History at stake for Cavaliers and Warriors in Game 7
OAKLAND, CALIF.: History will be written on Sunday, this Father’s Day, with so much at stake.Either the Golden State Warriors will stamp themselves as the greatest team in NBA history or the Cavaliers...
View Article‘Star Trek’ actor Anton Yelchin killed when his car hits him
LOS ANGELES: Anton Yelchin, a rising actor best known for playing Chekov in the new Star Trek films, was killed by his own car as it rolled down his driveway early Sunday, police and his publicist...
View ArticleLocal history: Fascinating fads from the 1940s and 1950s
If you want to know the latest trends, you’re at the wrong place.Today we’re looking back at some fleeting fads from the past. Dog collars, foot falsies, fuzzy dice, candy corsages … why were these...
View ArticleFather’s Day brings automobile lovers to Stan Hywet
When it comes to celebrating Father’s Day, some dads like to stick to the classics.That’s why many local families spent the day at Stan Hywet’s 59th Annual Classic, Antique and Collector Father’s Day...
View ArticleCavaliers notebook: LeBron James disputes Warriors’ slights responsible for...
OAKLAND, CALIF.: Something changed for LeBron James between Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals. James stumbled at times through the first four games as the Cavs fell behind 3-1. He was averaging 24.8...
View ArticleAkron school construction project to be discussed by city, school officials
The joint informational meeting Monday between members of the Akron Board of Education and Akron City Council is expected to provide clarity and understanding of the school construction project, as...
View ArticleFans gather in masses to witness Cavs’ historic end to 52-year championship...
CLEVELAND: It didn’t matter if fans had a ticket for the Cavaliers’ official watch parties at Quicken Loans Arena Sunday evening in downtown Cleveland. Fans filled the Q, despite the disassembly begun...
View ArticleCavaliers 93, Warriors 89: MVP LeBron James leads Cavs to curse-ending Game 7...
OAKLAND, CALIF.: For Mesa and Ehlo, Sipe and Colavito; for Bernie, Belle and Byner; for the Drive, and the Dawg Pound, the Shot and the Fumble; for burning jerseys and burning rivers; for the blue...
View ArticleAkron mayor congratulates LeBron, Cavs on NBA title
From Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan: “On behalf of the City of Akron I’d like to congratulate Akron’s hometown hero, LeBron James, and the entire Cavaliers organization for winning the 2016 NBA...
View ArticleCavs stop in Las Vegas to celebrate NBA championship on way home, report says
The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly has stopped in Las Vegas to celebrate their NBA championship early Monday, en route back to Northeast Ohio.According to television station WJW, the Cavaliers stopped...
View ArticleCleveland police officer hurt in hit-skip accident after Cavs win title
One Cleveland police officer was injured in a hit-skip traffic accident, after the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA title, according to cleveland.com.The officer was injured at East 14th Street and...
View ArticleSports stars, celebs react on social media to Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA title
Associated PressQuotes from social media following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ victory in the NBA Finals:———“What a game and what a series for the @Cavs. Happy to see @KingJames bring it home for...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: LeBron James delivers tears of joy
OAKLAND, Calif.: I will cry for LeBron James, that “just a kid from Akron” accepted the daunting challenge of ending Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought and was able to deliver.I will cry for...
View ArticleDonald Trump’s manager Corey Lewandowski leaves campaign
NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, is leaving the campaign, following a tumultuous stretch marked by missteps and infighting.Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks says “Lewandowski...
View ArticleRestaruant offers free food to celebrate Cavs win
A restaurant in southern Cuyahoga County is offering free food to celebrate the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA title, fox8.com reported.Your Truly restaurant, 8111 Rockside Road, Valley View, will serve free...
View ArticleCavs parade Wednesday, other festivities in the works
The Cavs and City of Cleveland are planning a downtown parade for Wednesday. Details are still in the works. A post on a website for parents of The Ohio State University Marching Band says they have...
View ArticleTeam to arrive around 12:30 in Cleveland; Dick’s store overwhelmed and more
Update noon Monday:The Dick’s Sporting Goods store at Chapel Hill mall is doing business as if it were Black Friday, the store manager said in a phone conversation. He didn’t have time for an...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Channeling disrespect, daunting deficit, history leaves...
OAKLAND, Calif.: The burden of history was heavy, so it was no wonder that LeBron James’ tears came so quickly.He dropped to the court, his head in his hands, and cried before the celebration began.He...
View ArticleDonald Trump backtracks on guns-in-clubs statement
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump is backtracking from his contention that victims of the Orlando massacre should have been allowed to carry arms into the nightclub where they were attacked — a stance even the...
View ArticleGoodyear “Akron Born” NBA promotion gives away nearly 1,300 tires to new parents
Goodyear gave away 1,292 bundles of joy — tires, give or take a set — during the NBA Finals to new Akron-area parents.With the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors in the Finals, Goodyear came...
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