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SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James is giving kids from Akron — ones with challenging backgrounds like his — the chance to go to...

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Welcome to the Rubber Capital, where car tires first rolled, the Goodyear Blimp took flight and two bouncing baby basketball...

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James isn't ready to let his two sons strap on shoulder pads and a helmet just yet. The NBA superstar doesn't...

“King James” now has his princess. LeBron James and his queen, Savannah, brought their first baby girl into the world on Monday. The 2-time NBA champion…

Despite stressing that no new cases of Ebola have been uncovered in America, Ohio Health officials are nevertheless meticulously monitoring more than 100 people following…

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tiger Woods showed signs of a positive recovery Thursday at the Bridgestone Invitational. Not just from back surgery, but from making...

Miami Heat's LeBron James greets a young fan while on the way to an interview at his foundation's second annual "I Promise Family Reunion," Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Phil Masturzo) AKRON, Ohio (AP) — NBA star LeBron James has kicked off another school year in his hometown of Akron with his foundation's second annual "I Promise Family Reunion." The LeBron James Family Foundation event has evolved from a bike giveaway to an education initiative that includes nearly 700 students.

Tiger Woods hits to the sixth green during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) AKRON, Ohio (AP) — They say par is a good score in a major. If that's true next week at the PGA Championship, then Tiger Woods is already dialed in. Woods played safe and smart with a big lead, parring 16 holes in an even-par 70 Sunday to coast to a seven-shot victory at the Bridgestone Invitational for his eighth win at the event — matching the PGA Tour record he shares for victories in a single tournament.

Tiger Woods tees off on the third hole during the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament Friday, Aug. 2, 2013 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tiger Woods had a shot at making history with a magical 59. He swore he wasn't disappointed to come up short. "Disappointed? Absolutely not," he said. Then he cracked, "A 61's pretty good. I'm not bummed."