpected and extreme foods at ballparks throughout the Midwest.
Bowling alleys and billiard halls: Parma Heights updating antiquated code
PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The city’s bowling legislation is so old it dates back to a time when the Ralph Kramdens of the world packed the alleys. That’s why Ward 1 Councilwoman Lisa Maruschak is proposing an update that better reflects the sport in the 21st century. If...
Davison Named 2nd Team L.E.L. as Freshman
A lot was asked of B.H.S. freshman (now sophomore) standout Emma Davison this season, and she DELIVERED for Coach Browning and the Lady Bearcats! Emma stepped into the huge responsibility of leadership for the team from her catcher position where she made plenty of timely throws and was extremely reliable behind the plate. She was also second on the team with a BA of .400. Add her 3.5 G.P.A. to that, and you have a great example of a student-athlete. Davison receiving second team All-Lake Erie League honors as a freshman will certainly put the Lady Bearcats in position to challenge for the league and BEYOND in 2025. #riseofthebearcats (Picture Credit to Matt Allen)
Brush boys basketball: Early postseason exit a season ago fueling Dammons, Arcs through summer
Last season’s 58-54 defeat to Uniontown Lake in the first round of the postseason left a sour taste in Brush’s mouth. The Arcs have refocused during the summer, tackling Midwest Live and the Locked In Summer League at Warrensville Heights. This year’s team has a different feel than last year.
Guardians’ rookie shortstop is ‘stacking’ skills, building confidence — and showing he belongs
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Toronto’s Davis Schneider was at the plate with the bases empty two weeks ago in the eighth inning of a game that the Guardians led by two runs. Schneider smashed a grounder toward Brayan Rocchio that left the bat at 98.8 mph. Cleveland’s rookie shortstop made a backhanded stop, spun on one knee toward the middle of the infield and fired a one-hop throw to first base that Josh Naylor gobbled up to retire the runner by a step.
‘Get the ball to Gimi’: Guardians double relay mantra produces results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — When a ball is hit over Tyler Freeman’s head, there is only one thought racing through his mind. It is a mantra that has served Guardians outfielders well all season: “Get the ball to Gimi.”. That was the case Tuesday in the second inning...
Mark Smith, Smith Family McDonald’s – CHS Wrestling Fireworks Stand
(42:22) We we're joined on Mix Mornings by Mark Smith, with Smith Family McDonald's. Mark shared with us that Cleveland High School's Wrestling Tea. We we’re joined on Mix Mornings by Mark Smith, with Smith Family McDonald’s. Mark shared with us that Cleveland High School’s Wrestling Team currently has a fireworks stand at McGrady & APD 40. Their sales will help benefit the Wrestling team for the upcoming school year.
Fresh off state championship, Damon Friery helps lead new look St. Ignatius squad
SANDUSKY, Ohio – One of the teams under the microscope at last weekend's Midwest Live event was Cleveland St. Ignatius. The Wildcats appeared at the high school basketball recruiting event fresh off winning the Division I state championship in March. However, this St. Ignatius team was much different than...
As Cleveland advances bike plans, some cyclists say the city is spinning its wheels
On a warm, rainy morning in Cleveland, Rocky Encalada could be heard sharing a story on top of the Detroit-Superior Bridge. It was Bike to Work Day, an annual event that encourages bicycle commuting. Locally, the event is organized by nonprofit Bike Cleveland. The organization's staffers handed out coffee and breakfast treats to cyclists commuting into Downtown Cleveland.
Cleveland.com Boys Tennis All-Stars 2024: Meet the best from Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Orange High School has produced some of the best boys tennis players in Northeast Ohio for a number of years, and 2024 is no different thanks to senior Chika Nwaozuzu. Nwaozuzu made the jump from playing doubles in 2023 to singles in 2024, where he reached...
Beaux Collins a New Offensive Weapon for Notre Dame
Wide receiver Beaux Collins is looking to make his final season of eligibility an impactful one for the Fighting Irish. A graduate transfer from Clemson, Collins adds much-needed experience and production to a depleted Notre Dame wide receiver group. The veteran pass catcher should play a key role in what could be a high-flying Irish offense led by transfer quarterback Riley Leonard (Duke).
4Alec Foundation donates AEDs for use at Lyndhurst Pool and spray park
LYNDHURST, Ohio -- It was on Feb. 14, 2017, that Brush High School hockey player Alec Kornet, 17, went into sudden cardiac arrest and died while at a practice at the Cleveland Heights Recreation Pavilion ice rink. His death was later attributed to an enlarged heart. If you purchase a...
'These kids love each other': Aurora, Field softball share a tight bond
The highlight of the Portage County softball season arguably came on a distant field, well beyond the county's confines. It wasn't just that two local teams — Aurora and Field — competed for a district championship, with the Greenmen advancing to the regional level for the second time in program history.
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