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Cavs rally past Hawks for 10th straight win

LeBron James’ unusual midgame defensive switch was the hot topic after he helped Cleveland extend its winning streak.


Browns Gordon eager to play, tell his story

It’s the next step for Gordon, with enough shadowy elements to spice up any feature film script.


Tiger 3-under in Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods looked a lot better in his return to golf than he did when he left.


SPORTS DIGEST || Struthers to host sixth and final Hope Classic

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will present its sixth and final Hope Classic: High School Basketball Showcase on Dec. 9 at the Struthers Field House.


WR Coleman still beating himself up over huge drop

The ball slipped through Corey Coleman’s hands, depriving the Browns of a certain touchdown.


Canfield overcomes jittery start for romp

Canfield opened its season with a 61-44 win over Marlington.


Thursday’s HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP More prep results plus upcoming schedule

FOOTBALL OHSAA State Championship Division II Akr. Hoban 42, Cin. Winton Woods 14 CANTON


Rookie Peppers fined $24K for illegal hit

Browns rookie safety Jabrill Peppers was fined $24,000 by the NFL for his illegal hit on Bengals receiver Josh Malone on Sunday.


Backup QB Haskins no longer in Barrett;sd shadow

Ohio State backup quarterback Dwayne Haskins is giving the Buckeyes glimpses of 2014 Cardale Jones.


Steelers search for cure for Big Play Blues

The Steelers are giving up too many long passes.


Thursday’s Other NBA Games

Celtics 108, 76ers 97 BOSTON Kyrie Irving scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics held off the


AROUND THE NHL Thursday’s game

Kings 4, Capitals 2 WASHINGTON Jonny Brodzinski and Jussi Jokinen each scored in a span of nine


ON THE LINKS| More professional golf from Thursday

AUSTRALIAN PGA CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA Sergio Garcia withstood two rain delays and


COLLEGE FOOTBALL roundup

OHIO STATE Price named Big Ten’s top offensive lineman COLUMBUS Billy Price, the four-year


THURSDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES

MEN No. 3 Michigan St. 81, No. 5 Notre Dame 63 EAST LANSING, MICH. Joshua Langford scored 12