Zach Mentz

Baseball is back, but MLB Opening Day has lost some luster – Zach Mentz

Cheers to baseball being back, but Opening Day 2026 would be a lot more fun if all 30 teams were playing on the same day.

Cleveland, the Browns no longer deserve your loyalty: Zach Mentz

There are so many great things to celebrate about Cleveland. The Browns -- who are indebted to someone accused of sexual assault by two-dozen women and currently tied for the worst record in the NFL -- are not one of them.

9 sports predictions that should happen, but probably won't, in 2026

Sports are easy to predict, so here are predictions for what to expect from the Cleveland Browns, Guardians, Cavs and more in 2026.

From Ohio to the Olympics: How Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards is inspiring the next...

The spotlight shines on Cleveland Heights, Ohio, native Laila Edwards, who is set to become the first Black woman to play for Team USA women's hockey at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Increasing costs, declining participation and the importance of fun: How to win at youth sports

As costs rise, participation drops and fun becomes less of a focus of youth sports, cleveland.com and WKYC take a deep dive into the problems plaguing youth sports and what can be done to solve them.

Training and reducing the risk of injuries: How to win at youth sports

The occurrence of injuries in youth sports is inevitable, but proper training and treatment is not. Experts offer insight as to how parents and coaches can best monitor the health of youth athletes.

Bernie Kosar discharged from hospital after liver transplant: 'A walking miracle'

Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar was discharged from University Hospitals on Monday, one week after he underwent a successful liver transplant surgery Nov. 17.

Spreading The Wealth

Al Harrington, 16-year NBA veteran and CEO/co-founder of Viola Brands, is on a mission to bring opportunity to the people most affected by the war on drugs.

Scratching The Surface

Primitiv Co-Founders Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims discuss their professional journeys from the NFL to cannabis flower and how they’re staking their claim in a competitive Michigan landscape.

Mom Made Them Do It

Chris and Charles Ball’s mom settled a brotherly argument. Now, Ball Family Farms is on a mission to create the highest quality cannabis while providing opportunities for other social equity applicants.

Ricky Williams: From Heisman Winner to Highsman Owner

Former college football and NFL star Ricky Williams launches his Highsman cannabis brand, focusing on ‘greatness’ and healing.

Pre-rolls, education and optimism: Takeaways from Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit 2025

About 150 exhibitors and 5,000 cannabis consumers, medical patients and industry professionals attended the Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit at Cleveland's IX Center on Oct. 3-4.

Cleveland or Houston for sports supremacy? Comparing history across NFL, MLB, NBA

A deep dive into the history of Cleveland vs. Houston professional sports teams, days ahead of the Cleveland Browns' AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans.

With Ole Miss on cusp of CFP national championship, Lane Kiffin must be sick to his stomach

Former Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin must be sick to his stomach as he watches his former team inch closer to winning the CFP national championship with a 39-34 win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day.

MLB Hot Stove 2025: Contract predictions for the top 20 free agents

Contract predictions for the top 20 MLB free agents available this offseason.

Local company pokes fun at Browns’ mounting losses with new T-shirt design: ‘We deserve better’

Helping the homeless: How Cleveland nonprofit's mobile hygiene unit, mission alleviate crisis

Homeless Hookup, a Cleveland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 2014 by Navy veteran Dean Roff, who experienced homelessness after returning home from service and now works to serve and assist homeless individuals across Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

NEOCH candlelight vigil remembers Clevelanders who died experiencing homelessness

The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless honored 84 people who have died during the past year while experiencing homelessness in Cleveland.

Enough is enough: An open dialogue to confront America's gun violence epidemic: Zach Mentz

The words are hard to put together, but three simple ones come to mind: Enough is enough.

Golden Ticket winner spurs selfless donations by Cleveland Indians fans

Golden Ticket winner spurs selfless donations by Cleveland Indians fans In Wonka World, a Golden Ticket gets you unlimited candy and inside the fictional chocolate factory. In Cleveland, however, a Golden Ticket gets you season tickets to the Indians, Cavaliers and Browns.

Davis makes history as Falcons place 2nd at Nationals - Notre Dame College Athletics

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Notre Dame College wrestling's Joey Davis won his fourth straight NCAA Championship on Saturday night, defeating Pitt-Johnstown's Travis McKillop via 3-1 Decision in the 184 lb Finals to finish his career with a perfect 131-0 career record.