NBA early entry candidates such as Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker or James Young could provide hope to non-playoff teams like the Cavaliers.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Jabari Parker? James Young? Andrew Wiggins?

Are your hearts beating a little faster, Cavs fans?

The NBA released the list of 75 early-entry candidates for the 2014 NBA Draft on June 26, and there's plenty of hope for teams like the Cavaliers that missed the playoffs. Again.

It's three weeks until the NBA lottery on May 20 in Brooklyn, which will determine the top of the draft order and give Cavs fans a better indication which players might be within the team's grasp. Right now the team has the No. 9 pick, though it could move up to Nos. 1, 2 or 3, or fall as far as Nos. 10, 11 or 12, depending on the outcome of the lottery drawing, which determines the first three picks.

The rest of the draft order is determined by inverse order of finish in the regular season. In other words, the team with the best record -- San Antonio -- has the last pick, No. 30.

Owner Dan Gilbert's son, Nick, has represented the Cavs at the last three lotteries and come away with the No. 1 pick twice, odds you can't get in his father's casino. But after the unpopular selection of UNLV's Anthony Bennett last year, as well as the fact that acting general manager David Griffin still hasn't been given the permanent job, fans are understandably anxious -- if not downright blasé -- about this annual event no one really wants to be part of.

Still, the thought of an athletic small forward like Wiggins or Young -- remember his dunk for Kentucky in the NCAA title game against UConn? -- in a Cavs jersey has to be appealing. How about a shooter like Creighton's Doug McDermott?

Three of the candidates are from Ohio, including Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross, St. John's JaKarr Sampson, a Cleveland native who played two seasons at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and one at Solon, and Antonio Rucker of Bedford High School and Clinton Junior College.

If nothing else, the list tips off two months of speculation and debate. Starting now.

Jon Gruden thinks Derek Carr is more ready to step in and play than any of the "big three'' quarterbacks in this draft, but he's also a big believer in Johnny Manziel. "I want Manziel,'' he said on a conference call.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- ESPN's Jon Gruden thinks Browns prospect Derek Carr is further along than the "Big Three'' quarterbacks, but loves Johnny Manziel despite concerns over his size and character.

During a conference call Tuesday, the host of Gruden's QB Camp on ESPN's SportsCenter also ranked Georgia's Aaron Murray -- another quarterback on the Browns' radar -- in his top five despite the fact he's coming off ACL surgery five months ago.

Gruden, an associate of Browns owner Jimmy Haslam from their University of Tennessee affiliation, also panned Teddy Bridgewater's sub-par Pro Day, indicating he would've removed him from his draft board back in his coaching days. He also thinks Alabama's A.J. McCarron could go in the first round and that he'll succeed in the NFL.

And despite the fact Gruden thinks that Manziel (one of the big three along with Bridgewater and Blake Bortles) could use a redshirt year, he thinks he'll be long gone by the time the Jets pick at No. 18.

Here are some excerpts, mostly about the quarterbacks the Browns have worked out privately, including second-tier players such as Eastern Illinois' Jimmy Garoppolo, South Carolina's Connor Shaw and Pitt's Tom Savage:

Q. Is there an obvious No. 1 pick in your mind? Also, which quarterback is best equipped to succeed immediately, and which is the best long-term prospect?

To me the first pick of the draft, the sure-fire Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning, I don't know that that player is in this draft. You're dealing with more underclassmen than I can ever remember. If you're talking (Jadeveon) Clowney, (Johnny) Manziel, Sammy Watkins, even some of the underclassmen linemen, Greg Robinson. So it's a crapshoot. There is no sure-fire, can't-miss No. 1 in anybody's world, but there are some great prospects. 

Three of the top guys are juniors. I don't think they're physically ready. I don't think they're far along mentally.  I think they might be a work in progress for six months or a year. But I do like (Derek) Carr. I like the fifth-year seniors. I think Carr is going to come in and be further along than a lot of these (quarterbacks) because of his vast background, two different systems. I think he's got an excellent arm. I think he's been challenged from a protection standpoint. I like Aaron Murray from Georgia. I like (A.J.) McCarron. The fifth-year seniors will be the guys that are obviously most ready.''

Q. What's the right situation for Manziel?

I don't have any concerns. I'm a Manziel - I don't know what the word I should use is - advocate, proponent. I want Manziel. I realize he's under six feet tall. Maybe he can't see over the line. We blew that theory in the water last year with (Russell) Wilson and (Drew) Brees. I know he can learn. I spent two days with him, and I know he wants to learn. He had four different offensive coordinators at Texas A&M. He had two different head coaches. It didn't matter. He adapted and did extremely well. This is the first Heisman Trophy winner as a freshman. In two years at Texas A&M, he had the most productive back-to-back seasons in SEC history. I don't know what you want him to do. He threw for eight thousand, ran for two thousand, he has 93 touchdowns. All I know is I want Manziel. 

 Q. How long it will it take Manziel to develop?

Well, he's developed from the standpoint of being on the field making quick decisions in the pocket, at the line of scrimmage, 95 to 98 snaps a game. He has no experience coming out of the huddle really, handling the pass protections, doing some of the things that you've seen some of the conventional pro quarterbacks do. It's going to be a huge adjustment for him. It might not happen for him by opening day.

But I'm convinced that he will learn it. He will excel at whatever you ask him to do. But, remember, he did redshirt at Texas A&M. Maybe he needs a redshirt year in pro football. I'm not going to say that's going to happen or that's a certainty. But it will be an adjustment for Manziel making the adjustment as a young player at this position at the next level. But I'm sure he can do it.

Q. How much do you think GMs have to take into consideration everything that comes with Johnny Manziel?  Even if he's trying to tone things down, it goes viral with everything he does. 

Everything is evaluated on and off the field.  When you're dealing with a high-profile position like the quarterback, obviously there's some well-documented things to cover and to consider. Johnny Manziel had George Bush at his pro date. Manziel brings a lot of excitement and interest to your organization. Maybe some people don't want to be part of it. That will be up to them. But everything will be carefully scrutinized. 

Q. If Johnny Manziel happens to slip to 18 to the Jets, what would you do then?

If Johnny Manziel is there at No. 18, I'll give you my cell phone number and I'll take you out to a steak dinner. 

Q. It looks like Aaron Murray is in that eight to 10 range.  Do you think that's about right?  Where do you think he stacks up?

He doesn't fall that low on my board. Unfortunately I don't have a team. I'm the head of the Fired Football Coaches Association. He's in my top five. I realize he's got some injuries, not just the knee that he's rehabbing right now. He's had some injuries in high school that I'm sure people are also documenting. 

But when I watched Georgia play I see production at the quarterback position. I don't think many kids have thrown for 3,000 yards four straight seasons in that conference. I just like what he is off the field. He's an SEC scholar of the year. He has his degree. He goes to the Senior Bowl on his own just to be in the meetings. He's a football junky. He has a charisma about him. When I saw him down here at our quarterback camp, we have a number of NFL players here, Santonio Holmes, Devin Hester, Ike Taylor, Cortez Allen, Kyle Williams. Murray did a good job with meeting NFL players, college players. I just like a lot of things about him. So he's higher on my board. 

Q. What system or coach do you think is right for him?  Did you notice a change at all in his game from last season to previous ones? 

It's a very diverse system that they run at Georgia. It's a single-back, no-huddle spread system.  It's a traditional I-formation two-back system. But they do throw the ball down the field as well as any team in college football. I've seen him manage a lot of systems. I like the fact he's been in the offense for four years, been a starter for four years. I like this kid a lot. 

Q. There's been a lot of talk about Teddy Bridgewater. What do you think about the talk and how do you think he projects as one of the top quarterbacks in the draft?

I've done a lot of individual workouts in my past as a receiver coach, as a quarterback coach, even as a head coach. If the player didn't work that well for me, I didn't move them down, I took them off our board. So if you're not having good individual workouts, if you don't have a good pro workout, that's part of the evaluation process. You're going to be moved down or potentially off some people's boards. I'd be concerned if I were any person and I didn't have good private workouts or I had a typically bad pro date.

Q. What is your overall impression of A.J. McCarron?  He mentioned recently teams told him he could go in the first round.  What do you think of that? 

I can see him certainly going in the first round. Again, here is a pool of players, these seven, eight, nine quarterbacks that we're talking about. McCarron's production speaks volumes: 36 wins, four losses, all-time record holder at Alabama in a lot of different categories. He doesn't have the flashy statistics that some of the other quarterbacks do because of the system he comes out of. Alabama comes out of a huddle. They only throw the ball 26 plays a game, which is about a hundredth in college football.  But he takes care of the ball. He has a big-picture understanding of the game. He's been well-schooled. He's disciplined. He's durable. I don't think he has tremendous athletic ability. His arm is not off the charts, but he can play quarterback and manage an NFL system. I think he'll be a good acquisition for someone that has a long-term plan. 

Q. Jimmy Garoppolo comes from the quarterback factory in Eastern Illinois. Do you see some Tony Romo in his game? Do you see him coming off the boards as early as late in the first round?

I don't know that he's going to go in the first round. He doesn't really remind me a lot of Tony Romo because of the offense he's coming from. He's running the same offense that Robert Griffin ran at Baylor. Dino Babers, Eastern Illinois head coach, came from Baylor. It's an up-tempo, no-huddle spread.  They're going to try to run as many plays as they can in a game. Tony didn't play in that type of system. He ran some formations and plays that I actually recognized. 

Where Garoppolo jumped most at me was in the East West practices and the Senior Bowl. I think he looked like he belonged. When I met Jimmy, I met a very sharp, eager young prospect that has size. But Garoppolo has improved tremendously over his last two seasons. They've won two Ohio Valley Conference championships. He's not a finished product. He's going to have some growing to do because of the system he comes from. But he's a big, sharp prospect that I know a lot of people like.

Q. One of the guys that's come out of nowhere is Tom Savage at Pitt. Is that real or agent posturing?

It could be both. Savage is one of the great American mysteries right now. Rutgers, he lost his job, he left and went to Arizona. Rich Rodriguez brought the spread offense to Tucson. He left Arizona and went to Pitt. He threw for over 60%. He's a pocket passer. You can see he has a big arm. Then he got hurt in the bowl game against Bowling Green. It is a limited body of work. He is a pocket passer with a strong arm. I'm sure some people have seen it and fell in love with him because of that. There's not a lot of quarterbacks in college football that drop back and throw it anymore, and Savage is clearly one of them. 

Q. I know you've seen Connor Shaw in person a couple times.  Do you think he has a future in the NFL? 

(Shaw) is another dual threat that has interesting training, that being (South Carolina coach) Steve Spurrier. He does have some pro-style system background. You also see the Gamecocks running a lot of up-tempo zone-read type stuff. Shaw is capable of running a lot of offenses. He's a winning quarterback.  He's had sustained production. Does he throw it well enough? How he performs in his individual workouts will be critical for him.

Q. Sammy Watkins, what do you think he's done during the offseason in workouts to set himself apart?

I think the biggest thing he's done, he has done it consistently well for every team he's worked out for. He's a big, explosive man. He's able to run after the catch at Clemson. He can return kicks. I think what sets Sammy apart is his sincerity and passion for the game. Everyone I've talked to has come away very impressed with Watkins' passion to be great and to put forth a tremendous work ethic. 

Q. Talk about Mike Evans. Do you think he's below Sammy Watkins in terms of his impact right away? 

I think Evans is a completely different receiver than Watkins, at least on the tape I've seen.  Evans plays on the right side of the formation.  He is in a no-huddle offense.  He plays on the right every play. They don't switch sides. He doesn't go in motion. He's not in the slot. He's a big X receiver that is a prototype split end. … a guy that is a dynamic force when the ball is in the air. He's a threat to run it after the catch. When he wants to, he can be a dominant blocker.  

Q: Your thoughts on Buffalo pass-rusher Khalil Mack?

In regards to Khalil Mack, as a 4-3 player, my biggest concern is where do you play him? I think he's an edge player to me. When I look at Khalil Mack, he's most effective on the line of scrimmage, as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense or as a nickel pass-rusher playing the defensive end position. In a pure 4-3, I don't know that you want him as a base defensive end. I think he fits the 3-4 schemes the best in terms of a base outside linebacker and in the sub-package he's obviously a defensive end. 

The Indians look to salvage a win on their west-coast road trip as the close it out against the Angels tonight in Anaheim. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Chat live with other fans and get game updates in the comments section.

ANAHEIM, California -- Get scoring updates and analysis as the Cleveland Indians take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in The OC and chat with cleveland.com's Joey Morona in the comments section.

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Scoring summary: 

Second inning:
CLE: Raburn struck out. A.Cabrera was hit by a pitch. Y.Gomes flied out to center fielder Trout. On wild pitch by C.Wilson, A.Cabrera to second. Dav.Murphy singled to center, A.Cabrera scored. Dav.Murphy was caught stealing, catcher Conger to second baseman H.Kendrick. Indians 1, Angels 0
LAA: Freese walked on a full count. Aybar grounded into fielder's choice, shortstop A.Cabrera to second baseman El.Johnson, Aybar to first, Freese out. Conger homered to right on a 1-2 count, Aybar scored. Cowgill struck out. Shuck grounded out, second baseman El.Johnson to first baseman Swisher. Angels 2, Indians 1

Third inning:
LAA: H.Kendrick singled to center. Trout struck out. H.Kendrick stole second. On error on by Y.Gomes, H.Kendrick to third. Pujols hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Bourn, H.Kendrick scored. Ibanez struck out. Angels 3, Indians 1

Fifth inning:
LAA: H.Kendrick struck out. Trout walked on a full count. Pujols doubled to center, Trout to third. Rzepczynski pitching. Ibanez struck out. Freese singled to center, Trout scored, Pujols scored. Aybar grounded out, second baseman El.Johnson to first baseman Swisher. Angels 5, Indians 1

Sixth inning
LAA: Conger flied out to right fielder Dav.Murphy. Cowgill was hit by a pitch. Shuck bunt single to second, Cowgill to second. Carrasco pitching. H.Kendrick grounded into fielder's choice, second baseman El.Johnson to shortstop A.Cabrera, Cowgill to third, H.Kendrick to first, Shuck out. Trout doubled to center, Cowgill scored, H.Kendrick scored. Pujols grounded out, third baseman C.Santana to first baseman Swisher. Angels 7, Indians 1

Watch Mary Kay Cabot and Tom Reed recap Day 2 of the Browns voluntary veterans minicamp.

BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns beat writers Mary Kay Cabot and Tom Reed discuss what happened during the second day of the team's voluntary veterans minicamp in Berea.

Topics include: The return of Desmond Bryant who missed part of last season due to an irregular heartbeat.  Karlos Dansby thinks the Browns will be a sack machine this year.  Glenville's Donte Whitner talking about helping kids in inner city now that he is back home.  Barkevious Mingo adding a little weight this year hoping to have more power.

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Browns linebacker Quentin Groves believes the team is mature enough to handle the Johnny Manziel hoopla if they draft him next week.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Linebacker Quentin Groves thinks the Browns are up for the Johnny Football Circus if it comes to town next week.

"I think we’re a mature enough team to handle it,'' Grove said on the second day of minicamp. "We've had some individual success here and people have handled it well. Josh Gordon and (Alex) Mack going to the Pro Bowl, Joe Thomas going to the pro bowl. Joe Haden and Jordan Cameron making their first Pro Bowls, things like that. I think we can handle it.''

At first, Groves seemed a little uncertain whether or not the young team -- complete with a new head coach in Mike Pettine and first-time general manager in Ray Farmer -- could withstand the shockwaves of the Browns drafting Johnny Manziel and all the hype and hoopla it would bring.

"(Would it be good) for Cleveland Browns the football team or Cleveland Browns the fans?'' he said. "Those are two different entities. If you want to sell tickets, it would be good for that. If you’re trying to sell jerseys, it’d be good for that -- the business side. If you’re trying to be a football team, I’m not sure, I can’t comment on that.''

But then he reversed field and decided that the 2014 Browns -- whom he thinks are poised for big things this year -- are up to the task.

"I talked to one of my college coaches, coach (Terry) Price down at Texas A&M, and I asked him, ‘how is Johnny? Is he a football guy?’ He said, ‘honestly, he’s the most competitive guy you’ll ever meet. He is a guy that will come in, be the first in, last to leave. That’s just him.’

"I know you have the flashy lifestyle, (hangs out with hip-hop artist) Drake and all that stuff, but at the end of the day the guy wins ballgames. He makes plays, he extends drives and wins ballgames.''

Can Manziel zip around and be Johnny Football in the NFL?

"I think he can because you’ve got to realize this,'' Groves said. "It takes defensive coordinators a year to catch up with what’s new. Look at (Robert Griffin III), look at Russell Wilson. People still haven’t caught up to Russell Wilson. You look at guys like that, (Colin) Kaepernick who had that explosive season, they’ve been in the NFC championship the last three years. You look at that now, and you look at what the game is about now, it’s about spreading them out, adding other dimensions to the game. So if he can add a dimension that he can run, you give defensive coordinators that much more to prepare for.''

Asked how he'd chase him down, Groves said, "as fast as I can and pray somebody else helps me. That’s what I would do. I mean, you build schemes around it, you’ll contain him. I think (Alabama coach) Nick Saban said it best, he’s the hardest guy to prepare for.''

He believes that Manziel is even faster than RG3.

"RG just has a longer stride, but I think Johnny can give you that (juking ability),'' said Groves. "RG can’t really give you that shake.''

He acknowledged that Manziel will have a target on his back in the NFL.

"But it goes back to the team that he’s on,'' he said. "If you’re a great team, then you’re going to have to say, ‘this is our guy.’ If he comes to Cleveland, then he’s our guy. We will protect him. I’m sure (our offensive linemen) will protect him with their lives because that’s their job. If you’re a teammate, you have to be a great teammate. You just can’t, ‘ok, he’s Johnny Football, he’s just going to go out there and make plays for us.’ No, you have to protect him because he’s our guy.''

Question is, will he be?

Watch Donte Whitner talk about the uptempo minicamp of new head coach Mike Pettine and what the new defense will look like.

BEREA, Ohio -- "This is one of the most uptempo minicamps that I have been a part of," said nine-year free agent safety Donte Whitner after the second day of new head Coach Mike Pettine's voluntary minicamp.  "I think this is what we need."

"Even our offseason conditioning is taking us back to college," said Whitner.  "A lot half-gassers, a lot of running, a big emphasis on being the most well conditioned football team on the football field."

Whitner, a two-time Pro Bowler, said that you have to practice like a winning football team.

The former star at Glenville H.S. and Ohio State signed a four-year deal in March to replace T.J. Ward at strong safety.

When asked what Pettine's defense will look like, Whitner said it will be multi-front, a lot of pressure, a lot of disguise to effect the quarterback.

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Nick Francona, son of Indians manager Terry Franona, is the Angels video replay coordinator. Tuesday night, he gave manager Mike Scioscia to challenge a double play that turned out to be the difference in the Tribe's 6-4 loss.

ANAHEIM, Calif. –Seen and heard Wednesday around Angel Stadium.

Clubhouse confidential: Son bested father in the new frontier of MLB instant replay Tuesday night at Anaheim Stadium.

Nick Francona, son of Indians manager Terry, is the Angels video replay specialist. It was the younger Francona who gave Angel manager Mike Scioscia the thumbs up to appeal an inning-ending double play by the Indians. Scioscia’s challenge was upheld and Corey Kluber and the Tribe had to come back out on the field to get the final out of the fifth inning.

Before that was accomplished the Angels scored two runs on the way to a 6-4 victory.

“I thought that was kind of weak on Nick’s part,” said Francona with a smile. “He may work for Scioscia, but he’s my son. I thought it was kind of lousy to be honest.”

In 2011, Nick Francona was the commander of a Marine brigade’s scout-sniper platoon in Afghanistan. He spent nearly a year there.

“I’m proud of all our kids,” said Francona. “He had a great job and decided he wanted to follow what he was passionate about . . .It’s kind of comforting feeling to know your son is about 50 yards away. It beats the hell out of him being in Afghanistan.”

Nick Francona, a former college pitcher, is in his first year as the Angels’ coordinator of major league player information.

Stat of the day: Indians pitcher have allowed just 17 homers, the fewest in the AL entering Wednesday night’s game.

"Early on in the year, every single result tends to be exaggerated," Mark Shapiro said. "You have to be very careful not to react too much to what happens in this small subset of data." He also said the team planned for the low attendance we've seen at Progressive Field so far.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Indians President Mark Shapiro says it's too early to worry about how the team is playing.

"There hasn't been one facet that's been bad," Shapiro said. "We just can't get those games where we string together complete games. One night the pitching is good, the next night we hit a little bit."

 

Shapiro joined cleveland.com's Zack Meisel and Glenn Moore at the Northeast Ohio Media Group's TweetUp, co-sponsored by the Indians, at The Clevelander Bar on Wednesday.

"Early on in the year, every single result tends to be exaggerated," he said. "You have to be very careful not to react too much to what happens in this small subset of data."

The Indians (11-17) lost all six games on their west coast road trip, but Shapiro thinks we'll get a better idea of the team after 40 games.

"We need to get better and develop as the season goes on and I still feel like that's gonna happen."

On attendance -- the Indians are last in the league in that category -- Shapiro said the low turnout is nothing the organization didn't expect or already plan around.

"What we've seen so far from an attendance standpoint is not worrisome," he said. "We've done a little better than we projected."

"What is worrisome in the big picture, is the reason why, even when we get one great night, we're still starting from a low season-ticket base, the lift is so difficult to get up," he said.

"That concerns me-- the fact that so much of our planned ticket revenue is so volatile based on single-game sales."

Shapiro also talked about how much he uses Twitter, his involvement in player decisions and the importance of the sin tax during the 20-minute interview.

Click on the video above to watch the entire interview.

The Indians haven't said if second baseman Jason Kipnis will be placed on the disabled list. If he is infielders Mike Aviles and Elliot Johnson will be ready to step in for him.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Will it be Mike Aviles to the rescue again? He’s ready.

Last year when shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera went on the disabled list with a strained right quadriceps muscle, Aviles came off the bench and played 19 straight games at shortstop from June 4 through June 25 until Cabrera returned.

Tuesday night the Indians other All-Star middle infielder, Jason Kipnis, strained a right abdominal muscle and left in the fourth inning. Aviles replaced him and had two hits in a 6-4 loss to the Angels.

Elliot Johnson started at second on Wednesday as the Indians ended this six-game West Coast swing with Aviles playing left field for Michael Brantley who had the night off.

The Indians will wait until Thursday or Friday to decide if Kipnis will be placed on the disabled list. If he does go on the DL, Aviles and Johnson will be ready to replace him.

“The depth of this team is a definite positive,” said Aviles. “It’s never good when you’re worried about your No.3 hitter and your reigning All-Star. Everyone knows what Kipnis bring to us on and off the field.

“Anytime you’re potentially talking about losing him for a little bit, it’s tough. The fact of the matter is we have good depth and hopefully we can keep things afloat until he’s ready to play again.”

Kipnis came to Angel Stadium early Wednesday for treatment. He told reporters he was feeling a little better than he did Tuesday night. Manager Terry Francona took that as a good sign.

“We’ve all seen it and been around it where a guy feels an injury is minimal after a game,” said Francona. “Then he wakes up the next morning and it feels like he has a knife stuck in him. Kipnis doesn’t feel that way so that’s good.”

Francona said there was no rush to make a move with Kipnis because the Indians don’t play Thursday. It will give the Indians’ medical staff another day to treat and examine Kipnis and make a more informed decision before they open a three-game series Friday against the White Sox at Progressive Field.

Last year Aviles appeared in 46 games at shortstop, 56 games at third, 12 at second and four in left field.

“It’s to the point where I’ve played enough games at every position where they all feel the same to me,” said Aviles. “The main focus is to go out there, fill in and do an adequate job. I don’t want to go out there and be a liability. I want to go out there and make the plays.”

After hiring Francona as manager following the 2012 season, one of the first deals GM Chris Antonetti made was to acquire Aviles and catcher Yan Gomes from Toronto. Francona managed Aviles in Boston and valued his versatility.

Ryan Raburn was added to mix last year as well. This year Johnson made the team out of spring training.

“When you can find guys who can play once a week and who can also play every day that’s a really hard mix to find,” said Francona. “That’s why I was so happy when we got Aviles and then Raburn because they’re hard to find.”

Peace of mind: After struggling for much of April, Carlos Santana homered in consecutive games Monday and Tuesday against the Angels.

He hit a three-run homer right-handed against lefty Tyler Skaggs on Monday. On Tuesday, he hit a two-run homer left-handed against righty Jered Weaver.

“When Carlos gets hot, he won’t just hit singles,” said Francona. “When he gets hot, he'll do some damage. That will be really welcomed.”

As for his two homers, Francona said, “I think it goes to show you what a guy can do when he's able to relax. This game is so much mental. He hits one right handed. Then is able to come back and hits one left-handed. He's able to take a breath and remind himself he's a good hitter.”

Finally: The Indians went into Wednesday’s game with a 4-10 road record. It’s the worst in the AL Central.

Saban ended a 40-minute session at a fundraiser in Mason, Ohio, with "I feel really at home here, it's really great to be back in Ohio. I hate to use this, but, Roll Tide."

MASON, Ohio -- Nick Saban stopped in the parking lot, his hands in his pockets, a script “A” pin on his blue blazer, a police car waiting to whisk him to the airport, and the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide tried to remember the last time he’d given a speech in Ohio.

He couldn’t. Saban said he speaks to a lot of groups in the offseason in a lot of different places. He remembered a stop in Michigan a few years ago. But he couldn’t remember his last time speaking in Ohio.

That means it was time for a Woody Hayes story. (Actually, it turns out he had used this story before. But he had the right audience for it this time.)

The head coach at Alabama for seven years, with two years with the Miami Dolphins, five at LSU and five at Michigan State before that, Saban reminded his audience Wednesday night that he’d spent more time in Ohio than in any other state outside of his homestate of West Virginia. He played and coached at Kent State, was an assistant at Ohio State for two years, took the head coaching job at Toledo for one season then served as the Browns defensive coordinator for four years.

He was back Wednesday as the featured speaker, along with Cincinnati basketball coach Mick Cronin, at the 25th annual Pigskin-Roundball Spectacular in Mason, just outside Cincinnati. The event, which serves as a fundraiser for the Middletown Community Foundation, features a major figure from college football and college basketball each year. In 2012, Ohio State coaches Urban Meyer and Thad Matta were the speakers.

Introduced while the song “Happy” played, Saban spoke for 25 minutes, then answered audience questions for another 15 minutes, prefacing that with “you’re not the media, so I won’t bite your head off.” He finished his night with, “I feel really at home here, it’s really great to be back in Ohio. I hate to use this, but, Roll Tide.”

He left to a standing ovation.

View full sizeAlabama coach Nick Saban at a fundraiser in Mason, Ohio, outside Cincinnati on Wednesday night.Doug Lesmerises, Cleveland.com

In between, while taking about motivation and his Bama team and his days with the Browns, he also told his Woody story, from his two years in 1980 and 1981 serving as an assistant under OSU coach Earle Bruce.

This tale came as Saban spoke about overcoming adversity, which he didn’t think his Alabama team did last year. Two-time defending national champs and 11-0 and ranked No. 1 entering its rivalry game with Auburn, Alabama lost on a last-second play then went on to a lose to Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl.

“We finished the season very poorly. We couldn’t get them to do the things they always believed in," Saban said. "They resented the hard work, and they questioned the principles and values that made the program successful, so we were not able to persevere with the success we had.”

And that led right into his Woody story, from Saban’s second year in Columbus in 1981. (As with many stories, this one’s a little off. Saban said Ohio State had two losses when the Buckeyes already had three. And though he said Michigan was No. 1 in the country, the Wolverines were actually No. 7 in the nation at 8-2.)

“You cannot have a great victory in life if you can’t overcome adversity. This is a Woody Hayes quotes. I heard him speak when I coached at Ohio State. He came and talked to the team in 1981. We went and played Michigan. We were 17-point underdogs, they were No. 1 in the country. We had a horrible week of practice, which was unusual for the Ohio State-Michigan game. Earle Bruce was the head coach, Woody had never been back to a game since he was fired, we were going to take him on the trip.

“He came to Senior Tackle and he talked to the team and he says, ‘You can have no great victories in life unless you can overcome adversity. The War in the Pacific was the greatest military victory of all-time because of Pearl Harbor, and the adversity we had to overcome because of that.’ So he took a whole negative team scared to death of getting beat and getting criticized for it, getting beat by Michigan and we had already lost two games so if you lose three at Ohio State you’re really going to take a beating, and he turned it into a positive opportunity to overcome adversity.

“Playing the No. 1 team, the No. 1 offense, on the road, all the people are against you, it’s 32 degrees and snowing. We won the game 14-9, you can look it up, and they didn’t score a touchdown.

“I was 27 years old and I was thinking we have arrived now, let’s go play anybody, I’m sorry this is the last game of the year. Coach Hayes walked in the locker room, the coaches are sitting around getting dressed, and he said, ‘I’m glad this is the last game of the year.’ And I looked at him like, ‘Really?’ I was all fired up ready to go. He said, “there’s not a team in the country we’d beat next week.”

“So, wisdom. But that was a great opportunity to look at things in a completely different way.”

Back in Ohio, even if he was telling a familiar story, Saban had a chance to look at things a little differently Wednesday. Or at least look at some people in a state he hadn't seen in a while. 

Lefty C.J. Wilson limited the Indians to one run on two hits in eight innings as the Angels completed a three-game sweep with a 7-1 victory.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Indians went 0-for-the-West Coast on this six-game trip through San Francisco and Anaheim. Hard to believe though it maybe, they played worst than the record would indicate.

The trip ended Wednesday afternoon with Santa Ana winds gusting about Angel Stadium at up to 27 mph. C.J. Wilson proved to be another left-hander the Indians couldn't touch as he went eight innings to lead the Angels to a 7-1 victory.

The Indians are 3-8 in games started by lefties. They're 0-6 on the road, with two of those losses coming on this trip.

Wilson allowed one run on two hits. He struck out eight, walked one and threw a wild pitch. 

Zach McAllister, pitching on three days rest, started and lost for the Tribe. Anytime a starting pitcher is working on three days rest in April that's not a good sign.

McAllister made his first career start on short rest because Carlos Carrasco was taken out of the rotation after starting the first game of this trip. The fact that Carrasco mopped up for 1 2/3 innings in Wednesday's game seemed only fitting.

The Indians scored 13 runs on this trip. Add Jason Kipnis' strained abdominal muscle to all of that and the Indians are probaby glad they won't be traveling this far west again until the end of June.

The Indians took a 1-0 in the second when Mike Aviles walked and came around to score on David Murphy's two-out single. For the rest of the game, the hitters fell under the spell of Wilson.

The Angels came right back in the second to take a 2-1 lead on Hank Conger's two-run homer to right that cut through a gale. It ended McAllister's streak of 37 consecutive innings without allowing a homer.

Team Clank played a part in the Angels' next run.

After Howie Kendrick singled in the third, he stole second and continued to third on catcher Yan Gomes' throwing error. Albert Pujols scored him with a sacrifice fly to left center for a 3-1 lead. Center fielder Michael Bourn and Aviles collided on the throw, but Bourn held on.

The Indians lead the AL with 26 errors in 28 games. Gomes has committed seven of them.

The Angels put the game away in the fifth when David Freese hit a two-out single off Marc Rzepczynksi to make it 5-1.

McAllister (3-2, 3.82) allowed five runs, four earned, in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out five and walked fo\ur.

According to reports, the Browns have signed Vince Young an Tyler Thigpen. They have four on the roster; will they draft one next week?

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns are now carrying four quarterbacks on their roster.

Who pays the most rent among Cleveland's three major sports teams? The Browns have the most owner-friendly deal.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Indians, Cavaliers and Browns are leading the campaign to convince voters to renew the Cuyahoga County sales tax on alcohol and tobacco, which appears on the May ballot as Issue 7.

If voters support the issue, the money raised --  about $260 million during the next 20 years -- will pay for repairs and improvements at the teams' respective homes, Progressive Field, Quicken Loans Arena and FirstEnergy Stadium.

The nonprofit Gateway Economic Development Corporation manages the baseball and basketball facilities on behalf of taxpayers. The City of Cleveland owns FirstEnergy Stadium.

Critics of extending the so-called sin tax argue the teams should pay for repairs and upgrades themselves, in part, because they pay little rent to use the facilities. (Cleveland leaders have already promised to contribute $30 million toward repairs and upgrades at the football stadium regardless of whether Issue 7 passes.)

You can read a discussion about the rent and other sin tax-related issues on the Facebook page of the Coalition Against the Sin Tax, or in the comment section of recent cleveland.com stories on the sin tax. Some posts contain inaccurate descriptions of the rent payments.

So, what do the teams pay?

Let's first tackle the Browns. The team's rent structure is less complicated than the Indians and Cavs' terms.

The Browns pay $250,000 a year in rent. The team is responsible for utilities, ushers, concessions, security and other game-day expenses during their eight home games a year. The team covers the costs of groundskeeping, snow removal, janitorial services and maintenance of the field. The team, of course, sets ticket prices and keeps all profits, including advertising revenue at the stadium, concession sales and naming rights -- which the team sold last year to FirstEnergy Corp. for about $100 million.

The city pays all property taxes on the land beneath the stadium, which is more than $600,000 per year.

The Indians and Cavs pay millions more each year in rent than the Browns. The teams' rent is based on two components spelled out in their current leases.

First, the teams must pay Gateway's operating costs. Put another way, the teams are paying the landlord's costs of managing the facilities and common property around the facilities. These costs include the salaries of Gateway's staff; landscaping, insurance and legal bills; and the taxes on Gateway land. (The taxes on the buildings are abated.)

Second, the teams must pay for maintenance and repairs at the facilities that cost less than $500,000. That's akin to requiring a renter to not only fix a leaky sink but also replace the busted stove and water heater in the apartment.

Here are the numbers, according to Gateway and team reports.

In 2013, the Cavs paid $1.6 million toward Gateway's operating costs and $966,000 in capital repair costs. That means they paid nearly $2.6 million in rent last year. Since the beginning of 2008, the Cavs have paid $17.8 million toward Gateway's operating expenses and for capital repairs at The Q.

In 2013, the Indians paid $2 million of Gateway's operating costs and $2.4 million in capital repairs for a total rent payment of $4.4 million. Since 2008, the team has paid $22.5 million in rent.

These payments do not include the millions each team pays every year to keep the lights on and to run the facilities during games and events. Like the Browns, the teams do enjoy all the profits from concessions, advertising and naming rights and from any facility fees.

For perspective, let's look at the Indians and Cavs' old leases, which were changed in 2004, when Gateway was receiving little rent and was nearly bankrupt.

The original leases were lousy deals for taxpayers. The rent payments were tied to attendance. This looked good for Gateway only briefly and only relative to the Indians. By the late 1990s, the team sold more than 3 million tickets a year.

Gateway was entitled to between 75 cents and $1.25 per ticket if the team sold at least 1.85 million tickets during a season. But that wasn't happening in the 2000s. In 2003, the last year before the lease was renegotiated, the Indians sold just 1.73 million tickets. That meant no money for Gateway.

The original lease with the Cavs was much worse. Gateway was entitled to a small percentage of lodge and club seat sales during basketball games. The lease said Gateway was also entitled to some money from ticket sales to non-game events such as concerts, but only if the arena sold more than 1.85 million non-game tickets per year. The arena never sold that many. A ridiculous loophole in the lease allowed the Cavs -- then owned by the Gund brothers -- to deduct from rent payments any capital expenses, including copy machines and light bulbs. By 2003, Gateway actually owed the Cavs more than $9 million, a debt that was dropped as part of the new lease deal.

The lease deals in place today with the Indians and Cavs are far better than the original deals. But the larger questions remains: Do the landlords of these facilities deserve more sin tax money to keep up the facilities for the teams?

Voters will answer that next week.

Sam Von Duhn, Tony Musca Jr. and Ryan Roberts play baseball and basketball at St. Raphael School in Bay Village. On spring break last week the trio of 12-year-olds tried tag team wrestling with a 692-pound mako shark off the Florida Coast.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Sam Von Duhn, Tony Musca Jr. and Ryan Roberts play baseball and basketball at St. Raphael School in Bay Village. On spring break last week the trio of 12-year-olds tried tag team wrestling with a 692-pound mako shark off the Florida Coast.

The sixth graders, aboard Double Nickel Charters out of Longboat Pass, near Sarasota, Florida, took turns battling the shark. In less than a half hour, they fought the huge shark to the gaff for the fish story of a lifetime.

"Sam and his older brothers, Jon and Scott, grew up fishing with their grandfather, Len Kopowski," said Mark Von Duhn. "He kept his boat, Nugget, on Lake Erie near Port Clinton, and got them all hooked on walleye. Sam started deep sea fishing with me on our Florida vacations when he was seven years old, catching grouper, snapper and just about any fish that would bite."

This spring, Sam's buddies wanted to go fishing with him in Florida, and so did their fathers, Tony Musca and Jeff Roberts. With Capt. Nicholas Froelich at the helm of Double Nickel Charters, the group stopped at a couple of near-shore locations to fish for bait, then headed 28 miles offshore to target amberjack and other game fish.

Amberjack are tough, voracious fighters and guaranteed to test a kid's resolve. The skipper picked a productive spot near a wreck in 90 feet of water, and the boys lowered lines and live bait. Everyone was in a catching mode, hauling in hefty amberjack until they began to lose rigs and bait, undoubtedly to a hungry shark.

"I asked the kids if they wanted to switch from amberjacks to sharks," said Von Duhn. "They couldn't wait to lower hooks baited with big chunks of the 10-pound amberjack we'd caught."

They quickly had a very heavy fish on the line and first mate Will Froelich set the hook. Musca was the first youngster to handle the heavy fishing rod, battling the unseen adversary for about 10 minutes. Roberts took his turn, making some headway, then Von Duhn took over. The skipper finally spotted the fish's blue back and white belly as it came to the surface, proclaiming their catch a mako shark.

"Mako sharks are good to eat, so we decided the kids could keep it," said Von Duhn. The impressive jaws were removed to become a traveling trophy for the young anglers.

Considered the speedsters of the shark world, makos swim as fast as 30 miles per hour. The shark's skin and fin samples were donated to the Center for Shark Research at Mote Marine Laboratories in Sarasota.

"Sam was pretty happy, catching such a huge fish and doing it with his buddies," said Von Duhn. "Despite the long day on the water, though, when we got to the dock he wanted to go right back out and catch some grouper and snapper. He'd fish all day, every day if we let him."

Boat show at Catawba: The Lake Erie Marine Trades Association has its 10^th annual Catawba Island Boat Show on Friday through Sunday at the Catawba Island Club. Admission and parking are free and local balladeer Steve Brownell is performing. Show hours are: Friday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

More than 100 boats are on display, ranging from expensive motor yachts to small inflatable boats.

FishCrazy for walleye: The Lake Erie FishCrazy Spring Walleye Derby begins Sunday and runs through June 28. Entry is $50 per angler, with $10 one-day permits sold. Only online entries are accepted. Visit lakeeriewalleyederby.com. The derby has weekly, monthly and overall winners.

Fish for Free Days: The spring fishing is beginning to lure anglers to ponds and lakes around Northeast Ohio, but don't worry about rushing to purchase an Ohio fishing license. Saturday and Sunday are Fish For Free Days, a two-day amnesty for unlicensed Ohio anglers.

An estimated 1.3 million people will cast a lure or live bait this year around the Buckeye State. The Ohio Division of Wildlife is hoping those who have not fished in quite a while, or want to give it a try, will get hooked this weekend.

A weekend opportunity for young anglers less than 16 years is the ODOW Youth Fishing Ponds at the Akron District Office, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. The well-stocked ponds are open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, and on subsequent summer weekends beginning on Memorial Day weekend.

Mosquito Madness: The biggest little bass tournament around, $20,000 Mosquito Madness IX takes over Mosquito Reservoir in Trumbull County on Saturday and Sunday. Watch the best of the local bass anglers weigh their catch at the state park boat launch.

Missed by a burp: Ronnie Rhodes of Sheffield Lake made a big rush on Saturday in the Cabela's National Walleye Tournament opener on the Detroit River at Trenton, Michigan, but a small yellow perch cost Rhodes a really big payday.

Rhodes said an 8-pound walleye in his live well burped up a 7-inch perch. That left Rhodes in second place, a meager .18 pounds behind winner Dan Stier of Mina, S.D. Both targeted walleye around the Bass Islands.

Stier won $73,780 in cash and prizes with a two-day catch of 84.67 pounds, trolling spinner rigs and nightcrawlers. Rhodes, who operates Fintastic Walleye Charters, relied on a purple sunfire Reef Runner diving plugs to weigh 84.49 pounds, winning $17,124. Pro angler Ryan Buddie of North Ridgeville was 12^th with 79.01 pounds. His partner on the final day, John Hoyer of Orono, Minnesota, won the amateur crown with 85.92 pounds.

Out and about: The Geauga Bowmen have a two-day free swap meet and 3-D Archery Shoot on May 10-11 at its Chesterland grounds. ... The Waldo Peppers Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament weighs in at Lakevue Marina at Lakeside, on Marblehead, on Saturday at 3 p.m. ... The Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club has a trout derby at Little Turtle Pond in Akron for special needs children and adults on May 10.

For a complete listing of outdoor events, visit cleveland.com/outdoors.

The Buckeyes will face the ACC's newest member after hosting Maryland in the Challenge last season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Everyone knows that Louisville is in the ACC starting this season, right? If Ohio State fans needed a reminder, the Big Ten-ACC Challenge is providing one.

The Buckeyes will play at Louisville on Dec. 2 in the conference basketball challenge this season. The pairings were officially announced Thursday afternoon.

The Buckeyes hosted Maryland in the Challenge last season, so it makes sense that Ohio State gets a road game this season.

Maryland, of course, is joining the Big Ten this season and will play on the other side of the Challenge for the first time. So the Buckeyes will go from playing a last-year ACC member that moved to the Big Ten, to playing a first-year ACC member that just left the American Athletic Conference after previously being in the Big East.

Ohio State is 4-3 all-time against Louisville, with the last matchup an overtime win for the Cardinals on Jan. 4, 2003.

In an early top 25 ranking for 2014-15, CBSSports.com has Louisville at No. 10 and Ohio State at No. 21.

Also in nonconference play, the Buckeyes also plan to host Marquette and to face North Carolina in a game in Chicago.

Rains have muddied the rivers around Northeast Ohio. Big waves and dirty water have been a problem for Lake Erie fishermen, but as southerly winds arrive the waters should clear and the yellow perch and walleye fishing should heat up.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The storms have marched through the area, and with good fishing now in the forecast, think about spending the weekend taking advantage of Fish For Free Days. An Ohio fishing license is not needed on Saturday and Sunday.

The recent rains had muddied the waters and put a damper on the river fishing around Northeast Ohio. Big waves and dirty water have been a problem for Lake Erie fishermen, but as southerly winds arrive the waters should clear and the yellow perch and walleye fishing should heat up once again. Inland lake crappie, bass and walleye anglers are reporting success.

The walleye limit on Lake Erie has increased to six walleye per day. Only catch-and-release bass fishing is allowed on Lake Erie and its tributaries through June 27.

LAKE ERIE

The walleye and yellow perch fishing along the Ohio shoreline will depend on being able to find clearing waters after the tributaries poured muddy water into the harbor areas. Some walleye have been caught while trolling the shoreline areas during the day and after dark, and while casting at night from piers and breakwalls.

The Lorain, Vermilion and Huron areas have been best for casting for walleye from shore, with Cleveland Harbor fishing expected to improve. Rapala Husky Jerk and Smithwick's Perfect 10 Rogue lures have been tops for pier fishermen.

Trolling anglers are focusing on near-shore 12- to 16-foot depths with Reef Runner, Husky Jerk and Smithwick Rogue lures. The walleye have been in transition, preferring to chase spinner rigs and nightcrawlers in many areas of Western Lake Erie.

Purples and pinks have been good colors for both spinners and diving plugs. Hot spots in the Central Basin include Sherrod Park, west of Vermilion, and Ruggles Beach, east of Cranberry Creek.

Yellow perch fishing had been heating up until the rough waters on Thursday. The perch fishing should be fair to good as Lake Erie settles again. Try the East Lighthouse in Cleveland Harbor and off Lorain Harbor with crappie rigs baited with emerald shiner minnows.

WESTERN LAKE ERIE

The walleye bite is very good in open water west of the Bass Islands and around Kelleys Island. Walleye are still taking hair jigs cast to the western lake reefs and rock piles off Camp Perry.

INLAND LAKES, RESERVOIRS

The rainbow trout stockings continue around the Cleveland Metroparks, with 600 pounds of the popular trout released on Tuesday at Wallace Lake in Berea. Other trout-stocked waters include Hinckley, Shadow, Judge, Ledge and Ranger lakes and the East Branch of the Rocky River, north of Rt. 82 in Strongsville.

The Lake Metroparks released trout in Paine Creek at Indian Point Park in Leroy Twp. largemouth bass, channel catfish and bluegill were released recently at Hidden Lake in Leroy Twp., and Granger Pond at Veterans Park in Mentor. Trout have also been stocked at Little Turtle Pond in Akron.

The top baits for trout are PowerBait, maggots, small pieces of worm and waxworms on small hooks or jigs suspended under a float. Trout will also take small in-line spinners and spoons.

The crappie fishing is heating up as temperatures rise, with crappie moving from offshore brush piles to shallower water. Mosquito, Pymatuning, Berlin and Wingfoot lakes are crappie hot spots on small jigs suspended under a float or with crappie rigs. Both are baited with crappie minnows. Some small hair jigs and tube jigs in white or chartreuse are catching crappie.

The largemouth bass fishing has improved all around the area, but stay away from Mosquito Reservoir this weekend. A large crowd of tournament anglers will invade for the Mosquito Madness bass tournament.

The walleye fishing has been good at Mosquito and Pymatuning reservoirs.

RIVERS AND STREAMS

The docks have been installed at the Rocky River launch ramps. The Edgewater Park launch ramps are being refurbished and should be open in about a month.

The steelhead trout rivers from Vermilion to Conneaut Creek are all high and muddy. Water levels are starting to come down, but the rivers won't be in good fishing shape for a few days.

The walleye runs are in full swing in the Sandusky and Maumee rivers, and white bass are starting to head up the rivers to spawn, as well. The water levels on both rivers were still going up on Thursday, but fair catches of walleye had been reported. Smallmouth bass caught in either river must be released.

TOURNAMENTS

Electric Elite Invitational Spring Open (Mogadore Reservoir): 1. Brian Bickerton and David Duchnowski, 5 bass, 20.51 pounds, $1,150; 2. Ron Bailey Jr. and Ron Bailey Sr., 4 bass, 15.67 pounds, $315; 3. Ray Halter Jr. and Ray Halter Sr., 5 bass, 10.37 pounds, $150.

Walleye Madness Tournament (Mosquito Reservoir): 1. Chris Duffus and Collin Hill, 13 pounds, $3,197; 2. David Conant and Scott Geitgey, 12.70 pounds, $1,550; 3. Bret Berkey and Nate Arnold, 12.10 pounds, $900. Big walleye: Chad Fenstermaker and Thomas Brenkert, 4.65 pounds, $250.

Great Lakes Largemouth Bass Series (Catawba Island): 1. Dave Fishbaugh and Gary Mohler, 19.26 pounds; 2. Terry Marcum and Chad Stickel, 15.93 pounds; 3. David French and Jude James, 15.84 pounds.

Arinze Onuaku, Jorge Gutierrez and Gilbert Brown of the Canton Charge, plus ex-Cav Seth Curry, receive NBA D-League honors.

CANTON, Ohio -- Three Canton Charge players, including forward/center Arinze Onuaku, who was called up by the Cavaliers and played a total of five scoreless minutes in two games, received All-NBA Development League honors on Thursday.

In addition, Santa Cruz's Seth Curry, who played nine minutes, scoring one 3-pointer with the Cavs this season, was named third team All-NBA Development League and a first team All-NBA Development League rookie.

Onuaku also was named to the third team All-NBA Development League after averaging 14.8 points and 10.1 rebounds, while shooting 62.8 percent in 32 games for the Charge.

Jorge Gutierrez, currently playing with the Brooklyn Nets, was named second team All-NBA Development League and to the first team All-NBA Development League defense after averaging 13.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 35 games.

Gilbert Brown was named third team All-Defense after averaging 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 40 games.

“These accolades for Jorge, Arinze and Gilbert are well-deserved, and we are very proud of how they grew as players after all of the hard work put in throughout the season,” said Charge coach Steve Hetzel. “Our entire roster was full of guys who could have gotten one of these post-season awards, and it’s nice to have these three representing their Charge teammates.”

The 10th annual Catawba Boat Show opens on Friday, with the Mosquito Madness IX bass tournament at Mosquito Reservoir on Saturday and Sunday and the FishCrazy Walleye Derby beginning Monday.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Outdoor Calendar for May 2:

April 24-May 19: Walleye Spring Fling fishing derby, Ohio waters of Lake Erie. Entry $25. Derby ends at 8 a.m. on May 19. Awards party on May 23 from 6-9 p.m. at Elmwood Park Cabin, 600 Elmwood Rd., Rocky River. Call Frank Murphy, 440-221-2822 or visit www.lakeeriefishingderby.com.

May 2-4: Catawba Island Boat Show, Catawba Island Club, Catawba Island. For information visit lemta.com. Show hours: Friday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

May 2-4: Lake and Trails Fishing Camp, FFA Camp Muskingum on Leesville Lake, Carrollton. Registration opens Feb. 15 for youngsters 9 to 17 years old. An adult must accompany youth attendees. For information or to sign up visit lakeandtrails.org or call Karen Metzger, 330-725-8747.

May 3: 14^th annual Mosquito Creek 60 Gun Raffle, Mosquito Creek Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited, Yankee Lake Ballroom, 1814 Rt. 7, Brookfield. For information, tickets contact Denny Malloy, 330-507-9489.

May 3: 9^th annual Buckeye Bamboo Bash fly fishing show on the banks of the Clear Fork, American Legion Park, Bellville. Hosted by the Mohican Fly Fishers, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Featured are split bamboo fly rod makers from the Midwest displaying custom rods. Contact Dave Meadows, 419-566-4002.

May 3: Ohio Boating Education Course, second 4-hour session on May 10, 12:30-5 p.m., Gander Mountain, 9620 Diamond Centre Dr., Mentor. Cost $10. Pre-register by calling 440-423-2052.

May 3: Ohio Boating Education Course, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Big Creek Nature Center, 9160 Robinson Rd., Chardon. Cost $5. To pre-register call 440-964-0518.

May 3: Waldo Peppers Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament on Lake Erie at Lakevue Marina, Lakeside. Two-angler teams. Sponsored by the Western Basin Sportfishing Association. For information visit wbsa.us or contact Joe Yingling, 419-621-4751, joe.yingling@yahoo.com.

May 3-4: Mosquito Madness IX bass tournament, Mosquito Reservoir, Mecca, Ohio. Entries closed; full field. Weigh-ins at the Mosquito State Park Boat Launch, Cortland, Ohio. Visit dobass.com.

May 4: National Field Archery Association Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

May 4: 30 Target 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com.

May 4: 3-D Archery League and National Field Archery Association League begin weekly shoots begin at Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795. Leagues held each Sunday for 10 weeks.

May 4-June 28: Lake Erie FishCrazy Spring Walleye Derby. Visit lakeeriewalleyederby.com for rules. Entry $50, $10 for one-day entry. Weekly, monthly and overall winners. Anglers can enter at Rodmakers Shop in Strongsville; Redneck Outfitters in Perrysville; Bad Boy Bait & Tackle in Vermilion; and Virgil Tent (216-408-0404) in Cleveland.

May 6: Ohio Boating Education Course. Second and third 3-hour classes on May 7-8, 6-9 p.m., Cleveland Watercraft Office, 1150 East 49^th St., Cleveland. Cost $5. To pre-register call 216-361-1212.

May 10: Annual Trout Derby for special needs children and adults, Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Little Turtle Pond, Firestone Metropark, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. Wheelchair accessible. Prizes for big fish. Free, fish will be cleaned, refreshments and bait provided, as well as some fishing tackle. Call Steve isaacs, 330-928-7169, summitoutdoors@gmail.com.

May 10: Richard Fry Memorial Catfish Derby for kids 4-15 years old, 8-11 a.m., Petros Lake Park, 3275 Perry Dr. SW, Canton. Hosted by the Stark County Federation of Conservation Clubs and Stark Parks. Call 330-409-8096.

May 10: Intro to Kayaking and Canoeing, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Silver Creek Metro Park Boathouse, 5171 S. Medina Line Rd., Norton. Learn about kayak and canoe safety, paddling techniques and proper equipment. Advance registration opens May 2. Call 330-865-8065.

May 10: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Grand Lake St. Marys. For information visit ombtt.com.

May 10: Ohio Boating Education Course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor. Cost $21, $16 for Mentor residents. To pre-register call 440-974-5720.

May 10-11: Swap Meet and 3-D Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd., Chesterland. Bring outdoor-related gear to swap or sell. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit geaugabowmen.com.

May 11: MOMS 3-D Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17th St. S.W., Massillon. Mothers shoot for free. Open to the public, crossbows allowed. Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.

May 12: Ohio Boating Education Course, second 4-hour class on May 19, 6-10 p.m., Environmental Learning Center, 7250 Alexander Rd., Concord Twp. Cost $15. To pre-register call Lake Metroparks, 440-358-7275.

May 14: Fly Casting Night with Firelands Fly Fishers, Walker Road Park, Walker Rd., Avon Lake. For information visit firelandsflyfishers.org.

May 15: Crappie Fishing Seminar, 6-8 p.m., Pymatuning State Park Environmental Classroom at Jamestown Marina. National crappie experts on stage leading to 3^rd annual Crappie Camp Media Event. Tickets required, but are free at Espyville Outdoors, Hill's Country Store, Richter's General Store and Jigger Tackle, all in the Pymatuning region of Pennsylvania.

May 16: Rainbow trout stockings by the Ohio Division of Wildlife at Ohio & Erie Canal, Cuyahoga Heights. For information visit wildohio.com.

May 17: Hi-Way Bait Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament on Lake Erie at Sandusky City Launch Ramp, Sandusky. Two-angler teams. Sponsored by the Western Basin Sportfishing Association. For information visit wbsa.us or contact Joe Yingling, 419-621-4751, joe.yingling@yahoo.com.

May 17: Kids' Fishing, Firestone Metro Park/Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. Kids 15 and under learn the basics of fishing. Some rods and reels available. Bait is provided. Adults are not allowed to fish. Call 330-865-8065.

May 17: Paddle the Parks, Tannery Park, 100 Stow St., Kent. Kayak or canoe 4.5 miles down the Cuyahoga River to Brust Park in Munroe Falls with certified instructors and Metro Parks naturalist. Learn the basic while observing wildlife, shoreline habitat. No experience needed. Registration required with Crooked River Adventures, 330-541-7467. Cost $20 for kayak, $30 for canoe.

May 17: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Grand Lake St. Marys. For entries, information visit flwoutdoors.com.

May 17: Ohio Boating Education Course, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Old Firehouse Community Center, 100 Avon Beldon Rd., Avon Lake. Cost $5. To pre-register call 216-361-1212.

May 17: Ohio Boating Education Course, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Barberton Community Center, 500 Hopocan Ave., Barberton. Cost $20, free for youth 17 and under. To pre-register call 330-861-7138.

May 18: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association Archery Shoot, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Open to the public. Adults $10, kids $5.

May 17-18: Cleveland Metroparks Kid's Fishing Derby. Saturday at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights; Sunday at Wallace Lake in Berea. Stocked rainbow trout and catfish. Youngsters 4-8 years old from 9 a.m.-noon; 9-15 years old from 1-4 p.m. Free, pre-registration not needed, kids-only fishing until 4 p.m. Prizes for biggest, smallest fish. Bring fishing tackle, coolers for fish.

May 21: Ohio Boating Education Course, second 4-hour session on May 28, Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center, 1550 Ted Boyd Dr., Kent. Cost $30. To pre-register call 330-672-4732.

May 23: 7^th annual Western Reserve Friends of NRA Banquet, LaMalfa Party Center, 5785 Hensley Rd., Mentor. Admission $130 ($120 before March 15). Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet at 7 p.m., gun raffles, games and prizes. Contact chairman@westernreservefnra.org.

May 24-25: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10, cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

May 31: Introduction to Family Camping, 10 a.m., F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. Learn the basics of family camping. Optional weekend in a Metro Park on June 13-15. Advance registration opens May 23. Call 330-865-8065.

May 31: Introduction to Backpacking, 2 p.m. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. Learn about proper clothing, gear, food and first aid. Optional backpacking trips in a Metro Park, including a women-only trip in June and October. Ages 10 to adult. Advance registration begins May 23. Call 330-865-8065.

June 1: 30 Target 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com.

June 7: Registration deadline for the Cops and Bobbers kid's fishing event West Branch Reservoir on June 14. Fishing from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pre-registration needed. Fill out the registration form on the Facebook page of the Brimfield Police Department.

June 7: Youth Fishing Program Workshop to teach volunteers to become certified Passport to Fishing instructors with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ODOW District 3 Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. Free, with pre-registration required. All participants required to have a background check. Volunteers will learn to teach the basics of fishing and how to run a four-station fishing program. To pre-register contact Ken Fry, 330-245-3030.

June 7: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Indian Lake. For information visit ombtt.com.

June 7-8: Cleveland Lakefront Boating & Fishing Festival, Cleveland Lakefront State Park/East 55^th St. Marina. Boating, water safety and fishing exhibits. Free. Fishing trips for yellow perch on the Holiday party fishing boat. Free boat rides and casting instructions.

June 7-8: Native American Fun Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd., Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit geaugabowmen.com.

June 7-8: Erie Outfitters Championship of the Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament on Lake Erie at Huron Public Launch Ramps, Huron. Two-angler teams. Sponsored by the Western Basin Sportfishing Association. For information visit wbsa.us or contact Joe Yingling, 419-621-4751, joe.yingling@yahoo.com.

June 8: Team Bass Xtreme/Central Ohio Division, Alum Creek Lake. For information visit TeamBassExtreme.com.

June 8: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed. Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.

June 14: Cook's Lagoon Derby for kids 4-15 years old and seniors 65 and older, 8-11 a.m., Cook's Lagoon, 1800 Mahoning Rd. NE, Canton. Hosted by Stark Parks. Call 330-409-8096.

June 14: Fish With Me! Father's Day of family fishing, free, 2-3:30 p.m., Petros Lake Park, 3275 Perry Dr. SW, Canton. Hosted by the Stark Parks. Call 330-409-8096.

June 15: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association Archery Shoot, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Open to the public. Adults $10, kids $5.

June 18: Outdoors Adventures: Fishing, Devonshire Park South Blvd. NW, Canton. Fee $5, 9:30-11:30 a.m.. Fishing instructions for kids 8-12 years old.

June 21: 30 Senior Olympics Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration at 9 a.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com.

June 21-22: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10, cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

June 28: Cleveland Hailers Chapter of Ducks Unlimited annual Family Fish Fry/Game Dinner Picnic, 1 p.m., home of Dave and April Blaylock, Cleveland. Tickets $35, couples $60, children $25. DU membership included. Reservations needed. Call 216-749-7758. Games, raffles, family swimming. Texas Hold'em tournament at 11 a.m. Entry $30.

June 28: Walleye Madness Tournament, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake Erie at Geneva State Park launch ramp. Two-angler teams, $150 entry. For information visit walleyemadness.net. Entry deadline June 23.

June 28: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Tanner's Creek on the Ohio River. For entries, information visit flwoutdoors.com.

June 28-29: Campout and Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd., Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit geaugabowmen.com.

June 28-29: Ohio Archery Association Championship, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Archers can pre-register at OhioArchers.com. Walk-in reservations open at 8 a.m. Fee $40, 28 targets. Visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

June 29: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com. 614-361-5548.

June 29: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Presque Isle Division, Marina Ramp, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or call Aaron Gast, 814-314-9847.

June 29: South Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoots, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Registration 8-11 a.m. Rinehart targets featured. Crossbows welcome. Visit scsasportsmen.com.

June 29: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Alum Creek Reservoir. For information visit ombtt.com.

July 6: Four man Team Archery Shoot, blind draw, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com.

July 6: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Mentor Lagoons Division, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Boat Ramp, Mentor Lagoons, Mentor. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Joel Prince (jcprince193@gmail.com, 330-936-6434).

July 6: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch, 4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).

July 6: National Field Archery Association Shoot, 28 targets, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

July 11: Night Fishing Derby No. 1, Sippo Lake Marina, 5300 Tyner St. NW, Canton. Fee $5. Registration at 5 p.m., tournament from 6-11 p.m. Winners must be present at midnight. Call 330-409-8096.

July 12-13: Cookout and Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd., Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit geaugabowmen.com.

July 13: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com. 614-361-5548.

July 13: 6^th annual Catch A Dream 3-D Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed. Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.

July 13: Team Bass Xtreme/Central Ohio Division, O'Shaughnessy Reservoir. For information visit TeamBassExtreme.com.

July 16: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit wildohio.com.

July 19: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Ohio River at Maysville. For entries, information visit flwoutdoors.com.

July 20: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association Archery Shoot, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Open to the public. Adults $10, kids $5.

July 20: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch, 4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).

July 20: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Presque Isle Division, Marina Ramp, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or call Aaron Gast, 814-314-9847.

July 23: Sensational Seniors: Fishing, 9-11 a.m., Sippo Lake Marina, 5300 Tyner St. NW, Canton. Fishing instruction for older anglers, free. Call 330-409-8096.

July 26: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Indian Lake. For information visit ombtt.com.

July 26-27: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10, cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

July 27: South Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoots, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Registration 8-11 a.m. Rinehart targets featured. Crossbows welcome. Visit scsasportsmen.com.

July 27: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com. 614-361-5548.

Aug. 2-3: Archery Clinic, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration required before July 26. Open to the public. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

Aug. 3: 30 Target 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com.

Aug. 3: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/ Mentor Lagoons Division, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Boat Ramp, Mentor Lagoons, Mentor. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Joel Prince (jcprince193@gmail.com, 330-936-6434).

Aug. 3: National Field Archery Association Shoot, 28 targets, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

Aug. 7: Annual banquet for the Medina County Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Rd., Seville. Contact Bill Suliks, 330-635-0878, bsuliks@aol.com.

Aug. 9: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Tanner's Creek on the Ohio River. For entries, information visit flwoutdoors.com.

Aug. 9-10: African Safari Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd., Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit geaugabowmen.com.

Aug. 10: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com. 614-361-5548.

Aug. 10: South Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoots, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Registration 8-11 a.m. Rinehart targets featured. Crossbows welcome. Visit scsasportsmen.com.

Aug. 10: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Presque Isle Division, Marina Ramp, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or call Aaron Gast, 814-314-9847.

Aug. 10: 3-D Hunter Course Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed. Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.

Aug. 17: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association Archery Shoot, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Open to the public. Adults $10, kids $5.

Aug. 17: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/ Mentor Lagoons Division, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Boat Ramp, Mentor Lagoons, Mentor. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Joel Prince (jcprince193@gmail.com, 330-936-6434).

Aug. 17: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch, 4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).

Aug. 20: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit wildohio.com.

Aug. 23-24: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10, cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

Aug. 24: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com. 614-361-5548.

Aug. 30-31: Dog Days Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd., Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit geaugabowmen.com.

Aug. 31: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch, 4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).

Sept. 6-7: Fall Rendezvous Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed. Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.

Sept. 6-7: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Indian Lake. For entries, information visit flwoutdoors.com.

Sept. 7: 30 Target 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com.

Sept. 7: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com. 614-361-5548.

Sept. 7: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Presque Isle Division, Marina Ramp, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or call Aaron Gast, 814-314-9847.

Sept. 9: Youth Fishing Program Workshop to teach volunteers to become certified Passport to Fishing instructors with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ODOW District 3 Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. Free, with pre-registration required. All participants required to have a background check. Volunteers will learn to teach the basics of fishing and how to run a four-station fishing program. To pre-register contact Ken Fry, 330-245-3030.

Sept. 11-14: North American In-Water Boat Show, Cedar Point Marina, Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky. For information visit lemta.com.

Sept. 13-14: Deer Archery Shoot and Corn Roast, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd., Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit geaugabowmen.com.

Sept. 13-14: 3^rd annual Ladies 3-D Archery Shoot on Saturday and Early Bird 3-D Shoot on Sunday, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed. Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.

Sept. 13-14: Walleye Madness Tournament, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Berlin Lake at Bonner Rd. Ramp. Two-angler teams, $150 entry. For information visit walleyemadness.net. Entry deadline Sept. 8.

Sept. 14: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/ Mentor Lagoons Division, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Boat Ramp, Mentor Lagoons, Mentor. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Joel Prince (jcprince193@gmail.com, 330-936-6434).

Sept. 14: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch, 4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).

Sept. 17: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit wildohio.com.

Sept. 18: State Fish and Wildlife Hearing, 9 a.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit wildohio.com. Public comments on season dates, regulations.

Sept. 20-21: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10, cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

Sept. 21: Dan Whitney Memorial Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Open to the public. Adults $10, kids $5.

Sept. 21: Bowhunter Warmup Archery Shoot, Test and Tune Equipment, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com.

Sept. 21: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com. 614-361-5548.

Sept. 21: Great Lakes Largemouth Series, Marina Ramp, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or call Aaron Gast, 814-314-9847.

Sept. 27: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Delaware Lake. For information visit ombtt.com.

Sept. 26-27: Masters Walleye Circuit qualifying tournament, two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Huron, Ohio. For information, entries visit masterswalleyecircuit.com. MWC Championship to be held Oct. 8-11 at Devils Lake, N.D.

Oct. 11-12: Championship of the Great Lakes Largemouth Series, Ottawa County Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com. 614-361-5548.

Oct. 15: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit wildohio.com.

Oct.16-18: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Regional Championship, Kentucky Lake. For entries, information visit flwoutdoors.com.

Nov. 6: Youth Fishing Program Workshop to teach volunteers to become certified Passport to Fishing instructors with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ODOW District 3 Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. Free, with pre-registration required. All participants required to have a background check. Volunteers will learn to teach the basics of fishing and how to run a four-station fishing program. To pre-register contact Ken Fry, 330-245-3030.

2014-2015 HUNTING SEASONS

Youth spring wild turkey: April 19-20

Spring wild turkey: April 21-May 18

Crow: June 6, 2014-March 7, 2015 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday only)

Coyote and wild boar: No closed season

Groundhog: Closed only during deer gun season.

Squirrel: Sept. 1-Jan. 31

Ruffed grouse: Oct. 11-Jan. 31

American woodcock: Oct. 11-TBA

Youth Small Game: Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 1-2

Cottontail Rabbit: Nov. 7-Feb. 28

Ring-Necked Pheasant: Nov. 7-Jan. 4

Bobwhite Quail: Nov. 7-Nov. 16 (16 counties only)

Fox, Raccoon: Nov. 10-Jan. 31

2014-2015 DEER SEASONS

Deer Archery: Sept. 27-Feb. 1

Deer Antlerless Muzzleloader: Oct. 11-12

Deer Youth Gun: Nov. 22-23

Deer Gun: Dec. 1-7

Deer Statewide Muzzleloader: Jan. 2-5

2014-2015 WATERFOWL

Mourning Dove: Sept. 1-TBA

Canada Geese: Sept. 1-TBA

2014-2015 TRAPPING SEASONS

Fox, raccoon, skunk, opossum, weasel: Nov. 10-Jan. 31

Mink, Muskrat: Nov. 10-Feb. 28

Lake Erie Marsh (mink, muskrat, skink, raccoon, opossum, weasel): Nov. 10-March 15

Beaver, Otter: Dec. 26-Feb. 28

SPRING 2015 SEASONS

Youth Turkey: April 18-19, 2015

Spring Turkey: April 20-May 17, 2015

Watch Mary Kay Cabot and Tom Reed recap Day 3 of the Browns voluntary veterans minicamp.

BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns beat writers Mary Kay Cabot and Tom Reed discuss what happened during the third and final of the Browns voluntary veterans minicamp.

Topics include: The signings of free agent quarterbacks Vince Young and Tyler Thigpen and linebacker Zac Diles.  The ongoing negotiations between the Browns and Joe Haden who is in the last year of his contract.  Will the Browns pick up the fifth year option on defensive lineman Phil Taylor?

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Team would reportedly owe Taylor about $5.5 million in 2015 if they exercised fifth-year option.

BEREA, Ohio – Phil Taylor knows where he’s playing this season.

The Browns nose tackle will have a better gauge on his future beyond 2014 in the next 48 hours. NFL clubs have until Saturday to give 2011 first-round draft picks notice whether they are picking up their fifth-year options.

Some teams already have alerted their players, but Taylor said Thursday he’s heard no news and hasn’t spoken to General Manager Ray Farmer about it.

If the Browns exercise the option, the wide-bodied run stuffer would be theirs for two more seasons and owed $5.5 million in 2015, according to CBSSports.com. A decision to decline would make Taylor an unrestricted free agent next March.

While some athletes don’t like to discuss their contract status, Taylor answered a handful of questions on the topic.

“I’m just blessed to be in this situation that I’m in right now,” said Taylor, selected No. 21 overall in 2011. “I’m going to let God and upstairs work it out. So whatever decisions they make, you’ve got to live with it.”

The tackle enjoyed a solid 2014 season with 26 tackles and two sacks, playing with a nasty streak that fueled the defense, particularly early in the campaign. The team’s run defense has improved in each of the past two seasons, ranking eighth last year at 3.9 yards per carry.

Defensive line is the team’s deepest position, and Taylor played on slightly less than half the snaps, often being subbed out in nickel packages. These are variables Browns must weight when looking at his future with the team.

Playing for this third defensive coordinator in as many years, Taylor said he's not sure yet what the plan is regarding the amount of action this season.

Coach Mike Pettine said the Browns were meeting Thursday afternoon and expected to discuss Taylor’s contract situation. His initial comments on the nose tackle were favorable.

“Yeah, Phil’s explosive,” the coach said. “He’s got some pass rush ability, yet he’s solid enough to be at the point of attack. Absolutely, he’s a fit for us.”

Pettine would not get drawn into a hypothetical discussion about Taylor’s attitude should the Browns decline to pick up the option. The 6-3, 335-pounder said it wouldn't be an issue.

“I'm still going to go out there and do what I've got to do for the team,” he said. “I'm still a Cleveland Brown and I'm going to be a Cleveland Brown until I'm not.

“I love Cleveland and I want to be part of the team that puts Cleveland back on the map.”