Cleveland and Ohio State’s Jesse Owens and Browns’ Jim Brown included in Sports Illustrated’s ’50 Greatest College Athletes Of All Time’

Includes a wide range of male and female sports. Included are Jim Thorpe, who's considered by some as the greatest athlete ever and played pro football for Canton and Cleveland teams, and Dave Winfield, who closed his career with the 1995 Indians.

Ohio State Buckeyes P.M. links: 2014 football schedule opens vs. Navy in Baltimore; an off week before home opener vs. Kent State

The 2014 regular season will end with a home game against Michigan. More Ohio State story links.

Mid-American Conference softball, track and field championships on the line in Akron this weekend

As the MAC and ESPN are talking about a new contract, several conference championships are up for grabs in Akron.

Cleveland State basketball tries to schedule amidst Horizon League changes

While Horizon League teams wait for teams to be added to the league, Cleveland State is attempting to keep its basketball schedule strong.

George Roberts is a picture of Kent State’s baseball season

Kent State baseball has 10 games left in the regular season starting this weekend with its final home series against Central Michigan. Then it's two weekends on the road before MAC Tournament play.

Wednesday, May 1 television and radio sports listings for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

Indians host the Phillies. NHL and NBA playoffs.

Kent State, Akron wrap up spring football with spring games

View full sizeKent State QB Colin Reardon drops back to pass as head coach Paul Haynes looks on Saturday during the Golden Flashes' jersey scrimmage in Kent.Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal AKRON and KENT, Ohio -- There were no...

Akron, Kent hold spring games Saturday with focus on quarterbacks

Final spring exhibition for both Akron and Kent State football teams will be Saturday, with the Zips kicking off at 1 p.m. and the Golden Flashes at 6 p.m.

Kent State lineman Josh Klein hopes to hear name in NFL Draft

Kent State lineman Josh Klein has the versatility many NFL teams covet and was part of a productive rushing attack with the Golden Flashes in 2012.

Kent State lineman Josh Kline hopes to hear name in NFL Draft

Kent State lineman Josh Kline has the versatility many NFL teams covet and was part of a productive rushing attack with the Golden Flashes in 2012.

Spring football on the run at Kent State, Akron

Kent State and Akron look to improve on their running games as both teams point towards their spring football games, next Saturday.

Akron, Kent State sign local recruits; Cleveland State has visits set up

The spring basketball signing period began Wednesday with Akron and Kent State getting new players in the fold. Cleveland State is still taking visits from recruits.

Kent State baseball trying to warm up to a season of high expectations

Kent State's baseball team is looking to get hot now that spring has arrived in Northeast Ohio.

Cleveland State anxiously waits as another team prepares to bolt the Horizon League

First Butler left the Horizon League for the Atlantic 10 Conference, now Loyola appears bound for the Missouri Valley Conference. Meanwhile, Cleveland State hopes for the league to stabilize.

Cleveland State anxiously waits as another team prepares to bolt the Horizon League

First Butler left the Horizon League for the Atlantic 10 Conference, now Loyola appears bound for the Missouri Valley Conference. Meanwhile, Cleveland State hopes for the league to stabilize.

Defenses rule spring for Akron and Kent State football

Halfway through spring practices, the defenses at Akron and Kent State are ahead of the offenses.

Tuesday, April 9 television and radio sports listings for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

Indians play at home against the Yankees, and the Cavaliers visit the Pacers.

Kent State gymnastics team struggles at NCAA regional tournament

The Kent State Golden Flashes gymnastics team had a season-low score in the regional meet in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Toledo Rockets deliver a purposeful practice in fundraiser for stricken fiancee of Mentor’s Ben Pike

About 1,000 supporters fill the stands in Mentor as Rockets workout raises funds to help cover medical costs for cancer-fighting Ashlee Barrett.

University of Toledo football team to hold scrimmage in Mentor on Friday to benefit Ashlee Barrett

Admission is free to the scrimmage, but donations are being accepted to help with the medical bills of Ashlee Barrett, who is being treated for leukemia.

University of Toledo football team to hold scrimmage in Mentor on Friday to benefit Ashlee Barrett

Admission is free to the scrimmage, but donations are being accepted to help with the medical bills of Ashlee Barrett, who is being treated for leukemia.

Kent State basketball has success in the midst of change: Elton Alexander

Kent State basketball is in the midst of changeover, but still had a level of success this season. The challenge will be getting better, particularly inside, for the future.

Zeke Marshall era ends at Akron; so much accomplished, so much not done: Elton Alexander

The Zeke Marshall era has come to an end with at lot of accomplishments in the Mid-American Conference, but not as much on the big stage.

St. Cloud beats Miami RedHawks, advances to Frozen Four

St. Cloud State, a Minnesota college, defeated the Miami RedHawks, 4-1, to win the Midwest Regional Sunday afternoon in Toledo, and advance to the Frozen Four next week in Pittsburgh. Miami bows out with a 25-12-5 record.

Saturday, March 30 television sports listings for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

Highlights include Ohio State vs. Wichita State in a men's basketball West Regional championship game.

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