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6 hours ago in Sports

Browns’ Ward becomes NFL’s highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says

Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

6 hours ago in Sports

Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching

Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.

7 hours ago in Sports

Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots

Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Jets quarterback optimistic as training camp begins

Geno Smith said fans and players have "a lot" to be positive about.

24 hours ago in Sports

Rodgers says there’s ‘zero debate’ 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp

Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue.

1 day ago in Sports

Marlins snap franchise-worst 12-game skid with walk-off win over Phillies

Clayton McCullough breathed a sigh of relief. The Marlins finally won a game. Miami overcame two-run, ninth-inning deficit in the ninth on Monday to beat division-rival Philadelphia 8-7 and snap a 12-game losing streak — the longest such stretch in franchise history.

Lifestyle

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste

If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.

5 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Classic car show nears in Newark Valley

Antique cars and trucks will be showcased on Saturday.

5 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Annual Route 90 Garage Sale begins today from Homer to Montezuma

Bright yellow garage sale sign with bold black text and a right-pointing arrow

There are roughly 50 miles of garage sales over the next three days along Route 90 in Cortland and Cayuga County.

6 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

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Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film

A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Jets quarterback optimistic as training camp begins

Geno Smith said fans and players have "a lot" to be positive about.

24 hours ago in Entertainment

Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur

A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.

24 hours ago in Entertainment

A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer

Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider

Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028.

Local News from 607NewsNow

3 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cortland man charged following Main Street crash

Matthew Eckstrom, 22, is accused of causing a collision that sent two people to the hospital.

4 hours ago in Business, Local, Politics, Real Estate

Cortlandville board advances Walmart expansion plans

Blue signboard for the Town of Cortlandville with its seal and 'Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building' text in front of shrubs on a cloudy day

The Cortlandville Planning Board has granted site plan approval for Walmart to build an addition.

11 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Politics

Ithaca ready to fill 4 ROOTS positions in new program

ROOTS was created from Ithaca's reimagining public safety efforts.

11 hours ago in Community, Crime, Education, Health & Wellness, Local

Cornell, US Attorney reach agreement on former doctor

Dr. Darius Paduch is serving life in prison for sexually abusing patients while employed at Weill Cornell Medicine.

12 hours ago in Community, Local

Boat sinks in Cayuga Lake after fire near Aurora

Updated

The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department and mutual aid partners responded to a boat fire on July 27.

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National

2 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

2 days ago in National

Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US

Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.