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Naked Before Godnew

A church offers six figures for a strip club in Painesville, Ohio.
Cleveland Scene  |  Rebecca Meiser  |  11-23-2005  |  Recreation

Blocker's Gambitnew

Calvin Blocker, Ohio's only native international chess master, is back in the game after being sidelined by depression.
Cleveland Scene  |  James Renner  |  10-11-2005  |  Recreation

The Making of an Improbable Powerhousenew

The Glenville High School Tarblooders are supposed to win state, making their coach one of the most talked-about men in Cleveland.
Cleveland Scene  |  Joe P. Tone  |  09-27-2005  |  Sports

Wiffle Ball Goes Pronew

The organization Fast Plastic has taken Wiffle ball to new heights, with a magazine, rankings, statistics, and a national championship tournament.
Cleveland Scene  |  Joe P. Tone  |  06-29-2005  |  Sports

Basketball Team's Success Renews Community Spiritnew

When a high-school team recently recovered from a painful 15-year losing streak, its victory energized local leaders to explore more avenues to foster community pride.
Cincinnati CityBeat  |  Jeffrey Hillard  |  08-07-2004  |  Sports

Cleveland Fusion Proves Playing Football Is Not Just for Mennew

The rough-and-tumble sport of football appeals to enough women that the National Women's Football League has grown from two teams to 37 since its first season in 2000. Posters that feature defensive backs wearing sports bras and lace-up spandex pants are drawing more men to the games.
Cleveland Scene  |  Rebecca Meiser  |  05-24-2004  |  Sports

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