Sports | Cleveland Stater

Cavs fans look ahead to the 2026-27 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate May 3, 2026 after advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals in the 2025-2026 season.

By TONY PISANESCHI - posted October 21, 2026

Fans of the hometown Cleveland Cavaliers talk offseason moves and expectations for the upcoming season.

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CSU men’s swimming and diving takes third at Zips Classic

Cleveland State men’s swimmer (unknown file photo)

By ARIA RUIZ - posted October 21, 2026

Cleveland State University men’s swimming and diving team claimed third place at the Zips Classic in Akron, Ohio, after two days of competitive performances in the pool and on the diving board Oct. 16-17.

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CSU women’s swimming and diving finishes 4th at the Zips Classic

Isabella Caraballo competes on day two of the Zips Classic in the 1,650-yard freestyle.

By ABIGAIL SAPLAK - posted October 19, 2026

Cleveland State University women's swimming and diving finished fourth of five teams competing at the two-day Zips Classic, hosted by the University of Akron, Friday and Saturday.

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CSU volleyball drops two matches at Milwaukee

CSU volleyball players huddle during the match against Milwaukee on Oct. 9, 2026

By TONY PISANESCHI - posted October 16, 2026

Volleyball struggled in its weekend series against Milwaukee, losing in straight sets on Friday, and dropping a five-set thriller on Saturday.

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Fencing teams open year with 3-2 records at OSU Duals

Cleveland State fencer at the Ohio State Duals

By MITCHELL WOOD - posted October 16, 2026

Cleveland State fencing opened the season with solid performances at Ohio State.

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Athletes excel at fall Special Olympics

250 athletes from 13 local schools took part in a variety of competitions at the annual fall event hosted by Cleveland State University.

By TONY PISANESCHI - posted October 16, 2026

Some 250 athletes from 13 local schools competed at the fall Special Olympics

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People of CSU - Madison Luthy finds her stride in science and sport

Madison Luthy competes at the Women's World Decathlon Championships at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, on Aug. 8-9, 2026.

The Cleveland State doctoral student balances biomedical engineering research with competing in the women's decathlon, returning to a sport she once thought she had left behind.