/sports Sports en-US Copyright Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:51:22 GMT /sports/2025-06-30/wnba-expanding-to-cleveland-detroit-and-philadelphia-over-next-five-years The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030. Cleveland will begin play in 2028. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:51:22 GMT /sports/2025-06-30/wnba-expanding-to-cleveland-detroit-and-philadelphia-over-next-five-years Associated Press /sports/2025-06-25/pluto-dont-get-derailed-why-browns-rookie-qb-shedeur-sanders-still-has-growing-up-to-do As rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks to Cleveland high schoolers and builds his image, sports commentator Terry Pluto says his recent speeding tickets raise concerns. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-06-25/pluto-dont-get-derailed-why-browns-rookie-qb-shedeur-sanders-still-has-growing-up-to-do Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-06-19/play-ball-green-celebrates-new-accessible-field-for-kids-with-disabilities Green officials and community members celebrated the opening of a new field at Kleckner Park. The field better fits the needs of kids with disabilities by having shorter turf, inlaid bases and larger dugouts, officials said. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:30:00 GMT /sports/2025-06-19/play-ball-green-celebrates-new-accessible-field-for-kids-with-disabilities Abigail Bottar /sports/2025-06-18/pluto-browns-starting-shedeur-sanders-week-1-would-be-a-recipe-for-failure Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is turning heads at minicamp but commentator Terry Pluto believes throwing Sanders into a tough early schedule could be a disaster, despite the hype. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-06-18/pluto-browns-starting-shedeur-sanders-week-1-would-be-a-recipe-for-failure Amanda Rabinowitz /2025-06-16/ohios-pro-teams-urge-lawmakers-to-approve-unclaimed-funds-plan-for-browns-stadium-others As lawmakers consider state support for the Cleveland Browns' domed stadium development in Brook Park, Ohio’s other professional sports teams say they strongly support the idea. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:40:35 GMT /2025-06-16/ohios-pro-teams-urge-lawmakers-to-approve-unclaimed-funds-plan-for-browns-stadium-others Karen Kasler /sports/2025-06-13/100-years-of-play-ball-akron-throws-firestone-stadium-a-birthday-party Akron is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Firestone Stadium June 14. The stadium was built in 1925 by the founder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, according to city officials. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:10:00 GMT /sports/2025-06-13/100-years-of-play-ball-akron-throws-firestone-stadium-a-birthday-party Abigail Bottar /sports/2025-06-11/beloved-browns-star-nick-chubb-heads-to-houston-after-injury-comeback Fan favorite Nick Chubb is leaving the Cleveland Browns after seven seasons, as the team moves on from the injured Pro Bowl running back following roster changes, a younger backfield, and financial restructuring. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:10:00 GMT /sports/2025-06-11/beloved-browns-star-nick-chubb-heads-to-houston-after-injury-comeback Amanda Rabinowitz /2025-06-06/with-2-7-billion-settlement-approved-college-sports-big-money-era-is-officially-here The settlement in House v. NCAA brings an end to the NCAA's long-standing tradition of amateurism. Starting this fall, schools will be able to pay players directly up to a salary cap of $20.5 million. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 02:47:33 GMT /2025-06-06/with-2-7-billion-settlement-approved-college-sports-big-money-era-is-officially-here Becky Sullivan /sports/2025-06-04/guardians-ramirez-the-engine-that-continues-to-propel-cleveland José Ramírez is off to one of the best starts of his career, helping the Cleveland Guardians to a winning record in the first two months of the season. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-06-04/guardians-ramirez-the-engine-that-continues-to-propel-cleveland Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-05-21/after-another-disappointing-playoff-exit-are-cavs-putting-too-much-on-evan-mobley 91��Ƭ��’s sports commentator Terry Pluto discusses key takeaways from Cavs general manager Koby Altman’s season-ending press conference. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-05-21/after-another-disappointing-playoff-exit-are-cavs-putting-too-much-on-evan-mobley Amanda Rabinowitz