The best way I can describe Clayface is simple: Joker meets John Wick, with a disturbing dose of body horror. That was my reaction to a movie I enjoyed a lot. It is dark, brutal and willing to get downright freaky, but those qualities are a big part of what makes it such an entertaining trip into Gotham’s shadows. Director James Watkins takes a character associated with Batman’s rogues gallery and builds a horror thriller around him. Tom Rhys Harries stars as Matt Hagen, an a

CLEVELAND — The Guardians finished 2026 two victories short of the World Series, leaving behind a season that offered both another division championship and a reminder of how difficult the final steps can be. Cleveland went 85-77, captured its third consecutive American League Central title and rallied from an 0-2 deficit against the Chicago White Sox in the Division Series. Its run ended Oct. 19 with a 7-3 loss at Tampa Bay in Game 6 of the American League Championship Serie

BELLVILLE — Clear Fork closed the regular season with a shutout and secured an opportunity to begin its postseason at home. The Colts defeated Galion 25-0 Friday, Oct. 23, finishing 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference. Clear Fork enters the playoffs with three consecutive victories and back-to-back shutouts. The defense contributed directly to the scoring against Galion. A first-quarter safety put Clear Fork ahead, and Alekai Price returned an interception

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Guardians left Cleveland with the American League Championship Series slipping away. Now they must find a way to turn it back before their season ends. After taking a 2-1 series lead, Cleveland dropped consecutive games at Progressive Field and heads into Monday night’s Game 6 trailing Tampa Bay 3-2. The Rays have the momentum and the opportunity to clinch at home. The Guardians have one immediate assignment: win tonight and force a deciding Game 7

CLEVELAND — Petey Halpin spent years working his way toward an opportunity like this. On Thursday afternoon, he needed one swing to make it count. With Cleveland trailing Tampa Bay in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, Halpin delivered a two-run home run that put the Guardians ahead for good. Cleveland’s 3–2 victory gave the club a 2–1 series lead and a new October moment to remember. The rookie who had spent much of his professional career

BELLVILLE — Clear Fork showed at Highland that it can finish a game when the pressure rises. Now the Colts must bring that same focus to an opponent still searching for its first victory. After rallying for a 20–14 road win in Week 8, Clear Fork returns home Friday to face River Valley in a Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Colts enter at 6–2 overall and 3–2 in the MOAC. The Vikings are 0–8, but Clear Fork cannot afford to treat their r

CLEVELAND — Chase DeLauter’s introduction to the major leagues came with Cleveland’s season on the line. A year later, he is helping keep its World Series hopes alive. The Guardians’ rookie has become a dependable presence this postseason, delivering timely hits while showing the patience to let pitchers come to him. As Cleveland returns home with the American League Championship Series against Tampa Bay tied 1–1, DeLauter has given the lineup both production and composure. T