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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Real Madrid's Camavinga, Alaba injury doubts for Copa del Rey

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

Carlo Ancelotti admitted that it will be "difficult" for David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga to be fit for Real Madrid's Copa del Rey final clash with Barcelona on Saturday, after both picked up injuries in Wednesday's 1-0 win at Getafe. Defender Alaba felt discomfort during the first half of the LaLiga game at the Coliseum, and was replaced by midfielder Camavinga, who left Madrid with ten men when he was unable to continue himself late on. Editor's PicksWhat's gone wrong at Real Madrid?
Judge drops teen's suit against Ja Morant, cites self-defense

1 day ago | espn.com | Dave McMenamin

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a teenager who accused two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant of punching him during a pickup game at the home of the Memphis Grizzlies guard's parents in 2022.
Ryan Garcia's suspension lifted, clear to fight Rolando Romero

1 day ago | espn.com | Andreas Hale

Ryan Garcia is officially cleared to fight Rolando "Rolly" Romero. The New York State Athletic Commission had suspended Garcia for a failed drug test following his April 2024 decision win over Devin Haney. But just ahead of his May 2 fight with Romero in Times Square, NYSAC has officially lifted the suspension. "The suspension has been lifted as all conditions of the Consent Order have been met," a NYSAC spokesperson said in a statement to ESPN. Editor's PicksWill Ryan Garcia win a world title?
NBA betting: Four bets that stand out for Wednesday's playoff games

1 day ago | espn.com | Andre Snellings |Eric Moody

The 2025 NBA playoffs continue Wednesday with three games. First the Boston Celtics face the Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. ET. The Celtics look to build on a dominant Game 1 victory in TD Garden but might be without Jayson Tatum, who is listed as doubtful with a wrist injury.
Lauren, Jrue Holiday invest in NWSL's NC Courage

1 day ago | espn.com | Jeff Kassouf

Lauren Holiday had done it all on the field. She retired in 2015 as a World Cup winner and two-time Olympic champion with the United States women's national team, and two-time National Women's Soccer League champion. But after coming out on the other side of a life-threatening brain tumor that was discovered during her first pregnancy and giving birth to a second child four years later, Holiday was ready for something more again.
Lamine Yamal: 'Incredible' to inspire kids like Lionel Messi did

1 day ago | espn.com | Sam Marsden |Moisés Llorens

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal said it's amazing to have young supporters looking up to him in the same way he once sought inspiration from Lionel Messi. Yamal, 17, has scored 14 goals and created 22 more this season, keeping Barça alive in all three competitions heading into Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid (4 p.m. ET LIVE on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes), which is followed by a Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan.
Cowboys mock draft: Simulating how Dallas' draft could play out

1 day ago | espn.com | Todd Archer

FRISCO, Texas -- On Thursday, it gets real for the Dallas Cowboys, as the 2025 NFL draft kicks off in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at 8 p.m. ET (on ESPN/ABC/ESPN App). Until then, we can play make believe, thanks to ESPN's mock draft simulator. The Cowboys currently have draft 10 picks. They don't have a fourth-rounder, but they do have multiple choices in each of Rounds 5, 6 and 7.
Lakers even series with Wolves after Redick tears into team

1 day ago | espn.com | Dave McMenamin

LOS ANGELES -- With the Lakers' once 22-point lead cut in half midway through the third quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves, an irate JJ Redick stormed onto the court to call timeout before Luka Doncic could inbound the ball from the sideline. "What the f--- is going on?!" Redick could be heard shouting on the TNT game broadcast, with his team leading 62-51 with 7:40 to go in the third. "What the f--- are you guys doing?
Is drafting a quarterback (for just the third time in 15 years) on Seattle's radar?

1 day ago | espn.com | Brady Henderson

SEATTLE -- John Schneider has drafted a quarterback only twice in his 15 years as the Seattle Seahawks general manager. Will the third come in the 2025 NFL draft? Quarterback isn't considered a strength of this year's draft class, at least in terms of early-round prospects. Nor is it a need for the Seahawks.
Bay FC's Asisat Oshoala - African players have raised the bar in NWSL

1 day ago | espn.com | Colin Udoh

After experiencing one season in the United States, along with some outstanding talent from the African continent, Bay FC forward Asisat Oshoala believes that African players have raised the bar in the NWSL. Last season, Oshoala became the first of the high profile African players to be signed to the NWSL when she joined Bay FC.