/sports Sports en-US Copyright Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-07-02/pluto-the-wnba-is-booming-and-clevelands-ready-for-a-second-shot Sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down why Cavs owner Dan Gilbert is betting big on women’s basketball in Cleveland, and why this second shot feels like the right one. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-07-02/pluto-the-wnba-is-booming-and-clevelands-ready-for-a-second-shot Amanda Rabinowitz /2025-07-02/upenn-updates-swimming-records-to-settle-with-feds-on-transgender-athletes-case The U.S. Education Department and Penn announced the voluntary agreement of the high-profile case that focused on Lia Thomas, who last competed for the Ivy League school in 2022. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:18:20 GMT /2025-07-02/upenn-updates-swimming-records-to-settle-with-feds-on-transgender-athletes-case The Associated Press /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