LeBron James’ reach now stretches to NBC with deal to develop a new TV series
LeBron James continues to make news beyond the sports page.The Cavs star created a social media storm in recent days when he posted a picture on Instagram with Mark Wahlberg, leading some to speculate...
View ArticleLeBron’s career moves to leave the Cavs and then return subject of Case...
The Decision.The Homecoming.The Paper.LeBron James is the subject of a newly published research paper penned by a doctoral candidate and a professor at Case Western Reserve’s Weatherhead School of...
View ArticleBrowns exec Sashi Brown defends plan: ‘Folks have not seen a strategy quite...
BEREA: Browns head of football operations Sashi Brown said accusations of the franchise tanking in 2016 to improve its draft position next year don’t bother him because they’re not true. The theories...
View ArticleBrowns 2016 season preview: Robert Griffin III’s unwavering confidence has...
The most important question the Browns face as they begin the 2016 season Sunday on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles is whether Robert Griffin III can resurrect his career as a starting...
View ArticleBrowns supply Eagles rookie Carson Wentz with bulletin board material heading...
The only way the Browns could give No. 2 overall draft pick Carson Wentz more fuel is if owner Jimmy Haslam were to hand the rookie quarterback keys to one of his Pilot Flying J gas stations. The...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Bonds of redemption, second chances, past acquaintances might...
BEREA: The 2016 Browns will test the power of redemption.When it comes to a roster laden with talent, they’re left wanting. When it comes to expectations, they’re overlooked by all but those with a...
View ArticleBrowns predictions
Nate UlrichEagles 24, Browns 17Carson Wentz instantly burns the new regime for passing on him.Season prediction: 3-13The offense might excite at times, provided the line supports a sneaky talented...
View ArticleAkron walloped with another round of heroin overdoses
Someone selling a new batch heroin likely laced with fentanyl has caused another spike in Akron overdoses and deaths that began Thursday.The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating...
View ArticleTasty Pure Food Co. thrives at new location after old building demolished for...
Tasty Pure Food Co. — one of Akron’s oldest companies — was forced to look for a new home.A big highway interchange project meant the food distribution company’s historic red brick building on South...
View ArticleSheep draw herds back to Akron’s historic Mutton Hill at Perkins Stone Mansion
When Rudy the border collie herded three woolly white sheep toward Edie Steiner on Saturday afternoon, she reached down, grabbed the smallest sheep and turned it over so the animal was sitting...
View ArticleHillary Clinton’s position on terrorism
Position: Combating terrorism and keeping the homeland safe1. Take out ISIS’s stronghold in Iraq and Syria. We have to defeat ISIS on the battlefield by: ■ Intensifying the coalition air campaign...
View ArticleTerrorist acts in Akron
Ohio has recorded 50 incidents meeting the description of a terrorist act since record-keeping began in 1970. Six have been in the Akron area, the most recent of which was 20 years ago at Firestone...
View ArticleDonald Trump’s position on terrorism
A longer version of Donald Trump’s thoughts on terror is available on Ohio.com. Position: Against nation-building and regime changeImplementation Plans: “Our current strategy of nation-building and...
View ArticleWisconsin 54, Akron 10: Zips struggle in loss to No. 10 Badgers
MADISON, Wis.: Corey Clement is proving he can carry a full workload for No. 10 Wisconsin.The passing game is starting to round into form, too, which might turn into a key development if Clement’s...
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REPORTING SCORESSchools are encouraged to report scores by email at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com, by fax at 330-996-3629 or by phone at 330-996-3800. Please report scores from home and away games and...
View ArticleGeorge Thomas: Unbeaten Buckeyes can’t afford to be sluggish again next week...
COLUMBUS: Admit it, Buckeyes nation — you thought this was going to be a dance through a rose garden for Ohio State this season.But what became increasingly clear during a 48-3 win over Tulsa on...
View ArticleWhat drives the fear of terrorism?
Despite the fact that you’re far more likely to die in a traffic accident than of a terrorist attack in Ohio, a recent poll showed terrorism ranked among the top four concerns for Ohioans, but car...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Our 9/11 firetruck is gone but not forgotten
One of the finest moments in Akron’s history came immediately after one of the worst moments in the country’s history.If you’re at least 25 years old, you probably will never forget the psychological...
View ArticleAkron’s Ellet High School closed Monday because of fire damage
Akron’s Ellet High School will be closed Monday because of a fire that damaged an area of the building that houses the school’s construction program.The fire, which happened late Saturday night, is...
View ArticleEagles 29, Browns 10: QB Carson Wentz begins NFL career by punishing...
PHILADELPHIA: Rookie Carson Wentz sure doesn’t look like he’ll have a hard time developing into a top-20 NFL quarterback. He may already be one.Wentz immediately burned the Browns for their decision to...
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