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Column: Kyle Larson appears to be unstoppable at Hendrick
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Everybody knew Kyle Larson was going to win races once he started driving Rick Hendrick’s cars. But this? This looks like a driver capable o…
Indians ace Bieber says increased shoulder pain stopped him
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians ace Shane Bieber had been bothered by irritation in his right shoulder for most of the season. But when the pain hit a different area of his up…
Shootout at drag racing track leave innocent bystander dead
WEST SALEM, Ohio (AP) — A dispute in a parking lot at a drag racing track in northern Ohio ended in a shootout that left an innocent bystander dead and at least three other people injured, authorities…
Indians ace Bieber shut down 2 weeks with shoulder strain
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber’s season is suddenly on pause, leaving the Indians to survive for a while without their ace. The AL’s reigning Cy Young winner…
Browns WR Landry says OBJ looks “amazing” after knee surgery
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.’s knee looks fine for football. His softball swing needs work. The Browns wide receiver, who suffered a season-ending knee…
Browns, Chiefs take budding rivalry onto softball field
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — A proud Clevelander, Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce showed love to his hometown by wearing an Indians jersey and cap. He wasn’t takin…
Suárez, surging Reds sweep Rockies, move back over .500
CINCINNATI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit an early two-run homer and the surging Cincinnati Reds climbed back over .500 for the first time since April 21, beating the Colorado Rockies 6-2 Sunday. The Reds …
Fill-in Fraley homers off Bieber; Mariners beat Indians 6-2
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Jake Fraley homered off AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber after replacing the injured Mitch Haniger, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland …
Larsen gets first NHL head-coaching job with Blue Jackets
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer When Brad Larsen went from old player to young coach and earning an NHL head job became a goal, he spent time on a hockey database website looking up the paths of tho…
Bears sign first-round pick Fields to 4-year deal
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed first-round draft pick Justin Fields to a four-year contract on Friday. The Bears landed their quarterback of the future when they traded up nine spots with the…
5 women win field-event titles at NCAA outdoor championship
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Ohio State’s Adelaide Aquilla won the NCAA outdoor women’s shot put title Thursday night, edging Wisconsin’s Josie Schaefer with a mark of 62 feet, 3 1/4 inches on her final …
Blue Jackets promote Brad Larsen to head coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Blue Jackets promoted Brad Larsen on Thursday to fill the head coaching vacancy left after Columbus parted ways with John Tortorella after six seasons at the helm. The 43-yea…
