02/24/2026 7:00 pm
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day confirmed that a deal is in place to keep defensive coordinator Matt Patricia with the program, calling it a priority to “solidify his future” in Columbus.
Officials behind a newly formed high school athletic conference serving parts of Carroll, Stark and Tuscarawas counties have publicly revealed the league’s name.
The Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins.
The deal is pending Hoskins passing a physical, but he was with the team on Sunday. Manager Stephen Vogt told reporters he is excited to have Hoskins added as a right-handed hitter who can compete for time at first base and designated hitter.
Roughly a week after longtime tight end David Njoku said his goodbyes to Cleveland, All-Pro right guard Wyatt Teller did the same on Wednesday, confirming on social media he would not be returning to the Browns in 2026. The soon-to-be free agent did not specify whose decision it was, but began his Instagram message by simply stating, “I wish things were different.”
The Inter Valley Conference is preparing for significant membership changes.
In a press release issued by the league’s principals, the IVC announced it is seeking schools interested in joining the conference beginning with the 2028–29 school year following recent developments affecting conference membership.
The Cleveland Browns have filled their defensive coordinator vacancy, going outside of the organization to replace Jim Schwartz.
According to multiple reports, the Browns have hired Atlanta Falcons defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg to run the defense in Cleveland.
The Cleveland Browns say safety Ronnie Hickman was released from the hospital after being assaulted at a New York City hotel early Monday.
Eight high schools across Carroll, Stark and Tuscarawas counties announced Friday they will form a new interscholastic athletic league set to begin competition in the 2028-29 school year.
Ben Lively will continue his recovery from Tommy John surgery with the Guardians, who are finalizing a two-year Minor League deal with the right-hander that is expected to be made official in the coming days.
In a move that was reportedly in the works in the weeks leading up to the NBA’s trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers have converted forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s two-way contract into a standard NBA contract, the team announced Wednesday.