Posts by Thomas Maibauer
Internationals SC Strikes Late to Defeat Niagara 1812
Internationals SC turned a tense second half into a decisive finish Saturday, scoring twice in the final minutes to defeat Niagara 1812, 3-1, in WPSL action on May 31. The match was decided by a narrow margin from the start. Internationals took a 1-0 lead into halftime, but Niagara responded after the break with a…
Read MoreCleveland Force SC’s Rally Falls Short in 4-3 Home-Opening Loss to Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Force SC fell short in its USL League Two home opener, losing 4-3 to Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2 on Saturday night. The result offered clarity for a side still forming its early-season identity. The Force trailed 2-0 at halftime, then found a lifeline with an apparent own goal soon after the break. The…
Read MoreForce SC Storms Back Late to Stun Steel City FC in Home Debut
CLEVELAND — Force SC’s USL W League home opener looked like it might get away early Sunday night at Krenzler Field. Instead, it became a showcase of patience, pressure and late-game resolve. After falling behind by two goals inside the opening 15 minutes, Force SC clawed its way back in the second half and completed…
Read MoreFC Buffalo’s Second-Half Surge Spoils Leviathan FC’s Home Debut
Lorain County Leviathan FC’s home debut at ForeFront Field started with an early breakthrough, but FC Buffalo changed the momentum leading into the break and widened the gap in the second half, walking away with a 3-1 victory Monday night in USL League 2 play. Leviathan took the lead in the 13th minute when Justin…
Read MoreThe Legacy Tour: What It Would Take for the Cavaliers to Sign LeBron This Offseason
What would it take for the Cleveland Cavaliers to sign LeBron James in the 2026 offseason?
Read MoreThe World Cup Hype Is Beginning to Feel Unavoidable
The buildup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is accelerating across North America as cities, fans and the sport itself prepare for a historic summer.
Read MoreCavs’ Game 2 Collapse Demands Hard Questions About Tempo, Trust and Rotation Choices
The Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to make Game 2 winnable. That may be the most frustrating part. After falling behind by double digits, Cleveland finally found its fight in the second half. The Cavs increased their defensive pressure, Donovan Mitchell attacked with purpose, Jarrett Allen gave them efficient interior production, and Cleveland opened the fourth…
Read MoreCavaliers Face Early Test as Game 2 Against Pistons Carries Added Weight
The Cleveland Cavaliers do not need a perfect response Thursday night; they need a cleaner one. Cleveland enters Game 2 of its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons trailing 1-0 after a 111-101 loss in Tuesday’s opener. The Pistons built an early 37-21 lead, watched Cleveland climb back to tie the game in…
Read MoreOHSAA Girls Flag Football Tournament Marks New Era for Ohio Athletes
Girls flag football is no longer just growing in Ohio. It has a state championship stage. The Ohio High School Athletic Association will hold its first girls flag football state tournament on May 16 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. The top eight teams will advance from regional tournaments held in Cleveland…
Read MoreCleveland Astra Sets the Stage for a New Era of Women’s Soccer in Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland’s soccer future now has another cornerstone. Cleveland Soccer Group has introduced Cleveland Astra, the women’s professional soccer club expected to begin play in 2028 as part of WPSL Pro. The announcement gives Northeast Ohio its clearest step yet toward a full professional soccer ecosystem, with Astra joining Forest City Cleveland in…
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