Cavaliers face dog days as Kyrie rumors swirl
Cleveland sputters after a nine point lead slip and a loss to a sub .500 team. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving downplay adversity and insist the path to a title remains forward. Irving defends his focus on winning despite rumors and critique of his defense and ball handling.
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Panthers Rally Past Lakeview to Reach Regional Final
Barberton Elyria Catholic erased a double-digit third quarter deficit to beat Cortland Lakeview 50-44 in the Division II regional semifinals at Barberton High. Senior Riley Schill scored 19 points, including 8-for-10 free throws in the fourth, and junior Sam Filiaggi added 16 as EC advanced despite a chilly start and Schill’s flu prior to the game.
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Whitmer Upsets Westlake In Norwalk Regional Semifinal
Whitmer, mired in six losses, led 41-34 late but saw Westlake rally to win 41-38 in a Division I regional semifinal at Norwalk High. The Demons turned the ball over five times in the final period and were outrebounded 10-5 while no foul shots in the second half doomed their title bid.
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Naquin Eyes Spot In Indians Outfield Battle
Indians first round pick Tyler Naquin joins outfield competition after Brantley injury and Almonte suspension. He started in center field in Goodyear, going 1-for-2 with a triple as Cleveland fell to Cincinnati 6-5 in the Cactus League opener. He stresses control, work, and trust from teammates as decisions loom.
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Browns skip franchise tag on Gipson Schwartz Benjamin
Cleveland chose not to use the franchise tag on free agents Tashaun Gipson Mitchell Schwartz and Travis Benjamin for 2016. The move risks losing Gipson Schwartz and Benjamin in free agency March 9 with talks ongoing and center Alex Mack also in play. Executive vice president Sashi Brown indicated continued discussions and a possibility some may return.
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