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The?Cleveland Cavaliers?will be alongside?LeBron James?as a team when he crosses the Horseshoe version of the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry off his bucket list.The Cavs plan to squeeze in Saturdays game?in Columbus, Ohio, before playing the Sixers?the next afternoon in Philadelphia.Its something weve been working on for two weeks, Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said Friday. Thought it would be nice for the guys. Its always good to throw your guys a bone during the long season. Thought it would be good for us to do and for the guys to enjoy.Lue said Ohio State coach Urban Meyer invited the team to a game after the Cavs played a preseason contest at Ohio State in October. The Cavs planned to fly to Columbus after their 128-90 win over the visiting?Dallas Mavericks?on Friday night.A devoted Ohio State fan, James has been on the sideline at Ohio Stadium in the past, but not for a game he said is on his bucket list. And this years matchup between the No. 2 Buckeyes and No. 3 Wolverines has national championship implications.We have an opportunity to go down to Columbus and watch an unbelievable battle between two great colleges, James said following Fridays win.James and his teammates also attended several?Cleveland Indians postseason games when they reached the World Series. Saturdays showdown will be another big moment.Stuff like this doesnt always come around, the World Series in your backyard and our Buckeyes have been very successful, but you dont know how many times its going to happen James said. A two-three matchup, thats perfect timing.James doesnt plan on addressing the Buckeyes before the game.It hasnt come up, he said.James has more than a rooting interest in this years game. He has also provided Ohio States players with cleats -- inspired by his signature Nike sneakers -- to wear against Michigan. He said the idea was hatched 10 years ago, but it took time before the cleat could be developed.Its been something thats been in the works for years now, he said. We finally was able to put together a shoe and work with the Nike football lab to put a cleat on there. Its always a hard process when you turn a basketball shoe into a cleat, so we finally was able to find a shoe that fits the Nike lab football cleat.James said some of the players tested them this week at practice before deciding whether to play in them.It was just like, great timing, I guess, that it came together when they were playing Michigan in the biggest game of the season, he said.Its also perfect timing that James cleats are being unveiled when Ohio State is facing Michigan, which this season is wearing Jordan Brand, sports gear designed by Michael Jordan, whose Jumpman logo adorns the uniforms.James, though, said it was just a coincidence that the cleats came out this week.Ohio State is one of four schools whose basketball teams wear exclusively James apparel and sneakers.Information from ESPNs Brian Windhorst and The Associated Press was used in this report. Landon Collins Womens Jersey . -- Patrick Reed got an early start in golf. Montez Sweat Womens Jersey . 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The opening salvo of Sundays AFL game between Geelong and Essendon will be a reminder of how potent a simple change of scenery can be.Cats ruckman Zac Smith will battle Bombers counterpart Matthew Leuenberger at Etihad Stadium.Smith and Leuenberger have both impressed at their respective clubs in 2016.Both relocated from Queensland to Victoria during last years off-season frenzy.Smith sought the counsel of Gold Coast skipper - and good friend - Gary Ablett before deciding to shift in search of greener pastures and greater opportunity.It was a sound decision.Smith has played all 17 games this year and is a key part of the premiership contenders, having totalled just 29 matches in his previous three seasons at the Suns.I had a rough run with injuries, Smith said.I really wanted a fresh start. Coming down here, its really rejuvenated me and the club has been fantastic.A new perspectives on the way I play and those sort of things.The Bombers may be at the foot of the ladder but the career of Leuenberger, a former No.4 draft pick, is no longer at the crossroads.Leuenberger left Brisbane as a free agent, hoping a reduced travel load and better facilities would halt a run of serious injuries.ddddddddddddSure enough the fit-again big man has carried the bulk of the ruck burden at the Bombers in a taxing 2016, missing just two games.The 28-year-old cant wait to clash with Smith.Hes a real athletic type. I know Zac pretty well, I saw him coming through on the Gold Coast as a kid, Leuenberger said.Were fairly similar ages - Im a couple of years older than him. I feel like Ive got a good feel on his game.The feeling is mutual.Hes a really quality ruckman, theres no doubt, Smith said.Ive just got to bring what Ive been bringing all season ... I can definitely beat him if I bring those things.Geelongs Rhys Stanley is another to have revitalised his career after switching clubs, having only showed glimpses of his potential prior to leaving St Kilda in 2014.He and I have been working really closely ever since I got to the club, Smith said.Our combination in the ruck and going forward has been working really well. ' ' '