12/20/2025 1:00 pm
The Guardians have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with reliever Shawn Armstrong, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, who also reported Thursday that the agreement includes a mutual option for 2027. The club has not confirmed the signing.
Former Ohio State wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. will be the first head coach of the Columbus Aviators.
United Football League President and CEO Russ Brandon made the announcement on Wednesday, saying Ginn represents everything that is great about football in Ohio.
Left-hander Justin Bruihl was traded Wednesday from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Cleveland Guardians, who cut 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel to open a roster spot.
Toronto received cash from Cleveland in the trade.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the schedule and host sites for the upcoming girls and boys basketball state tournaments in March. The University of Dayton Arena will continue to serve as the epicenter of both state tournaments, while Wright State University with host some girls and boys state semifinal games and Vandalia Butler High School will also host some girls state semifinals.
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs was named the winner of the 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award on Friday.
The trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s best defensive back.
The Cleveland Guardians added to their bullpen Thursday, signing right-hander Colin Holderman to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
The 30-year old Holderman spent the past four seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, then became a free agent three weeks ago when the Pirates failed to offer a 2026 contract. He was 0-2 with a 7.01 ERA in 24 appearances. He had two stints on the injured list due to a right knee sprain and right thumb inflammation.
Outfielder Lane Thomas and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement, first reported by The Athletic, was subject to a successful physical
The Division I football All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.
Information used for the All-Ohio teams comes from the regular-season accomplishments and does not include playoff games. The seven districts of the OPSMA determine the all-district teams and nominate their best for the All-Ohio teams.
Seven Purple Raiders were recognized on the 2025 D3football.com All-Region 4 Team, led by senior end Kaleb Brown (La Plata, MD/La Plata), who was named the Region 4 Defensive Player of the Year. Joining Brown on the First Team were senior guard Giovanni Kennedy (Avon, OH/St. Edward) and senior cornerback Kosta Thrasivoulou (North Ridgeville, OH/North Ridgeville).
The Division II and III football All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.
Information used for the All-Ohio teams comes from the regular-season accomplishments and does not include playoff games. The seven districts of the OPSMA determine the all-district teams and nominate their best for the All-Ohio teams.