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Brittney Griner Doesn't Want Her Newborn Son To Call Her 'Mom'
Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, welcomed their first child into the world this month. Cherelle Griner, an attorney, gave birth to a baby boy. The child, which was conceived via in-vitro fertilization, was born on July 8. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. But Brittney Griner has ...
Ohio high school football star helps change rules
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Trey McNutt, a rising senior at Shaker Heights High School, is an Ohio high school football star. He was set to make his college decision Friday evening but has pushed it back another week until Aug. 3. He’s a top ranked safety in the country,...
Five-Star Ohio Recruit Makes Interesting Decision With Commitment Scheduled To Happen
While expected to make a college decision this weekend, five-star safety Trey McNutt, a Shake Heights, Ohio product, is now pushing back his commitment to August, Hayes Fawcett shares:. Oregon has been believed to be the favorite to land McNutt, however, has Ohio State, where his father used to play...
The forgotten forfeit: When Cleveland tried to cheat its way to a victory
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Last month the Northeast Ohio sports world revisited 10 Cent Beer Night, the raucous evening at the ballpark that resulted in a forfeit against Cleveland. The 50th anniversary of that ignoble night took folks down memory lane to recall the June 4, 1974, game between Texas and Cleveland that resulted in baseball’s official forfeit score of 9-0.
Cleveland's Dr. Benjamin Spock and his 1924 Olympic gold medal in Paris: Nicolaus Mills
BRONXVILLE, New York -- The return of this summer’s Olympic Games to Paris 100 years after the 1924 Paris Olympics reminds us of how glamorous those earlier games, played at the height of the Jazz Age, were. More than a half-century later, they still managed to capture the public’s attention through films like “Chariots of Fire.”
Young go-kart racer living life in the fast lane
For 11-year-old Brecksville resident Brady Lewandowski, checkered flags and finishing ahead of the pack has become a way of life. Lewandowski, who began go-kart racing at age 5, won his first championship in the 8-12 age group at Thompson Kart Raceway in 2021. He currently trains and competes in a 10-race series at Pitt Race Karting in Wampum, Pennsylvania, in the Junior Sportsman’s Class. He also competes in national go-kart racing events held at the track.
Guardians sign No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana of Oregon State
CLEVELAND (AP) — Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Oregon State, signed his first professional contract with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Bazzana formally inked a deal at Progressive Field, agreeing to an $8.95 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations...
Bees’ two-sport standout thrives in California
Kenny Cunningham, a former Brecksville–Broadview Heights High School soccer standout, has traded in dribbles for deals. Now an investment banker in Los Angeles, the 2011 graduate fondly recalls his Ohio years, from kicking the ball around at Blossom Hill as a youngster to dazzling fans with his foot skills at Brecksville High School and Ohio State University.
Cleveland gets set to host huge sports collectibles show, ‘all about creating memories’
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A few years ago, promoter Ray Schulte was sauntering along the aisles at the National Sports Collectors Convention, taking in the array of cards and memorabilia when he noticed a father and his 14-year-old son. “It was packed,” Schulte said. “There was a Mickey Mantle jersey...
BBHHS grad competes in Olympic swimming trials
From the time she was 6 years old, Hannah Bach has loved the water. She started swimming competitively at the age of 10 and the hard work paid off during her years as a champion swimmer at both Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and The Ohio State University. “I was recruited...
Pennsylvania baseball player selected by the Cleveland Guardians
ARCHBALD, Pa. — “It's a mix of emotions. You're excited, you're anxious, you get nervous. You start thinking, what if I don't get called, what if this happens? But I'll tell you, as soon as you get that call, it's the biggest relief ever,” said Ryan. Valley...
Crocker Park hosting ‘Fencing Across America’ event with USA Fencing
Fencing is one of just five sports to be contested at every modern edition of the Summer Olympic Games, appearing 33 times since 1896. In an effort to help grow the sport, USA Fencing is hosting Fencing Across America exhibitions at select sites around the United States. For Northeast Ohioans...
Tanner Bibee would have loved one more out: Guardians takeaways
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Tanner Bibee wanted one more out, but it didn’t happen. Bibee and the Guardians beat the Padres on Friday night, 7-0, in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break. But in their one-on-one confrontation with Bibee, the Padres won by attrition. If you...
FINAL RESULTS: 2024 Seneca Championship
Jack Garswood is the winner of this year’s Seneca Course Championship. Jack displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the competition, starting the final day two shots behind and ultimately finishing an impressive 4 strokes ahead of the entire field, at 1-over par 145. Seneca proved to be a formidable...
Pan American Masters Games holds farewell celebration
CLEVELAND — The Pan American Masters Games farewell celebration was Sunday morning after nearly two weeks of athletes across the globe competing in Cleveland. There were 23 different sports, athletes from nearly 80 countries and almost all 50 states. One athlete who competed was Rick Parschen, a Cleveland native....
Adamson Takes Over Lady Bearcat Volleyball
The Lady Bearcat volleyball program has a new head coach! Sydney Adamson comes to B.H.S. with a wealth of coaching experience at multiple levels including youth, middle school, high school, and junior olympics. Coach Adamson’s coaching career has taken her to schools such as John Hay, Shaker Hts., Beachwood, Euclid, and now Bedford!
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