/news/tags/nba-all-star-game NBA All-Star game en-US Copyright Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:37:03 GMT /news/2022-02-22/morning-headlines-ohio-supreme-court-wants-redistricting-commission-to-explain-another-missed-deadline-covid-cases-drop-below-1-000 The Ohio Supreme Court has given the Ohio Redistricting Commission until Wednesday to show why it shouldn’t be held in contempt for ignoring a deadline; Ohio reported fewer than 1,000 COVID-19 cases two days a row for the first time since last August; The Cleveland Clinic is relaxing its visitation policy; and more stories. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:37:03 GMT /news/2022-02-22/morning-headlines-ohio-supreme-court-wants-redistricting-commission-to-explain-another-missed-deadline-covid-cases-drop-below-1-000 Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/sports/2022-02-21/team-lebron-with-two-cavs-and-two-local-charities-are-winners-in-clevelands-nba-all-star-game With plenty of out-of-towners and high-profile visitors — from athletes to actors to music stars — NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland sure seemed like the place to be. And the most exciting place to be in Cleveland was Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for the All-Star Game Sunday night. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:24:58 GMT /news/sports/2022-02-21/team-lebron-with-two-cavs-and-two-local-charities-are-winners-in-clevelands-nba-all-star-game Gabriel Kramer /news/sports/2022-02-18/local-and-global-nba-fans-prepped-for-all-star-weekend-in-cleveland Several events will be held Downtown at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the Wolstein Center, Tower City Center and Public Auditorium. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:16:35 GMT /news/sports/2022-02-18/local-and-global-nba-fans-prepped-for-all-star-weekend-in-cleveland Gabriel Kramer /news/arts-culture/2022-02-18/a-mental-health-fashion-line-aims-to-raise-awareness-during-nba-all-star-weekend If you drive through downtown during the NBA's All-Star weekend, you may notice giant billboards sporting some Cleveland stars on The Metropolitan at The 9 Hotel. The advertisements on E. 9th Street are part of a campaign to raise awareness about mental health, using a line of designer clothing that will debut in Cleveland this weekend. There are words like "resilient" and "empathy" on the clothing because the positive words you wear on the outside can impact how you feel on the inside, according to the brand's website. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:05:00 GMT /news/arts-culture/2022-02-18/a-mental-health-fashion-line-aims-to-raise-awareness-during-nba-all-star-weekend Lisa Ryan /news/2022-02-17/morning-headlines-ohio-ag-leads-effort-to-dismiss-opioid-lawsuits-filed-by-local-governments-ohio-house-bill-would-target-protestors-with-terrorism-law Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is leading an effort to get a federal judge to dismiss suits filed by hundreds of local governments including Cleveland and Cuyahoga County against a consulting firm that helped boost the sales of opioids; the Ohio House has approved legislation targeting protesters with a provision normally used against terrorist activity; Sen. Rob Portman has endorsed Jane Timken in the crowded GOP field vying to succeed him this year; and more stories. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:28:31 GMT /news/2022-02-17/morning-headlines-ohio-ag-leads-effort-to-dismiss-opioid-lawsuits-filed-by-local-governments-ohio-house-bill-would-target-protestors-with-terrorism-law Andrew Meyer, J. Nungesser /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2022-02-16/how-cavs-all-star-darius-garland-found-his-way-in-the-nba Garland is having a breakout season after struggling when he entered the NBA in 2019. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:49:31 GMT /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2022-02-16/how-cavs-all-star-darius-garland-found-his-way-in-the-nba Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2022-02-10/cleveland-previews-nba-all-star-weekend Cleveland hosts the NBA All-Star game next Sunday, Feb. 20, and the city is gearing up for a weekend full of events and visitors. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:17:34 GMT /news/sports/2022-02-10/cleveland-previews-nba-all-star-weekend Glenn Forbes /news/2022-02-10/morning-headlines-covid-hospitalizations-continue-to-fall-bars-denied-extended-hours-during-all-star-weekend COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen by 20% in the past week in Northeast Ohio; Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is sticking with his controversial decision to limit the number of businesses that can serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the NBA All-Star Weekend; a top Ohio lawmaker suggests the state may have to hold two separate primaries; and more stories. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:53:15 GMT /news/2022-02-10/morning-headlines-covid-hospitalizations-continue-to-fall-bars-denied-extended-hours-during-all-star-weekend Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/sports/2022-02-10/final-preparations-are-under-way-for-the-2022-nba-all-star-game-in-cleveland Organizers say the event will, once again, focus the world's attention on the city. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:40:08 GMT /news/sports/2022-02-10/final-preparations-are-under-way-for-the-2022-nba-all-star-game-in-cleveland Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2022-02-09/cleveland-mayor-justin-bibb-stands-by-all-star-weekend-bar-hours-decision In a statement released Wednesday morning, Bibb said the directors of health and public safety and the police department all supported his decision. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:10:30 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-02-09/cleveland-mayor-justin-bibb-stands-by-all-star-weekend-bar-hours-decision Matthew Richmond