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
2025 NFL Mock Draft 4.0 - 04-24-2025
BY Tommy Shirer
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
Rangers outlast Rebels in battle of three pointers 49-43
JOEY SCHNEIDER
STAFF
(WILLOUGHBY, OH) - The Willoughby South Rebels girls’ basketball hosted the Eastlake North Rangers on Wednesday. The rivalry between North and South is one of the greatest in Lake County and was on full display as both teams gave everything they had in one of the most thrilling games of this season. Click here for the whole story
America's best sport talk show host Amy Lawrence signs off Monday Morning, a big loss for her fans
Opinion by Tim Shirer
For the past nine years, Monday through Friday, I have driven my wife to work anywhere 3 am to 5 am. The one constant in those nearly nine years was hitting the button on the radio in my car turning on 92.3. This is the only time of the day I listen to that station. When I hit the button, I heard the voice of, in my opinion the best national radio host currently on the airwaves, Amy Lawrence. Click here for the whole story
Perry holds off Red Raiders 64-59
BY JOEY SCHNEIDER
STAFF
(PERRY, OH) - The Perry Pirates (8-2) hosted the Painesville Harvey Red Raiders (2-10) on Friday night in Perry. The Red Raiders were looking for a signature win on the season thus far, while the Pirates were looking to continue their winning ways.
Harvey was coming off a tough loss to Madison 65-61 in which they battled hard, while Perry got back on track defeating Edgewood 79-72, avenging a loss to Orange the week prior. Click here for the whole story
Pacers stun Cavaliers 121-112 to take a 1-0 series lead
BY TIM SHIRER
CAVS BEAT WRITER
(CLEVELAND, OH) -.The first round of the NBA playoffs was pretty easy for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they easily dispatched Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat. On Sunday night the Cavaliers played game one of the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers prevailed in their first round series against the Milwaukee Bucks 4-1. Click here for the whole story
2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 - 02-25-2025
By Joey Schneider
Myles Garrett's trade request leaves Browns fans with one option and one option only
Opinion by Tim Shirer
With Myles Garrett requesting a trade from the Cleveland Browns, fans of the team are at an important crossroads. I hear from so many Browns fans all the time, “we are the greatest fans in sports.” NOPE!! I hear all the time, “We are the smartest fan base”, they think they are smart because they always come up with the most unrealistic free agent and trade scenario’s and think they are geniuses and everyone else is stupid. Click here for the whole story
Cleveland Indians legend Carlos Baerga holds youth baseball camp at Field 44 in Concord
BY TIME SHIRER
PUBLISHER
(CONCORD, OH) - On Sunday morning at Field 44 Cleveland Indians legend Carlos Baerga hosted a camp for 9 to 14 year-old baseball players. Baerga as most Clevelander’s know was a huge part of reviving baseball in Cleveland in the 1990’s helping the Indians to the team’s first World Series in 41 years in 1995.
Field 44 is a newer indoor sport facility On Auburn Rd. in Concord that opened in January of this year. Facility owners are Joe Mariano and Kent Bondi. Click here for the whole story
Cavaliers comeback to trounce Knicks 124-105
BY TIM SHIRER
CAVALIERS BEAT WRITER
(CLEVELAND, OH) - The Cleveland Cavaliers (61-15, 33-5 home) entered Wednesday night’s game with the New York Knicks (48-28, 22-16 road) holding the number one seed in the Eastern Conference and moved one step closer to clinching home court in the playoffs with a 124-105 comeback win at Rocket Arena. Click here for the whole story