Cleveland Sports Journal
Remembering the Parade; Shedeur; Guards Stay Hot; Donovan Mitchell and Quick Hits
📰 CLEVELAND SPORTS JOURNAL – JUNE 23, 2025
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🎉 Remembering the Parade: 8 Years Since Cleveland’s Championship Celebration
Today marks the 8th anniversary of the Cavaliers' unforgettable championship parade in downtown Cleveland. Over a million fans flooded the streets on June 22, 2016, to celebrate the team’s historic NBA Finals victory and the end of Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought.
From LeBron James proclaiming, “Cleveland, this is for you!” to J.R. Smith’s shirtless tour of the city, the memories still live strong in the hearts of fans. Social media is buzzing with parade photos, throwbacks, and tributes to the 2016 squad.
🏈 Browns Countdown: All Eyes on Shedeur Sanders
As training camp nears, rookie QB Shedeur Sanders is in the spotlight—not just for his play, but for questions about character and leadership. After some offseason noise, coaches and fans alike are eager to see if Sanders can rise to the challenge and earn his spot behind center. The narrative around him could shift quickly when the pads come on in late July.
⚾ Guardians Stay Hot, Eyes on AL Central
The Cleveland Guardians continue to make noise in the AL Central, with strong performances from José Ramírez and a rejuvenated rotation. With the trade deadline on the horizon, GM Mike Chernoff faces critical decisions about whether to buy, sell, or stand pat. The buzz around Progressive Field is back—and so are playoff hopes.
🏀 Cavs Offseason: What’s Next for Donovan Mitchell and the Core?
The Cavaliers' offseason is heating up, with questions swirling around Donovan Mitchell’s future in Cleveland. Will he sign long-term or test the waters in 2025? Meanwhile, front office moves, coaching changes, and free agency targets dominate the headlines as fans look for the next step toward contention.
🏆 QUICK HITS
🐶 Dawg Pound Turns 40: Celebrations continue this summer as the Browns honor the 40th anniversary of the Dawg Pound. Expect throwback merch and fan tributes all season.
🏌️ Stephenson Clinches NE Ohio Amateur Title: 22-year-old Dylan Stephenson made waves with his late birdie streak at the Firestone Amateur, earning praise from local golf legends.
🏀 Flashback Moment: On this day in 2016, the Cavs parade became the largest gathering in Ohio history.
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