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Cleveland.com Ohio girls volleyball Top 20: Seton stays in control amidst reshuffling at the top
Cincinnati Seton remains No. 1 while Archbishop McNicholas climbs to No. 2 after beating Bishop Fenwick and CHCA, reshuffling Ohio's girls volleyball rankings.
Kalshi referral code “CLEVELAND”: Updated $55 bonus for Mets-Rangers, Astros-Mariners
Kalshi code CLEVELAND has launched for Tuesday's Mets-Rangers and Astros-Mariners matchups: which type of Kalshi code it is, where it goes at sign-up, and how the $55 bonus on a $25 deposit works.
Mother of children burned in Rainbow Terrace fire demands answers from Cleveland City Council
Kyanna Bell demands answers 15 months after her children were severely burned and she lost her significant other in the fire at Garden Valley that destroyed 44 apartments and displaced over 140 reside
Marines’ hostile-fire pay doubles to $450 a month after 23-year freeze
The Marine Corps is the first service to move to unilaterally increase danger pay.
Cleveland man accused of threatening to bomb Justice Center, harm judge
Daniel McCloud, 31, was charged with a felony after being accused of posting threatening videos on social media.
Sports
Guardians bend but don’t break, rally in ninth to beat Boston, 3-2, keep their hold on first place
Guardians beat Boston to keep one-game lead in AL Central over the White Sox.
Parker Messick walked into one of baseball's toughest environments for a rookie left-hander — and looked like he belonged there
Guardians rookie Parker Messick allowed one run over five innings in his first career start at Fenway Park, adding to an impressive rookie résumé.
ESPN college basketball analyst dies unexpectedly at 47
He also previously coached at Duke under his father-in-law Mike Krzyzewski.
Watson was one loss away from losing his job — and the Browns knew it
A Browns beat reporter says an 0-2 start would have forced the organization's hand at quarterback.
Experts release updated Guardians vs. Red Sox for Wedesday prediction following latest injury updates
An update to the markets of Guardians' Steven Kwan has led experts to update predictions and odds for the Guardians vs. Royals game on Tuesday, September 22.
Joey Cantillo, one way or the other, will pitch Thursday: Guardians takeaways
Joey Cantillo, be he starter or reliever, will pitch against the Red Sox on Thursday.
Polymarket referral code “CLEVE” updates $50 bonus in OH for Guardians-Red Sox, MLB Tuesday night slate
Polymarket promo code CLEVE has been extended for MLB Tuesday, unlocking a $50 bonus on a $10 deposit for new Polymarket US accounts.
Cleveland.com Ohio girls soccer Top 20: A new face atop the rankings
Hudson climbs to No. 1 after defeating both Medina and Bay, while Cincinnati Seton and several unbeaten newcomers make waves in the latest Ohio girls soccer rankings.
Debating the Guardians’ 2026 MVP; Why Sunday’s win could mark an important day for the Browns: Terry’s Talkin’ podcast
On this week's Terry's Talkin', Terry Pluto and host David Campbell discuss the Guardians' season MVP, and look at what Sunday's win meant for Todd Monken and the Browns.
How to watch Cleveland Guardians game for free tonight
With a one-game lead in the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians open up a crucial three-game series against the Boston Red Sox today. Find out how to watch for free.
Politics
Press freedom concerns in Trump blocking CNN, MS NOW and Politico
After Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, here is my question Mr. President.... Who is the real Communist? asks David Borish of Fairview Park in a letter to the editor
Is ‘Trump curse’ cause of Jaxson Dart injury? QB introduced president at May rally
The president has been accused of having a reverse Midas touch on sports teams and athletes he comes into contact with.
Trump drops 4-word prediction on what comes next with press ban
An initial hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
Ohio legislative leaders scramble to hold votes next week on Ramaswamy gas-tax plan
Legislative leaders expressed confidence Tuesday that Ohio lawmakers will unexpectedly reconvene next week at the behest of Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to OK a 90-day suspension o
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Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026; do you have the winning ticket?
Check your Mega Millions tickets to see if you won Tuesday's $261 million jackpot.
Experts update Bengals vs. Steelers prediction ahead of Week 3 matchup in Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is favored on the road, but Dimers' spread numbers show this one is about as close to a coin flip as it gets. Full breakdown of the odds and player props for Bengals vs. Steelers inside.
Former Super Bowl champ calls out ex-player for Caleb Williams opinion: ‘...DDT the (bleep) out you’
A former NFL player threatened to fight Emmanuel Acho after Acho criticized Caleb Williams for showing emotion while being carted off the field with a hamstring injury.
Colorado woman admits to abusing, killing man she lived with: ‘No words for what you’re fixing to find out’
A Colorado woman admitted to repeatedly abusing her boyfriend while intoxicated, then concealing his death and dismembering his body.
Husted couldn't recall what was said at a 2018 FirstEnergy meeting after he got $1M in campaign cash
If your electric bill has skyrocketed like mine has, it was FirstEnergy that raised them -- after a $1 million campaign donation to Jon Husted in 2017 -- not Sherrod Brown’s comments, writes Douglas F
Pendleton x Crocs limited-edition collab brings iconic outdoorsy blanket craftsmanship to footwear for first time
From Pacific Northwest forests to desert-inspired blues, these aren't your average Crocs — one style is handcrafted with the same wool that makes Pendleton blankets legendary.
Deion Sanders dismisses multiple Colorado players from team after blowout loss
The news comes after the Buffaloes lost 41-7 to Northwestern.
Country music star’s ex-wife praises new 24-year-old boyfriend: ‘He gave me my smile back’
The 46-year-old podcast host took to TikTok on Monday to share a sweet moment with her new boyfriend.
Columbus Crew fires Crew 2 manager after referee incident
General Manager Issa Tall said the club’s leadership standards were not met after assessing the past month and recent conversations with Higuaín.
Hoka’s new leather Elite Terrain collection could pass as dress shoes but perform like mountain racers
Hoka's new Elite Terrain System collection includes Mafate X, Tecton X 2 and Tor Summit LTR. They offer a combination of polished aesthetics with carbon fiber plates, cushioning and Vibram grip.
TV star admits to feeling ‘not worthy of love’ amid divorce from wife of 20 years
A popular actor shared a vulnerable message about self-worth amid his ongoing divorce
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