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Paul McCartney's post-Beatles years get the Rock Hall treatment

The exhibition includes several of McCartney's guitars, notes from his diary and handwritten lyrics.

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If most of what you know about Paul McCartney is from his time with the Beatles, the Rock Hall&#x27;s new exhibit will prove quite an eye-opener.The intrigue: The showcase, titled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Paul McCartney and Wings,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/18/paul-mccartney-wings-rock-hall-exhibit-may" data-vars-content-id="5037fab1-1bba-4ab1-8377-af56c73530e1" data-vars-headline="Paul McCartney&#x27;s post-Beatles years get the Rock Hall treatment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/18/paul-mccartney-wings-rock-hall-exhibit-may" target="_self">&quot;Paul McCartney and Wings,&quot;</a> opens Friday on Level 6 of the museum and details McCartney&#x27;s life from 1970 onward.

Ohio's data center tax breaks topped $550M in 2024

Tax breaks far exceeded projections as resistance to hyperscale facilities grows in Cleveland and beyond

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The state of Ohio provided more than $550 million in sales tax breaks for data centers in 2024, per a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new report from News 5" data-vars-click-url="https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/ohios-data-center-boom-really-started-in-new-albany-we-went-there-to-see-what-it-looks-like" data-vars-content-id="537044e4-19a2-427e-bb94-ec60d8d6e646" data-vars-headline="Ohio&#x27;s data center tax breaks topped $550M in 2024" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/ohios-data-center-boom-really-started-in-new-albany-we-went-there-to-see-what-it-looks-like" target="_blank">new report from News 5</a>. Why it matters: The scale of these incentives reflects a staggering uptick in data center construction.

Netflix's "The Crash" examines Strongsville murder that shook Ohio

The documentary features new interviews, bodycam footage, text messages and more.

One of the most high-profile murder cases in recent Northeast Ohio history is the subject of a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Netflix documentary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/title/81941710" data-vars-content-id="8ca778ee-2b02-4e73-ad2f-07a569906bdb" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s &quot;The Crash&quot; examines Strongsville murder that shook Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81941710" target="_blank">Netflix documentary</a>.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;The Crash,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fODfHjrBz6Y" data-vars-content-id="8ca778ee-2b02-4e73-ad2f-07a569906bdb" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s &quot;The Crash&quot; examines Strongsville murder that shook Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fODfHjrBz6Y" target="_blank">&quot;The Crash,&quot;</a> which premieres Friday, looks back at the murders of Strongsville residents Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan.

From Drake to Johnny Depp: Our dream Rock Hall ceremony guest list

Past ceremonies have featured guests including Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts and Paul McCartney.

One of the best parts of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/14/rock-hall-2026-ceremony-cleveland-return" data-vars-content-id="2a9ecf65-c504-4620-912f-1b3d58fa0dc2" data-vars-headline="From Drake to Johnny Depp: Our dream Rock Hall ceremony guest list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/14/rock-hall-2026-ceremony-cleveland-return" target="_self">Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame</a> ceremony is watching celebrities turn into fanboys and girls for their favorite music artists.The intrigue: The Rock Hall is usually tight-lipped about the list of special guests, but we couldn&#x27;t resist making our picks for who might show up for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="class of 2026" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/14/2026-rock-hall-inductees-iron-maiden-wu-tang" data-vars-content-id="2a9ecf65-c504-4620-912f-1b3d58fa0dc2" data-vars-headline="From Drake to Johnny Depp: Our dream Rock Hall ceremony guest list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/14/2026-rock-hall-inductees-iron-maiden-wu-tang" target="_self">class of 2026</a> on Nov. 14 in L.A.<ul><li>There are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="A LOT of inductees" data-vars-click-url="https://rockhall.com/2026-inductees/" data-vars-content-id="2a9ecf65-c504-4620-912f-1b3d58fa0dc2" data-vars-headline="From Drake to Johnny Depp: Our dream Rock Hall ceremony guest list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rockhall.com/2026-inductees/" target="_blank">A LOT of inductees</a> this year, so we&#x27;re only picking presenters for the honorees in the &quot;Performer&quot; category.</li></ul>

Cavs advance to Eastern Conference Finals

Cavs advance to Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are Eastern Conference Finalists for the first time since 2018. State of play: Brutalized and left for dead at Rocket Arena in Game 6, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs came storming back against the Pistons, winning Game 7 Sunday night in decisive fashion (125-94) to take the series 4-3.

Browns catch a break with NFL's easiest 2026 schedule

Cleveland will look to rebound from another last-place finish.

The entire 2026-27 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-announce-the-2026-schedule" data-vars-content-id="cfee9dba-dce6-485a-ac83-c20e55e21391" data-vars-headline="Browns catch a break with NFL&#x27;s easiest 2026 schedule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-announce-the-2026-schedule" target="_blank">NFL schedule</a> was released Thursday night.The intrigue: The Browns have the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="easiest schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2054200659109396656?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" data-vars-content-id="cfee9dba-dce6-485a-ac83-c20e55e21391" data-vars-headline="Browns catch a break with NFL&#x27;s easiest 2026 schedule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2054200659109396656?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank">easiest schedule</a> based on opponents&#x27; win percentages from last season.State of play: Cleveland will head to Florida in Week 1 to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 13.<ul><li>The Browns&#x27; home opener takes place on Sept. 27 against the Carolina Panthers at Huntington Bank Field.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Full schedule</h2><ul><li>Sept. 13: at Jacksonville Jaguars</li><li>Sept. 20: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers</li><li>Sept. 27: Carolina Panthers</li><li>Oct. 1: Pittsburgh Steelers (Thursday)</li><li>Oct. 11: at New York Jets</li><li>Oct. 18: Baltimore Ravens</li><li>Oct. 25: at Tennessee Titans</li><li>Nov. 1: at Pittsburgh Steelers</li><li>Nov. 8: at New Orleans Saints</li><li>Nov. 15: Houston Texans</li><li>Nov. 22: Bye</li><li>Nov. 29: Las Vegas Raiders</li><li>Dec. 6: Cincinnati Bengals</li><li>Dec. 13: Atlanta Falcons</li><li>Dec. 20: at New York Giants</li><li>Dec. 27: at Baltimore Ravens</li><li>Jan. 3: Indianapolis Colts</li><li>Jan. 10: at Cincinnati Bengals</li></ul>

Cavs return to Detroit with series tied 2-2

They'll have to win a game on the road to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Cavs head into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against Detroit on Wednesday night with a challenge on their hands.State of play: The Cavs remain undefeated at home in this year&#x27;s playoffs and have tied a series that began with two dispiriting losses.

Boxing champ Abdullah Mason brings title fight home to Cleveland

Mason will fight Joe Cordina at the Wolstein Center on July 4.

Boxing champion and Northeast Ohio native <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Abdullah Mason" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/24/abdullah-mason-wbo-youngest-boxing-champion" data-vars-content-id="03953997-59b3-4208-a491-f0bc02ab59bf" data-vars-headline="Boxing champ Abdullah Mason brings title fight home to Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/24/abdullah-mason-wbo-youngest-boxing-champion" target="_self">Abdullah Mason</a> will look to generate fireworks in Cleveland this summer.State of play: Mason, the current WBO lightweight champion, will defend his title against former IBF super-featherweight champion Joe Cordina at the Wolstein Center on July 4.

Cavs take on Pistons in Eastern Conference semis

Cleveland heads to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive year.

Next stop: Detroit. State of play: After Cleveland defeated the Toronto Raptors 4-3 in a knock-down, drag-out best-of-seven series, the Cavs now advance to the NBA&#x27;s Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive year.

Cleveland Astra: Name revealed for women's pro soccer team

The team will play its first games in spring 2028 in a planned downtown soccer stadium.

The first women&#x27;s professional soccer team in Northeast Ohio has a name.Driving the news: The Cleveland Astra will be a founding club in the WPSL Pro league, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cleveland Soccer Group" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/about-csg" data-vars-content-id="c7cb45c6-9230-4f24-b787-9e378dce71c2" data-vars-headline="Cleveland Astra: Name revealed for women&#x27;s pro soccer team" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/about-csg" target="_blank">Cleveland Soccer Group</a> revealed Monday.

Guardians' Bazzana era begins with highly anticipated call-up

Bazzana was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft.

The Guardians enter what is hopefully an exciting new era with one of the team&#x27;s most hyped prospects in recent memory.Driving the news: On <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Monday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/news/travis-bazzana-guardians-callup" data-vars-content-id="57d5dcae-fe5b-49c7-bd58-6040c0e360bc" data-vars-headline="Guardians&#x27; Bazzana era begins with highly anticipated call-up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/news/travis-bazzana-guardians-callup" target="_blank">Monday</a>, Cleveland called up infielder <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Travis Bazzana" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/08/akron-rubberducks-home-opener-offers-fresh-look-at-travis-bazzana" data-vars-content-id="57d5dcae-fe5b-49c7-bd58-6040c0e360bc" data-vars-headline="Guardians&#x27; Bazzana era begins with highly anticipated call-up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/08/akron-rubberducks-home-opener-offers-fresh-look-at-travis-bazzana" target="_self">Travis Bazzana</a> from Triple-A Columbus.

"The Land" Hulu series filming in downtown Cleveland

"The Land" stars Christopher Meloni as a fictional coach of the Cleveland Browns.

&quot;The Land,&quot; an upcoming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hulu TV series" data-vars-click-url="https://deadline.com/2026/03/bridget-moynahan-the-land-dan-fogelman-nfl-series-hulu-1236740830/" data-vars-content-id="0d44b411-9924-408b-879d-f143bbc911c6" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Land&quot; Hulu series filming in downtown Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/bridget-moynahan-the-land-dan-fogelman-nfl-series-hulu-1236740830/" target="_blank">Hulu TV series</a>, has arrived in downtown Cleveland.Driving the news: The city announced road closures on and around East 9th Street, Euclid Avenue and Superior Avenue from Sunday into Monday morning.

Browns balance value and need with 2026 NFL draft picks

Cleveland's draft started with a trade and ended with addressing several glaring holes.

The Browns&#x27; 2026 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/22/nfl-draft-2026-browns-options-wide-open" data-vars-content-id="860765ec-f91e-4f7f-8823-6683b3765f69" data-vars-headline="Browns balance value and need with 2026 NFL draft picks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/22/nfl-draft-2026-browns-options-wide-open" target="_self">NFL draft</a> began with a trade.Driving the news: Cleveland <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traded" data-vars-click-url="https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2026/04/23/browns-trade-down-chiefs-round-1-nfl-draft/89749653007/" data-vars-content-id="860765ec-f91e-4f7f-8823-6683b3765f69" data-vars-headline="Browns balance value and need with 2026 NFL draft picks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2026/04/23/browns-trade-down-chiefs-round-1-nfl-draft/89749653007/" target="_blank">traded</a> the No. 6 pick in Thursday&#x27;s first round to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for the No. 9 pick, as well as third and fifth round picks.

Cavs take comfortable 2-0 series lead to Toronto

The stars are shining, and the "White Blanket" (Dean Wade) is anchoring a stiff Cleveland's defense.

Cleveland&#x27;s in the catbird&#x27;s seat in the first round of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NBA playoffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/17/cleveland-cavaliers-cavs-raptors-nba-playoffs-2026-schedule" data-vars-content-id="a7053ac2-518a-4126-9415-e6dd704c7029" data-vars-headline="Cavs take comfortable 2-0 series lead to Toronto" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/17/cleveland-cavaliers-cavs-raptors-nba-playoffs-2026-schedule" target="_self">NBA playoffs</a>.Why it matters: Not only are Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and the Cavs up 2-0 against the Toronto Raptors, they are the only <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Eastern Conference" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba/playoff-bracket" data-vars-content-id="a7053ac2-518a-4126-9415-e6dd704c7029" data-vars-headline="Cavs take comfortable 2-0 series lead to Toronto" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nba/playoff-bracket" target="_blank">Eastern Conference</a> favorite to remain undefeated.

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