Cavs Sweep Opening Series

Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points and Jarrett Allen recorded a double-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Miami Heat 138-83 on Monday night, completing a sweep in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

The Cavaliers took Games 1 and 2 in Cleveland, winning 121-100 and 121-112. Once the series shifted to Miami, the Heat’s struggles worsened. Cleveland won Game 3 124-87 and closed out the series with the 55-point victory in Game 4.

Cleveland faces the winner of the Indiana-Milwaukee series in the next round. Indiana leads the series 3-1, with Game 5 set for tonight.

Rock Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland revealed its 2025 class on Sunday during American Idol. The inductees are Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes.

Fourteen nominees were considered. Artists that didn’t make this year’s cut include The Black Crowes, Billy Idol, Maná, Phish, Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Joy Division/New Order.

The Hall of Fame also announced other award winners. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon were honored with the Musical Influence Award, while Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye received the Musical Excellence Award. Lenny Waronker earned the Ahmet Ertegun Award for his leadership in the music industry.

This year’s induction ceremony will take place on Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Joann Fabric Details Closure Plans

Hudson-based Joann Fabric and Craft released a timeline for its store closures, with nearly a third of its more than 800 U.S. locations set to shutter this week and the rest to close by the end of May.

The closures follow the retailer’s filing for bankruptcy in January, its second bankruptcy filing in 11 months.

Joann was founded in 1943 as the Cleveland Fabric Shop.

More than 30 Joann stores operate in Ohio.

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➤ Cleveland: Developers released images showing the planned $70 million renovation of West Side Market, to feature a food hall, event spaces, a courtyard, and more. Construction is set to begin in May. (See Drawings)

➤ Whitehall: A man faces federal charges for allegedly tampering with odometers on vehicles at a former dealership, reducing mileage by up to 100,000 miles on cars before selling them. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: The mixed-use riverfront district The Banks implemented a 21-and-over policy for Friday nights and Saturday nights to improve safety following recent incidents. (Details)

➤ Toledo: An artist invited public input on words and phrases to be featured in the new Starburst sculpture at Glass City Metropark. Comments can be shared online or at a May 5 event. (See Drawing)

➤ Montgomery County: The county’s Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services board of trustees approved the $2.3 million sale of the former YMCA site in Huber Heights. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo became the fifth visiting pitcher at Coors Field in Denver to throw at least seven innings, strike out nine or more batters, allow no runs, and issue no more than one walk. (See List)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets announced more than a dozen stops for their Summer Mobile Tour, offering fans games, giveaways, and photo opportunities. (See Lineup)

➤ The Cleveland Guardians apologized after a fan mocked Boston outfielder Jarren Duran’s past suicide attempt during Sunday’s game, which prompted a confrontation. (More)

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➤ S. Martinelli & Company recalled more than 173,000 bottles of Martinelli’s apple juice sold in Ohio and 27 other states due to potential patulin toxin contamination. No illnesses have been reported. (More)

➤ Legendary Run Golf Course in Pierce Township sold for $5 million. The 196-acre course was bought by New Jersey-based Walden Group, which owns a dozen courses across the U.S. (More)

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➤ Eight Catholic priests from Ohio attended the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Saturday. (See Photo)

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