Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is playing his final game in Cleveland on Wednesday night, giving the Cavaliers a chance for a proper goodbye. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is playing his final game in Cleveland on Wednesday night, giving the Cavaliers a chance for a proper goodbye. 

Prior to tipoff, the Cavaliers honored Bryant with a celebratory pregame video tribute, which showed numerous highlights as chants of "Ko-be!" echoed through Quicken Loans Arena.

Bryant received a standing ovation and a special introduction, with his entire resume being read.

Watch the video below. 

Then before taking the court, Bryant went over to the Cavs' bench and shared a nice embrace with former teammate and Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue. 

An awesome moment before #CavsLakers tipped off. Tyronn Lue, @KingJames say hello to @kobebryant. https://t.co/quw3qGYBNh

-- FOX Sports Ohio (@FOXSportsOH) February 11, 2016

See Ohio high school girls basketball statewide scores for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here are Ohio high school girls basketball statewide scores for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

Akr. Coventry 79, Norton 62

Andrews Osborne Academy 49, Cle. St. Martin De Porres 32

Atwater Waterloo 40, Rootstown 36

Avon 61, Cle. St. Joseph 52

Brookfield 40, Girard 20

Chagrin Falls Kenston 55, Willoughby S. 29

Cols. School for Girls 47, Powell Village Academy 22

Columbia Station Columbia 60, Vermilion 29

E. Cle. Shaw 57, Warrensville Hts. 26

Eastlake N. 52, Mayfield 40

Elyria Cath. 49, Parma Hts. Valley Forge 19

Fairview 42, Cle. Max Hayes 5

Garfield Hts. Trinity 38, Warren JFK 36

Garrettsville Garfield 56, Mogadore 34

Granville 54, Cols. Mifflin 46

Hudson 49, Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 40

Kent Roosevelt 65, Medina Highland 53

LaGrange Keystone 44, Avon Lake 32

Lakewood 45, Rocky River 41

Lebanon 47, Morrow Little Miami 34

Louisville 49, Can. Cent. Cath. 44

Massillon Tuslaw 56, Beloit W. Branch 53

Medina 43, Brunswick 37

N. Ridgeville 68, Lorain Clearview 34

Newark Licking Valley 44, Utica 41

Niles McKinley 72, Campbell Memorial 17

Oak Glen, W.Va. 92, Toronto 42

Parma 35, Bay Village Bay 31

Parma Normandy 52, Parma Hts. Holy Name 43

Parma Padua 51, Mentor Lake Cath. 29

Peninsula Woodridge 50, Akr. Springfield 36

Poland Seminary 66, Salem 54

Ravenna 48, Mogadore Field 19

Ravenna SE 71, Hartville Lake Center Christian 43

Stow-Munroe Falls 43, N. Royalton 28

Strongsville 51, Elyria 33

Struthers 56, Youngs. Liberty 44

Wadsworth 57, Macedonia Nordonia 35

Whitehall-Yearling 56, Columbus Torah Academy 47

Dublin Coffman 61, Hilliard Davidson 44

Bellbrook 65, Monroe 36

Chillicothe 67, Waverly 43

Circleville Logan Elm vs. Washington C.H. Miami Trace, ppd. to Feb 11.

Glouster Trimble 66, Franklin Furnace Green 21

Jackson 61, Lancaster Fairfield Union 52

Kettering Alter 85, Day. Dunbar 15

Manchester 49, Portsmouth Sciotoville 36

Portsmouth Clay 55, Mowrystown Whiteoak 52

Steubenville 68, Wintersville Indian Creek 36

Vincent Warren 53, Gallipolis Gallia 45

Bidwell River Valley 38, Wellston 16

New Lexington 45, Chillicothe Zane Trace 39

Peebles 48, Frankfort Adena 28

W. Union 48, McDermott Scioto NW 38

Ironton St. Joseph 41, Corning Miller 37

Aurora vs. Tallmadge, ppd. to Feb 11.

Chardon NDCL vs. Akr. Hoban, ccd.

Lyndhurst Brush vs. Madison, ppd. to Feb 11.

Mentor vs. Solon, ppd. to Feb 11.

Middlefield Cardinal vs. Conneaut, ppd. to Feb 15.

See Ohio high school boys basketball statewide scores for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here are Ohio high school boys basketball statewide scores for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

Akr. Coventry 79, Hudson WRA 62

Akr. SVSM 60, Warrensville Hts. 49

Carlisle 78, New Lebanon Dixie 47

Cin. Christian 58, Oxford Talawanda 48

Cin. McNicholas 74, Mt. Orab Western Brown 50

Cin. NW 67, Trenton Edgewood 49

Cin. Turpin 69, Milford 67, 2OT

Cin. Withrow 58, Cin. Glen Este 46

Cincinnati Christian 58, Oxford Talawanda 48

Cols. Hamilton Twp. 64, Baltimore Liberty Union 50

Cols. Mifflin 84, Cols. Marion-Franklin 65

Cols. Watterson 57, Cols. East 30

Day. Northridge 86, Madison 52

Germantown Valley View 46, Brookville 44

Jackson 61, Waverly 47

Kings Mills Kings 55, Cin. Walnut Hills 49

Loveland 60, Cin. Anderson 57

Miami Valley Christian Academy 58, Cin. Gamble Montessori 30

New Concord John Glenn 75, Dresden Tri-Valley 54

Portsmouth 56, Wheelersburg 55

Seaman N. Adams 50, Portsmouth Notre Dame 45

Spring. NE 59, Spring. Greenon 53

Xenia 85, Miamisburg 79

Yellow Springs 53, Riverside Stebbins 34

St. Clairsville 69, Martins Ferry 49

Beverly Ft. Frye 56, Bellaire 54, OT

Caldwell 55, Toronto 54, OT

Barnesville vs. Rayland Buckeye, ppd. to Feb 11.

Beallsville vs. Sarahsville Shenandoah, ppd. to Feb 16.

Steubenville Cath. Cent. 51, Bowerston Conotton Valley 49

Amanda-Clearcreek vs. Circleville Logan Elm, ppd. to Feb 15.

Chillicothe Huntington vs. Minford, ppd.

Greenfield McClain vs. Lynchburg-Clay, ccd.

Lancaster Fairfield Union vs. Circleville, ppd. to Feb 13.

Maple Hts. vs. Cle. Hts., ccd.

McConnelsville Morgan vs. Crooksville, ppd. to Feb 13.

Pomeroy Meigs vs. McArthur Vinton County, ppd. to Feb 13.

Reedsville Eastern vs. Stewart Federal Hocking, ppd.

Sardinia Eastern Brown vs. Hillsboro, ppd. to Feb 13.

Woodsfield Monroe Cent. vs. Lore City Buckeye Trail, ppd.

LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson were terrific in leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 120-111 victory over the Lakers. Kobe Bryant scored 17 for Los Angeles.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson combined for 79 points, 23 rebounds and 22 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 120-111, Wednesday night at The Q. Kobe Bryant, in his final appearance in Cleveland as a player, scored 17.

Here is a capsule look at the game, which was televised by Fox Sports Ohio and ESPN:

Time for rest: The Cavs (38-14 overall, 22-4 at home) enter the All-Star break having won three straight -- all decisively against bad Western Conference opponents at home. They defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 99-84, last Saturday and the Sacramento Kings, 120-100, Monday.

A three-game winning streak is nice, no question. However, because of the caliber of "competition,'' not much can be gleaned from this one. The Cavs did what they are supposed to do. 

They do not play again until Feb. 18 against the Bulls at The Q.

Injury concern: Cavs power forward Kevin Love injured his left shoulder in the final minute of the first half. He did not return.

Love has struggled with his shot this season but is averaging 15.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. In the first round of the playoffs last season, Love's left shoulder was ripped out of its socket by Boston's Kelly Olynyk. Surgery followed.    

Quality work: The Cavs improved to 30-6 against Western Conference opponents since Jan. 15, 2015.

Yikes: The Lakers (11-44 overall, 5-26 on road) have lost three in a row and 13 of 15.

That's a wrap: Bryant, playing for the 16th time at The Q in games that count, shot 5-of-16 from the field, including 3-of-7 from 3-point range, and 4-of-4 from the line in 33 minutes. He had six rebounds, three assists and one steal.

The Lakers' first possession resulted in Bryant making a 15-footer against LeBron. Bryant used a rub-screen from Julius Randle topside to gain a half-step on LeBron and pulled up from the right wing.

Bryant helped make matters interesting in the fourth quarter. He assisted on a Jordan Clarkson 3-pointer, drilled a 3-pointer and sank a free throw as part of the Lakers' 9-0 run to close within 104-95 with 5:36 left.

Later in the quarter, Bryant's three free throws cut the Lakers' deficit to 108-100 with 3:34 left. J.R. Smith's 3-pointer and Irving's jumper restored order, pushing the Cavs' lead to 113-100 with 2:27 remaining.

Los Angeles outscored Cleveland, 37-27, in the fourth. Bryant had nine points.

King's English: All-positions LeBron improved to 15-6 against Bryant with a terrific performance. King was 12-of-22 from the field, including 3-of-6 from 3-point range, and 2-of-5 from the line for 29 points in 37 minutes. He had 11 assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one turnover.

LeBron made at least three 3-pointers for the first time since Jan. 12 at Dallas (3-of-6).

LeBron could have scored 50 if he wanted, because no Laker could stay in front of him consistently. Instead, he scored a stress-free 29 and created opportunities for teammates. He has 20+ points and 6+ assists in 11 of his past 12 games.

KI on fire: Point guard Irving shot 15-of-24 from the field, including 3-of-6 from 3-point range, and 2-of-4 from the line for a game- and season-high 35 points in 36 minutes. He had seven assists, three rebounds, two steals and one turnover.

It meant that the Cavs' primary ball handlers, LeBron and Irving, combined for 64 points, 18 assists and two turnovers in 73 minutes.

Irving continued to dazzle with his mid-range jumper, going 7-of-11.

TT's perfection: Center Thompson made all six field-goal attempts and all three free throws for 15 points in 34 minutes. He had 13 rebounds -- seven offensive -- and four assists and one block. He posted a game-best +18.

Thompson simply worked harder than his Laker counterpart(s).

Power forward Kevin Love will not miss any time after suffering a left shoulder contusion in Wednesday night's 120-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland Cavaliers can breathe a sigh of relief.

Power forward Kevin Love will not miss any time after suffering a left shoulder contusion in Wednesday night's 120-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Love left the game with less than a minute to go in the second quarter as his left arm just dangled. He hurried to the locker room in pain and General Manager David Griffin followed right behind him.

It didn't look good at all. He would not return.

It was the same shoulder he dislocated in the first-round of the playoffs last season against the Boston Celtics. Love said his arm got tangled up with Kobe Bryant.

"At the time I didn't know really what it was," Love said. "It's just like when you get hit in the funny bone of the elbow. Shooting pain. It felt like fire was running down my arm. It's just a stinger and the doctor decided to just be cautions and use the break for it to feel better, but it actually feels OK right now."

He finished the game with eight points and six rebounds in 19 minutes.

Just two weeks ago, Love exited a contest against the Celtics in the third quarter with a left thigh contusion and ended up missing the next game. It was his only absence of the season and he suited up for the next two.

The way Love held his shoulder and the expression on his face was reminiscent of when his postseason journey ended abruptly as he sprinted to the locker room at TD Garden. Fortunately for the Cavaliers and Love, he will be in the starting lineup come Feb. 18 when they host the Chicago Bulls after the All-Star break.

It could have been much worse.

"It's not concerning," Love said of his shoulder history, "but it's the first time that sort of thing has happened [since my first shoulder injury]."

The Kobe Bryant Farewell Tour made its stop in Cleveland Wednesday, and the 120-111 Cavs victory was an afterthought.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Kobe Bryant Farewell Tour made its stop in Cleveland Wednesday night. The 120-111 victory the Cavaliers collected over the Lakers was an afterthought.

Bryant's final appearance in Northeast Ohio was initially the primary focus, but a scary injury to a member of the Cavaliers stole the intrigue.

With under a minute to go in the second quarter, Kevin Love was hit on the left shoulder during a shot attempt. He walked towards the locker room with his left arm dangling. It's the same shoulder he dislocated in the first-round playoff series with the Boston Celtics last season.

Upon Love's departure, General Manager David Griffin also headed to the locker room. The team is calling it a "left shoulder injury," but Griffin told ESPN's Lisa Salters that the injury looked worse than it was and he hoped that Love wouldn't miss much time.

Love played 19 minutes and recorded eight points and six boards, and has a week before the Feb. 18 game vs. Chicago.

Once Love left, Cleveland (38-14) just needed the contest to hurry and be over with. Head coach Tyronn Lue stressed going into the All-Star break on a positive note. They got the win, but suffered a mini setback with the Love injury.

Los Angeles (11-44) wasn't skilled or deep enough to offer a real match. They never held a lead and their defense couldn't stay in front of Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.

Irving scored season-high 35 points and distributed seven assists. James poured in 29 points with seven rebounds and 11 assists. After scoring his eighth point of the night, James passed Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (26,166) for 15^th all-time in scoring.

In spurts, the Cavaliers played down to their opponent. If truly motivated, they could have really thrashed the Lakers. In the third quarter the Cavaliers built a 22-point lead but the Lakers to trimmed the deficit to eight with 3:31 remaining, the closest they would come.

The Cavaliers won their third straight. But this should have been a night where every Cavalier saw action. Instead, it required unnecessary extended minutes for players who didn't need it.

Tristan Thompson was 6-for-6 from the field and provided 15 points and a game-high 13 rebounds.

There was a plethora of fans sporting the purple and gold Kobe No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys. The Cavaliers played a mini Bryant highlight package on the Jumbotron before introducing him to the Cavalier faithful.

Fans gave him a hearty standing ovation and chanted, "Kobe, Kobe." Bryant raised his arm to acknowledge them with a smile glued to his face.

"We've got to come out with a defensive mindset to start because I know Kobe is going to come out looking to score 50 or 60 [points]," Lue said prior to tipoff. "Our main focus is to come out having a defensive mindset and I think everything else will take care of itself."

Bryant didn't threaten any scoring records. As has been the case all season, the shooting guard struggled, going 5-of-16 for 17 points.

James said it would be an emotional game for him. Those two have dominated the league for the last decade so they gave the basketball community what they wanted: they guarded each other.

If only this were a few years ago, the matchup would have had more appeal. Defensively, Bryant is a shell of himself. He was constantly beat off the dribble and slow to rotate off the ball.

When subbed out with less than a minute to go in the game, Bryant received another standing ovation and when the buzzer sounded, Cavaliers players and coaches went over to embrace Bryant.

Northeast Ohio showed how much they respected one of the game's best.

On deck

The All-Star break is upon us. Cleveland won't take the floor again until Feb. 18 at The Q against the Chicago Bulls. Chicago has won the first two games between the teams this season.

Bud Shaw responds to reader comments about drafting a quarterback and more. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns seem likely to draft a quarterback at No. 2 and, of course, opinion is split on whom they should pick -- and if they should pick a quarterback at all. That was the topic of Bud Shaw's Sports Spin today on Sports Insider. Check out his segment above.

Watch the this week's full Sports Insider to see the full interview and more

Vardon offers his first half grade for the Cavaliers. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cavaliers have reached the NBA's All-Star break. They are the top seed in the Eastern Conference as it stands today.

Cavaliers and LeBron James reporter Joe Vardon joined Bud Shaw and me on Sports Insider today to talk about the team. I asked Joe to grade the team. See what he had to say in the video above.

Watch the this week's full Sports Insider to see the full interview and more

Paul Hoynes tells us if he thinks people are expecting too much from Lindor this season. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians are about to open spring training. Shortstop Francisco Lindor will play a key role for the team this season. Are we expecting too much out of him?

Cleveland.com Indians beat reporter Paul Hoynes joined Bud Shaw and me on Sports Insider today to talk about expectations for Lindor. See his response to the answer in the video above.

Watch the this week's full Sports Insider to see the full interview and more

Mary Kay Cabot tells us what she thinks the Browns will do at No. 2. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns aren't on the clock, but they're close. They hold the No. 2 pick in the draft this year and don't lack for needs.

Cleveland.com Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot joined Sports Insider today. Bud Shaw and I asked her, two-and-a-half months out, what she thinks the Browns will do at No. 2. See her answer in the video above.

Watch the this week's full Sports Insider to see the full interview and more

As is the case every year, Sunday's All-Star Game is the capper to a fun, event-filled weekend in the host city, with All-Star Saturday Night being at the center of the festivities.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The NBA's best players will gather in Toronto for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game this Sunday.

As is the case every year, Sunday's game is the capper to a fun, event-filled weekend in the host city, with All-Star Saturday Night being at the center of the festivities. 

Here is what you need to know:

What: All-Star Saturday Night

When: 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. 

TV: TNT

Live stream: NBA.com/allstar

Events: Taco Bell Skills Challenge, Foot Locker Three-Point Contest and Verizon Slam Dunk Contest. 

Media Day: Friday, Feb. 12 live on NBA TV.  

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James will be the lone player representing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA All-Star Game at Air Canada Centre in Toronto this Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 on TNT.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James will be the lone player representing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 65th NBA All-Star Game at Air Canada Centre in Toronto this Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 on TNT. 

James will be joined on the East squad by Toronto's Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, Miami's Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, Indiana's Paul George, New York's Carmelo Anthony, Atlanta's Paul Millsap, Detroit's Andre Drummond, Washington's John Wall, Boston's Isaiah Thomas and Chicago's Pau Gasol, who is replacing teammate Jimmy Butler. 

The team will be coached by Cavs' Tyronn Lue and his staff. 

Here is what you need to know:

What: 2016 NBA All-Star Game

Who: Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference

When: Tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. 

TV: TNT

Live stream: NBA.com/tntovertime

Media Day: Friday, Feb. 12 live on NBA TV.  

Cleveland sports fans wonder about Cam Newton's shoes, the Super Bowl halftime show and whether Jimmy Haslam is in the clear in the Pilot Flying J investigation -- 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

Bud: Do you think Cam Newton will be donning his gold MVP shoes during next year's regular season? - Bob, Shaker

I don't think he wants to get ripped again by Deion Sanders, even though getting criticized by Deion for anything is like being called too flamboyant by Liberace.

Bud: After dozing off during the SB50 halftime show, I woke up to something called the "Puppymonkeybaby."  Should I knock off the Bud Lights? - Rich Feldtz, Fairview Park

Depends on whether you saw it in your living room, or on your TV.

Bud: I sense a disconnect between my opinion of my YSI submissions and your opinion of them. Does that make me uncoachable? - Vince G, Cincinnati

Not to pass the buck, but you should know by now that no decision gets made in this town without LeBron signing off on it.

Bud: For Super Bowl excitement, it's hard to beat the drama of the five minutes between the time the Broncos scored the apparent clinching touchdown and the time the referee announced that replay had confirmed the ruling on the field. Man, I love the suspense of watching referees micromanage - Ignatowski

Just think. If you start doing pushups during the down time, you'll make Ed Hoculi look like Kate Moss in no time.

Dear Bud: Did your English teachers and journalism instructors teach you to write in complete sentences? Or not? -- TonyFromBrunswick

 Some did. Some not so much.

Bud: Will a sudden corporate name change to Pilot 'Fleeing J' serve as an indicator that the federal investigation is not going well for Jimmy? - Jim Corrigan, Fairview Park

You Said It winners are under constant watch.

Sonil Haslam selected as next football coach at Akron North.

AKRON, Ohio --- Sonil Haslam will get a shot at his first head football coaching position after being named to the position at Akron North earlier this week. The former assistant coach at Firestone replaces John Stewart who resigned after two seasons.

“I previously tried to apply for head coaching position and always seemed to come up short,” Haslam said. “The administration at North has given me an opportunity to implement some things I’ve learned from great head coaches.”

Haslam has coached for over 20 years across the Akron-area public and private schools. He is a transition coordinator employed with Akron’s YMCA Phoenix School.

Haslam inherits North that finished last season 0-10, 0-6 in the Akron City Series.

Contact Nathaniel Cline via email (ncline@cleveland.com) and Twitter (@nathanielcline).

When will Stipe Miocic and Fabrico Werdum fight for the heavyweight title?

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Rumors persist about a UFC title bout between Brazilian champion Fabricio Werdum and Euclid native Stipe Miocic.

But neither Miocic nor Dave Lockett, director of public relations, would confirm or deny a possible title bout. Miocic did not return several messages left on his voice mail and Lockett was vague.

"We're hoping to have something pretty soon but we don't know yet," Lockett said. "Obviously, Stipe wants to fight for a title but nothing has been confirmed. We don't have anything official yet. He may fight for the title, but who knows."

So until a Miocic championship bout is made official, rumors will persist until a date is set.

It was first reported in January that Miocic would replace Cain Velasquez, who was injured and forced to pull out of UFC 196 against Werdum. A bout between Miocic and Werdum was set for Feb. 6.

The bout never happened. Werdum claimed injuries.

Now a possible battle between Miocic and Werdum is in limbo.

E. Spencer Kyte writes on UFC.com how Miocic became one of the top contenders in the division last year. And his back-to-back stoppage victories over Mark Hunt and Andrei Arlovski showcased his vast and varied talents in the Octagon.

LeBron James sent 12 Akron high school students to Toronto to represent him in donating Nike uniforms to school sports teams there.

TORONTO - Twelve Akron high school students dropped Nike uniforms to 23 different sports teams from Toronto Public Schools Thursday in LeBron James' name.

Per James' tradition, his charitable LeBron James Family Foundation is making its presence felt in the host city for the NBA All-Star Game, which is in Toronto this year.

The Akron students, who are mentors in the James foundation's education program - they're called "330 Ambassadors" - unveiled the uniforms during a school assembly and fashion show at Earl Haig Secondary School here. The gear went to teams from all different sports - not just basketball - and included badminton, rugby, and ultimate Frisbee teams.

.@KingJames knows how to kick things off! 23 #Toronto teams now have new @Nike uniforms #23Acts #AllStar16 #IPROMISE pic.twitter.com/K6u54PdqRy

-- LJ's Fam Foundation (@LJFamFoundation) February 11, 2016

James did not personally attend the uniform drop.

"It means a lot to me and my foundation to be able to give back to every All-Star city, and in Toronto we wanted to do something special for some teams and groups that earned it," James told the Associated Press.

When the All-Star Game was in New York last year, James flew five Akron students to the Big Apple for a weekend of "23 Acts of Kindness," which included uniform drops but also featured several other charitable activities around the city.

This year, the "23 Acts" were covered by the uniforms, but the Akron students will volunteer Friday at local Toronto schools during parent-teacher conferences to supervise younger children, and at Variety Village, a training center for children with disabilities.

On Saturday, James' group will zip around the city to see a play at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, eat at a unique restaurant where guests are encouraged to order their food using sign language, and watch James and the East All-Stars practice in preparation for Sunday's game.

James, if it's possible, will try to keep a lower profile in Toronto.

For instance, last year in New York, James hosted a fashion show with TNT, dedicated a gymnasium his foundation refurbished, and filmed a car commercial. It does not appear that James' public schedule is as busy, though, of course, that's subject to change.

Brad Thiessen recorded his third shutout in 12 starts Thursday to lead the Lake Erie Monsters over the Chicago Wolves, 5-0.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Lake Erie Monsters scored three short-handed goals in the final minutes of the third period to defeat the Chicago Wolves, 5-0, in an American Hockey League game on Thursday at the Q.

The win was the Monsters fourth straight and improved their record to 26-16-4-3. Chicago, which dropped a 3-2 decision at the Q on Tuesday, fell to 22-21-2-2. Lake Erie is now 5-1-0-0 against the Wolves this season.

Monsters goalie Brad Thiessen stopped 24 shots in recording his third shutout and improving to 8-2-2.

Lake Erie held a 2-0 lead with just over two minutes remaining when Chicago pulled goalie Jordan Binnington (10-9-3), who had 27 saves. In 61 seconds, the Monsters scored three times.

Manny Malhotra started it at 17:57 with a short-handed goal. Nick Moutrey scored another short-handed goal just 26 seconds later.

With Binnington back on the ice but the Monsters still not at full strength, Trent Vogelhuber completed the scoring with his ninth of the season at 18:58.

The Monsters got on the board just 4:08 into the game when Steve Eminger scored his second goal of the season off assists by Eric Roy and Michael Chaput.

The Monsters made it 2-0 at 6:47 of the second period when Daniel Zaar scored his 12th of the season, assisted by Eminger and Chaput.

Eminger finished with a goal and two assists, while Chaput had three goals. The Monsters outshot Chicago, 32-24, and successfully killed seven Chicago power plays.

Home cookin': The Monsters now own a 15-5-1-2 record in games played at Quicken Loans Arena this season.

Up next: The Monsters will play at Texas on Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 6. They return home to host San Antonio for two games next weekend.

The Indians have 30 pitchers reporting to spring training on Wednesday in Goodyear, Ariz. They're looking to add at least one more reliever to help the bullpen.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - A baseball team always has moving parts. Sometimes those moving parts have moving parts, especially when spring training is getting near.

Indians' pitchers and catchers report to Goodyear, Ariz. on Wednesday and two areas of the team have yet to reveal themselves - the bullpen and outfield. This story deals with the bullpen.

Last year Indians' relievers posted the second lowest ERA in the American League at 3.12. The World Series champion Royals were the only team with a lower ERA at 2.72.

While the core of that pen is still intact, several ancillary arms have departed. Here's the roll call: Scott Atchison, Gavin Floyd, Nick Hagadone, CC Lee, Marc Rzepczynski, Anthony Swarzak and Ryan Webb. Atchison recently rejoined the Indians as a member of the coaching staff, but the others have scattered to the four corners of the baseball world.

As for the core, closer Cody Allen and set-up men Bryan Shaw and Zach McAllister are back. Jeff Manship probably belongs in that group as well. Last season Manship compiled a 0.92 ERA (four earned runs in 39 1/3 innings) in 32 appearances after starting the season at Class AAA Columbus. Manship's ERA was the lowest in the big leagues and in team history for pitchers with 30 or more appearances in a season.

If Manship is included in the core, that leaves three to four open spots in the pen. The odds favor four spots because manager Terry Francona usually opens the season with an extra reliever or two.

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Numerically there will be no problem filling those openings with 30 pitchers coming to camp, including 13 relievers looking for work. Depending on how the starting rotation sorts itself out, Josh Tomlin might be in line for a bullpen spot as well. If TJ House or Cody Anderson don't make the rotation, they'll start at Class AAA Columbus rather than work out of the Tribe's rotation.

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The Indians might not be done adding arms. They are still looking to for another reliever and position player before spring training turns serious. The first full squad workout is scheduled for Feb. 23.

The left-handers are the most interesting part in the pitching stampede.

Kyle Crockett and Giovanni Soto, who both saw time with the Indians last year, are on the 40-man roster. Veterans Tom Gorzelanny, Joe Thatcher and Ross Detwiler will report on minor league deals.

Francona is going to need at least one and maybe two lefties to work his matchups. His fallback position in that regard is that Allen (.176), Shaw (.226), Manship (.235) and McAllister (.258), all right-handers, did a good job against lefties last year.

Crockett, 23, rocketed through the minor league system and had an impressive rookie year in 2014. He has a deceptive motion and usually commands the strike zone. Last season he struggled with the Indians and Columbus because he couldn't throw the ball where he wanted.

Soto, 24, made his big league debut last year after spending parts of seven seasons in the minors. After spending most of his career as a starter, the Tribe moved him to the pen. He has a good cutter and is effective against lefties.

Gorzelanny, 33, drew the Indians' attention last year with Detroit when he lowered his arm slot, while keeping his velocity. The Tribe feels that will give him a better chance against lefties this season. Last year lefties hit .222 and righties .354 against him.

Thatcher, 34, made Houston's opening day roster last year as a spring training invitee. He doesn't throw hard, but he's crafty and has had success getting lefties out. Last year lefties hit .245 and righties .323 against him.

Detwiler, 29, has been a starter most of his career, but the Indians will look at him mostly as a reliever. Detwiler has a good fastball. Lefties hit .234 against him and righties .390.

The right-handers coming to camp include Austin Adams, Shawn Armstrong and Dan Otero, who are on the 40-man rosters. Non-roster right-handers include Joba Chamberlain, Joe Colon, Jarrett Grube, Felipe Paulino and Craig Stammen. Starters Mike Clevinger, Ryan Merritt, Shawn Morimando, Adam Plutko and Will Roberts will be camp, but will not compete for a spot in the bullpen.

Adams and Armstrong combined for 36 appearances with the Tribe last year. They combined for 20 saves and 97 strikeouts in 61 2/3 innings at Columbus. Armstrong had 80 strikeouts in 49 2/3 innings at Columbus and 11 in eight innings with the Tribe.

Otero, acquired by the Indians from Philadelphia for cash in December, is looking for a bounce back season. In 2014 he went 8-2 with a 2.28 ERA in 72 appearances covering 65 innings for Oakland. Otero, who had a 6.75 ERA in 41 appearances last year, throws a lot of ground balls, which could work well with the Tribe's improved infield defense.

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Chamberlain, 30, is another bounce back candidate after a ragged 2015 with Detroit and Kansas City. He spent part of the winter working out at Goodyear and reportedly has lost about 30 pounds.

Colon, the Tribe's 12^th round pick in 2009, moved to the pen last year and struck out 24 batters in 17 1/3 innings at Columbus. Colon, however, tested positive for a drug of abuse and will be suspended for the first 50 games in 2016.

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Of the last three right-handers, Paulino, Grube and Stammen, Paulino and Stammen probably have the best chance. Grube, 9-0 with a 2.26 ERA in 15 appearances, including 13 starts, is seen as more of depth reliever.

Paulino, 32, didn't pitch in the big leagues last year, but made 20 starts for Class AAA Iowa. The 6-3, 260-pound Paulino throws hard and has made 65 starts in the big leagues, but the Indians are looking at him as a reliever.

The Indians signed Stammen earlier this week after he made just five appearances last season with Washington before tearing his right flexor tendon. It's unclear if he'll go to camp ready to compete, but if he's healthy he has a great chance to make the pen.

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Here is Thursday's girls basketball scoreboard from around Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here is Thursday's girls basketball scoreboard from around Ohio.

Ada 50, Van Wert Lincolnview 25

Apple Creek Waynedale 55, Dalton 46

Arlington 68, Van Buren 22

Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 49, Pandora-Gilboa 40

Bedford 82, Akr. East 37

Bloom-Carroll 45, Delaware Buckeye Valley 41

Bloomdale Elmwood 43, Fostoria 42

Castalia Margaretta 35, Clyde 29

Celina 49, Lima Shawnee 25

Collins Western Reserve 56, Greenwich S. Cent. 52

Columbus Grove 50, Bluffton 27

Conneaut 35, Cle. St. Martin De Porres 31

Convoy Crestview 46, Harrod Allen E. 31

Cuyahoga Hts. 53, Rocky River Lutheran W. 41

Defiance 48, Van Wert 28

Defiance Ayersville 55, Defiance Tinora 43

Delphos Jefferson 54, Spencerville 39

Elmore Woodmore 53, Rossford 34

Findlay Liberty-Benton 55, N. Baltimore 51

Fostoria St. Wendelin 49, Fremont St. Joseph 25

Ft. Recovery 45, St. Henry 22

Genoa Area 49, Millbury Lake 36

Glouster Trimble 77, Wahama, W.Va. 26

Gorham Fayette 61, Pettisville 39

Granville Christian 62, Newark Cath. 53

Hannibal River 67, Magnolia, W.Va. 33

Kalida 60, Continental 29

Kenton 46, Lima Bath 44

Lyndhurst Brush 39, Madison 35

Maria Stein Marion Local 67, Rockford Parkway 36

McComb 49, Vanlue 15

Mentor 73, Solon 63

Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 71, Arcadia 51

Napoleon 50, Holland Springfield 48

Nelsonville-York 62, Glouster Trimble 39

New Bremen 46, Delphos St. John's 42

New Knoxville 40, Coldwater 31

New London 58, Plymouth 37

New Riegel 41, Old Fort 37

Northside Christian 42, Millersport 20

Northwood 48, Gibsonburg 33

Notre Dame Academy 50, Oregon Clay 36

Oak Harbor 81, Port Clinton 58

Oregon Stritch 48, Tiffin Calvert 44

Orrville 62, Mansfield Madison 44

Ottawa-Glandorf 59, Elida 32

Perrysburg 77, Sylvania Southview 49

Sandusky St. Mary 81, Kansas Lakota 33

Southeastern 61, Chillicothe Huntington 53

Stryker 55, Pioneer N. Central 20

Tol. Cent. Cath. 57, Fremont Ross 34

Tol. Ottawa Hills 50, Tol. Emmanuel Baptist 22

Tol. Whitmer 62, Tol. St. Ursula 32

Tontogany Otsego 58, Pemberville Eastwood 25

Wapakoneta 60, St. Marys Memorial 48

Wauseon 46, Bryan 41

Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 54, Bowling Green 37

Willard 49, Bucyrus Wynford 18

Cin. McNicholas 74, Cin. Woodward 16

Circleville 45, Chillicothe Unioto 27

Day. Oakwood 51, Hamilton Ross 39

McArthur Vinton County 54, Pomeroy Meigs 47

Thornville Sheridan 58, Marietta 37

Washington C.H. 43, Greenfield McClain 29

Washington C.H. Miami Trace 52, Circleville Logan Elm 31

Latham Western 73, New Boston Glenwood 60

Racine Southern 48, Willow Wood Symmes Valley 40

S. Webster 57, Bainbridge Paint Valley 29

Waterford 68, Crown City S. Gallia 20

Here are Thursday's boys basketball scores from around Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are Thursday's boys basketball scores from around Ohio.

Chillicothe Zane Trace 69, Piketon 54

Gates Mills Hawken 68, Chesterland W. Geauga 61

Philo 60, New Lexington 45

Wellston 60, Bidwell River Valley 50

Wilmington 83, Washington C.H. 39

Wood County Christian, W.Va. 80, Beallsville 61

Morgantown, W.Va. 78, Steubenville 41

Magnolia, W.Va. 58, Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 43