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Cavs late comeback falls short vs. Magic

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Desmond Bane had a 3-pointer and two free throws in the final 17.4 seconds to cap a 35-point night and help the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-122 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory. Paolo Banchero added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven ...

NWSL to award 18th team amid Haslams interest

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The National Women’s Soccer League will award its 18th franchise this year, with the team to begin play in 2028, Commissioner Jessica Berman said Wednesday. Berman had previously said the league was looking to add another team for 2028 but had not indicated a possible timeline. The NWSL ...

Lions down Skippers in regional semi

High School Sports

BARBERTON — When the game is on the line, the Heartland Christian boys basketball team has all the faith in junior Collin Kalaher. “He’s our guy,” Heartland coach Josh Scott said. “These kids know to get the ball in his hands. I’m sure the other teams know by now.” Kalaher ...

Grand Valley’s magical run ends with loss to Kirtland

High School Sports

CANTON — Grand Valley’s historic season came to a close on Tuesday, with the Mustangs falling 79-58 to Kirtland in a Division VI regional semifinal matchup at Canton Memorial Fieldhouse. It was a slow start for Grand Valley, as it struggled to get any momentum going. Kirtland, however, ...

Browns agree to deal with OL Jenkins

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The Cleveland Browns continued revamping their offensive line on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with center/guard Elgton Jenkins on a two-year contract worth $24 million, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Browns have ...

‘Canes top Penguins in shootout

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night. Mark Jankowski and Seth Jarvis scored 59 seconds apart in Carolina’s ...