Lake County Sentinel
Browns media group and fans make Benedict Arnold look loyal
Opinion by Tim Shirer
As we approach the final third of the NFL season, the Cleveland Browns once again have had an unsuccessful season (in terms of being over .500) their 22nd losing season in the 26 since they returned in 1999. The Browns being a pathetic organization is just slightly better the Cleveland Indians of the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s in terms of being terrible. The only difference is when the Indians were terrible, they only got media coverage because they existed. The Browns, for some unknown reason get a lot more media attention than they deserve. But let’s get to the topic of this commentary. The fact that Browns fans and the media that cover them are not only hypocrites, but about as loyal as Benedict Arnold. Click here for the whole story
Guardians front office leaving fans to wonder, will the future ever be now?
Opinion by Tim Shirer
On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians assigned first base prospect Kyle Manzardo to their minor league camp. The power hitting first baseman Manzardo was acquired by the Guardians at the trade deadline for Aaron Civale last season when the team was one and a half games behind the first place Minnesota Twins. Civale at the time was the team’s best pitcher with injuries to Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie. General Manager Mike Chernoff and team President Chris Antonetti took a lot of heat from the already disgruntled fan base and the media that already treat the team like a stepchild to the Browns. Click here for the whole story
Cavaliers win streak ends with 108-93 loss to Pacers
BY TIM SHIRER
CAVALIERS BEAT WRITER
(CLEVELAND, OH) - Sunday night in Cleveland the home Cavaliers (33-4, 20-1 home) who were sporting a 12 game winning streak welcomed the visiting Indiana Pacers (21-18, 10-12 road) to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The meeting was the first of four meetings between the two Central Division foes. When the two teams have met throughout the history of the series it has usually been a battle as the Pacers hold an edge in the all-time series 108-103, but the Cavs hold a 66-42 edge in Cleveland (Richfield Coliseum, RMFH). Sunday night the Pacers came out with a goal to end the Cavs 12 game winning streak and they did just that 108-93 sending the sellout crowd home disappointed. Click here for the whole story
Cleveland Sports Broadcasting Legend and "Voice of the Browns" Jim Donovan passes away at 68
Today, Jim Donovan, known to many as the "Voice of the Cleveland Browns" passed away after a long battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia at the age of 68.
Jim Donovan's voice has been the only voice an entire generation of Cleveland Browns have known since 1999, after the franchise returned after leaving for Baltimore after the 1995 season. He decided to step away at the end of the 2024 preseason to continue his battle with cancer. Last year marked his 25th year calling plays on radio and preseason television broadcasts. Click here for the whole story
Blue Devils go to Fairport and stun Skippers 65-59
BY TIM SHIRER
SPORTS EDITOR
(FAIRPORT HARBOR, OH) - Monday night at Fairport Harding High School the Skippers (4-2) boys basketball team hosted the Wickliffe Blue Devils (6-3) and the game was a physical battle from the start. The two schools are two of the smaller public schools in Lake County and the matchup is always intense. After four quarters of intensity the Blue Devils came out on top, defeating the Skippers 65-59. Click here for the whole story
Blue Devils boys keglers send Lake Catholic to their first loss 2431-2425
BY TIM SHIRER
SPORTS EDITOR
(WICKLIFFE, OH) - Not only was Monday back to school for students at Wickliffe and Lake Catholic it was a clash of the two Lake County boys bowling powers. Both teams entered the match undefeated with the Cougars from Lake Catholic entering with a 6-0 record and the Blue Devils from Wickliffe with an unblemished 4-0 record. When the dust settled after the two team games and three baker games the Blue Devils pulled out the come from behind win 2431-2425. Click here for the whole story
Cougars stop Hornets in defensive battle 25-18
BY JOEY SCHNEIDER
STAFF
(KIRTLAND, OH) - The Kirtland Hornets (5-5) hosted the Lady Cougar's of Lake Catholic (7-4) on Wednesday night. Kirtland who has played strong all year, having two of their losses this year by three points or less were relying on strong play from junior forward Lauren Palagyi and sharpshooting sophomore guard Anna Dumstorff. On the other side the Lady Cougar's who seem to have someone different step up big every game looked to lean on senior guard Avery Burdrys Rini, senior forward, Ava Budrys Rini, and senior forward Carmella Sowers. Click here for the whole story