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Cavaliers put all their eggs into one basket

Local Sports July 25, 2026

It took three weeks of waiting, but the basketball world -- really the sports world as a whole -- finally discovered where LeBron James will play next season. James left the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this offseason. And immediately after, basketball fans around the world wanted to know where the future Hall of Famer would potentially end his career. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat quickly came to mind. They made sense due to prior experiences with the franchises, and he already brought championships to both teams. There were also two others: the Golden State Warriors and ...

Blue Jackets sign Jet Greaves to new deal

Latest News July 24, 2026

COLUMBUS — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract through the 2028-29 season. The deal was announced Thursday by general manager Don Waddell, who said “Jet is a high-character, talented and athletic goaltender who has become an ...

Guardians lose in extras to Twins

Latest News July 24, 2026

CLEVELAND — Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall both delivered two-out RBI singles in the 12th inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday and a split of their four-game series. Larnach and Keaschall grounded their singles to left off Erik Sabrowski ...

Pirates acquire relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio from Padres

Latest News July 24, 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego on Thursday in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations. The club, which is part of a congested race for a National League wild card spot as the trade deadline nears, made the move in the hopes of ...

Capsules - July 24, 2026

Latest News July 24, 2026

Canfield advances to LL state final Canfield defeated North Canton 7-3 on Thursday at the Fields of Dreams in Boardman to advance to today’s Little League 12U baseball state championship game vs. West Side. The final will be played on Field L1 at 12 p.m. If Canfield wins, a second game will be played at approximately 2 p.m. Penn-Ohio golf outing on Aug. 8 The 21st annual Penn-Ohio Athletic Club Scholarship Fund Scramble Golf Outing will take place at Yankee Run Golf Course in Brookfield at 9 a.m. on Aug. 8. To register, visit pennohioathleticclub.com or call (724) 813-7210. The ...

Ben Kohles shoots 62 to take early lead at 3M Open

Latest News July 24, 2026

BLAINE, Minn. — Ben Kohles eagled the final hole for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open, leaving top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three shots back. Emiliano Grillo, Jackson Koivun and Gary Woodland opened with 64s, and Scheffler topped the group at 65 ...