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Fans of LeBron James, Ohio State among the most devoted in the world Author: Joey Morona Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland sports fans often like to think of themselves as the best fans in the world. The city's devotion to its teams during a 52-year championship drought was even the subject of the ESPN documentary “Believeland.” The huge crowds of people that packed downtown for the Cavaliers championship parade back in June and watch parties during the World Series last month only further cemented the idea.
But is it true?
In a valiant undertaking, Fansided examined the fandoms of everything from sports teams to pop culture, from celebrities to brands. The website whittled down their list and came up with the Fandom 250, billed as an ultimate ranking of fandoms. The results may surprise you.
Out of all the Cleveland sports teams on the list, the Indians ranked the lowest, coming up at No. 198, sandwiched between country singer Blake Shelton and rapper Nicki Minaj. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cavs say J.R. Smith is day to day after clean MRI on left knee Author: Joe Vardon Publication: Cleveland.com
NEW YORK — The MRI done on J.R. Smith's left knee was clean and the Cavs are calling his injury a hyperextension.
Smith will not play against the New York Knicks Wednesday night and will then be considered day to day, according to a release by the team. He was injured in the first quarter of Cleveland's 116-112 win over Toronto Monday night and examined Tuesday at the Cleveland Clinic.
The Cavs watched film but otherwise took it easy in New York on Tuesday.
Smith suffered the injury when his knee buckled after shooting a runner with 1:52 left in the opening quarter. The Cavs took an X-ray in Toronto, which also was clean, but his knee had been sore for at least a week. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavs vs. New York Knicks, Game 20 Author: Joe Vardon Publication: Cleveland.com
NEW YORK — The Cavs (14-5) play the New York Knicks (12-9) in the last of Cleveland's three-game road trip.
What's up with the Cavs: LeBron James and Kyrie Irving love to play at Madison Square Garden. In 22 regular-season games, James is averaging 28.5 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and 2.2 steals there; Irving's 28.4 ppg at MSG is his highest average at any NBA arena (five games). Heck, Kevin Love picks on the Knicks, too. He's posted 20-point, 10-rebound games (or better) in each of the last three against New York and double-doubles in 12 of 14 contests. No wonder the Cavs have won seven straight in this series.
Cavs injuries: J.R. Smith (left knee hyperextension) is out. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
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