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Former Cleveland Cavaliers Player Reveals Hilarious Toronto Raptors Story

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2 years ago

September 18, 2024

Former Cleveland Cavaliers Player Reveals Hilarious Toronto Raptors Story

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced the Toronto Raptors from the playoffs three straight times between 2016 and 2018, earning the city of Toronto a rather interesting nickname.

“LeBronto.”

After a hard-fought six-game series in 2016, the Cavaliers rolled over the Raptors in both 2017 and 2018, sweeping them twice.

Former Cleveland big man Larry Nance Jr. recently made an appearance on The Hoop Collective podcast and regaled everyone with a rather hilarious story (well, not if you’re a Raptors fan) about the Cavs’ reaction to learning they would play Toronto in the second round of the playoffs in 2018.

“They had no shot,” Nance said of the Raptors’ chances that year. “None. From the second it was Cavs-Raptors, they had no shot. And it’s not like … they were a really good team. But the whole ‘LeBronto’ thing was real. The second it was scheduled, it was like a party in our locker room, like, ‘Hoo! We gonna get a little break before the Eastern Conference Finals! This is awesome!’”

Nance only played in two games that series, averaging four points and two rebounds a night, but it’s not like the Cavaliers needed him.

Cleveland won a tight overtime matchup in Toronto in Game 1, routed the Raptors in Game 2, held them off in a close Game 3 and then put an exclamation point on the series win with a 128-93 victory in Game 4.

The Cavs then went on to rally from a 2-0 deficit against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, emerging with a seven-game triumph before getting swept by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.

The Raptors did somewhat redeem themselves with a Kawhi Leonard-led title in 2019, but the memories of “LeBronto” are still palpable in T-Dot.

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Thousands of FirstEnergy customers without power in Northeast Ohio

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7 hours ago

July 2, 2026

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Thousands of FirstEnergy customers without power in Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Thousands of FirstEnergy customers are experiencing power outages during Wednesday’s excessive heat.

The majority of the outages are located in Lakewood, Berea, Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township.

Check for the latest information on FirstEnergy’s power outage website by clicking here.

FirstEnergy release the following statement about the outages:

We understand how disruptive and frustrating a power outage can be — especially during a heat wave — and we sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience as crews work to restore service. The outages in the Olmsted Falls area were caused by a pole fire, along with an equipment issue at a nearby substation. We have restored power to about half of the customers impacted and our crews will be working around the clock to restore power to the remaining customers.

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Cleveland councilman warns of planned outages coming to city’s west side during high heat

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18 hours ago

July 1, 2026

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Cleveland councilman warns of planned outages coming to city’s west side during high heat

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland City Councilman Charles Slife warned of a planned and temporary power outage from First Energy on Wednesday afternoon amid dangerously high temperatures.

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According to the post, First Energy is working to install two new poles, one in Lakewood and one on Rocky River Drive near St. Joseph Academy.

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“This work is being done to bolster the electrical grid, which is being strained by heavy use due to high temperatures, and to avoid widespread and long-lasting outages,” the post said.

Slife emphasizes that Wednesday’s outages are temporary and intentional.

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The outages are expected to impact the northern half of Ward 15 and may last up to an hour.

Slife said he would provide more details when available.

19 News has reached out to First Energy for more information.

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Rangers capitalize on costly Guardians mistake, extend winning streak to six

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1 day ago

July 1, 2026

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Rangers capitalize on costly Guardians mistake, extend winning streak to six

Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings and the Texas Rangers took advantage of a bone-headed play by Cleveland rookie outfielder Cooper Ingle on Tuesday night to beat the Guardians 4-2 and extend their winning streak to six games.

DeGrom (7-5) allowed a two-run homer to Kyle Manzardo in the first before turning dominant. The right-hander gave up a leadoff single in the second before retiring 18 of the next 19 batters, improving to 4-0 in June.

Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer and Josh Jung added a solo shot as the AL West-leading Rangers improved to 7-2 on their road trip.

They got a big assist in the seventh inning when Ingle, making just his second major league start in the outfield, lost track of the number of outs and tossed a live ball into the stands, allowing the Rangers to take a 3-2 lead.

With a runner at second and one out, Ingle caught a routine fly ball hit by Rangers left fielder Alejandro Osuna for the second out. Thinking it was the third out, Ingle looked at the ball in his glove before throwing it over the protective netting to fans.

The umpires immediately ruled the ball was dead, and Ezequiel Duran was awarded home plate.

Pederson connected for his 14th homer — and 11th since May 26 — off Tanner Bibee (2-9) to tie it 2-all in the third.

Jung’s ninth homer made it 4-2 in the eighth.

Manzardo gave the Guardians a 2-0 lead in the first with his 10th homer.

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was pulled before his at-bat in the first inning because of back discomfort. The five-time All-Star missed 19 games earlier this season with back spasms.

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