Marla Ridenour

INDEPENDENCE — While chasing a championship with the Cavaliers, Caris LeVert has another, more personal pursuit.

With a goal of improving on last season’s first-round playoff exit, the Cavs’ kinship could be an overlooked intangible in their NBA playoff push.

With a goal of improving on last season's embarrassing first-round playoff exit against the New York Knicks, the Cavs' kinship could be an overlooked intangible in their postseason push.

Marla Ridenour | Special to the Beacon Journal CLEVELAND — If Dawn Staley had pursued a rare opportunity in 2002, the unfulfilled

Marla Ridenour CLEVELAND — As Caitlin Clark started the fire that led to the popularity explosion of women's basketball, Katie Smith's dreams of turning back the clock were fleeting.

Marla Ridenour | Special to the Beacon Journal CLEVELAND — Lindsay Gottlieb is about to witness the passing of a torch, and her conversation with an Uber driver Thursday served as a reminder of what lies ahead.

Marla Ridenour | Special to the Beacon Journal I served as Jim Murray's eyes during a Kentucky Derby post parade after the Hall of Fame sports columnist became virtually blind.

Marla Ridenour | Special to the Beacon Journal More than two years ago, Kenny Perry tuned out the worried refrain of his three children.

Marla Ridenour | Special to the Beacon Journal The world is coming for USA Basketball , and that feeling spans generations.