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Former NFL Star Talks with Students

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Former NFL star and native Clevelander Chris Chambers met with nearly 100 student-athletes, including several from East Tech High School, to teach them about financial fitness. Chambers gave real-life examples of how even wealthy sports stars need financial education. He and KeyBank employees taught students about managing a checking account, using ATM and debit cards and the importance of saving and using credit cards responsibly. His goal is.
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Get Ready for Summer Basketball!

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James Reid had the opportunity last summer to stand back and watch what was once just an idea in his head become reality. The last day of the eight-week double elimination Glenville Summer Basketball Tournament was coming to a close, trophies and medals were given and children softened their faces with proud smiles. Glenview Park, 10701 Dupont Ave., was filled with laughing children, joy-filled teenagers and.
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Young Boxing Champ

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  On October 13, 12-year-old Dillon Burrell won the national Police Athletic League boxing championship in Toledo at the 114-pound weight class. Dillon has won three titles this year. The Ohio Junior Olympian Tournament and the Title National Tournament are the other two. Dillon trains in East Cleveland's Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center, 14801 Shaw Ave., as part of coach Renard Safo's "Safo's Creation's" boxing team. PHOTO: Dillon.
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The Pulse: The Olympics, Kyrie Irving & Health Tip of the Month

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The Olympics are one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world. This month the best athletes from all around the world are competing with one another to show their pride for their country and to win a coveted gold medal at the Summer Olympics in London. Team USA, our Olympic basketball team comprised of Lebron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant, is the.
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Neighborhood Spotlight: Bob Knox, Fisherman with a Cause

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To say fishing is a bit like a ministry for Larchmere resident Bob Knox would be just about right. Since an early retirement a few years ago, Knox — with the support of fellow anglers and his wife Joyce — has set about sharing his passion for fishing as a platform for sharing life experiences, too. A certified aquatic education instructor for the Ohio Department of.
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Fundraiser for Glenville Boxer Headed to the Olympics

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A billboard in support of Terrell Gausha on Ontario Avenue downtown.
A fundraiser for Olympic boxer Terrell Gausha is scheduled for 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. tonight at Barley House, 1265 W.6th St. A $20 donation includes draft beer and appetizer buffet. SportsTime Ohio will be doing a live broadcast and a taped segment of this event. Money raised aids Terrell's mother's travel to London so that she can be there to support him during the Olympics. On hand will.
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Hough Tennis Clinic Gets Grant

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USTA Serves, the National Charitable Foundation of the United States Tennis Association, awarded a grant to Inner City Tennis Clinic, Inc. (ICTC) of Cleveland. ICTC has a tennis clinic in Hough at the Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center, 8611 Hough Ave. ICTC's programs inspire positive character development and strive to build a life-long appreciation of literacy, wellness, fitness, tennis and poetry. The program is currently an eight-week.
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East Cleveland MLK Rec Center Sports Boxing Champs

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  Head coach Renard Safo, right, and coach Carlos Burwell at East Cleveland's Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center with boxers, from left to right, Dillon Burwell, Ronnie Burnett, Dontae Benjamin, Antwonik Marks, and Ashley Hampton. The team brought home three first-place and two second-place awards from the Title National Boxing Tournament, held from June 13 - 16 in Memphis, Tenn..
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Neighborhood Spotlight: Joe Golden

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Longtime Larchmere resident Joe Golden is making a difference in the neighborhood each day. He helped start a block club on East 124th Street, he delivers Larchmere Life newsletters and on July 7, at this year's Larchmere Festival, he and students from The Golden School of Urban Self-Defense plan to demonstrate the ancient traditions of kung fu. “Everyone has a place in the world and martial arts can help you.
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Cleveland’s Winning Team

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Hey ... Hey you ... Yes, you reading this website. Why aren’t you at the Indians game? Is it because it’s too early in the season? Or maybe you think the tickets aren’t affordable? Well, whatever the case may be, I'm not buying the excuses. The Cleveland Indians, the first place Cleveland Indians, are playing great baseball and more people should come to the games. As of May 20,.
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Bad Credit? Key Bank Can Help

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Football player Chris Chambers, a Bedford High School graduate, has earned millions as a wide receiver in the National Football League. Still, he struggles with bad credit. Chambers shared his story with high school students at Key Bank’s Financial Education Center in Buckeye last month. He told them how he earned $5 million while playing for the San Diego Chargers, but gave a lot of it.
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America SCORES Cleveland Poet-Athlete Profile

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Name: Esperanza Bush Age: 12 School: Michael R. White School Name of Poem: I Am Me    What do you like to do outside of school and America SCORES? I like to read and play football outside of SCORES. I am a tomboy. My favorite book is “Max: A Maximum Ride Novel.” It’s about a girl who was given 2 percent avian bird and 98 percent human when she was little.
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CWRU’s National Youth Sports Program

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Are you looking for a fun camp for your child this summer? Register your child for Case Western Reserve University’s National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) -- a five-week program for youth ages 10 to 16. Once enrolled, youth have an opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, including badminton, volleyball, football, tennis, soccer, softball, golf, aerobics/dance, kickball, track and field, basketball, and swimming. Campers.
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Local Students Run the Marathon

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When people think of marathons, the image most often brought to mind is a mass of runners struggling and straining to reach a far off goal. The Sisters of Charity Foundation, the Downtown YMCA and other local organizations are using a locally run marathon to set children’s focus beyond a thin white line. The SOCF and YMCA are coming together to provide education and exercise opportunities.
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East Tech Student Raises GPA, Gets College Scholarship

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East Tech High School senior Jimmy Horton signed a letter of intent May 17 to continue his education and play basketball at Ohio Christian University.  OCU is a private Christian university just south of Columbus. Horton helped lead East Tech to a 16-7 record under the direction of head coach Brett Moore.  The Golden Scarabs finished the season ranked 23rd in a poll by The Plain Dealer.
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