/news/tags/dru-joyce Dru Joyce en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:52:18 GMT /sports/2023-03-08/lebrons-early-roots-in-akron-helped-propel-him-into-the-nba-record-books LeBron James became the NBA's points leader Tuesday night and our sports commentator Terry Pluto is reflecting on how Akron has played a part in shaping the superstar's early life and historic career. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:52:18 GMT /sports/2023-03-08/lebrons-early-roots-in-akron-helped-propel-him-into-the-nba-record-books Amanda Rabinowitz /news/community/2018-04-17/facing-a-tight-budget-akron-cuts-back-on-support-of-shooting-stars-tournament Akron is cutting some of its financial support for a basketball tournament that had been one of the largest draws of young talent in the country. The city… Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:48:03 GMT /news/community/2018-04-17/facing-a-tight-budget-akron-cuts-back-on-support-of-shooting-stars-tournament M.L. Schultze