Indians 6, Rays 0
Danny Salazar gave up three hits in six innings, Marlon Byrd hit one of three Cleveland home runs and the Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 Thursday.
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Cubs beat Reds for best start in 47 years
Jason Hammel pitched six scoreless innings, drove home one run and scored another to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-1 victory over the Reds on Thursday night for their best start since 1969.
Indians 5, Clippers 1
The Clippers lost to Indianapolis 5-1 Thursday night in Columbus’ first trip back to Victory Field since last year’s Governors’ Cup clinching win.
Statehouse pot bill on fast track
Ohio lawmakers plan to legalize medical marijuana by summer in an effort they say is more responsible and comprehensive than any ballot proposal.
Couple accused of livestreaming sex assault
A lawyer for a North Side woman charged with using the social media app Periscope to livestream the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl says his client “categorically” denies the charges.
Bill requires CPR training in HS
High school students would be required to have basic training in how to use automated defibrillators and administer CPR under a proposal passed by the Ohio House.
OSU lab perfecting wearable tech
A shirt that monitors your vital signs? A hat that records your brain activity? Researchers at OSU working on wearable electronics say they have reached a milestone in their efforts to integrate electronic components such as sensors and computer memory devices into clothing.
Health officials confirm link between Zika and birth defect
As the federal government warns that mosquitoes bearing the Zika virus could range as far north as Columbus this summer, health officials say there is conclusive evidence that the virus causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads and other severe brain defects.
Pistons 112, Cavs 110 (OT)
All the starters for Cleveland and Detroit rested for their first-round playoff matchup as Jodie Meeks scored 20 to lead the Pistons to a 112-110 overtime win against the Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Indians 4, Rays 1
Carlos Carrasco pitched eight efficient innings, Jason Kipnis hit his first homer and the Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Wednesday night.