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Herro, Strus power Heat to 115-112 comeback win over Pistons

December 24, 2021 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 29 points, Max Strus added 26 and the Miami Heat rallied to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 115-112 on Thursday night.

Strus’ fifth 3-pointer with 40 seconds remaining gave the Heat their final margin.

Pistons topple Heat 100-90, snap 14-game losing streak

DANA GAURUDERDecember 20, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 26 points and the Detroit Pistons snapped their franchise record-tying, 14-game losing streak with a 100-90 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday.

Hamidou Diallo had 15 points and seven rebounds for Detroit, which recorded its first victory since a 97-89 triumph over Indiana on Nov.

Durant puts up NBA season-high 51 points against Detroit

By The Associated PressDecember 13, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Durant scored an NBA season-high 51 points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 116-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

Cade Cunningham had 26 and Frank Jackson added 25 for Detroit, which lost its 12th straight.

Durant scores 51 in Nets’ 116-104 win over slumping Pistons

By DAVE HOGGDecember 13, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Durant scored an NBA season-high 51 points in the Brooklyn Nets' 116-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

With James Harden resting, Durant scored at least 10 points in all four quarters.

Kuzma’s 3 lifts Wizards over Pistons 119-116 in OT

By The Associated PressDecember 9, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Kyle Kuzma hit a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left in overtime and the Washington Wizards handed the Detroit Pistons their 10th straight loss, 119-116 on Wednesday night.

Kuzma scored 26 points and Bradley Beal added 25 for the Wizards, who blew a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter.

Portland takes on Detroit, aims to end 3-game slide

By The Associated PressNovember 30, 2021 GMT

Detroit Pistons (4-16, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (10-11, 10th in the Western Conference)

Portland, Oregon; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trail Blazers -9.5; over/under is 216

Jayson Tatum, Celtics spoil LeBron James’ Lakers return

By The Associated PressNovember 20, 2021 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 37 points and the Boston Celtics beat Los Angeles 130-108 on Friday night to spoil LeBron James’ return to the Lakers’ lineup.

Marcus Smart had 22 points, and Dennis Schroder 21 to help Boston climb back to .500 at 8-9.

Poole helps Curry-less Warriors beat Pistons 105-102

By LARRY LAGENovember 20, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins made the most of their opportunity to step up as scorers in Stephen Curry's absence.

Poole scored 22 of his season-high 32 points in the first half and Wiggins had 27, helping the Golden State Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons 105-102 on Friday night.

Jerami Grant scores 24 points, Pistons beat Raptors 127-121

By IAN HARRISONNovember 14, 2021 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Jerami Grant scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Isaiah Stewart scored 20 and Detroit used a big finish to beat short-handed Toronto 127-121 on Saturday night, the Pistons’ fourth straight victory over the Raptors.

Cleveland police chief resigns after voters elect new mayor

November 4, 2021 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland's police chief resigned Thursday after voters elected a new mayor who promised to hire a new leader for the department.

Police Chief Calvin Williams said he already had decided to step down after Mayor Frank Jackson announced in May he would not run for re-election.

Young, Collins power Hawks past Pistons 122-104

By GEORGE HENRY October 26, 2021 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had 32 points and nine assists, John Collins scored 22 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 122-104 on Monday night.

The Hawks have won 24 of their last 30 home games, including playoff games, dating to Feb.

Nonprofit exec, council president to vie for Cleveland mayor

September 15, 2021 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — A nonprofit executive and the City Council president will face off in November to determine who will succeed Cleveland's longtime mayor.

According to unofficial results, Justin Bibb received 27% of the vote and Council President Kevin Kelley 19% on Tuesday in a nonpartisan primary field that featured seven Democratic candidates.

Bibb leads, ex-mayor concedes, in Cleveland mayoral primary

September 15, 2021 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Nonprofit executive Justin Bibb had a lead Tuesday night in Cleveland’s mayoral primary race, which narrowed a field of seven candidates to two, according to unofficial election results.

Pistons re-sign Cory Joseph, Frank Jackson, Rodney McGruder

August 11, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have re-signed guards Cory Joseph, Frank Jackson and Rodney McGruder.

The team announced the deals Wednesday, adding depth on their young roster that features No.

8 file petitions to become next Cleveland mayor

June 17, 2021 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Eight candidates have filed petitions to become Cleveland’s next mayor.

The nonpartisan race is considered wide open after Frank Jackson announced last month that he would not seek a fifth four-year term.

Ohio state senator announces bid for Cleveland mayor

MARK GILLISPIEMay 3, 2021 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio state senator is hoping to become the first Black woman elected mayor of Cleveland...

Late baskets from Jacksons lead Pistons over Cavs, 109-105

By MATT SCHOCHApril 20, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Frank Jackson scored 20 points, including a tiebreaking baseline drive in the final minute, lifting the Detroit Pistons to a 109-105 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night...

Westbrook’s triple-double, Beal’s 37 lead Wiz over Pistons

By RICH DUBROFFApril 18, 2021 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Westbrook had his 25th triple-double of the season, Bradley Beal scored 37 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Detroit Pistons 121-100 on Saturday night...

Cleveland corrects location of John Heisman landmark

December 3, 2020 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — After more than 40 years, the city of Cleveland has granted landmark status to the correct birthplace of John Heisman, the namesake of college football’s most prestigious player award...

Jackson defending Mason hiring is derelict, disgusting: Darcy cartoon

Jeff Darcy, cleveland.comNovember 20, 2018 GMT

Jackson defending Mason hiring is derelict, disgusting: Darcy cartoon

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A version of above cartoon was first posted in 2017 after The City of Cleveland hired convicted domestic abuser Lance Mason. A fired stamp was added along with O.J.

Cleveland’s cost of putting on evening State of the City event just shy of $42,000

Robert Higgs, cleveland.comNovember 15, 2018 GMT

Cleveland's cost of putting on evening State of the City event just shy of $42,000

Mayor Frank Jackson delivered his State of the City address in the evening for the first time in 2018, rather than as a mid-day event sponsored by the City Club of Cleveland.

Mayor Frank Jackson to present his state-of-the-city speech; watch it here

Robert Higgs, cleveland.comOctober 10, 2018 GMT

Mayor Frank Jackson to present his state-of-the-city speech; watch it here

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Mayor Frank Jackson will present his 13th state-of-the- city address Wednesday, a message he is delivering in the evening for the first time with the hope that more Clevelanders can attend.

Mayor Frank Jackson offers condolences after death of former Cleveland police chief Edward Kovacic

Evan MacDonald, cleveland.comOctober 1, 2018 GMT

Mayor Frank Jackson offers condolences after death of former Cleveland police chief Edward Kovacic

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson offered condolences to the family and friends of Edward P.

Cleveland’s new chief corporate council to be paid $113,500 a year

Robert Higgs, cleveland.comJune 6, 2018 GMT

Cleveland's new chief corporate council to be paid $113,500 a year

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The new chief corporate counsel for the city of Cleveland will be paid $113,500 a year.

Ronda Curtis, who formerly was a chief assistant law director, was promoted Monday to be chief corporate counsel. Mayor Frank Jackson administered her oath of office in a ceremony at City Hall.

Cleveland leaders say there have been no talks with the Browns about a new stadium

Robert Higgs, cleveland.comMay 5, 2018 GMT

Cleveland leaders say there have been no talks with the Browns about a new stadium

CLEVELAND, Ohio – City officials say they have not had any formal conversations with the Cleveland Browns about a new or remodeled stadium, although they would welcome the opportunity to work with the NFL team toward economic development.

Cleveland City Council to consider borrowing $156 million for better street lights, security cameras, police headquarters

Robert Higgs, cleveland.comApril 30, 2018 GMT

Cleveland City Council to consider borrowing $156 million for better street lights, security cameras, police headquarters

CLEVELAND, Ohio – City Council was expected to give Mayor Frank Jackson's administration permission to borrow more than $156 million for capital improvements, including a new police station and equipment to make Cleveland's streets safer.

Cleveland State University building named for retiring President Ronald Berkman

Karen Farkas, cleveland.comApril 16, 2018 GMT

Cleveland State University building named for retiring President Ronald Berkman

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland State University's Main Classroom Building has been named Ronald Berkman Hall.

The university announced the honor at a farewell tribute event for Berkman, who is retiring as president on May 31.

Mayor Frank Jackson: ‘Someone like me would not be mayor’ but for the Civil Rights Movement (Promised Land video series)

John Pana, cleveland.comMarch 5, 2018 GMT

Mayor Frank Jackson: 'Someone like me would not be mayor' but for the Civil Rights Movement (Promised Land video series)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- "I'll give you a true story," Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson casually says around halfway through our interview last month for cleveland.com's Promised Land video series, which is above.

City evaluating employee’s status following federal raid

Peter Krouse, cleveland.comDecember 9, 2017 GMT

City evaluating employee's status following federal raid

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Mayor Frank Jackson's administration announced Friday that it is still evaluating the work status of Khalil Ewais, a mid-level city employee whose private company was named in a federal search warrant executed Wednesday night at City Hall.

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson taps finance director as interim chief of staff

Mary Kilpatrick, cleveland.comDecember 4, 2017 GMT

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson taps finance director as interim chief of staff

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson on Monday tapped city Finance Director Sharon Dumas as his interim chief of staff.

Now Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson needs to deliver on police reform: Mike Brickner (Opinion)

Guest Columnist/cleveland.comNovember 24, 2017 GMT

Now Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson needs to deliver on police reform: Mike Brickner (Opinion)

CLEVELAND -- Voters trusted Frank Jackson with another term, and now it is time he takes action.

Throughout the mayoral campaign, there were a variety of issues that candidates addressed, but few subjects dominated the discussion as much as police reform.

50 years ago: Cleveland’s Carl Stokes elected first black mayor of a major U.S. city (vintage photos)

Patrick Cooley, cleveland.comNovember 9, 2017 GMT

50 years ago: Cleveland's Carl Stokes elected first black mayor of a major U.S. city (vintage photos)

CLEVELAND, Ohio – With the election of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson to an unprecedented fourth term on Tuesday, we decided to take a historic look at another groundbreaking Cleveland leader, Carl B.

Police officer admits faking shooting; city eliminates pit bull ban: Overnight News Links

Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.comNovember 9, 2017 GMT

Police officer admits faking shooting; city eliminates pit bull ban: Overnight News Links