Cavaliers 108, 76ers 105: Jordan McRae scores 20 points, LeBron James and...
CLEVELAND: Jordan McRae’s experiment as a point guard is over before it ever really started. Coach Tyronn Lue acknowledged before the Cavaliers’ 108-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday that...
View ArticleRepublicans tell Trump to quit, billionaire vows to press on
NEW YORK: A defiant Donald Trump insisted Saturday he would “never” abandon his White House bid, rejecting a growing backlash from Republican leaders nationwide who disavowed the GOP’s presidential...
View ArticleRolling Acres’ demolition looms; share your memories
The soon-to-be-demolished former Rolling Acres Mall today is a far cry from the mall when it first opened and flourished.Beacon Journal photo archives show packed parking lots with no room for cars and...
View ArticleIndians mascot Chief Wahoo relegated to the bench at Progressive Field
One man is conspicuously absent from the Cleveland Indians’ 25-man postseason roster.In fact, the longtime MVP has pretty much been relegated to a much smaller role on the team’s left sleeve and on the...
View ArticleALDS: Indians, Red Sox Game 3 starters Josh Tomlin, Clay Buchholz in...
BOSTON: Starting pitchers Josh Tomlin and Clay Buchholz have competed before in their baseball careers. Just never on this big of a stage.Tomlin and Buchholz had their paths first cross at Angelina...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron football: Backup quarterback Tra’Von Chapman leads Zips...
University of Akron quarterback Tra’Von Chapman performed on the ground and just well enough in the air to lead the Zips to a 35-13 win over Miami on Saturday in a Mid-American Conference game at...
View ArticleOhio Sen. Rob Portman pulls Trump support
Associated PressOhio Sen. Rob Portman is revoking his support for Donald Trump and says he will instead back Trump’s running mate Mike Pence for president.In a statement posted on his campaign website...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Terry Francona’s proudest moment; Indians not looking to be...
BOSTON: Indians manager Terry Francona has won two World Series rings. He’s also guided the Indians to within one win of advancing to the American League Championship Series. But to hear him say it,...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Oct. 8
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. Let your athletic director and coach know if you...
View ArticlePatriots 33, Browns 13: Rookie Cody Kessler leaves stadium in pain as...
CLEVELAND: Browns rookie quarterback Cody Kessler threw on the sideline at FirstEnergy Stadium in an attempt to return to Sunday’s 33-13 loss to the New England Patriots, but he couldn’t push through...
View ArticleCattle Baron’s Ball draws 400 ‘cowboys’
More than 400 guests put on their cowboy hats and faded blue jeans and moseyed out to Medina to stomp out cancer at the American Cancer Society’s annual Cattle Baron’s Ball, which is now in its 10th...
View ArticleLocal history: Cleveland nearly had a subway — thanks to Barberton’s founder
In the late 19th century, Akron industrialist O.C. Barber built the town of Barberton from the ground up. Twenty years later, he tried to develop the city of Cleveland from the ground down.The...
View ArticlePug love: Hundreds attend One of a Kind Pet Rescue’s Pug Fest
Marissa McClellan always wanted a pug, but when she finally adopted one from One of a Kind Pet Rescue in Akron last year, it was love at first snort.“After seeing a pug personality, it’s easy to fall...
View ArticleBrowns analysis: Nate Ulrich breaks down 33-13 loss to New England Patriots
Browns vs. Patriots: Quick HitsWhat went right: Rookie quarterback Cody Kessler continued to show progress before he was injured late in the first quarter. Immediately after quarterback Tom Brady led...
View ArticleIndians-Red Sox ALDS Game 3 postponed because of rain, will be played Monday
BOSTON: The Indians will have to wait at least one more day for their chance to advance to the American League Championship Series. Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Indians and...
View ArticleCavaliers LeBron James working to improve his 3-point shot
INDEPENDENCE: There was a time last season when LeBron James was the worst jump shooter in the NBA. The numbers backed it up. Toward the end of December, NBA.com numbers guru John Schuhmann determined...
View ArticlePatriots shut down Browns’ NFL-best rushing attack
Cleveland: The New England Patriots — with the support of enough fans to make it seem as if they were playing a home game — came into FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday and stopped the Browns’ running game in...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Hue Jackson takes blame for knockout hit on QB Cody Kessler,...
CLEVELAND: The Browns can’t keep their quarterbacks healthy, and the trend does not reflect well on the offensive line.New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower blitzed between center John Greco...
View ArticleFather: Suspect in officers’ slaying wanted to shoot police
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.: In the minutes before three Palm Springs officers were shot, two fatally, the suspected gunman’s father told a neighbor his son was armed, “acting crazy” and wanted to shoot...
View ArticleRescues and worry after Matthew inundates North Carolina
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.: When Hurricane Matthew dumped torrential rains on North Carolina, thousands of people found themselves suddenly trapped in homes and cars. Rescuers in Coast Guard helicopters...
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