Browns notebook: Safety Jordan Poyer hospitalized overnight with lacerated...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.: As Browns starting free safety Jordan Poyer ran down the field to cover a punt, Tennessee Titans running back Antonio Andrews blasted him with a devastating blow to the midsection,...
View ArticleBrowns rookie QB Cody Kessler endures tough time in personal life, impresses...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.: Rookie quarterback Cody Kessler became emotional after he had an admirable performance Sunday in the Browns’ 28-26 loss to the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.His brother Dylan,...
View ArticleBrowns analysis: Nate Ulrich breaks down 28-26 loss to Tennessee Titans
Browns vs. Titans: Quick HitsWhat went right: Coming off an injury to his chest and rib area suffered last week, quarterback Cody Kessler had an impressive outing. His career-high 336 passing yards...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Buckeyes’ overtime victory at Wisconsin might be season’s...
MADISON, Wis.: In every special season at Ohio State, there has been a defining moment, a game along the way that tests the hearts of both the Buckeyes and their fans.In the 2014 march to the College...
View ArticleCavaliers’ J.R. Smith happy to be back with NBA championship teammates, plans...
INDEPENDENCE: Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith walked around Cleveland Clinic Courts a happy man on Sunday.The 3-point sharp-shooter joked with teammates, hugged Cavs staff members and addressed the...
View ArticleTrevor Bauer, Indians say cut finger is ‘non-issue’ ahead of ALCS Game 3 start
TORONTO: It’s not every year one of the starting pitchers for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series brings a drone to his news conference to explain his injury situation. Welcome to the...
View ArticleTitans 28, Browns 26: Late rally falls short as Browns start 0-6 for first...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.: The Browns are experiencing an unwelcome blast from the past.After falling 28-26 to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Nissan Stadium, the Browns are 0-6 for the first time since 1999,...
View ArticleRavenna man killed in crash in Pennsylvania
A Ravenna man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on Interstate 80 in Mercer County, Pa.Jeffrey Polichena, 28, was traveling eastbound in the left lane at 10 a.m. when he traveled...
View ArticleMan gets 20 years for shooting at George Zimmerman’s vehicle
SANFORD, Fla.: A Florida man who fired at George Zimmerman’s vehicle during a road-rage confrontation has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.The Orlando Sentinel reports that at the sentencing...
View ArticleOntario judge dismisses attempt to ban Indians’ name, logo
TORONTO: An Ontario judge quashed a last-minute attempt to attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and “Chief Wahoo” logo during Monday’s night playoff game in Toronto.The legal...
View ArticleAkron couple holds burglar at gunpoint until police arrive
An Akron couple held an alleged burglar at gunpoint Sunday morning while police hurried to their Cordova Avenue home.DeJuan McCraney, who was convicted of attempted aggravated murder in 2001, was...
View ArticleAkron City Council agrees to quit offering retiree health benefits to future...
Akron City Council agreed Monday to quit offering retiree health benefits to future employees and elected officials.Under the legislation, any official elected or employee hired on or after Jan. 1,...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Should we turn Akron over to zombies?
Bob: Thanks for your great column, “Don’t be so sad.” You might want to follow it up with another column asking readers to write, “I am sad because ... .”Perhaps I can help. I am sad because Akron and...
View ArticlePucker up! Principal kisses pink pony as reward for students’ fundraising...
Giggles and looks of astonishment filled the gym at Seiberling Community Learning Center as students and staff watched their principal kiss a pink pony on Monday during their weekly kickoff assembly....
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Oct. 17
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 ArticleBrowns notebook: Jordan Poyer still in hospital, Terrelle Pryor dealing with...
BEREA: Browns starting free safety Jordan Poyer remained hospitalized for observation Monday after suffering a lacerated kidney that could end his season.“Obviously a kidney is a serious thing,” coach...
View ArticleEllet graduate Breaon Brady commits to play basketball at the University of...
Breaon Brady, a 2015 Ellet High School graduate, has committed to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Houston starting in the 2017-2018 season.Brady is entering his sophomore year at...
View ArticleCavaliers coach Tyronn Lue wants J.R. Smith to get his due in Columbus
INDEPENDENCE: Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue thinks so much of guard J.R. Smith that he wants him to receive a rousing ovation in Tuesday night’s preseason finale in Columbus.That means Lue is considering...
View ArticleBrowns coach Hue Jackson on QB Cody Kessler: ‘This guy’s playing as good as...
BEREA: Coach Hue Jackson is starting to look wiser by the week for telling fans “trust me” when the Browns drafted rookie quarterback Cody Kessler in the third round.Kessler provided the Browns with a...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Ontario court dismisses attempt to ban Indians’ name, logo;...
By Ryan LewisBeacon Journal sports writerTORONTO: An Ontario court on Monday threw out a last-minute attempt to ban the Indians from using their team name or the Chief Wahoo logo during the American...
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