The University of Akron men's basketball team hosted James Madison in a MAC-SBC Challenge game. Here is how the action unfolded in UA's season opener.

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Amani Lyles scored 22 points as Akron beat James Madison 85-71 on Monday. Lyles added eight rebounds and four blocks for the Zips. Shammah Scott shot 6 for 13, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc to add 17 points. Tavari Johnson shot 4 of 9 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 14 points.

At least nine people were injured, including juveniles, early Sunday when gunfire erupted at a large birthday party at an Airbnb rental house in a suburb of Akron, Ohio.

City of Akron officials say cuts to personnel and services are on the table to fund a historic wage increase for Akron police.

James Madison Dukes at Akron Zips Akron, Ohio; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -7.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Akron begins the season at home against James Madison. Akron finished 28-7 overall with a 16-0 record at home during the 2024-25 season.

The theme was "The Fierce Urgency of Now," a reference to a quote by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.

Former Akron Art Museum director Mitchell Kahan built its reputation for more than 26 years and helped shape many art professionals' careers.

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo is offering free and discounted admission on several days during November, according to a news release. Community members can receive free zoo admission on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 4) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Eighteen Akron area high school football teams have qualified for the state playoffs. Eight of the qualifying teams have earned a first-round bye and will not play until Week 12. Several games are rematches or feature teams with extensive playoff histories.

The Akron Police Department has issued an Endangered Child Alert for Martel Stevens, a 17-year-old Black female, missing from Summit County.Stevens was last see

Kevin Coughlin says "I do not see a path to victory" following bipartisan decision that could expand U.S. Rep Emilia Sykes' 13th District advantage.

The action begins Tuesday night as Akron hosts UMass. The Zips aim to keep their bowl hopes alive, while the Minutemen search for their first win under first-year coach Joe Harasymiak, who has seen his team play far more competitively at home than on the road.