Yan Gomes alerted Terry Francona at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday that he was ready to be re-inserted in the starting lineup.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Yan Gomes alerted Terry Francona at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday that he was ready to be re-inserted in the starting lineup.

Gomes had missed four of the Indians' previous five games because of a stiff neck. He has played in only 26 games this season. He was sidelined for six weeks in April and May because of a sprained knee.

"He said, 'I have to play,'" Francona said of Gomes' late-night declaration. "I texted him: 'Let's see how you do in the morning.' He [was] ready to go.

"He's a kid that really cares. We have a day off tomorrow. I'm sure he's not feeling 100 percent, but he's trying to get him in there because he cares. I love that. I respect that a lot."

Gomes has yet to get on track offensively. Prior to Wednesday's matinee against the Tigers, he had collected only three hits in 26 at-bats (.115 average) over his last eight games.

Bro-ings on: Nick Swisher ran sprints on the grass behind the infield dirt on Wednesday morning. He also played catch in the outfield with strength and conditioning coach Joe Kessler. Swisher is on the disabled list with knee inflammation.

"He's moving around pretty well," Francona said. "We'll see where this takes him. There's that fine line between giving a guy a break and he comes back and looks good and then as you start to increase the volume, does it get better or does it even off or get worse? He's doing a good job right now."

Swisher, batting .198 with two home runs in 30 games this season, is expected to join the club on its upcoming roadtrip.

Hit parade: Tribe second baseman Jason Kipnis extended his hitting streak to a career-high 19 games with a third-inning single on Wednesday. It's the longest hitting streak by an Indians player since Michael Brantley tallied at least one base knock in 22 consecutive contests in 2012. It's also the longest streak in the American League this season. Kipnis has notched at least one hit in a ballpark-record 28 straight games at Progressive Field.

Kipnis entered Wednesday's matinee with an AL-leading .354 batting average.

"He's been a force," Francona said. "He's not just hitting for average. He's hitting lefties. He's stealing bases. He's hitting the ball in the gap. He's hitting the occasional ball out of the ballpark. He's playing very good defense. He's been one of the better players in the game."

Sign on the dotted line: The Indians struck an agreement with eighth-round draft selection Justin Garza, a right-handed pitcher from Cal State Fullerton. The organization has now signed 10 of its first 11 choices from this month's amateur draft. Garza, 21, posted a 4-3 record and 3.05 ERA, with 53 strikeouts in 65 innings last season, before he underwent Tommy John surgery. He was previously drafted by the Indians in 2012.

Kevin Love is a free agent after opting out of the final year of his deal.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love has decided to opt out and test free agency this summer, a league source confirmed.

ESPN first reported the news.

Love declined a salary of $16.7 million to hit the market where he is certain to receive a nice pay raise. This move was expected all along, though Love told Northeast Ohio Media Group in January that he planned to opt in.

General Manager David Griffin says he expects the All-Star power forward to re-sign. No other team can offer Love a five-year deal. The most competitors can offer is a four-year max deal unless a sign-and-trade agreed upon.

All year the power forward has maintained that he plans on returning. If so, he can choose to sign a long-term deal or go the one-and-one path that would give him a player option on the second year.

Love averaged 16.4 points and 9.7 rebounds in 75 games for the Cavaliers. It was the first time since his rookie season that he didn't finish the year averaging a double-double.

His lone season with the Cavaliers was an emotional rollercoaster that ended prematurely due to dislocating his left shoulder in the opening round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, a team that will pursue Love heavily.

The sight of losing Love after trading away the 2014 No. 1 overall draft pick in Andrew Wiggins to the Minnesota Timberwolves would be a huge blow to the franchise.

The ball is in Love's court. LeBron James will not be reaching out and trying to sell Love on staying, I'm told. He believes if Love wants to win and be a part of something special, the decision is easy.

The Ohio State Racing Commission wants horsemen to know the whip restrictions effective at pari-mutuel and county fair race track July 19.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Ohio State Racing Commission doesn't want to take whips out of the hands of harness racing drivers this season. It does want horsemen to know the restrictions that will soon be in effect at pari-mutuel and county fair race tracks.

The OSRC teamed up on Tuesday up with the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association to host an informational forum in Columbus for harness drivers. Among the 13 new rules, the biggest change is a mandate that drivers must keep a line in each hand from the starting gate to the finish line. It prevents a driver from putting both reins in one hand and whipping a horse with the free hand.

Whipping is restricted to elbow and wrist action only. The whipping arm is not to be raised above the driver's shoulder height. Drivers can't move their whipping arm in an exaggerated manner and the lines, or reins, must be reasonably taut during the race.

"I don't believe this will be a revolutionary change for most drivers, except they will now have to keep the lines in both hands for the entire mile," said OSRC Chairman Robert K. Schmitz.

Ohio's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review approved the wording of the "Use of the Whip" rule on Monday. The OSRC will file the rule on July 9 and it will be in effect on July 19.

Trotting Derby debuts: The $180,000 Cleveland Trotting Classic for older horses is making its debut on July 3 at Northfield Park. There is little doubt a full field of eight is in the making.

There are 22 veteran trotters nominated for the race, including such big stars as Market Share, Daylong Magician and Il Sogno Dream. The six-year-old Market Share has won 25 races and $3.7 million in his career, including the $1.5 million Hambletonian and $1 million Canadian Trot. Il Sogno Dream, racing in rich open trotting races just down the road at Scioto Downs, has won two of four starts this year and was driven by Aaron Merriman in last year's Hambo. Daylon Magician has won $1.8 million and has 30 lifetime wins, including the $1 million Canadian Trot in 2011.

The Cleveland Trotting Classic replaces the Cleveland Classic for three-year-old pacers. That race became expendable after the $400,000 Milstein Memorial Pace was created last season for three-year-old pacers. The Milstein Pace is Aug. 14.

Having some fun: The Cleveland Trotting Classic should have a stellar field, and the track will have plenty of entertainment for race fans throughout the evening. There is a trackside meet and greet with many of the drivers, including commemorative posters. The winning driver in each race will be tossing T-shirts to the crowd from the winner's circle.

Harness Racing Bingo is giving away more than $1,000 in cash and prizes. The Six String Cowboy Band is on stage from 6-10 p.m. The Lady Luck clubhouse restaurant will offer a $20 buffet.

Merriman hits 413: At just about the halfway point of the season, Northfield Park regular Aaron Merriman has driven 413 winners, mostly at Northfield and Pittsburgh's Meadows Racetrack in Washington, Pa. Ronnie Wrenn Jr., also a top reinsman here, has 392 wins to grab the second spot, followed by Corey Callahan (341).

Wrenn won the national crown in 2013 with 714 wins. He rallied to nip Merriman for his second straight title last year, 849-839.

North America Cup: Driver Tim Tetrick pulled off the perfect trip with Wakizashi Hanover in the $1 million North America Cup at Toronto's Mohawk Racetrack on Saturday, beating 2-5 favorite Wiggle It Jiggleit, his first defeat in 12 career starts. Wiggle It Jiggleit went to the early lead and cut some hot fractions, but Wakizashi Hanover was right on his tail the whole way.

Wiggle It Jiggleit couldn't hold off Wakizashi Hanover deep in the stretch, losing by three quarters of a length. Betting Exchange was third.

Last year's U.S. and Canadian Horse of the Year Artspeak, owned in part by Joe Sbrocco of Brecksville, was parked the entire mile and finished fifth.

Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis leads the American League with a .354 average and 99 hits.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Carlos Carrasco allowed two runs in eight innings and Francisco Lindor hit his first major-league homer as the Cleveland Indians drilled the Detroit Tigers, 8-2, Wednesday afternoon at Progressive Field. Tribe second baseman Jason Kipnis was 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs.

Here is a capsule look at the game after a DVR review of the Fox SportsTime Ohio telecast:

On the board in Cleveland: The Indians (33-38) defeated the Tigers (37-35) for the first time in six games at Progressive Field this season. The Indians trail the season series, 9-3.

Take them as they come: For the Tigers, first baseman Miguel Cabrera did not play and right-hander Justin Verlander did not pitch. Cabrera was given the day off and Verlander, dealing with a stiff back, was replaced by right-hander Buck Farmer.

No matter: For the Indians, any victory over Detroit is quality and never requires an asterisk. And Detroit's lineup sans Cabrera still is capable of damage.

FYI: Cabrera is batting .619 (26-for-42) against the Tribe this season.

Dirtbag chronicles: Kipnis's single in the third extended his overall hitting streak to 19 games and his Progressive Field streak to 28.

Kipnis leads the American League with 99 hits. His season's slash line is .354 (AL-best)/.431/.521.

Full-service shortstop: Lindor went 2-for-3 with the homer, two RBI, one run and two walks. He also triggered two double plays.

With one out and none on in the fifth, Lindor sent Farmer's 0-1 pitch over the wall in right-center to give the Tribe a 4-0 lead.

Spreading the wealth: Every Indian had at least one hit except Michael Bourn (0-for-3, walk). Pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn was 1-for-1 with an RBI double.

The Tribe out-hit Detroit, 13-5. 

Decisions, decisions: Carrasco (9-6, 4.16 ERA) has been involved in the decision in 20 consecutive starts since early September of last season.

Cookie Express: Carrasco allowed five hits, walked one and struck out seven. He threw 77 of 105 pitches for strikes.

Carrasco pitched superbly against a team that has given him problems over the years.

Carrasco relied on a fastball/slider/curve combination and mixed in splitters. He used the fastball inside to set up breaking stuff away. The Tigers swung and missed 22 times.

Here is a pitch-by-pitch breakdown of his start: 

(R) Rajai Davis -- 93 fastball foul (up); 92 fastball inside; 87 slider swinging strike; 92 fastball inside; 94 fastball, grounder to third (inside corner).

(R) Ian Kinsler -- 94 fastball called strike (outer third); 92 fastball inside; 93 fastball inside; 87 slider swinging strike (down and away); 95 fastball, grounder to third (inner half).

(L) Victor Martinez -- 93 fastball foul (away); 94 fastball foul (inside); 94 fastball, fly to right (up and in).

(13 pitches)

Skinny: Carrasco and catcher Yan Gomes made a concerted effort to work inside, and it paid off.

SECOND INNING

(R) Yoenis Cespedes -- 93 fastball inside; 87 slider swinging strike; 95 fastball foul; 92 fastball (up and in); 88 slider swinging strikeout (down and away).

(R) J.D. Martinez -- 83 curve swinging strike; 87 slider swinging strike; 88 slider in dirt; 94 fastball, grounder to short (inner half).

(R) Nick Castellanos -- 88 slider called strike; 89 slider swinging strike; 95 fastball foul (up); 88 slider, swinging strikeout (down and away).

(13 pitches)

Skinny: Pitching clinic against Cespedes.

THIRD INNING

(L) Andrew Romine -- 93 fastball foul (away); 94 fastball inside; 93 fastball, double to left (outside).

(R) Bryan Holaday -- (infield in) 92 fastball swinging strike (inside); 85 curve bunt attempt swinging strike (Romine to third after Gomes throws to second); 88 slider foul; 94 fastball low; 94 fastball foul (inside); 83 curve, swinging strikeout (in dirt).

(R) Jose Iglesias -- (infield in) 94 fastball foul (inside); 95 fastball high; 93 fastball foul; 84 curve down and away; 94 fastball foul; 96 fastball foul; 90 slider in dirt; 95 fastball inside, walk.

(R) Rajai Davis -- 88 slider swinging strike; 88 slider down and away; 94 fastball swinging strike (down); 88 slider, GIDP 6-4-3 (down and outer third).

(21 pitches)

Skinny: Romine went with pitch and served it over third base. ... After Holaday missed the bunt, Romine was trapped but alertly ran to third as soon as Gomes threw to second. ... Pesky plate appearance by the supremely confident Iglesias. ... Carrasco worked over Davis, who, because of his speed, needed to hit the ball directly at an infielder in order to double up. Davis hit it directly at Francisco Lindor in what turned out to be the at-bat of the game.

FOURTH INNING

(R) Ian Kinsler -- 85 slider called strike; 94 fastball outside; 87 off-speed inside; 93 fastball called strike (inside corner); 82 curve, swinging strikeout (down and away).

(L) Victor Martinez -- 82 curve high and away; 88 splitter, fly to center.

(R) Yoenis Cespedes -- 96 fastball called strike (outer half); 81 curve swinging strike (down and away); 83 curve, called strikeout (inner half).

(10 pitches)

Skinny: Carrasco picked apart Kinsler and worked over Cespedes.

FIFTH INNING

(R) J.D. Martinez -- 94 fastball foul (inside); 88 splitter inside; 87 slider, pop to second.

(R) Nick Castellanos -- 93 fastball, liner to second.

(L) Andrew Romine -- 94 fastball, grounder to second (outer half).

(5 pitches)

Skinny: Kipnis moved in to field Romine's chopper over the middle and threw across body.

SIXTH INNING

(R) Bryan Holaday -- 84 curve called strike (inner third); 94 fastball called strike; 88 slider, swinging strikeout (down and away).

(R) Jose Iglesias  -- 94 fastball outside; 93 fastball inside; 94 fastball called strike (outer half); 86 off-speed foul (off outside corner); 80 curve, grounder to second (away).

(R) Rajai Davis -- 87 slider foul; 93 fastball, single to center.

(R) Ian Kinsler -- 94 fastball inside; 86 splitter swinging strike; 93 fastball foul (inside); 81 curve, fly to center.

(14 pitches)

Skinny: Carrasco overmatched Holaday. ... Quality curve to Iglesias forced emergency hack. ... Kinsler off-balance.

SEVENTH INNING

(L) Victor Martinez -- 91 fastball called strike; 87 splitter called strike (outside corner); 92 fastball up; 82 curve foul (hanger); 87 slider, grounder to first (inside).

(R) Yoenis Cespedes -- 94 fastball foul (off outside corner); 87 splitter low; 86 slider down and in (backed up); 93 fastball, double to left-center (over plate at knees).

(R) J.D. Martinez -- 86 slider swinging strike; 94 fastball swinging strike (down and deep inside); 87 slider, two-run homer to left (over plate).

(R) Nick Castellanos -- 86 slider swinging strike; 87 slider in dirt; 92 fastball swinging strike (inside); 87 slider, single to center (outer third at shins).

(Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway visits.)

(L) Andrew Romine -- 93 fastball called strike; 86 splitter, GIDP 6-4-3.

(18 pitches)

Skinny: Credit Cespedes with a good swing on a decent fastball. ... Martinez pounced on a mistake -- a slider that backed up and stayed up just enough. ... Castellanos dumped a good pitch into center.

EIGHTH INNING

(R) Bryan Holaday -- 92 fastball inside; 85 off-speed, grounder to short.

(R) Jose Iglesias -- 93 fastball called strike; 81 curve called strike; 93 fastball called strikeout (at knees).

(R) Rajai Davis -- 94 fastball called strike; 87 slider swinging strike; 88 slider in dirt; 82 curve foul; 90 splitter inside (barely); 87 slider, grounder to third.

(11 pitches)

Skinny: Iglesias expected an 0-2 breaking pitch.

(Cody Allen relieved to begin the ninth and set down the Tigers in order.)

Cleveland sports fans wonder about Terrelle Pryor's position change, the Browns' chances in the AFC North horse race, and whatever happened to Tiger Woods -- Bud Shaw's You Said It.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- You Said It is based on the premise that the only thing Cleveland sports fans need more than a championship is a sense of humor...

 YOU SAID IT

 (The Wednesday Edition)

 Bud: Will Terrelle Pryor be disappointed that he can't get a tattoo around here because there's no Browns' rings to trade?  -- Michael Sarro

 If Pryor ever lines up at wideout for the Browns in a regular season game, not getting tattooed will be the least of his worries.

 Bud: Who will have more wins this year, American Pharoah or the Browns? - Jim Corrigan, Fairview Park

 If the quarterback who starts the most games in 2015 is bigger than a jockey, I like the Browns' chances.

Bud: Terry Francona said he ate something like 17 popsicles in one night. Is that due to nervous energy? - Bill S

Depending on the night, poor guy was probably just trying to convince himself there's something in the world colder than his hitters with runners in scoring position

 Bud: Is it true that in future tournaments, Tiger Woods will be playing to a 6 handicap? - Paul Ferko

 Could be. I mean I don't believe improvement is out of the question for him.

Bud: If Miguel Cabrera wins the batting title, will he give Apple products to each Indians pitcher? - Tom Kimmel

First-time You Said It winners finally get a hit.

Hi Bud: Do you think Kevin O'Connell can help new Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor with his 3, 5 and 7 step drops?  -- Craig from Missoula

 Repeat winners reach out and grab fame.

"I'm not used to hitting home runs, I don't hit home runs. I knew I got something good, but I saw J.D. [Martinez] turn around. I was just trying to go two, but it went over the fence. I'm happy."

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Rookie shortstop Francisco Lindor flexed his batting muscles and socked his first career home run to right field on Wednesday. He reached base four times as the Indians avoided a sweep and topped the Tigers, 8-2. Here is what Lindor, manager Terry Francona and pitcher Carlos Carrasco said following the victory.

Lindor, on hitting his first career home run:

"It was good. Whenever I can do something to help the team, it's very exciting. I got that out of the way and I sprinted around first base. I'm not used to that."

Francona, on Lindor's home run swing:

"It's just a good swing. I don't think he needs to be a power hitter for us. And we'll probably remind him now that he did do that just to make sure he stays in the middle of the field so he doesn't get big. I think the way he's going to hit home runs is just by hitting line drives that get out like that."

Lindor, on if he thought he got enough to hit it over the fence:

"I'm not used to hitting home runs, I don't hit home runs. I knew I got something good, but I saw J.D. [Martinez] turn around. I was just trying to go two, but it went over the fence. I'm happy."

Carrasco, on what worked during his outing, in which he limited Detroit to two runs:

"I think it was more important to throw inside. That's what I did from the beginning of the inning to the last one. I think that's more important to start throwing inside so all of the pitches down and away, they can't get."

Francona, on what allowed Carrasco to last eight, efficient innings:

"Carlos went out and established that he was going to throw strikes and threw a real good breaking ball. Got out of the one leadoff double and a runner on third, he gets out of that and allows us to score and add on. That's a good recipe for winning."

Francona, on what kept Detroit's hitters off-balance:

"I'd say his breaking ball. He had a real good breaking ball right from the very beginning. And he threw it for strikes and he threw it a lot. But it was working and probably allowed him to get away with a few maybe later."

Francona, on Lindor drawing the first two walks of his big league career and getting thrown out on the bases:

"That'll happen more. He'll settle in. Same thing with [Giovanny Urshela]. The batting averages you're going to see for a while, they're going to go up and down by the game. You saw some of the youth with Francisco rounding second, not knowing where the ball was. Those things are the things that we talk about. They're going to happen. But to his credit, he owns up to it right away and wants to listen and not do it again. So that's good."

Lindor, on what he'll do with his home run ball, which was retrieved for him to keep:

"[I'll] probably have them get it marked up and then probably give it to my mom or my dad or whoever wants it."

Francona, on Jason Kipnis, who leads the American League in hits and batting average:

"He's hitting the ball very well. He's been a force for a while. He's one of the better players in the game and he continues to show it every game. That's what the premiere players do."

Local fighter will hit her opponent in the King of the Ring boxing tournament before she hits the books this fall.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Asia Smith has some unfinished business weeks before the start of classes at Cleveland State University. And it has nothing to do with the beginning of her junior year.

Smith will fight for the Recreation Championship on Saturday in the King of The Ring Best in Boxing Series III at the UAW Hall in Parma.

Smith's fight is among 12 amateur bouts that will take place starting at 6 p.m. at 5615 Chevy Blvd. General admission is $20, $30 for reserved and $40 ringside. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Lupus Foundation.

Smith, out of the Thurgood Marshall Rec Center, will face Ahara Archie of Zelma George at 123 pounds for the third time. Smith, 24, hopes for a different result this weekend.

"I have to come out big because I've lost to her twice before," Smith said. "She's tall, so I have to really go after her. I was all over her the last time we fought. She got the decision. I was robbed."

Smith wants to take advantage of her opportunity on Saturday, just like she did this summer when she earned an associates degree from Tri-C. For now, boxing is about her present. She has different plans for the future.

"I love the sport of boxing," said Smith, a graduate of East High School. "It helps keep me in shape and relive stress. It's not going to be a lifetime thing. I'm a psychology major and I'm going to use my degree as a counselor to help children."

Other bouts on Saturday include:

• Kenya Rainey (Chicago) vs. Cordell Powell (Cleveland), 132 pounds
• Paris Williams (Chicago) vs. Zi Stalnaker (Akron), 132 pounds
• Azeez Muhammad (Chicago) vs. Elmer Dennis (Cleveland), 141 pounds
• Christopher Short (Chicago) vs. David Rodriguez (Akron), 152 pounds
• Sequan Felton (Rochester, N.Y.) vs. Martrell Adams (Cleveland), 141 pounds
• Hasan Williams (Chicago) vs. Wilmont Wood (Rochester, N.Y.), 165 pounds
• Michael Withrow (Pittsburgh) vs. Aurel Love (Cleveland), 123 pounds
• Valentine Morgan (Chicago) vs. Alante Green (Cleveland), 201 pounds
• Roney Hines (Cleveland) vs. Kato Montgomery (Cleveland), 201 pounds
• Tracey McGruder (Rochester, N.Y.) vs. Daywaun Roseberry (Cleveland), 152 pounds

While the Cleveland Cavaliers were making a run to the NBA Finals, other teams were putting prospects through workouts and trying to finalize their draft boards.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- While the Cleveland Cavaliers were making a run to the NBA Finals, other teams were putting prospects through workouts and trying to finalize their draft boards.

The NBA Draft is Thursday night and for the first time in two years, the Cavs won't be opening the festivities.

Instead, it's the Minnesota Timberwolves holding the top selection. The Timberwolves, who made a blockbuster trade for Andrew Wiggins last summer, will look for another foundation piece. The Cavs, the team on the other end of that Wiggins-Kevin Love swap, will be picking at No. 24.

Here is the latest mock draft:

1. Minnesota Timberwolves - Karl-Anthony Towns, center, Kentucky

The Wolves have had plenty of success with versatile big men recently. It started with Kevin Garnett, who was followed by Love. Towns is next.

The gifted 7-footer can score in the post, but has also shown the ability to step outside and make face-up jumpers. A quality defender, Towns can block and alter shots while at the same time moving well enough to keep up with the quicker bigs. His numbers don't scream first-overall pick, but his talent does.

2. Los Angeles Lakers - Jahlil Okafor, center, Duke

The Lakers used a top 10 pick on Julius Randle last season, but his rookie year was cut short because of injury. Pairing him up with the polished Okafor will be too tempting. While Okafor has deficiencies on defense and at the free throw line, very few youngsters possess his polished post game and excellent footwork.

The franchise with a long history of quality big men gets another.

3. Philadelphia 76ers - D'Angelo Russell, guard, Ohio State

General manager Sam Hinkie could surprise because that's what he does. But Russell is not only the best player left at this spot, but also fills Philadelphia's most glaring need, one created when the 76ers traded Michael Carter-Williams.

In an era loaded with quality lead guards, Russell's scoring ability, passing prowess, handle and vision make him a great candidate to be Philly's next star.

4. New York Knicks - Justise Winslow, small forward, Duke

This is where the draft gets interesting. The Knicks need everything and could go a number of different directions. Kristaps Porzingis? Emmanuel Mudiay? Trade?

All of those options will be explored. But if forced to make a pick, Phil Jackson grabs Winslow, a skilled and versatile forward, who brings winning characteristics (three state titles in high school, national championship at Duke and Team USA gold medalist) to a messy team.

5. Orlando Magic - Kristaps Porzingis, forward, Latvia

Orlando's rebuilding project has featured numerous lottery selections. With Elfrid Payton and Victor Oladipo, it appears the backcourt is in good hands for the foreseeable future, which takes Mudiay out of the equation. Orlando swings for the fences with Porzingis, a relative unknown who has drawn comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki. In the pace-and-space era, the 7-footer, who can pass and shoot, seems to fit well.

6. Sacramento Kings - Emmanuel Mudiay, point guard, China

It seems every off-season the Kings are linked to point guards. Yet, the position remains Sacramento's biggest weakness, which is why there's another rumor about new head coach George Karl reuniting with Ty Lawson.

Mudiay spent one season in China and will need some polish, but he has rare size (6-foot-5) to go with speed and athleticism, making him a tough matchup.

7. Denver Nuggets - Mario Hezonja, shooting guard, Croatia

While I'm not convinced he can beat Kobe Bryant one-on-one, it's tough to deny his talent. ESPN.com's Fran Fraschilla described him best, saying Hezonja is the only player in the draft who can win both a slam dunk competition and three-point shooting contest.

8. Detroit Pistons - Sam Dekker, small forward, Wisconsin

Arn Tellem, the new member of Detroit's front office, is crushed that his client Hezonja is snagged by Denver, forcing the Pistons to grab Dekker.

Even though the Pistons could consider a backcourt upgrade, the small forward spot is a weakness and Dekker, with elite athleticism and shooting range, could slide into the starting spot immediately.

9. Charlotte Hornets - Devin Booker, shooting guard, Kentucky

No team shot worse from three-point range this past season. The remedy: grab the best pure shooter in the draft. That's Booker, who made 41 percent from three-point range as a freshman. The youngest player in the draft, Booker has future All-Star written all over him. 

10. Miami Heat - Stanley Johnson, small forward, Arizona

With an aging roster, Miami needs youth and athleticism. At 19 years old, Johnson provides plenty of both. He's also tough, defensive-minded and brings off-the-charts intangibles, fitting well with the Heat organization.

Johnson's high school team, Mater Dei, won four straight state titles in California and his teams went 135-5. He's also been groomed while playing for Team USA, helping win three FIBA gold medals.

11. Indiana Pacers - Willie Cauley-Stein, center, Kentucky

While the Pacers could also consider a point guard at this spot, the defensive-minded Cauley-Stein is a perfect fit in Indiana's frontcourt. Replacing Roy Hibbert, if that's what it comes to, would get much easier with Cauley-Stein, an athletic freak, still on the board. He's offensively challenged, but no one is drafting him for that skill.

12. Utah Jazz - Trey Lyles, power forward, Kentucky

The Utah starting lineup seems set, allowing them to grab Lyles and develop him patiently.

Lyles was part of Kentucky's star-studded freshman class, but at times played out of position. His ability to stretch the floor will be appealing to the Jazz, a team that continues to build a talented frontcourt.

13. Phoenix Suns - Frank Kaminsky, power forward/center, Wisconsin

The Suns, expected to be a playoff team last season, could use a seasoned player, helping them on that quest. Kaminsky, the National Player of the Year, is a polished offensive player, who shoots like a guard. In the up-tempo Western Conference, he would become a tough matchup and a unique offensive weapon.

14. Oklahoma City Thunder - Cameron Payne, point guard, Murray State

The time has come for Oklahoma City to look for Russell Westbrook's backup. Payne, a small-school gem, could provide a scoring punch off the bench while at the same time proving to be an important insurance policy if Westbrook bolts in the future.

15. Atlanta Hawks - Myles Turner, center, Texas

The Hawks seem to value versatility in their frontcourt, with both Paul Millsap and Al Horford showing comfort on the perimeter. Turner, who also has great size (6-foot-11) and defensive potential (2.6 blocks per game), is skilled enough to play outside the paint and could thrive in Atlanta's movement-driven system and pick-and-pop situations.

16. Boston Celtics - Kelly Oubre, small forward, Kansas

After leaving high school with plenty of promise, Oubre got off to a rough start at Kansas. But the talent and two-way potential can't be ignored. He's a long, athletic, penetrating wing, who also has the ability to knock down outside shots.

17. Milwaukee Bucks - Rashad Vaughn, shooting guard, UNLV

The Bucks have created a long, athletic, defensive-minded team. But Milwaukee needs someone who can score. Vaughn, one of the youngest players in the draft, can get buckets inside off the dribble and also knock down open shots. With some mentoring, he might also be able to slide into a backup point guard role, bringing the kind of versatility the Bucks covet. 

18. Houston Rockets - Jerian Grant, point guard, Notre Dame

There's some uncertainty at point guard in Houston, making Grant an ideal fit. His shooting needs to improve, but he's lethal in pick-and-roll situations and has the ability to create shots for teammates and himself.

19. Washington Wizards - Bobby Portis, power forward, Arkansas

Extremely productive at Arkansas, the Wizards would finally have an offensive-minded frontcourt player. He can run, jump and knock down midrange jumpers, the things the Wizards were hoping to get from oft-injured Nene.

20. Toronto Raptors - Jarell Martin, power forward, LSU

At 6-foot-9 and 239 pounds, Martin might be a tad undersized, but it's tough to ignore his production. He averaged 17.5 points and nearly nine boards per contest and his athleticism and ability to float to the perimeter would make him a good fit for the Raptors as they try to open up driving lanes for Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan.

21. Dallas Mavericks - Delon Wright, point guard, Utah

The Rajon Rondo experiment didn't work. Monta Ellis has reportedly opted out of his contract, making him a free agent. This pick has to be a backcourt player. Why not a guy who can play and defend either guard spot? He also improved his shooting last season at Utah.

22. Chicago Bulls - Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, small forward, Arizona

The Bulls could look for someone with more polish offensively, but Hollis-Jefferson is a lottery talent who makes winning plays consistently. A lock-down defender, Hollis-Jefferson would give the Bulls another stopper, taking pressure off Jimmy Butler and allowing the first-time All-Star to focus more on the offensive end. Plus, if there is anyone who can help fix Hollis-Jefferson's broken shot it's new head coach Fred Hoiberg.

23. Portland Trail Blazers - R.J. Hunter, shooting guard, Georgia State

Wesley Matthews is coming off a torn Achilles and will hit free agency this summer. The Blazers need to find an insurance policy, and Hunter, one of the best pure shooters in the draft, would certainly help.

24. Cleveland Cavaliers - Terry Rozier, point guard, Louisville

The Cavaliers, a team that needs to boost an inconsistent bench, will look for depth at point guard or small forward.

With Hollis-Jefferson and others out of the mix, the Cavs turn to Rozier, an ultra quick point guard, who's always in attack mode. Matthew Dellavedova is a restricted free agent and Kyrie Irving is recovering from a fractured left kneecap. GM David Griffin has been searching for more point guard depth since January and the issue was highlighted in the NBA Finals when Delly was forced to play 40 minutes.

25. Memphis Grizzlies - Justin Anderson, small forward, Virginia

One of the most underrated players in the draft, Anderson finally showed first-round potential this past season at Virginia thanks to improved shooting mechanics. He can become a "3-and-D" player for Memphis.

26. San Antonio Spurs - Nikola Milutinov, center, Serbia

There aren't too many open roster spots for San Antonio, making Milutinov an intriguing draft-and-stash option. A skilled big man with excellent size, Milutinov needs to add bulk. Tim Duncan won't be around forever and Tiago Splitter is reportedly on the trade block, making the big man a logical choice.

27. Los Angeles Lakers - Tyus Jones, point guard, Duke

After choosing Okafor over Russell early, the Lakers grab Okafor's former Duke teammate.

Jones, who injured his back in a workout with the Rockets, has been a winner at every level and shines under the bright lights. He's got smarts, heart, guts and skill. While he doesn't have ideal size and might get torched early on defense, Jones can run a team and create shots.

28. Boston Celtics - Montrezl Harrell, power forward, Louisville

Harrell might not be the best offensive player, but his game is defined by toughness, athleticism and relentless effort. One of the best pure rebounders in the draft, Harrell would add grit to the Celtics' finesse frontcourt.

29. Brooklyn Nets - Kevon Looney, power forward, UCLA

Looney could go much, much higher based on potential and a quality freshman season at UCLA (11.6 points and 9.2 rebounds). However, a hip injury might give some team pause. He's skilled, able to make face-up jumpers and is also an excellent rebounder. Thaddeus Young opted out of his contract, making him a free agent so the Nets swing for the fences on a lottery talent

30. Golden State Warriors - Chris McCullough, power forward, Syracuse

Golden State has the best starting five in the NBA and one of the most productive bench units. There isn't a spot for the 30^th overall pick. But if they are forced to make the pick, gambling on McCullough, a thin and athletic lottery talent who continues to recover from a torn ACL, makes the most sense. 

Deniro's Saint and Blazing Bling will battle in a 10-horse field in Saturday's $75,000 Petro Memorial Handicap at ThistleDown Racino.

NORTH RANDALL, Ohio - Deniro's Saint will make her season debut and Blazing Bling will chase a second win in a row in the $75,000 J. William Petro Memorial Handicap on Saturday at ThistleDown Racino.

The 10-horse field will send out the regular crowd of fillies and mares that battle in the top distaff stakes here. Trainer Tim Hamm will saddle the stable entry of Startin Something, Needmore Flattery and Blazing Bling, the latter coming off a win in the $75,000 Angenora by a couple of lengths on June 6.

Deniro's Saint, a five-year-old grey mare owned and trained by Joseph Faulkner won her last two starts of 2014, both distance races. A winner of two of five starts a year ago, Deniro's Saint has the rail post position with Luis Gonzalez in the irons.

Ridden by Hector Rosario Jr. from the No. 10 post position, Blazing Bling will move up from six-furlong dashes to compete in Saturday's 1 1/16-mile test. Completing the field are Morant Bay, Bold Cait, Floral Sky, Pyrite Blues, Devil's Lil Bit and Circle Can Run.

Stretch the Ohio Derby: Racing Secretary Patrick Ellsworth is considering adding a little distance to the 82^nd Ohio Derby in 2016. The Ohio Derby was contested years ago at a mile and one-eighth. The distance was shortened to a 1 1/16-mile to attract horses when purses were leaner and the big stakes horses were unlikely to race at ThistleDown.

"A 1 1/8-mile race is the classic distance for a big stakes race, but pretty rare at ThistleDown," said Ellsworth. "The Cleveland Gold Cup is the only Ohio stake we race at that distance. The Best of Ohio Distaff is also a 1 1/8-mile. The Best of Ohio Endurance is our longest race at a mile and a quarter.

Racinos in court: The anti-gambling group Ohio Roundtable is making yet another attempt to reverse Gov. John Kasich's decision to legalize video lottery terminals at Ohio's seven horse racing tracks, reports Blood-Horse magazine. Ohio Roundtable asked the Ohio Supreme Court to allow its lawsuit to proceed on Tuesday, even though in March 2013 a judge ruled the group lacked legal standing. The Ohio Supreme Court agreed with that ruling.

Ohio Roundtable is arguing the VLTs are not a constitutional form of gambling and lottery proceeds must go to education, according to Blood-Horse Magazine, not to casino operators.

Back on the track: Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is back in his stall at Santa Anita Park, where he will be paraded before the fans on Saturday. Santa Anita will also feature the $500,000 Gold Cup, aired on the NBC Sports Network live at 5 p.m. Santa Anita is also sending out the $300,000 Triple Bend Stakes, $200 Royal Heroine Stakes and the $100,000 Senorita Stakes.

Baffert plans to race American Pharoah in either the Jim Dandy Stakes on Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course or Monmouth Park's Haskell Invitational Stakes on Aug. 2. The schedule is similar to that of 1978 Triple Crown winner Affirmed.

Mr. Z finally wins: After playing second fiddle to famous stablemate American Pharoah, Mr. Z finally raced into the spotlight on Saturday by winning the $500,000 Ohio Derby at ThistleDown Racino. The Malibu Moon colt had begun the season owned by the Zayat Racing Stables and trained by Bob Baffert. On Saturday he was saddled by Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas for Calumet Farms of Lexington, Kentucky.

Mr. Z was named for owner Ahmet Zayat, but that didn't stop Zayat from making a last-minute decision to sell Mr. Z. Lukas thought he might be good enough to win the Preakness Stakes carrying the Calumet Stable colors, but Mr. Z finished third to the Triple Crown winner.

Mr. Z was sold for $135,000 as a yearling. Because of his in-the-money finishes in so many tough stakes races, his $300,000 top prize in the Ohio Derby boosted his career earnings to $997,226.

Race fan Dick Van Patten: Most think of Dick Van Patten as an actor who starred in the television series "Eight Is Enough," or wacky movies like "Spaceballs." His New York and California pals better knew Patten, who died at 86 on Tuesday from complications of diabetes, as a race tracker. Patten had a small stable of thoroughbreds and was commonly found at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, often with his buddy Mel Brooks.

Van Patten developed his love of horse racing taking in the races with his father at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and the old Jamaica Racetrack. He bought his first race horse at the tender age of 18.

Brad Ausmus' lineup card might as well have been a Christmas card.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Brad Ausmus' lineup card might as well have been a Christmas card.

The Tigers manager opted to rest slugger Miguel Cabrera on Wednesday. Cabrera owns a .619/.673/1.024 slash line in 11 games against the Indians this season, so when Tribe skipper Terry Francona saw his name omitted from the batting order, he was relieved.

"Ohhhhh. Like you can't believe," Francona said. "His presence in that lineup, when you get down to the bottom of the order, you're thinking, 'Well, if this guy gets on he's coming up.' But he could not get a bat today to reach the plate and that was a good feeling."

Cabrera has 26 hits in 42 at-bats against the Tribe, with five home runs and 16 RBIs. Against the rest of the league, he has logged a .297/.410/.502 slash line.

Carlos Carrasco benefited from Cabrera's absence in Wednesday's 8-2 win. He limited the Tigers to two runs on five hits over eight innings, as he surrendered only a seventh-inning home run to J.D. Martinez. He admitted that facing Detroit without its cornerstone bat was "a little bit different."

"But you know what? You have to battle," Carrasco said. "You have to do your job and everything."

Cabrera has played in 70 of Detroit's 72 games this season. He leads the American League in on-base percentage, slugging percentage and RBIs. He ranks second in batting average to Tribe second baseman Jason Kipnis.

It isn't as though the Tigers lack other offensive threats. Yoenis Cespedes is batting .307 with an .842 OPS. Jose Iglesias is batting .322 with a .377 on-base percentage. Martinez has clubbed 17 home runs and owns an .848 OPS.

The lineup as a whole is a bit more intimidating with Cabrera in his customary No. 3 slot. Carrasco, though, paid little attention to who was sitting and who was slugging.

"It doesn't matter if he's playing or not," Carrasco said. "It's more important you make good pitches. That's it. That's what you need to do."

Sure, Pryor can work at Ohio Stadium with the Browns on Aug. 7. But don't forget what Ohio State took away from him.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State athletes hang around. They buy condos in Columbus. They use the school to work out. The football team has lockers for its NFL players who come back to train. Ohio State basketball strength coach Dave Richardson this week posted video of Evan Turner and Aaron Craft back lifting weights.

One of the privileges of being a Buckeye is the chance to come back as a former Buckeye.

That's what Ohio State took away from Terrelle Pryor. 

The school's five-year ban of its former quarterback handed down in 2011 wasn't about putting up a fence to keep Pryor away. It was about not inviting him back to the parties.

So the idea that Pryor won't be banned from Ohio Stadium if he's still a Brown when the team makes the trip from Cleveland to work out in Ohio Stadium on Aug. 7, as the school made clear Tuesday, that's sensible. As for the NCAA's involvement in any of this - it's not an NCAA issue. Ohio State chose to institute the ban because Pryor refused to talk to the NCAA. 

* Ohio State's letter banning Pryor from 2011

Pryor can take the field at the Shoe with his NFL team if his NFL team is renting the building. Imagine if anyone actually tried to prevent an NFL team from letting all of its players take part in a practice it was paying for.

So if Pryor's still a Brown, he'll return. And the whole trip will be a reminder of what he's missed.

Hanging out? Running across current players? Serving as an in-person example of Ohio State history?

Nope.

* Derailed as a QB, can Pryor play WR for the Browns?

The letter said the school wouldn't take any donations from Pryor. The school wouldn't give him tickets. And the school wouldn't let him use its facilities (NFL team rentals excluded.)

Pryor was well aware of the status of the ban when he spoke to the Northeast Ohio Media group last summer as part of a lookback at the tattoo scandal that led to Pryor's departure and the school sending him the disassociation letter. And he hopes someday he can come back.

"I'd love to, if I'm invited or accepted, I'd love to," Pryor said then. "I don't want to cause any type of thing. I just want everything to be smooth. Even if I could talk to the guys about not taking things and being smart about the people you deal with, I'd love to do that one day, if the coaches are up to it or the head people at Ohio State are up to it. But that's a couple years away."

Running back Dan Herron, also suspended as part of the tattoo scandal, has been back and spoke to the Buckeyes. Running back Maurice Clarett was allowed back on campus to work out by former coach Jim Tressel and re-enrolled at the school after a three-year prison stay.

Pryor's still banned. He can take part in a practice. But he still can't really come back as a Buckeye.

Gary, the nation's top prospect in the 2016 class, is set to visit Columbus on Thursday, according to ESPN recruiting analyst Tom VanHaaren. Gary is also scheduled to visit Michigan on Friday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Right now, Ohio State isn't considered a favorite for five-star defensive tackle Rashan Gary of Paramus (N.J.) Catholic. 

Urban Meyer and Ohio State can do something about that on Thursday. 

Because Gary, the nation's top prospect in the 2016 class, is set to visit Columbus on Thursday, according to ESPN recruiting analyst Tom VanHaaren. Gary is also scheduled to visit Michigan on Friday. 

Rated in the 247Sports composite rankings the No. 1 overall prospect in 2016 class, Gary racked up about 30 scholarship offers from the nation's most prestigious programs. 

The nine programs Gary is considering the most are Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Mississippi, Penn State and Virginia Tech. So far in June, the 6-foot-4, 311-pounder has visited Auburn, Alabama and Mississippi. 

According to the 247Sports "Crystal Ball" -- a tool that polls recruiting experts to project a prospect's college destination -- Alabama is the favorite to land Gary with 44 percent of the the 34 predictions. 

Ohio State got three percent of the vote, which trails Michigan (38 percent) and Rutgers (9 percent). 

Ohio State having an opportunity to host Gary on campus is big, though. The Buckeyes coaching staff gauges real interest based on whether prospects are willing to take unofficial visits during the summer, so Gary isn't playing around. 

Meyer has his work cut out for him with the competition on this recruitment, but don't underestimate the value of getting Gary on campus. 

Destin Hood and Ronny Rodriguez each have two RBI for the RubberDucks.

Three RubberDucks pitchers combined to hold the Fightin' Phils to four hits, and Akron hitters came alive late to spur a 4-0 Class AA Eastern League victory Wednesday at Reading, Pa.

The RubberDucks had only two hits through six innings off Reading right-hander Mark Leiter (0-2, 2.63 ERA) in a scoreless game. But outfielder Destin Hood started the seventh with a double, and outfielder Jordan Smith was able to reach base on an error, with Hood advancing to third. First baseman Ronny Rodriguez used a sacrifice bunt to bring in Hood and give Akron a 1-0 lead.

Akron took command in the eighth inning. Shortstop Erik Gonzalez and third baseman Yandy Diaz started off with back-to-back singles, and designated hitter Anthony Gallas moved them to second and third with a sacrifice bunt.

Hood brought in Gonzalez and Diaz with a triple, and after a strikeout, a single by Rodriguez brought in Hood, giving the RubberDucks a 4-0 lead.

Hood finished 2-for-4 with a double, triple and two RBI, while Rodriguez was 2-for-3 with two RBI.

Akron starter Mike Clevinger pitched five scoreless innings, giving up three hits. Reliever Joseph Colon (1-0, 4.32) gave up just one hit in two innings, and Josh Martin pitched hitless innings.

The Indians made the Tigers appear mortal in an 8-2 triumph on Wednesday. The man with the .619 batting average and 1.024 slugging percentage against Tribe pitching this year sat on the dugout bench, relegated to the role of observer for one afternoon.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Miguel Cabrera could do nothing but sit back and watch it all unfold.

The Indians made the Tigers appear mortal in an 8-2 triumph on Wednesday. The man with the .619 batting average and 1.024 slugging percentage against Tribe pitching this year sat on the dugout bench, relegated to the role of observer for one afternoon.

That made life easier and less daunting for Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco, who limited Detroit's leftovers to two runs on five hits over a season-high eight innings. Carrasco had plenty of offensive backing.

Buck Farmer, starting in place of Justin Verlander -- who was scratched because of a balky back -- stymied the Indians for about two innings. He struck out Carlos Santana, Brandon Moss, Yan Gomes, Michael Bourn and Giovanny Urshela in succession before the lineup turned over and flipped the script.

With one out in the third, the Indians struck for five consecutive hits. Jason Kipnis, Francisco Lindor, Michael Brantley and David Murphy all singled. Brantley's knock plated the game's first run. Santana capped the inning with a two-out, two-run double.

Lindor trotted around the bases for the first time in his career with a solo home run to right-center in the fifth. It marked his first extra-base hit since he was promoted to the big league roster earlier this month. Lindor forced another run home when he drew a bases-loaded walk in the following frame.

That pushed the Tribe's advantage to 5-0. After the Tigers pounced on Carrasco for a pair of runs in the top of the seventh, Gomes answered the bell with a two-run single in the bottom half of the inning. Ryan Raburn delivered a pinch-hit, RBI single in the eighth to provide the final difference.

The Indians avoided a three-game sweep at their home ballpark, as they improved their rough record against Detroit this season to 3-9.

What it means

Since Terry Francona took over as manager, the club is 15-35 against the Tigers. Wednesday's win boosted the team's home mark to 15-23 this season. The Indians will have a chance to secure their first back-to-back victories this month when they visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Friday evening.

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Carrasco had surrendered eight runs on 16 hits in 10 innings against the Tigers in two previous starts this season. On Wednesday, he only faltered when J.D. Martinez launched a two-run blast onto the home run porch beyond the left-field wall. Carrasco threw 77 of his 105 pitches for strikes.

First time for everything

Prior to his home run, Lindor drew his first career walk in the first inning. He advanced to second when Murphy drew a free pass and he proceeded to third on a wild pitch, but he did not score. Lindor singled in the third, but he was nabbed at second base after he took a greedy turn around the bag on Brantley's single. Lindor reached base on a career-high four occasions.

Welcome back

Gomes played for the first time since Saturday. A stiff neck has bothered him for more than a week. He went 1-for-4 with a two-run single to notch just his third game this season with multiple RBIs.

Still scorching

Kipnis extended his hitting streak to a career-high 19 games with his third-inning single. That's the longest hitting streak for an American League player this season. Kipnis has collected at least one hit in 28 consecutive contests at Progressive Field, a ballpark record. The second baseman also reached twice via walk and scored a pair of runs on Wednesday. He leads the AL with a .354 batting average.

They came, they saw

An announced crowd of 20,780 watched the affair at Progressive Field.

What's next

Following Thursday's off-day, the Indians will embark on a three-city road trip. The club will venture to Baltimore, Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh. On Friday, Tribe right-hander Corey Kluber (3-9, 3.65 ERA) will oppose southpaw Wei-Yin Chen (3-4, 2.89 ERA). Cody Anderson will return to the mound for his second major league start on Saturday. He'll duel Baltimore righty Chris Tillman (5-7, 6.22 ERA). In Sunday's series finale, right-handers Trevor Bauer (6-4, 3.86 ERA) and Ubaldo Jimenez (6-3, 3.40 ERA) will square off.

St. Ignatius pitcher Connor Adams verybally committed to Louisville last week. He has two years left at St. Ignatius.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – St. Ignatius pitcher Connor Adams has verbally committed to Louisville to continue his athletic career and education, Wildcats head coach Brad Ganor told the Northeast Ohio Media Group.

Adams, who will graduate in 2017, was 7-1 this season with a 1.03 ERA and was a part of two no-hitters this season. Against Willoughby South, he pitched six innings in a combined no hitter and pitched all seven innings of a no hitter against Berea-Midpark in this district final earlier this season. 

Adams was also an All-Ohio third team selection by Prep Baseball Report.

Louisville was the only offer Adams had at the time he committed, but he said that Boston College and Wake Forest have also shown interest.

I have committed to the University of Louisville to continue my education and baseball career. Thanks to everyone along the way🔴⚪️ #L1C4

— Connor Adams (@connor_adams17) June 17, 2015

The decision came down a mix of the facilities, the coaching staff, and the fact that Adams already has some friends who are going to be attending, he told the Northeast Ohio Media Group on Thursday.

"They have a good pitching coach a lot of people like," Adams continued. "I think it's best for my future interests, and to help me get drafted."

Adams said his biggest strengths are that he can keep his composure on the mound in addition to the amount of pitches he can throw. He throws a 2-seam and 4-seam fastball, a circle changeup, a fast curveball and a slower curveball. But Adams recognizes that there's still work to be done before he gets to campus in two years.

"I want to get a little more speed on the ball," Adams said. "Throwing in is something I didn't really do that well. It wasn't consistent. I need to start hitting my spots every single time."

 Adams' career goals are undefined at this point, "just something in business" will suit him. That is, after what he hopes will be a long professional baseball career.

"Getting drafted is a goal of mine," Adams said.

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One of the Pittsburgh Steelers' draft picks comes from rival Cleveland Browns territory, making for some qualified reactions from people there on his return.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' fourth-round pick in this year's draft is from Cleveland Brown's country.

He's from Akron, and even went to the same high school as LeBron James, St. Vincent-St. Mary. It made the NFL rookie symposium's Play 60 youth football clinic in Berea, Ohio a sort of homecoming for Grant.

There, he told Ohio.com the response he's gotten from people in the area about his playing for the Steelers.

"They say, 'I'm going to cheer for you, but I'm not going to cheer for the Steelers,'" he said to Ohio.com. "It's all good. But at the same time, we're planning on beating the Browns every chance we get."

• Cleveland.com readers voted the Steelers as the Browns' greatest rival

Grant also said he grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan but always had respect for the team's defensive aggression. Fellow Akron native James Harrison being on the team helped, too, he said.

In four years at Ohio State, Grant made 146 tackles, four for a loss, one sack and nine interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. The Steelers selected him with the 121st pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.

After the Draft, Pittsburgh defensive backs coach Carnell Lake said Grant can play safety. Grant said he could too, but he's been practicing as a corner.

Steelers training camp begins July 25 with players having to report to St. Vincent College in Latrobe at 4 p.m. 

• Here's what the Steelers' rookies thought of the campus when they visited

The Lake Erie walleye fishing is still hot all along the Ohio shoreline as large schools of fish continue to migrate to central and eastern Lake Erie.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Lake Erie walleye fishing is still hot all along the Ohio shoreline as large schools of fish continue to migrate to central and eastern Lake Erie. The yellow perch fishing continues to be mediocre, at best, with few limits reported this week.

The big water fishing could be very difficult heading into the weekend, with big winds and thunderstorms in the Saturday forecast. The Lake Erie water temperatures are 64 off of Cleveland and 72 off Toledo.

The Lake Erie smallmouth bass season opens on Saturday. Good catches have been reported around the humps, bumps and drop-offs in 10 to 20 feet of water all along the shoreline.

The inland lakes are giving up lots of largemouth bass, which are feeding heavily again following the spawning season. Bluegills and crappie are biting and catfish are being caught as they roam the shallow flats early and late in the day and after dark.

CLEVELAND AREA

The walleye fishing has been good to outstanding all around the Cleveland Harbor area, with limit catches reported off the Gold Coast and the Rocky River, north of the Cleveland Crib, off East 72^nd St. and Bratenahl. Anglers are still trolling minnow-style diving plugs, with spinner rigs and nightcrawlers and spoons are starting to come into play.

The yellow perch and white bass fishing is slow again this week. The yellow perch, white perch and white bass have been feasting on a heavy midge and mayfly hatch this week.

Cleveland harbor anglers are taking lots of rock bass on small jigs, spinners and spoons.

CENTRAL LAKE ERIE

The big walleye are still biting, and lately a lot of smaller walleye were reported caught from Huron to Cleveland. The best depths for walleye have been 41 to 51 feet, with the big schools of walleye seeming to be heading north to deeper waters. Walleye are being caught in shallower water, and so are lots of white perch, white bass and sheepshead.

The walleye hot spots are north and south of the Lorain Sand Bar, off Avon Lake and off the mouth of the Grand River and off Geneva in 43 to 53 feet of water. Walleye are starting to bite around the weather buoy on the Canadian line north of Huron.

Some fair catches of yellow perch were reported off Ashtabula in 35 to 40 feet of water and northwest of Conneaut in 45 to 50 feet. White bass are starting to move into the Vermilion and Lorain harbor areas.

WESTERN LAKE ERIE

The walleye are moving to deeper waters, with a mix of sizes being caught around the Niagara Reef complex, along the Ohio-Ontario border northwest of North Bass Island, a couple of miles west of Niagara Reef, south of Middle Island and northeast of Kelleys Island.

Smallmouth bass fishermen heading out for Saturday's opener need to be cautious, with windy weather possibly creating a small craft advisory. Bass are being caught in 10 to 15 feet of water on tube jigs, drop shot rigs and diving plugs.

The yellow perch fishing is fair off the Marblehead Lighthouse, west of Rattlesnake Island and just east of Ballast Island.

RIVERS AND STREAMS

Most of the rivers and streams have settled down after this week's torrential rains, with smallmouth bass, carp and catfish in the spotlight. The Grand River is still muddy, but the catfish bite has been strong on nightcrawlers, shrimp, chicken livers and typical processed catfish baits.

PONDS, LAKES, RESERVOIRS

The largemouth bass fishing has been good all around the Northeast Ohio lakes and ponds, especially Mosquito, Pymatuning, Wingfoot and LaDue reservoirs and East and Turkeyfoot reservoirs in the Portage Lakes chain. Working top water lures such as frogs and Pop-R lures over the weed beds early and late in the day is a top tactic. During the day cast small plastic worms along the weed edges, points and humps.

Crappies have moved to the deeper water brush piles and the deeper docks. Bluegills are being caught along the weed edges on tiny jigs tipped with maggots or waxworms and suspended under a float.

Channel catfish are being caught just about everywhere. Top catfish locations include Mosquito, Berlin and LaDue reservoirs.

Pistol and rifle shooters from around the country will begin to invade Ohio this week for the National Rifle and Pistol Matches.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Outdoors Calendar for June 26.

June 27: Picnic, Fish Fry and Game Dinner hosted by the Cleveland Hailers Chapter of Ducks Unlimited,1-6 p.m., Cleveland. Texas Hold 'Em tournament at 11 a.m. Reservations are needed. Tickets $35, couples $60, kids $25. Call Dave, April Blaylock, 216-749-7758.

June 27: Warm Water Conclave of the Ohio Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Pavilion on the Clear Fork River, state routes 97 and 13, Bellville, Ohio. Fly fishing seminars, raffles and displays. Admission $5, families $10. For information visit mohicanflyfisheersofohio.com or call 419-566-4002.

June 27: Walleye Madness Tournament, Lake Erie at Geneva State Park Ramp. Two-anglers teams, $150 entry. Visit walleyemadness.net to enter, or call WMT Director Greg Bentz, 440-390-8054.

June 27: FLW Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Ohio River at Maysville River Park, Maysville, Kentucky. For information visit flwoutdoors.com.

June 27-28: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

June 28: AIM Weekend Walleye Series/Great Lakes Division, Lake Erie at Lorain. Weigh-in at Black River Wharf Landing. For information visit aimfishing.com.

June 28: The X-Series Bass Tournaments presented by Vic's Sports Center, The Smallmouth Slam, Chautauqua Lake, N.Y. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).

July 5: Four-Man Team 3-D Archery Shoot, Blind Draw, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).

July 6: First Shot Ceremony of the NRA National Trophy Pistol & Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, the Ohio National Guard facility on Ohio 2, just west of Port Clinton. Band concert at 9:30 a.m., Rep. Bob Latta firing the first shot at 10 a.m. Kicks off the National Matches, which run through Aug. 14. Public welcome attend the ceremony, national match competitions and to visit Commercial Row. For details visit TheCMP.org.

July 7-12: Pistol phase of the NRA National Trophy Pistol & Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, the Ohio National Guard facility on Ohio 2, just west of Port Clinton. Public welcome to watch national match competitions, visit industry row. For details visit TheCMP.org.

July 7: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com

July 11: 14^th annual Doan Brook partnership Family Fishing Day, Rockefeller park Lagoon, University Circle, Cleveland. Free for all ages, including bait and tackle or use your own fishing rod. Casting, knot-tying seminars. Free hot dog lunch. Registration required. Call 216-325-7781. Environmental exhibits and activities. Lagoon stocked with catfish, bluegill and bass.

July 11: Ohio Walleye Federation Open Tournament, Lake Erie at Geneva. OWF membership not needed. For information visit fishowf.com.

July 11: KSU LaDO Bass Series, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams, electric motors only. Gas boats now permitted. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

July 11: FLW College Fishing - Northern Division, Indian Lake at Indian Lake State park, Lakeview, Ohio. For information visit collegefishing.com.

July 11-12: 3-D Archery Cook Out-Shoot Out Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.

July 12: 3-D Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Open to the public. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, cubs 12 and under free. For information call Jeremiah Champ (216-650-1748) or visit scsasportsmen.com

July 12: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17^th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Entry $10, members $5. For information visit lostarrowarchery club.com

July 14-28: Small-bore and high-powered rifle phase of the NRA National Trophy Pistol & Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, the Ohio National Guard facility on Ohio 2, just west of Port Clinton. Public welcome to watch national match competitions, visit industry row. For details visit TheCMP.org.

July 18: Northern Open Anglers Association bass tournament trail, Mosquito Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

July 18: FLW Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Ohio River at Tanners Creek Ramp, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For information visit flwoutdoors.com.

July 19: 3-D Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, cubs 12 and under free. For information call Jeremiah Champ (216-650-1748) or visit scsasportsmen.com

July 19: The X-Series Bass Tournaments presented by Vic's Sports Center, The Rumble on the River, Black River Ramp, Lorain. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).

July 25: Electric Elite Invitational Bass Tournament, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

July 25-26: 11^th annual Waterfowlers Boot Camp and Outdoor Festival, Cardinal Center Campground, Ohio 61 at Interstate 71, Marengo, Ohio. Hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the Ohio Waterfowl Association. Waterfowl, turkey calling contest, waterfowl seminars, kids events, hunting exhibits, carving contest. Visit theowawaterfowlersbootcamp.com

July 25-26: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

July 29-Aug. 14: Long-range rifle phase of the NRA National Trophy Pistol & Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, the Ohio National Guard facility on Ohio 2, just west of Port Clinton. Public welcome to watch national match competitions, visit industry row. For details visit TheCMP.org.

July 30: Monthly meeting of the Chagrin River Salmon Association, 7 p.m., Erie Rd., just north of Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake. Call President Bruce Fraley, 440-946-1605.

July 31: Youth Fishing Day for kids 6-15 years old, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, North Royalton. Sponsored by the Woods and Waters Club, Cuyahoga Limbhangers Chapter of the NWTF and Ohio Division of Wildlife. Free, with pre-registration and a refundable $5 deposit. Send check for $5 to James Faddoul, 23876 Maple Ridge Rd., North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 before July 20.

Aug. 2: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).

Aug. 2: Northern Open Anglers Association Super NOAA bass tournament, Chautauqua Lake, N.Y. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

Aug. 4: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com

Aug. 5: Wednesday night 3-D Archery League Shoots begin at Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17^th St. S.W., Massillon. League shoots run through Sept. 30. Open to the public, Registration 4:30-6:30 p.m. Entry $5, members $3. For information visit lostarrowarchery club.com

Aug. 8: Ohio Walleye Cup points tournament, Ohio Walleye Federation, two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Ashtabula. For information visit fishowf.com.

Aug. 8: Fly Casting Seminar, noon-5 p.m., Lake Erie Waterfest, Miller Road Park, Avon Lake.

Aug. 8-9: 3-D African Safari Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.

Aug. 9: Shoot for Sarah benefit sporting clays shoot for Sarah Gardner, WR Hunt Club, 5690 County Road 237, Clyde, Ohio. Fee $50, includes 50-target shoot and lunch. Four gun raffle. For reservations call 419-547-8550 or visit wrhuntclub.com

Aug. 9: 3-D Hunter Course Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17^th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Entry $10, members $5. For information visit lostarrowarchery club.com

Aug. 9: The X-Series Bass Tournaments presented by Vic's Sports Center, The Cortland Lake Challenge, state park ramp, Mosquito Reservoir. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).

Aug. 15: KSU LaDO Bass Series, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams, electric motors only. Gas boats now permitted. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

Aug. 15: FLW Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Ohio River at Maysville River Park, Maysville, Kentucky. For information visit flwoutdoors.com.

Aug. 16: 3-D Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, cubs 12 and under free. For information call Jeremiah Champ (216-650-1748) or visit scsasportsmen.com

Aug. 22: Walleye & Steelhead Pro-Am Fishing Tournament, Wine & Walleye Festival, Bridge Street Harbor, Ashtabula. $50 registration. Contact Wine & Walleye Festival, 440-998-6998, or get tournament application at wineandwalleye.com

Aug. 22: Ohio Walleye Cup points tournament, Ohio Walleye Federation, two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Ashtabula. For information visit fishowf.com.

Aug. 22-23: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

Aug. 23: 3-D Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Open to the public. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, cubs 12 and under free. For information call Jeremiah Champ (216-650-1748) or visit scsasportsmen.com

Aug. 24: Youth Archery Skills Day at Hadley's Archery Center, free, 1-5 p.m., 5676 Manchester Rd., Akron. Hosted by the Sportsmen of tomorrow, Whitetails Unlimited and Kids On Target program, 1-5 p.m. Compound bow and crossbow giveaways. For information contact Jamie Lukens (330-819-0063) or jamie@sportsmenoftomorrow.org

Aug. 27: Monthly meeting of the Chagrin River Salmon Association, 7 p.m., Erie Rd., just north of Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake. Call President Bruce Fraley, 440-946-1605.

Aug. 27-29: Rayovac FLW Series Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Northern Division, Lake Erie at Shelby Street Boat Launch, Sandusky. For information visit flwfishing.com.

Aug. 29: Northern Open Anglers Association bass tournament trail, West Branch Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

Aug. 29-30: 3-D Dog Days Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.

Aug. 29-30: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

Sept. 1: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com

Sept. 6: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).

Sept. 12: KSU LaDO Bass Series, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams, electric motors only. Gas boats now permitted. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

Sept. 12: Sportsman's Festival Gun Raffle for the Andover Volunteer Fire Department, noon-7 p.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 127 N. Elm St., Jefferson. $50 donation. Buffet, free beer and beverages. Call 440-293-7991 or visit avfdrunraffle.com

Sept. 12-13: 3-D Deer Archery Shoot and Corn Roast, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.

Sept. 12-13: 2-Day Fall Rendezvous 3-D Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17^th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. each day. Entry $12 per day, juniors $6, cubs free. Drawings and door prizes. For information visit lostarrowarchery club.com

Sept. 19-20: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.

Sept. 19-20: FLW Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Indian Lake, Indian Lake State Park, Lakeview. For information visit flwoutdoors.com.

Sept. 19-20: The X-Series Bass Tournaments Championship presented by Vic's Sports Center, The Long Point Shootout, Chautauqua Lake, N.Y. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).

Sept. 20: 3-D Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, cubs 12 and under free. For information call Jeremiah Champ (216-650-1748) or visit scsasportsmen.com

Sept. 20: Bowhunter Warmup 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).

Sept. 24: Monthly meeting of the Chagrin River Salmon Association, 7 p.m., Erie Rd., just north of Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake. Call President Bruce Fraley, 440-946-1605.

Sept. 24-26: Bassmaster Northern Open, Lake Erie at Sandusky. Weigh-ins on first two days at Shelby Street Public Boat Launch in Sandusky at 3 p.m. Final-day weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. at Bass Pro Shop, Rossford, Ohio. For information visit the Bass anglers Sportsman Society at bassmaster.com.

Sept. 26: Electric Elite Invitational Bass Tournament, Mogadore Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

Sept. 27: KSU LaDO Bass Series Championship, LaDue Reservoir. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

Oct. 1-4: Lake and Trails Youth Outdoor Camp hosted by the Lake and Trails Organization, FFA Camp Muskingum, Carrollton. Registration opens July 15. Visit lakeandtrails.org or contact President Karen Metzker, Karen@lakeandtrails.org.

Oct. 6: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com

Oct. 11: Electric Elite Invitational Fall Open Bass Tournament, Mogadore Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.

Oct. 17: Fish Huron Walleye Challenge, Huron Boat Basin, Huron. Annual dinner and raffle on Oct. 16 at Mesenburg Hall, 503 S. Main St., Huron benefits Wounded Warrior groups, Outreach Walleye Club and college scholarships. For entry information visit fishhuronohio.com/pds/

Oct. 22-24: Cabela's MWC World Walleye Championship, Masters Walleye Circuit, Huron City Ramp, Huron. For information visit masterswalleyecircuit.com.

Oct. 29: Monthly meeting of the Chagrin River Salmon Association, 7 p.m., Erie Rd., just north of Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake. Call President Bruce Fraley, 440-946-1605.

Nov. 3: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com

Nov. 22: Monthly meeting of the Chagrin River Salmon Association, 7 p.m., Erie Rd., just north of Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake. Call President Bruce Fraley, 440-946-1605.

Dec. 1: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com

2016 EVENTS

March 4-6: The Niles Sportsman's Show, Eastwood Expo Center behind Eastwood Mall, State Route 422, Niles. Visit Fish & Field Report at fish,fieldreport.com.

2015-2016 HUNTING SEASONS

• Mourning Dove: Sept. 1 -TBA
• Squirrel: Sept. 1 -Jan. 31
• Ruffed Grouse: Oct. 10-Jan. 31
• Woodcock: Oct. 10-TBA
• Youth Small Game: Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov. 1
• Cottontail Rabbit: Nov. 6-Feb. 29
• Pheasant: Nov. 6-Jan. 10
• Bobwhite Quail: Nov. 6-Nov. 29
• Fox, raccoon: Nov. 10-Jan. 31
• Fall wild turkey: Oct. 10-Nov. 29
• Coyote and wild boar: No closed season
• Groundhog: Closed only during deer gun season.

2015-2016 DEER SEASONS

• Archery: Sept. 26-Feb. 7
• Youth Gun Season: Nov. 21-22
• Gun Season: Nov. 30-Dec. 6 and Dec. 28-29
• Muzzleloader Season: Jan. 9-12, 2016

SPRING 2016 SEASONS

• Youth Turkey: April 16-17, 2016
• Spring Turkey: April 18-May 15, 2016

Will Kevin Love stay in Cleveland? Dennis Manoloff & CineSport's Chad Cutler discuss the chances after Love opted out of his contract

Colin Toke, Northeast Ohio Media Group 

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After the Cavs fell two wins short of a title, Cleveland.com's Dennis Manoloff & CineSport's Chad Cutler discuss the chances Kevin Love stays in Cleveland now that he opted out of his contract.

Bradley Zimmer, the Indians' first-round selection in the 2014 amateur draft, has been named to Major League Baseball's Futures Game roster.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Bradley Zimmer, the Indians' first-round selection in the 2014 amateur draft, has been named to Major League Baseball's Futures Game roster.

Zimmer is one of six outfielders selected to the U.S. squad. He is the only one who has yet to reach the Double-A level. Zimmer has compiled a .300/.399/.488 slash line in 65 games at High-A Lynchburg this season. He has swiped 28 bases in 32 attempts and has tallied nine home runs and 27 RBIs.

The 22-year-old was the 21st overall choice in last summer's draft. He started at Low-A Mahoning Valley and advanced to Class A Lake County at the end of the minor league season. He began the 2015 campaign in Lynchburg.

"Bradley is an elite athlete and that's one of the things that really stand out about him," said Brad Grant, the Indians' director of amateur scouting. "He's got that combination of speed and athleticism and strength. You challenge him to do anything and he can beat that challenge. It's fun to watch him progress. He's playing defense like we thought he'd play defense. He's gone out and hit like we thought he would. He's added power, he's added speed on the bases."

Zimmer is the organization's only representative on either the U.S. or the World roster for the minor-league exhibition, which showcases a crop of the league's top prospects. Shortstop Francisco Lindor served as the Indians' lone representative at the contest last season.

The Futures Game is slated for 3 p.m. ET on July 12, two days before the major leaguers take the field at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati for the 86th edition of the Midsummer Classic.