Fans and professional critics alike judge who are winners and losers when it comes to fashion among those arriving on the red carpet.

The 2015 ESPY Awards on Wednesday evening offer viewers more than a chance to watch Caitlyn Jenner's big moment and to see favorite sports stars picking up awards.

Armchair quarterbacks and professional critics alike are judging who are the winners and losers when it comes to fashion among those arriving on the red carpet at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Cable network ESPN is hosting a red carpet show at 7 p.m. Eastern, followed by the ESPY Awards at 8 on ABC. The awards show honors the year's top athletes and sports moments as decided by the public.

Of course, the big story involves Jenner accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Before coming out as a transgender woman earlier this year, she was known as Bruce Jenner, the 1976 Olympic decathlon champion.

Winners in other sports categories, including biggest sports moments, are determined by fan votes. The voting continues until 8 p.m.

Categories include Best Male Athlete, Best Female Athlete, Best Team and Best Comeback Athlete.

Actor-comedian Joel McHale is hosting the annual awards show.

Jones was one of three Ohio State ESPY nominations.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Someone finally beat Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones.

Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon couldn't do it. A 14-year-old girl from Philadelphia did.

Little League pitcher Mo'ne Davis won the award for Best Breakthrough Athlete at Wednesday night's ESPY Awards, beating out Jones, New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and golfer Jordan Spieth.

Davis became the first girl to earn a win and pitch a shutout in the Little League World Series last summer.

Don't feel too bad for Jones, though. He said on Tuesday that he didn't even vote for himself. He voted for Beckham Jr.

And Jones got a free trip to Los Angeles out of it.

That alone shows the whirlwind that has become Jones' life since leading Ohio State to a win in the first College Football Playoff National Championship in January. Forced into the starting role after J.T. Barrett broke his ankle in the regular-season finale against Michigan, Jones led the Buckeyes to wins over Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon.

That's pretty good. But not good enough to beat Davis, who owned the summer last year by leading her team to the U.S. semifnal of the Little League World Series.

Congrats to Ms Mo'ne Davis for winning best breakthrough athlete pic.twitter.com/GArxoEuC9Z

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

Hold on! Wait a min! My first L in college comes from a FEMALE!! [?] LMAO Jp, congrats again to Mo'ne Davis, HUGE FAN

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

Caitlyn Jenner received a standing ovation from the sporting world's biggest stars after her 10-minute speech.

LOS ANGELES -- Caitlyn Jenner accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs on Wednesday night while urging acceptance for others who are transgender.

She received a standing ovation from some of the sporting world's biggest stars after her 10-minute speech during the annual awards honoring the year's top athletes and moments.

"This transition has been harder on me than anything I can imagine," said Jenner, who revealed she was in the process of becoming a woman in a televised interview with Diane Sawyer in April on ABC.

Noting her powerful celebrity platform, the 1976 Olympic decathlon champion vowed "to do whatever I can to reshape the landscape of how transgender people are viewed and treated."

A teary-eyed Jenner said she wants to use her powerful celebrity platform to help transgender people achieve acceptance and she urged the audience to learn about people different than themselves.

Abby Wambach of the U.S. soccer team that won the Women's World Cup presented the trophy to Jenner, whose voice broke as she thanked members of her famous family, including stepdaughters Kim and Khloe Kardashian. Tears welled in the eyes of Jenner's younger daughter, Kylie, whose sister, Kendall, wiped a tear from her eye.

Caitlyn Jenner accepts the Arthur Ashe award for courage at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Los Angeles. Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP 

"I never wanted to hurt anyone else, most of all my family and my kids," said Jenner, who admitted that until earlier this year she had never met another transgender person.

"Just a few months ago I had never met anyone who was like me," she said. "I dealt with my situation on my own in private. It's been eye-opening, inspiring and also frightening."

She told the audience about trans teenagers who are bullied, beaten up, murdered or kill themselves. She mentioned two people by name whose deaths particularly touched her.

"Trans people deserve something vital, they deserve your respect," she said. "From that respect comes a more compassionate community."

Jenner urged the crowd that included football, basketball, baseball and hockey players to remember what they say and do is "absorbed and observed by millions of people, especially young people."

"My plea for you tonight is one join me in making this one of your issues as well," she said.

A video traced Jenner's life from the time when she was known as Bruce Jenner to her current transition. She was shown applying makeup, buttoning her blouse in her closet and fastening the strap on her heeled shoes.

With her hands clasped in front of her, Jenner joked with the audience about her struggle to select the cream gown she wore.

"OK, girls, I get it," she said, as the audience laughed. "You to get the shoes, the hair, the makeup, it was exhausting. And the fashion police, please be kind on me. I'm new at this."

Jenner didn't walk the red carpet outside the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles, and she didn't appear backstage to talk with reporters, as most of the previous Ashe award recipients have done. ESPN said Jenner wanted her onstage comments to stand.

Winners at the 22nd annual ESPY Awards presented Wednesday:

Best Male Athlete: Stephen Curry

Best Female Athlete: Ronda Rousey

Best Record-Breaking Performance: Peyton Manning

Best Breakthrough Athlete: Mo'ne Davis

Best Championship Performance: LeBron James

Best Comeback Athlete: Rob Gronkowski

Best Play: Odell Beckham Jr.

Best Team: U.S. women's soccer team

Best Game: Super Bowl

Best Upset: Mississippi beats Alabama

Best NFL Player: Aaron Rodgers

Best NBA Player: Stephen Curry

Best MLB Player: Mike Trout

Best NHL Player: Jonathan Toews

Best MLS Player: Robbie Keane

Best Coach: Steve Kerr

Best International Athlete: Lionel Messi

Best Fighter: Ronda Rousey

Best Jockey: Victor Espinoza

Best WNBA Player: Skylar Diggins

Best Driver: Kevin Harvick

Best Male Golfer: Jordan Spieth

Best Female Golfer: Lydia Ko

Best Male Tennis Player: Novak Djokovic

Best Female Tennis Player: Serena Williams

Best Male College Athlete: Marcus Mariota

Best Female College Athlete: Missy Franklin

Best Male Action Sports Athlete: Ryan Dungey

Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Kelly Clark

Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Krige Schabort

Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Becca Meyers

Best Bowler: Jason Belmonte

SPECIAL AWARDS

Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Caitlyn Jenner

Pat Tillman Award for Service: Danielle Green

Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Devon and Leah Still

Best Moment: Lauren Hill

Icon Award: Derek Jeter

Meyer was up for one of Ohio State's three ESPY nominations.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Urban Meyer spent some time this summer in Cleveland cheering on the Cavaliers in their NBA Finals series against the Golden State Warriors.

The Cavs didn't win. And Meyer probably didn't realize that loss meant he would be missing out on some hardware too.

Meyer lost the award for Best Coach/Manager to Golden State coach Steve Kerr during Wednesday night's ESPY Awards. The award wasn't announced during the three-hour live show, but the football team's other two nominations were.

The Buckeyes lost out on Best Team to the World Cup-winning United State's women's soccer team, and quarterback Cardale Jones lost the Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY to Little League pitcher Mo'ne Davis.

Meyer, who made the trip to Los Angeles with Jones, Braxton Miller, Ezekiel Elliott and Joshua Perry was in some pretty good company for Best Coach. Joining Meyer and Kerr as nominees were UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma, Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick.

Kerr led the Warriors the Finals win in his first season as head coach. Meyer drew praise for leading Ohio State to the first College Football Playoff National Championship, but didn't get much hardware for it. Though it's doubtful he cares.

Meyer missed on on Big Ten Coach of the Year honors, which went to Minnesota's Jerry Kill before Ohio State made its playoff run.

So no ESPY for Meyer. He just had to settle for an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, a spot in the Celebrity and Legends softball game at the MLB All-Star game and a couple of first pitches at MLB games.

Still a pretty good summer.

The Buckeyes went 0-for-3 at the ESPY Awards.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State linebacker Joshua Perry called it. Winning the ESPY for best team was going to be a tough for the Buckeyes.

The United State's women's soccer team took home the award, the last given out during Wednesday night's show. Perry called it a day early.

"Honestly I think it's gonna be tough, there's a lot of good teams out there," Perry said Tuesday before leaving for the show in Los Angeles. "The (Golden State) Warriors, obviously, and the (United States) women's national soccer team, what they did, I wouldn't be surprised if they came away with it."

The U.S. women's team beat out the Buckeyes, the Warriors, the New England Patriots and the Chicago Blackhawks for the biggest award of the night.

Ohio State struck out on all three of its nominations. Quarterback Cardale Jones was nominated for Best Breakthrough Athlete, but lost to Little League pitcher Mo'ne Davis. Coach Urban Meyer was up for Best Coach/Manager, but lost to Warriors coach Steve Kerr.

Ohio State wrestler Logan Stieber was also up for Best Male College Athlete, but lost to Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Of all the nominations, it seemed like Meyer might have had the best chance of winning, but Kerr and Golden State's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals got the nod.

Keep in mind this all comes down to a fan vote. The Buckeyes losing the U.S. women's team, who won the World Cup last week, and Meyer losing to Kerr, who won the NBA title a month ago isn't all that surprising.

Meyer, Jones, Perry, Braxton Miller and Ezekiel Elliott will return to Columbus on Thursday. It wasn't exactly a pointless trip for Ohio State, though. Is a few days on the West Coast ever a bad thing?

They all got to dress up nice and get the red carpet treatment.

The Buckeyes on the red carpet today at the ESPYs. Up for team of the year. Competition includes... pic.twitter.com/guxKnRIZWV

-- Jerry Emig (@BuckeyeNotes) July 15, 2015

And Jones made some new friends.

Is it weird that I have a crush on @RondaRousey and scared of her at the same time [?]

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

@KendallJenner heard you here? What section?

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

You get 2 claps @StephenCurry30 , I'm a @Cavs fan lol congrats tho

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

Not surprisingly, Jenner's acceptance of the award draws mixed reaction on social media.

Caitlyn Jenner speech after accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs on Wednesday night resulted in an outburst on social media, with many praising Jenner while others argued she is undeserving.

"I never wanted to hurt anyone else, most of all my family and my kids," Jenner said. "Just a few months ago I had never met anyone who was like me. I dealt with my situation on my own in private. It's been eye-opening, inspiring and also frightening."

The speech received a standing ovation from those attending the event in Los Angeles. It also received plenty of praise on Twitter.

However, some argued there are others in sports world more deserving, such as Leah Still, a 5-year-old girl battling cancer, and her father, Cincinnati Bengals star Devon Still. Another popular choice was Lauryn Hill, a Mount St. Joseph University basketball team member who played last fall despite having inoperable brain cancer. Hill, 19, died in April.

The Stills were honored with the Jimmy V. Perseverance Award, while Hill's parents accepted the Best Moment Award for their daughter.

See some of the reaction below.

LeBron James won the ESPY for best championship performance without winning the championship.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- LeBron James won the ESPY for best championship performance for becoming the first player in NBA history to lead both teams in the Finals in points, rebounds, and assists.

Nevermind, of course, that the Cavs lost to the Golden State Warriors.

"Uh, I really wasn't, you're, second place got me this?" James said at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where the ESPYs are taking place. The annual sports awards program is currently being shown live on ABC.

"This wasn't expected at all," he said.

James beat out San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, University of Florida softball standout Lauren Haeger, and Triple Crown-winning horse American Pharaoh for the ESPY. Voting for the ESPYs -- open to anyone -- was conducted on-line.

The Cavs lost 4-2 to the Warriors in the Finals, but were down stars Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving. James kept it close by averaging 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists - the highest collective averages in those three major statistical categories of anyone in Finals history.

James' stats were the best in league history, but he was not named Finals MVP. That honor went to Golden State's Andre Iguodala.

James was nominated for, but did not win, best male athlete or best NBA player. Those ESPYs went to Golden State's Stephen Curry, who edged James in the Finals an in the voting for NBA MVP during the regular season. 

The U.S. women's soccer team edged the Ohio State football Buckeyes for the ESPY awarded to the best team.

James also presented the Jimmy V. Perseverance Award to Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still, who accepted the award on behalf of his daughter, Leah, 5, who battled cancer last season and is now in remission.

Leah my daughter Zhuri and I love you!!!! Devon continue to stay strong for her like you've been. #LeahStrong

-- LeBron James (@KingJames) July 16, 2015

James flew to L.A. from New York, where his movie "Trainwreck" premiered and where he appeared as a guest on the Tonight Show on Tuesday.

Here's what 39 all-star appearances look like. #Manning. @KingJames. #Jeter. #ESPYs pic.twitter.com/skbRdRnazD

-- Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 16, 2015

Join Chris Fedor as he talks with Chris Haynes, Mary Kay Cabot and Paul Hoynes on today's Sports Insider at noon.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- NBA free agency continues as the Cavaliers are running out of cap space. The Browns are two weeks away from the start of training camp. And the Indians are gearing up for a second half playoff push. 

Join us for our live show talking all things Cleveland sports. Chris Haynes will talk Cavaliers, summer league hoops and NBA free agency. Mary Kay Cabot will talk Browns. Paul Hoynes will give us the latest on the Indians' approach in the second part of the season. 

Click play on the player above when the red "Live" icon appears on the bottom to watch the show. A complete archive of the show will be made available later today.

The Cavaliers off-season roster moves are all about managing the salary cap.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In case you missed it, Cory Joseph signed a four-year, $30 million contract with Toronto.

Maybe you are a casual NBA fan and you can't seem to place the name "Cory Joseph."

Joseph, 23, has spent the last four years as a backup point guard to San Antonio's Tony Parker. He was a member of the 2011 draft class, the No. 29 pick.

The 2011 class has some familiar names for Cavalier fans. The top pick was Kyrie Irving, who signed a five-year, $95-million extension with the Cavs before last season.

The No. 4 pick was Tristan Thompson. He is a restricted free agent, negotiating with the Cavs.

The No. 17 pick (by New York) was Iman Shumpert. He was traded to the Cavs in January, and signed the four-year, $40 million extension.

Which brings us back to Joseph, who is represented by Rich Paul. Yes, that's the same Cleveland-based agent who represents LeBron James and Thompson with the Cavs.

Along with his chief negotiator, Mark Termini (another Clevelander), Paul secured that $30 million deal for Joseph.

In the 2015 playoffs, Joseph was on the court for a grand total of nine minutes as the Spurs lost in the first round. He averaged 6.8 points in 18 minutes a game last season.

I'm not putting down the 6-foot-3 Joseph. I like his game as a strong defender and an excellent guard driving to the rim. In 14 games as a starter last year, he averaged 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He shot .562 from the field.

But Toronto just signed Joseph for $30 million to be their backup point guard to Kyle Lowrie. That breaks down to an average of $7.5 million per season.

Furthermore, Joseph is a Canadian and is thrilled to sign with Toronto.

Paul also got Ohio State and GlenOak High product Kosta Koufas signed to a four-year, $33 million deal with Sacramento. Koufas averaged 5.2 points and 5.3 rebounds in 17 minutes a game as a backup center for Memphis last season.

TALKING BIG MONEY

I have been writing for a while that Paul's agency didn't need James to convince them to push hard for lucrative deals. They did it last year, signing restricted free agent Eric Bledsoe to a five-year, $70 million contract. That came after Bledsoe missed 38 games due to knee problems. He didn't sign until September 25, 2014.

Bledsoe came back to play 81 games in 2014-15, averaging 17 points. So the deal worked out well for Phoenix and Bledsoe.

It also showed that Paul was not about to rush into an agreement. Fans need to keep that in mind as they watch the contract talks between Thompson and the Cavs. His agents are content to wait.

That's why I never believed those reports of Thompson quickly agreeing to that five-year, $80 million extension.

It's not how his agents work. They know the Cavs are in such a salary cap strait jacket that the best moves for the team are keeping valuable players who may be future trade assets.

That's a secondary reason why the Kevin Love signing ($113 million for five years) is so important to the team. With the salary cap taking huge leaps over the next few years, Love could be very attractive on the trade market as he nears the end of his contract.

Trading players under contract will be the major way for the Cavs to improve their team, because the salary cap rules will prevent them from signing significant free agents to long-term deals.

You can argue that the 24-year-old Thompson isn't worth a maximum deal -- $94 million for five years. But my guess is his agents will try to come as close to that number as possible. And the 6-foot-10 rebounding machine will have value to the Cavs, and other teams.

The salary cap may double over the next four years -- taking salaries right through the dollar-signed studded galaxy.

THEN THERE'S DELLY

Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix reported that the Cavs and Dellavedova aren't close to a new contract.

Delly's agent supposedly is asking for a multi-year deal beginning at $4 million.

That's why this story began with the signing of Joseph, a backup point guard with a $30 million deal.

I don't know if Mannix is correct, but you can be sure that Delly's agent is watching this market explode with salaries -- even for backups.

Delly had a few huge playoff games for the Cavs. He scored 19 points in the Game 6 clincher against the Bulls. He threw in 17 points in a Game 3 victory over Atlanta. He had 20 points in a Game 2 Finals victory at Golden State.

He played relentless defense. But his flaws also were exposed in the postseason.

Delly shot 29 percent from the field in the final two rounds of the playoffs, 10 games against Atlanta and Golden State. He is a gritty, annoying and effective defender. He's a tremendous, unselfish teammate.

But he's a backup, and he probably will lose some minutes to veteran Mo Williams. The Cavs signed Williams to a two-year, $4.5 million deal for depth behind Irving.

In the regular season, Delly averaged 4.8 points and shot .362 from the field in 21 minutes a game. In the playoffs, it was 7.2 points and shooting .346 in 25 minutes a game as he filled in for the injured Irving.

The Australian is a restricted free agent, meaning the Cavs can match any offer that he receives from another team.

This becomes very complicated. Because the Cavs are in such a salary cap pit, signing Delly to even a $3 million contract for next season would cost the team about $12 million because of the luxury tax.

The Cavs have extended a $1.5 million qualifying offer to Delly for next season. If another team wants to pay big money for Delly, so be it. Otherwise, I'd stick with the qualifying offer for the 6-foot-4 guard, or a modest Mo Williams-type deal.

Northcutt has been in the role for one year after replacing Aaron Shea.

BEREA, Ohio - The Browns and director player of engagement Jamil Nortcutt will part ways in the coming weeks, a league source told Northeast Ohio Media Group.

It's believed the club could fill the opening by promoting from within the organization.

Northcutt has spent just 15 months with the franchise after replacing former player liaison and Browns tight end Aaron Shea. He's still finishing up duties with the club, but a new director should be in place shortly. It's not known why the two sides came to the decision.

Northcutt also had worked with Browns general manager Ray Farmer in the Chiefs organization for several seasons.

He arrived in Cleveland after serving six years (2008-14) as assistant athletics director for internal operations at the University of Mississippi. Prior to that role, Northcutt spent three years (2005-08) with the Chiefs as player development coordinator.

Cavaliers beat reporter Chris Haynes, Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot and Indians beat reporter Paul Hoynes joined us on today's show. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Free agency in the NBA has started to slow down, but there are still moves to be made. Chris Haynes, our Cavs beat reporter, called into Sports Insider to give us the latest from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. He also talked about the rumored contract conversations with Tristan Thompson and Matthew Dellavedova. 

With the Browns set to open training camp in two weeks, Mary Kay Cabot joined the show to talk about the top camp battles and which player she expects to  

make the biggest jump. 

Paul Hoynes called from Cincinnati to recap the All-Star Game and preview the second half of the Indians' season. 

Watch Sports Insider live every Thursday at noon.

Tyvis Powell, Vonn Bell, Bryce Haynes and Sean Nuernberger were among the Buckeyes working with the athletes. Watch video

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On the same outdoor fields where the Ohio State Buckeyes will begin practice in defense of their National Championship in three weeks, some football skills were on display Thursday.

Running while strapped to parachutes or dragging weights, slamming tackling dummies to the ground and sweating through two hours, 240 specially challenged athletes went through a Special Skills Football Invitational on the Woody Hayes Athletic Center outdoor fields.

More than 100 volunteers worked the event, including 20 Ohio State football players, among them starting safeties Tyvis Powell and Vonn Bell and longsnapper Bryce Haynes. Strength coach Mickey Marotti ran the campers through the OSU quick cals to start the event, and then the field that serves as Ohio State's practice home was put to good use.

This was the third year of the camp but the first year at Ohio State. Event coordinator Steve Weaver said the camp sprung from a conversation with Urban Meyer three years ago.

"Next week is Christmas in July," Weaver said, pointing toward July 25. "We just gave that to them today. We're really happy to be here."

Check out the video to watch the athletes in action and hear Powell explain just what the day was like.

Chris Fedor and Mary Kay Cabot talk about training camp starting in two weeks and the most important player on the Browns' defense. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns are two weeks away from beginning training camp. There are numerous storylines to follow, including what it going to happen with the Browns quarterback battle. 

While much of the focus has been on the Browns offense, the other side of the ball looks to be the team's backbone. 

Mary Kay Cabot joined today's show to talk about whether this is the year the Browns' defense becomes elite and which defensive player is most important. Also, which storyline besides the QB battle is the most intriguing? Mary Kay touches on that as well.

Chris Fedor and Chris Haynes talk about Matthew Dellavedova's contract demands and which young player has the best chance of making the roster. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a busy off-season. They've already agreed to deals with four players and are hoping for more. With not much money to spend, the focus will likely continue to be on their own free agents, Matthew Dellavedova, J.R. Smith and Tristan Thompson. 

According to reports, Dellavedova, who became a fan favorite during the postseason run, seeks a deal that starts around $4 million. 

Chris Haynes joined today's show to talk about Delly's value, the Cavs' performance at the summer league and why he believes the Thompson negotiations will last a long time.

Bud Shaw shares his take on the highs and lows of this year's Cleveland Cavaliers season for David Blatt, and what readers are saying about the head coach. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Bud Shaw shares his take on the highs and lows of this year's Cleveland Cavaliers season for David Blatt, and what readers are saying about the head coach. 

Before heading into the season, Blatt thought it was going to be a "breeze" but while some applaud Blatt for his quick thinking, others are fast to point out flaws that popped up throughout the finals.

Do you agree with Bud on what Blatt needs to work on? What do you think of Blatt's coaching this year? Let us know in the comments below.

Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson set up another potential battle between the two in the British Open.

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland  -- Jordan Spieth played like he had a Grand Slam to win. Dustin Johnson played like he had a score to settle.

The two main characters from Chambers Bay brought their games across eight time zones and an ocean Thursday and set the tone at St. Andrews for what could be another riveting battle at the British Open.

Spieth quickly seized on his opportunity for a third straight major with six birdies in his first 11 holes, fought through a chilly wind on the inward nine and closed with a birdie for a 5-under 67 that put him two shots out of the lead.

Johnson, whose three-putt from 12 feet on the final hole cost him a shot at the U.S. Open, looked as daunting as ever. He simply overpowered the Old Course with such force that he hit wedge into 10 of the par 4s and had an eagle putt on another. With a pair of big par saves on the tough closing holes, he played bogey-free for a 65 and for at least a day made good on a warning he made earlier in the week.

Asked about Spieth's chances to sweep the four majors, Johnson said, "Well, I'm playing the next two so we'll have to see."

This was hardly a two-man show.

The six players who were one shot behind at 66 included former British Open champion Paul Lawrie and two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen. Jason Day, coming off his scary bout with vertigo symptoms at the U.S. Open, was back on his feet and back in the hunt. Most impressive from that group were Zach Johnson and Danny Willett, who posted their scores as the temperature dropped and wind stiffened late in the afternoon.

Spieth was joined at 67 by Louis Oosthuizen, the last Open champion at St. Andrews.

"If D.J. keeps driving it the way he is, then I'm going to have to play my best golf to have a chance," Spieth said.

The real test might come from the weather.

Spieth and Johnson got a break by playing in the morning when St. Andrews was ripe for scoring -- 10 of the top 12 scores came from that side of the draw. That didn't help Tiger Woods, who hit into the Swilcan Burn on the opening hole, made only one birdie and shot 76.

"Guys have been shooting good numbers," said Woods, a two-time Open champion at St. Andrews. "Unfortunately I did not do that." Instead, he was headed for a missed cut for the third time in his last four majors.

The afternoon wave suffered in chill and wind so strong that Phil Mickelson hit driver and 3-wood and didn't reach the 465-yard 13th hole. He said he had to hit 5-iron for his third shot on the par-5 14th. Johnson was pin-high with a 3-wood in the morning. Mickelson made only one bogey on the back nine and shot 70. He called the conditions "fun," though his smile might not last if the morning group doesn't face the same conditions.

"We were at a significant disadvantage today," Mickelson said. "And hopefully, if we're able to play an entire day tomorrow, it will even itself out."

The first 26 groups had an average score of 71.46. The last 26 groups averaged 72.62.

Rickie Fowler, coming off a victory in the Scottish Open, said the final seven holes was "hanging on for dear life." He made two bogeys, one eagle and 15 pars for a 72.

The forecast was for rain early Friday and wind calming as it clears, followed by stronger gusts in the afternoon. Saturday could have gusts approaching 40 mph.

Any duel between Spieth and Johnson is void of animosity. They played in the same group, and during one long wait on the 17th tee, they laughed and chatted as if this were an opening round at a regular PGA Tour event.

"No chat about the U.S. Open at all, as I wouldn't imagine there would be, other than talking about the differences in the course," Spieth said. "But I enjoy playing with Dustin. I've played a lot golf with him."

And he knows what to expect from golf's most athletic figure. Johnson hit driver on all but three holes, leaving him wedges into the par 4s (except for three longer holes into a hurting wind on the back nine) and a 7-iron that Johnson stuck to 10 feet for eagle on the par-5 fifth hole.

"I'm going to hit driver on every hole if I can," Johnson said.

Spieth already has shown at the Masters and U.S. Open that power isn't everything. And while he laid back on several holes -- Johnson's tee shots were on average 36 yards longer -- Spieth can score.

He birdied four of the first six holes with putts inside 12 feet and took a share of the lead with a 10-foot putt on the par-3 11th. His lone mistake came in bunkers -- a pot bunker in the 13th fairway he had to play out sideways, and the Road Hole bunker on the 17th. He blasted out to 6 feet and missed.

"I've played enough golf  with him to where I believe in my skill set, that I can still trump that crazy ability that he has," Spieth said. "I expect when he stands on the tee it's going to up there miles and down the fairway. I also expect that I can birdie each hole when I stand on the tee -- it just happens to be a different route."

Not many can appreciate the route Spieth is taking. Only five other players since 1934 have won the first two majors of the year. Only Ben Hogan has won the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open in the same year. No one has won all four.

The key for Spieth in the first round was to stay close, and that's what he did -- not in driving distance, but by score, which ultimately is all that matters.

The 11th annual Waterfowlers Boot Camp has waterfowl calling contests and a wealth of hunting exhibits at Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio on July 25-26.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Outdoors Calendar for July 17.

July 18: Vic's Challenge Lake Erie Open Walleye Tournament, Ohio Walleye Federation at Geneva. There is a $250 entry, with up to five anglers per boat. Visit fishowf.com.

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 23-28: High-powered rifle phase of the National 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 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. 2: 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. 3-7: U.S. Fullbore Championships 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.

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. 8-14: World Long Range Championships of the 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.

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: 3^rd annual Eric Lewis Memorial Perch and Walleye Tournament, Lake Erie. Three-man teams, entry $120, includes dinner and raffle tickets. Enter at Erie Outfitters in Sheffield Lake or visit erieoutfitters.com. For information call 440-949-8934. Tournament boundaries Huron River to Chagrin River. Lake Breeze Party Center, Sheffield Lake.

Aug. 22: Clays and Clams Sporting Clays Shoot to benefit the Lake and Trails Youth Camps, 10 a.m., Brier Oak Hunt Club, Bellevue, Ohio. Entry $55 for 50 rounds and clambake. Contact Karen Metzker, 330-725-8747, karen@lakeandtrails.org or visit lakeandtrails.org.

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: 58^th annual Coon Dog Field Trial, Mahoning County Coon Hunters Protective Association at the Mahoning County Coon Hunters Club Grounds, U.S. 422, 3.5 miles west of Canfield. Signup from 8-10 a.m. For information contact tship40@aol.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

There are some outstanding fishing and hunting events for the whole family this summer, but you have to sign up.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - There are some great experiences coming up for outdoors-minded folks, and the youngsters in the family. Just get in line early and sign up for the fun.

Youth Outdoor Camp: The popularity of the Lake and Trails spring fishing and fall hunting camps at FFA Camp Muskingum on the shores of Leesville Reservoir have justifiably earned Karen Metzker the Person of the Year Award from Ohio Outdoor News.

If your girl or boy is 10 to 17 years old, sign up began this week for the fall camp on Oct. 1-4. Don't wait. The camps fill quickly. If you can't afford $120 for the youngster or $130 to chaperone, Metzker has a few scholarships. Kids learn to shoot, hunt, respect the outdoors and have fun.

Contact Metzker (330-725-8747) or visit lakeandtrails.org.

Controlled hunts: Every summer the Ohio Division of Wildlife has a lottery for controlled hunts on various public hunting areas. It costs $3 to apply for a hunt. The odds are long to win a trip to one of the more popular deer or duck areas.

But there are many youth, disabled and women-only hunts that have much shorter odds. Check out the available hunts on the ODOW web site. The lottery deadline is July 31.

Off to OWA Boot Camp: There are no calisthenics at 11^th annual Waterfowlers Boot Camp on July 25-26 at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio, about 25 miles north of Columbus. There are lots of things for youngsters and adults to enjoy. The Kids Boot Camp includes youth duck and goose calling contests, shooting and archery instruction and youth seminars.

The Ohio Waterfowlers Association event has made a transition from all things waterfowl to a full-fledged free hunting festival. There are a wealth of hunting and fishing exhibits, seminars galore, concession stands and shotgun competitions ranging from the Open Goose Shootout to the Meat Duck Shoot. Visit theowawaterfowlersbootcamp.com.

SCSA kids fishing: A gang of groups are gathering at the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association grounds to host Youth Fishing Day on July 31 at the club's well-stocked pond in North Royalton. It's for kids 6 to 15 and free, but a $5 deposit is needed by Monday to hold a spot. Send a check to Jim Faddoul, 23879 Maple Ridge Rd., North Olmsted, Ohio 44070.

Bows and boys, girls: A free Youth Archery Skills Day at Hadley's Archery Center in Akron is hosted Aug. 9 from 1-5 p.m. by the Sportsmen of Tomorrow. There will be archery lessons, bows to shoot and compound bow and crossbow giveaway. Reserve a spot with Jamie Lukens (330-819-0063, jamie@sportsmenoftomorrow.org)

Sporting clays benefit shoots: The Shoot for Sarah is Aug. 9 at WR Hunt Club in Clyde to benefit club manager Jamie Gardner's wife, Sarah, still trying to get back on her feet after a devastating car crash last spring. The $50 fee includes 50 targets and lunch. Call 419-547-8550 or visit wrhuntclub.com to enter.

Lake and Trails youth hunting and fishing camps have a benefit Clays and Clams Sporting Clays Shoot on Aug. 22 at Brier Oak Hunt Club in Bellevue. Entry is $55 for 50 rounds and a clambake.

Party for Popeye: Popular Lake Erie charter skipper John "Popeye" Uridel suffered a stroke in February, and is getting back on his feet in time for a Cast A Line for Popeye fish fry and fundraiser. Tickets are $25 for the Aug. 22 party that begins at 2 p.m. at Spitzer Marina in Lorain. Call Gary Carpenter (216-346-2654) of Sara J Charters or Abby Uridel (440-281-7188).

Summit deer lottery: The Summit Metro Parks is allowing bowhunting in more than 20 specific areas this fall to manage the large deer herds, with a lottery set for July 24. Each permit is good for four adults and two juveniles. While the lottery is restricted to Summit County residents, lottery winners are allowed to add non-Summit bowhunters to their permits. Online lottery applications are at summitparks.org and must be submitted by Saturday (July 18). Lottery winners must pass a supervised test at the park district's public archery ranges.

Rocky River docks: The Cleveland Metroparks had to pull one of three docks at the Rocky River Marina ramp after recent flooding wreaked havoc. Workers are still waiting for a few days of stable weather to replace the dock.

The weather has been atrocious lately, but the next few days should be the best stretch for going fishing around Northeast Ohio in the past month.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The weather is finally giving area fishermen a break for a few days. There is some rain in the forecast, but winds should be mild with moderate waves through the weekend. Look for the Lake Erie walleye fishing to be fair to good all along the Ohio shoreline.

The yellow perch fishing continues to be mediocre, at best. Making matters worse is an extreme shortage of emerald shiner minnows, which have been hard to find and net because of bad weather and dingy waters.

Inland lake anglers should have good bass, catfish and bluegill fishing, but the walleye fishing has been a bit slow. The high waters on the rivers and streams have been coming down around Northeast Ohio, and the muddy conditions should begin to clear over the weekend.

The Lake Erie Algal Bloom Bulletin reports heavy rains recently kicked off blooms in the Western Basin, with a lake coating of scum when the temperatures rise and the waters are calm. There is a persistent bloom in Sandusky Bay and pea soup conditions were reported off Cleveland and Fairport Harbor on Thursday.

CLEVELAND AREA

The waters around Cleveland Harbor have been dingy, but should begin to clear over the weekend and provide good shoreline fishing for largemouth bass, rock bass and white bass. The offshore walleye have been biting off East 72^nd St. in 45 to 60 feet of water and northeast of Wildwood Park in 40 to 50 feet.

Small catches of yellow perch were reported caught south of the Cleveland Crib.

The Cleveland Metroparks lakes are providing good fishing for catfish, bass and panfish. Judge and Ledge lakes were stocked with catfish, bass and sunfish recently.

LAKE ERIE

Fishermen are scouting the big lake to locate walleye scattered by recent storms. The best walleye fishing was reported in 36 to 38 feet from Sheffield Lake to Lorain, and west to Huron. The bigger walleye seem to be coming from deeper 50-foot depths north of Lorain and Sheffield Lake.

The mud line is still hampering the fishing as much as a mile and a half offshore. As the waters clear, look for the white bass to move in for breakwall anglers and, hopefully, the yellow perch fishing to improve.

Fair numbers of walleye are being caught northeast of Fairport Harbor and northwest of Conneaut in 48 to 72 feet of water.

Around the Western Basin, walleye are being caught along the Canadian border south of Middle Island and from the Wagon Wheel area west of Pelee Island. Some small perch were caught east of Ballast Island, off Rattlesnake and around G Can and H Can off Camp Perry.

RIVERS AND STREAMS

The Northeast Ohio rivers are muddy, but settling down. Most could be fishable by the weekend, giving up some catfish and smallmouth bass in the lower stretches and carp in the upstream areas.

PONDS, LAKES, RESERVOIRS

New London Reservoir was rated tops for numbers and size of smallmouth bass among Ohio's inland lakes. The 212-reservoir lake off U.S. Route 250 between Ashland and Norwalk is an electric motors only lake. In northeast Ohio, Lake Milton was also noted as a good smallmouth bass destination, as well as Pleasant Hill, Berlin and Pymatuning lakes.

The bass fishing has been good early and late in the day fishing the weed beds with topwater lures, ranging from frogs to Pop-R lures and buzz baits. Mosquito Reservoir has been a top spot for bass.

The muskies are finally turning on at Pymatuning Reservoir, with good catches reported in early July. Most anglers are trolling diving plugs. Pymatuning walleye are being caught in 9 to 15 feet of water on the south end of the lake.

Channel catfish are being caught all around the area, especially after dark. Tempt the cats with nightcrawlers, chicken livers, shrimp and processed baits.

Bluegills are in shallow water and along the inside edges of the weed beds. Crappies have move to deeper structure, such as sunken brush piles and structure put in place by state wildlife officials. Maps of the brush piles and structures can be found at wildohio.com.

Jones continues to own Twitter, this time getting the MMA star to respond.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Cardale Jones didn't win an ESPY. But it turns out he didn't strike out after all.

Ohio State's quarterback and Twitter star was keeping his Twitter account active from his seat at the ESPYs on Wednesday night, including posting some flattering comments about MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, who won the Best Female Athlete ESPY.

Of course, Rousey responded on Thursday. How could she not? It's the Summer of Cardale.

First, a recap of his tweets.

Is it weird that I have a crush on @RondaRousey and scared of her at the same time [?]

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

Soooooooo @RondaRousey what you doing after the show?

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

@RondaRousey but if you already talking to a UFC fighter I'm cool [?]

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

Lol let me stop joking before @TMZ start spreading rumors about me and @KendallJenner or @RondaRousey

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

Oh yea, get her bae, Aug 1st, #JustWaitOnIt https://t.co/ebHbFWLHWc

-- Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) July 16, 2015

And now the video response.

And while beating Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon in your first three college starts on the way to a national title is impressive, making Rousey blush might be a greater accomplishment.

He asked. She answered. @RondaRousey responds to @CJ12_'s tweets! https://t.co/AnRhPJhc3P

-- FOX Sports Live (@FOXSportsLive) July 17, 2015