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The West Branch Athletic Department released a statement in response to the recent outpouring of support for Walt DeShields, who was recently informed that he will not return as girls basketball head coach.

The Ohio State basketball program has been working to improve its roster this offseason. After another disappointing season, they are hoping to be better next season with the group that they will put together. They still haven't made the NCAA Tournament for three straight years.

Opening Day for the Cleveland Guardians is just around the corner, and avid fans can expect to see some new things this season at Progressive Field.

Here's what's in store for you starting on Tuesday for Opening Day:

The Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a deal with former first-round pick Chukwuma Julian "Chuma" Okeke, adding him to the last open spot on the roster, according to an ESPN source.

The Akron Rubberducks open their season on the road this Thursday, with the home opener at Canal Park less than a week away. As they do, they'll have their major league affiliate's top prospect there to continue his development—Guardians' first-ever No. 1 draft pick Travis Bazzana.

After the news broke Tuesday that popular girls’ basketball coach Walt DeShields would not be having his contract renewed, the school board scheduled a meeting for Wednesday night to discuss the situation — only to cancel the meeting 45 minutes before it was to start on the advice of their lawyer.

Deshaun Watson's time in Cleveland has been troubled from the start, and the team's owners, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, say fans should hold them accountable, ESPN reported Monday afternoon.

Kent State University announced Thursday that head football coach Kenni Burns was put on administrative leave with pay.

The university said Executive Athletics Deputy Director Greg Glaus will continue to oversee the administrative responsibilities that relate to the program.

Divisions IV, V, VI and VII Girls Basketball All-Ohio Teams Announced

Nolan Jones is headed back to where it all started. Saturday evening, the Guardians announced they have acquired the 26-year-old outfielder from the Rockies in exchange for utility man Tyler Freeman.