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Cleveland signs beloved RB Chubb to 1-day contract

BEREA (AP) — Nick Chubb had a unique relationship with Cleveland, a football-silly city he grew to adore and one that loved him back. On Friday, Chubb announced that he was retiring with the Browns, who signed him to a one-day contract so they could celebrate a career that came full circle. Over seven seasons as a star running back with the Browns, Chubb gave his heart to what became a second home. Now, he'll finish where he started and finally get some closure. "A special place," he said. "You've got to be here to see it." More at ease with the media than at any time during ...

Desire to win title led James to 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James said his longstanding friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in July. The 41-year-old James ...

Teams evenly matched heading into WNBA playoffs

NEW YORK (AP) — The race for WNBA playoff seeding went down to the wire, illustrating just how evenly matched the eight teams heading into the postseason are. It's why every coach, player and fan base in the playoffs all believe they have a legitimate shot to win the title. "It really ...

Scheffler, Burns stake Americans to Presidents Cup lead

MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) — Best of friends in golf, winless as partners in team play, Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns looked like that dubious drought might continue Thursday in the Presidents Cup. Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im had the advantage on four straight holes along the back nine and ...

Correction

A story in Wednesday's Marietta Times incorrectly identified Washington County Commission candidate Justin A. Harris as a Republican. Harris described himself running as a "conservative independent."

Fulton Sheen and me

History yields people whose influence extends far beyond their earthly lives. They become teachers to generations they never met, spiritual companions to people whose names they never knew, and reminders that faith is not merely a set of propositions to be accepted but a way of life to be embraced. For me, one of those extraordinary figures is Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Fulton Sheen possessed a rare gift: He could bring the richness, beauty and intellectual depth of traditional Catholicism into the homes of ordinary Americans. Through his Emmy Award-winning, half-hour weekly ...