WKNR-AM (Cleveland, OH)

WKNR (850 AM), known as ESPN 850 WKNR, is a commercial sports radio station based in Cleveland, Ohio, that serves the Greater Cleveland area. It is owned by Good Karma Brands and is one of two local affiliates for ESPN Radio, along with its sister station WWGK. Together, they form a local sports radio partnership known as ESPN Cleveland. WKNR is also the co-flagship station for the Cleveland Browns Radio Network and serves as the main Cleveland affiliate for the Ohio State IMG Sports Network. Notable personalities on the station include Je'Rod Cherry, Tony Grossi, and Brian Windhorst. The studios for WKNR are located in the Galleria at Erieview in Downtown Cleveland, while the transmitter is situated in North Royalton, a suburb of Cleveland. Besides traditional analog broadcasts, WKNR can also be accessed online.

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NBA betting: Bets that stand out for Thunder-Nuggets Game 6

11 hours ago | espn.com | Eric Moody |Andre Snellings

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take a 3-2 lead into Game 6 as they look to close out the Denver Nuggets and join the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. The two teams, led by MVP front-runners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, have traded wins in the first five games of the series thus far. With the Thunder as 4.5-point favorites, the action tips-off at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN. Here are some of the bets that stand out for Thursday night's game. Odds are as of publication time.
What's in store for the women's boxers signed by Jake Paul's MVP Promotions?

16 hours ago | espn.com | Andreas Hale

Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions has made a splash in women's boxing in the past 60 days by signing some of the most accomplished female fighters in the sport.
Seattle Seahawks release 17-week schedule: Takeaways, key stretch, predictions

1 day ago | espn.com | Brady Henderson

SEATTLE -- The Seattle Seahawks' 2025 schedule was released along with the rest of the NFL slate Wednesday. Year 2 of the Mike Macdonald era, and Seattle's first season with Sam Darnold at quarterback, will be bookended with matchups against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. In between, the Seahawks will play four games in prime time and at least four in the 10 a.m. Pacific time slot, with a bye in Week 8.
Cowboys release their 17-game schedule: Takeaways, key stretch and predictions

1 day ago | espn.com | Todd Archer

FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys' 2024 schedule was released along with the rest of the NFL slate Wednesday. A fast start is a key for every team, but especially for a team with a new head coach, like the Cowboys with Brian Schottenheimer. Opening with consecutive division games against the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants could go a long way in telling the story of the Cowboys' season.
Philadelphia Eagles release their 17-game schedule: Takeaways, key stretch and predictions

1 day ago | espn.com | Tim McManus

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 schedule was released along with the rest of the NFL slate Wednesday. The defending Super Bowl champs still have as much talent as any team in the league and they're going to need it, as they face 10 opponents that made the playoffs last season. Things get interesting right out of the gate.
Twins sweep doubleheader vs. Orioles, extend win streak to 10

1 day ago | espn.com | Kiley McDaniel

BALTIMORE -- Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Minnesota Twins capped a doubleheader sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with an 8-6 victory to run their winning streak to 10 games Wednesday. Minnesota, which trailed 3-0 before rallying for a 6-3 victory in Game 1, fell behind 6-4 in Game 2 before coming back. The 10-game winning streak is the longest in the majors this season. Minnesota had a double-digit win streak in 2024 as well, winning 12 straight.
Real Madrid 'still in the fight' after late Jacobo goal

1 day ago | espn.com | Alex Kirkland |Rodrigo Faez

Carlo Ancelotti said "anything can happen" in the LaLiga title race after a 95th-minute winning goal for Real Madrid against Real Mallorca on Wednesday prevented Barcelona from being crowned champions, for now. Martin Valjent gave visitors Mallorca a surprise early lead, before Kylian Mbappé levelled in the second half -- his 40th goal in all competitions this season -- and youngster Jacobo Ramón scored an unlikely winner in added time, on his first start at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Angels' Ben Joyce has season-ending shoulder surgery

1 day ago | espn.com | Kiley McDaniel

SAN DIEGO -- Hard-throwing reliever Ben Joyce will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Angels' season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. The Angels announced the setback Wednesday for Joyce, who went on the injured list a month ago with inflammation in his throwing shoulder. The team declined to provide any specifics about the nature of the latest injury and surgery for the 6-foot-5 Joyce, who can throw a 105 mph fastball when healthy.
NWSLPA: Game should've been stopped after Savy King collapse

1 day ago | espn.com | Jeff Kassouf

The National Women's Soccer League Players Association said that play should have been stopped in the game between Angel City FC and the Utah Royals on Friday following the nearly 10-minute delay to provide medical attention to Angel City defender Savy King. The Players Association has called upon the NWSL to change its protocols and abandon any match that requires life-saving measures. King was transported to a local hospital in Los Angeles on Friday after collapsing on the field.
Former UFC champ Holm signs with MVP, books June boxing match

1 day ago | espn.com | Andreas Hale

Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm is returning to the boxing ring for the first time in over 12 years. Holm is the latest woman to join the growing stable of female boxers at Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and will step into the ring against the undefeated Yolanda Vega in a 10-round lightweight bout on the undercard of Paul's June 28 fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.MVP made the surprise announcement during Wednesday's Paul-Chavez press conference in Anaheim.