Cavs take series lead on James buzzer-beater
LeBron James hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, giving Cleveland a 98-95 win in Game 5 over the Indiana Pacers.
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Indians 4, Cubs 1
Francisco Lindor and Edwin Encarnacion hit sixth-inning home runs and the Indians beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1.
Braves 5, Reds 4
The Atlanta Braves beat the Reds 5-4.
RailRiders 8, Clippers 5
The RailRiders’ Brady Law pitched 2 2/3 innings of no-hit relief to help Scranton/Wilkes-Barre nail down an 8-5 win over the Clippers in the final of a three-game series at PNC Field Wednesday night.
City addresses homicides, gun safety
As police investigate homicides in Linden and City Council ponders firearm restrictions, the city plans to marshal forces that include counselors and city workers who will track down burned out streetlights and other physical deterrents to crime
Honoring the coach
Ohio State officials are calling it a “celebration of life,” an event to honor former football coach Earle Bruce, who died Friday at the age of 87.
Zoo hosts 2 orphaned manatees
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is hosting two of a trio of orphaned manatees who have found temporary homes in Ohio.
Absentee ballot requests ahead of 2014 pace
The state’s elections chief says Ohioans have requested nearly 172,000 absentee ballots so far, ahead of the May 8 primary election.
Teen shoots 11-year-old brother
Police reports indicate that a 13-year-old boy accused of killing his 11-year-old brother in suburban Cleveland had expressed a desire to hurt himself days before the shooting and was taken in for an evaluation.
Reds 9, Braves 7 (12)
The Reds blew a big late lead before Scooter Gennett connected in the 12th inning for a 9-7 victory over the Atlanta Braves.