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Cavs take commanding 3-0 series lead

LeBron James got to the arena early. When he left the Cleveland Cavaliers had a chance to put an early end to the series.


Pirates’ Polanco wins lefty-on-lefty matchup to drive home winning run

Gregory Polanco finished 3 for 4 with two RBIs.


Browns GM no believer in QB ‘fairy tale’

Ray Farmer can’t afford any slip-ups in this year’s draft.


On the links Thursday’s professional golf results

ZURICH CLASSIC AVONDALE, LA. Boo Weekley had an eagle and seven birdies for an 8-under 64 and a


WNBA’s Griner, fiancee face charges after fight

They were booked into the Maricopa County Jail in downtown Phoenix and later released.


LeBron’s student aces test

Cavaliers’ Irving off to stellar start in first playoff series Akron Beacon Journal BOSTON


Rangers’ OT win puts Penguins on brink

Pittsburgh trails New York 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.


Kluber struggles in loss to White Sox

The Indians ace gave up a career-high 13 hits.


Watson helps Pirates hold off Cubs

The left-hander had a two-inning save as Pittsburgh won 4-3.


Ohio State’s Russell leaving for NBA

Ohio State’s Russell leaving for NBA COLUMBUS Ohio State point guard and first-team All-America


DYNAMIC DUO | James, Irving lead Cavaliers past Celtics

The pair scored Cleveland’s final 28 points in a 99-91 win in Game 2.


Manziel working to earn teammates’ trust

Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden said the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner stayed at the team’s headquarters three hours longer than required.


Bullpen falters as Bucs fall to Cubs in ninth

Chicago scored three runs in the ninth to beat Pittsburgh 9-8.


49ers Hall of Famer St. Clair dies at 84

A 6-foot-9 right tackle known for his speed, toughness and uncanny blocking ability in the passing and running games, St. Clair was a third-round draft pick by San Francisco in 1953.


Tribe’s Carrasco wins in first start since getting hit in face

Carlos Santana and David Murphy smacked solo home runs.