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July 2, 2025

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Petulant child or principled leader? 2 sides to Chris Ronayne’s “no” to stadium sin tax fund

Today in Ohio podcast details the high-stakes battle over $25 million in potential annual funding for sports stadium repairs as county taxpayers could be left holding the bag

By Today in Ohio

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Sports

Cavaliers

Cavs re-sign promising young forward to two-way contract

Originally selected No. 56 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers, the 6-foot-7 Travers left native Australia and signed his first two-way deal ahead of the 2024-25 season.

By Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

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Donovan Mitchell, Dan Gilbert respond to WNBA star’s shot at Cleveland

Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell and owner Dan Gilbert had messages for a WNBA player who was critical of the league's announcement of returning to Cleveland in 2028.

By Tim Bielik, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith signs notable NIL deal with Nike competitor

Ohio State football works with Nike, but one of its best athletes has inked an NIL deal with Adidas.

By Stefan Krajisnik, cleveland.com

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Browns

Browns

They’re dictating what you do on defense: Inside the Browns’ personnel package strategy

How Kevin Stefanski uses personnel groupings as weapons to force defenses into uncomfortable matchups and why 12 personnel could be Cleveland's secret weapon in 2025.

By Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, cleveland.com

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Browns

Will Dawand Jones establish himself as Browns left tackle?: 15 questions for ‘25

Is Dawand Jones Cleveland's future at left tackle? This year he has a big opportunity as the Browns look to bounce back.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Browns

2026 NFL Draft quarterback rankings: Top five prospects who could be on Browns’ radar

South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers tops the list of potential franchise quarterbacks Cleveland might target after acquiring Jacksonville's first-round pick in next year's draft.

By Tim Bielik, cleveland.com

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Buckeyes

Buckeye Talk Podcast

Jermaine Mathews, Devin Sanchez and the expectations for Ohio State football’s 2025 cornerbacks and beyond: Buckeye Talk podcast

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis evaluate Ohio State football's cornerback position heading into the 2025 season.

By Stephen Means, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

Can Ohio State land just one running back in the 2026 class? Buckeye recruiting outlook

Ohio State has one running back in the 2026 class committed. Is that enough?

By Andrew Gillis, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

Ohio State football’s most valuable assistant coach has one final test and it comes at the perfect time: State of the Program 2025

Evaluating Ohio State football's wide receiver room heading into a pivotal 2025 season.

By Stephen Means, cleveland.com

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