Cavaliers face league and players in push for near-term labor deal
The Akron Beacon Journal notes optimism from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and LeBron James that a new labor agreement could be announced soon. With a $24 billion TV deal looming, salaries rise, and contentious revenue splits loom, key teams like the Cavaliers seek labor peace to protect their title window.
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Estrada to start ALCS opener for Blue Jays
Marco Estrada was chosen to start Game 1 of the AL Championship Series in Cleveland. The right-hander is 3-1 with a 2.68 ERA in eight postseason games and led Toronto past Texas in the ALDS. Manager John Gibbons called him the logical choice and noted the need for normal rest before big games. Aaron Sanchez is expected to start one ALCS game.
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Oberg Leads Athens to Fourth Straight League Title Win
Oberg fueled a 11-0 run turning an 18-11 deficit to a 22-18 lead with nine straight points and a finish on the front line. Carey added 16 kills as Athens upended Ohio State, while Buckeyes seniors stepped up before next week’s sectional clash with Crooksville and a visit from Alexander.
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Logan Warriors Rally Fueled by Late Tie, Eyes Title
Logan’s boys soccer team battled Warren to a 2-2 tie after a 2-1 halftime lead. Zed Strahler converted a late penalty to equalize, with a disallowed Alexander goal altering momentum. Coach Ian Riddlebarger, a 1989 Chief ta in title run, watched as Logan seeks the outright SECAL crown Thursday.
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Jackson Clinches Victory Over Athens In Senior Night Clash
Jackson breaks away in the second half to topple Athens 3 1 on senior night. Davis and Lang spark the attack with a long pass setup, while Cooper adds the breakthrough and Johnson converts a late penalty kick for a final formality. Coach Skarratt praises Balzer’s saves and notes Athens’ aggressive back line.
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Browns stay the course amid quarterback injuries
Browns coach says repeated injuries to quarterbacks won’t change game plans. He cites bad luck and says defenses adjust, risking more hits. Hogan, a fifth round pick waived by Kansas City, joined Browns. he’s connected to Pep Hamilton from Stanford. Hogan totaled 9,385 passing yards and 75 TDs in college.
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Ohio State coach Meyer targets passing woes after Indiana game
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said he will attack his own team rather than Wisconsin, citing the Buckeyes subpar passing in the win over Indiana. QB J T Barrett completed 9 of 21 passes for 93 yards with one TD and one INT, while the receiving corps struggled and timing looked off. Meyer described the issue as alarming but tempered with film review and emphasized fixing misfires routes and dropped balls as they prepare for Wisconsin.
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This Week's Sports Calendar Hocking Valley League Meeting
Preseason coaches site directors meeting on 10 16 at 6 30 pm. Organizations hosting games contact Justin Booth. Event location Buckeye Dr Nelsonville Ohio. Yoga for Adults begins 10 17 at 6 15 pm Mondays at 5200 W Washington Road Albany Ohio. Full events calendar at Athens Messenger site.
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Notable Sheriff Activity in Athens County Weekend Watch
Athens County deputies logged a busy weekend with a narcotics case at The Plains, a disorderly conduct arrest in Chauncey, firearm and burglary probes, a deer hunter elided body search, and several suspicious person reports across Echoing Meadows, Nelsonville, Coolville, and The Plains. Two cites were made, one for burglary in Nelsonville and another for disorderly conduct by intoxication.
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