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Cleveland Indians: If he doesn't retire, should Jim Thome remain with the Tribe? Poll

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If Jim Thome doesn't retire, should he return to the Cleveland Indians in 2012?

Cleveland Indians beat White Sox, 11-2Cleveland Indians Jim Thome signs some autographs for youngsters.

Jim Thome is one of the greatest players to wear a Cleveland Indians' uniform. He's had a great career and one of his next stops is in Cooperstown.

There's also talk that Thome will retire at the end of the season, but there's a chance he'll play at least one more year.

If that's the case, should he play with the Indians in 2012? But why would the Tribe want him? The Tribe will have a designated hitter in Travis Hafner, so would they need another?

 


Stow High's Walker headed to Northeastern University

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STOW, Ohio - Point guard David Walker, who earned all-district honors last winter when he helped Stow reach the Division I regional finals, has made an oral commitment to attend Northeastern University, Stow coach Dave Close said. Walker, 6-6, averaged 15 points, 5.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds last year while Stow finished with a 22-3 record. His performance earned him...

STOW, Ohio - Point guard David Walker, who earned all-district honors last winter when he helped Stow reach the Division I regional finals, has made an oral commitment to attend Northeastern University, Stow coach Dave Close said.

Walker, 6-6, averaged 15 points, 5.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds last year while Stow finished with a 22-3 record. His performance earned him Inland District first-team honors and honorable mention on the All-Ohio team.

A 3.7 student who is ranked 85th in his class of 471, Walker said he plans on majoring in pre-med at Northeastern, which is located in Boston and plays in the Colonial Athletic Association with schools such as NCAA final four qualifier Virginia Commonwealth, Old Dominion and George Mason.

"My first day in Boston I fell in love with the city and I liked how the campus is right in downtown Boston," he said in a written statement. "I really liked the coaching staff and the team really made me feel welcomed.

"I think it will be fun to compete in the CAA."

Close feels Walker's versatility will give him a chance to flourish at the Division I level.

"David has the ability to score in a variety of ways," said Close. "A lot of schools saw him as a point guard, a shooting guard or a small forward. I think his best asset is his ability to see the floor and his ability to make plays. He has been an outstanding player for our program and I am very happy for him and his family."

To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:
trogers@plaind.com; 216-999-5169
On Twitter: @TimRogersPD

The Sportsman Restaurant, corned beef and the Browns: Cleveland Remembers

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While my own memories from past games and St. Pat's Day parades were still fresh on my mind, I was surprised to be told by my uncle that the Sportsman was his last meal before being sent off to the Army back in the early sixties.

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Like many in Cleveland I was saddened this year to hear the Sportsman Restaurant was closing.

On its last day I was fortunate enough to get my father and uncle to join me for lunch. While my own memories of corned beef from past Browns games and St. Pat's Day parades were still fresh on my mind, I was surprised to be told by my uncle that the Sportsman was his last meal before being sent off to the Army back in the early sixties.

After they left I stuck around waiting for another friend to join me. At the bar, ward counclilman Jay Westbrook was admiring some of the restaurant's memorabilia, which included an old Chesterfield cigarette advertisement with then-actor Ronald Reagan.

Overhearing his comment -- "my two least favorite products" -- added to some great memories of downtown Cleveland and the Sportsman restaurant.

-- Eric Wright, Painesville

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Cleveland Browns A.M. Links: T.J. Ward wants to be known as more than a hitter; toughest game this weekend? Is Peyton Hillis worth the money?

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T.J. Ward is one of the best hitters in the league, but he says he can also cover.

tj ward.JPGT.J. Ward loves to deliver some punishment, but he also takes pride in coverage.

News-Herald reporter Jeff Schudel writes how T.J. Ward will more than likely lose his crown to D'Qwell Jackson.

And that's fine with Ward.

Ward led the Browns with 105 tackles as a rookie last year.

The only thing that bugs Terrell Ray Williams Ward Jr. is his reputation as a head hunter. Don't get the wrong idea.

Ward likes to know receivers or tight ends might sneak a peek to see where he is if they dare to stray into his territory while running a route. Bengals receiver Jordan Shipley learned first-hand last season how hard Ward hits during the game in Cleveland Browns Stadium. Ward was flagged for unnecessary roughness on a hit in the end zone he still thinks was clean.

We all know Ward can hit, but Ward wants anyone who cares to know he can cover, too, writes Schudel,

He currently is third on the Browns with 14 tackles. He has two pass break-ups after three games. He broke up 10 last season.

"It's good to be described as that type of player, but just because I do that, that's not only what I do," Ward said. "You can ask any position. Just because they're really good at one thing — me personally, I have a lot more to offer."

     

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ESPN wants to know which AFC North team will have the biggest challenge this weekend?

Ohio.com reporter Nate Ulrich writes how the Browns defense shined last Sunday.

Is running back Peyton Hillis worth the money?

Reporter Mary Schmitt Boyer interviews a former vice president of NFL officiating.

Five hot topics for the Titans before they play the Browns.

NBA eases up on demands in meeting

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It looks like the NBA is ready to ease up on their demands.

David STern.JPGNBA Commissioner David Stern.

 NBA commissioner David Stern offered a new proposal to the players' union in Tuesday's labor talks, writes ESPN.com.

Owners did not offer players a finite annual team limit on salaries, writes ESPN, but as of Tuesday night were willing to relax the cap only if the following conditions are met:

 • The "Larry Bird exception," which allows teams to exceed the cap to retain their own free agents regardless of their other committed salaries, is limited to one player per team per season.

• The mid-level exception, which the league valued at $7.4 million last season and could be extended by as many as five years, is reduced in length and size.

• The current luxury tax, the $1-for-$1 penalty a team must pay to the league for the amount it exceeds the salary cap, is to be severely increased.

 Both sides said neither concern nor optimism should be read into the brevity of the meeting. They simply needed time to think about what had been discussed.

 

Three key players in Browns' development - Comment of the Day

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"Looking at the Browns, you have to believe they are going in the right direction. There are three players who will define the needs for next year's draft and free agency. Colt McCoy, Greg Little and Buster Skrine. The way I see it, if these guy can develop into consistent NFL starters, the Browns will most definitely draft a right tackle and a linebacker. If any of those three falter, it is back to the drawing board in round one." - helpontheline

little-tdcatch-vert-2011-jk.jpgView full sizeIf Greg Little can develop in to a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver, it could save the Browns some trouble in the 2012 NFL Draft.

In response to the story Tennessee Titans respond to a new coach with a fast start: Tony Grossi's Scouting Report, cleveland.com reader helpontheline is watching the development of three particular players. This reader writes,

"Looking at the Browns, you have to believe they are going in the right direction. There are three players who will define the needs for next year's draft and free agency. Colt McCoy, Greg Little and Buster Skrine. The way I see it, if these guy can develop into consistent NFL starters, the Browns will most definitely draft a right tackle and a linebacker. If any of those three falter, it is back to the drawing board in round one."

To respond to helpontheline's comment, go here.

For more comments of the day, go to blog.cleveland.com/comments-of-the-day.

Ohio State's Jordan Hall goes from out to in as captain

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Jordan Hall is honored to be captain, especially after getting suspended.

Ohio State Buckeyes cream Eastern Michigan, 73-20.Ohio State 's Jordan Hall.

MorningJournal.com reporter John Kampf writes how running back Jordan Hall has overcome one of the lowest points of his life, to one of the highest as a football player.

Two weeks removed from serving a two-game suspension for receiving improper benefits during the offseason, Hall has been named one of the game captains for Saturday’s game in Ohio Stadium against visiting Michigan State.

One of the best play-makers on the Ohio State roster, Hall gets to represent his team as a captain. It’s an honor he is taking seriously.

“It will be one of my greatest memories at Ohio State,” the soft-spoken product of Jeaneatte, Pa., said.

Some might scoff at a recently suspended player being named a captain so quickly, writes Kampf. And captains generally are chosen for their leadership skills, both verbally and by their actions, and critics could argue Hall receiving improper benefits and thus being suspended circumvent captaincy criteria.

Coach Luke Fickell said he had no issues with naming Hall a captain, citing Hall’s actions both during and after the suspension.

“He’s a leader in our locker room,” Fickell said of Hall. “He’s handled everything we’ve asked him to handle with class and dignity. He has not batted an eye at it with all the situations.

 

 

Indians can't afford to take risk on Sizemore - Comment of the Day

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"I've always liked Grady as a player, and I can't begrudge him for having injuries; but at this point, it's just not worth $9 million to the Tribe to take this much risk. They need to pass on the club option." - grover13

grady-sizemore-headdown.JPGView full sizeGrady Sizemore hasn't been healthy much this season, and when he has been, he's mostly struggled.

In response to the story Grady Sizemore's troublesome right knee scheduled for examination next week: Indians Insider, cleveland.com reader grover13 just doesn't think Sizemore's worth the risk. This reader writes,

"I've always liked Grady as a player, and I can't begrudge him for having injuries; but at this point, it's just not worth $9 million to the Tribe to take this much risk. They need to pass on the club option."

To respond to grover13's comment, go here.

For more comments of the day, go to blog.cleveland.com/comments-of-the-day.


Cleveland Browns: The AFC North has the top defense

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The Cleveland Browns have one of the better defenses in the NFL.

Joe Haden Joe Haden

ESPN.com reporter Jamison Hensley writes how all four AFC North teams rank in the top half of defense in the NFL.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the (yes, those Bengals) and the Cincinnati Bengals are in the top three.

The Cleveland Browns are No. 9 in the league.

The AFC North is the only division with more than two defenses in the top 13.

•BROWNS (No. 9): This isn't the same defense that finished No. 22 last season. Under new coordinator Dick Jauron, the excitement has been generated by the play of rookies Phil Taylor and Jabaal Sheard. Joe Haden is gaining more and more attention as a shutdown cornerback while defensive lineman Ahtyba Rubin continues to go unnoticed despite an extremely strong season.
 

Walsh Jesuit baseball coach Chris Kaczmar earns Easton Sports Master Coach Award

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CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio - Success on the field and compassion off it have earned Walsh Jesuit baseball coach Chris Kaczmar the Easton Sports Master Coach Award by Collegiate Baseball News. The award is given to a high school baseball coach who goes above and beyond.

Walsh Jesuit baseball coach Chris Kaczmar, pictured after winning the 2004 Division II state title, has received the Easton Sports Master Coach Award from Collegiate Baseball News. - (Associated Press)

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio - Success on the field and compassion off it have earned Walsh Jesuit baseball coach Chris Kaczmar the Easton Sports Master Coach Award by Collegiate Baseball News.

The award is given to a high school baseball coach who goes above and beyond.

While Kaczmar's 376-72 record and four state championships in the past 15 years speaks for itself, his efforts in raising cancer awareness and fund-raising through his Showcase for the Cure is what made him the 23rd winner of the award.

Showcase for the Cure is a three-day event that takes place at the outset of every summer and attracts elite players from around Ohio by offering them a chance to perform in front of college and professional scouts. In six years, the showcase has raised over $90,000 for four cancer-related organizations.

"This award is more about our program than it is about me," said Kaczmar. "We have had several people from our baseball family pass away from cancer.

"But all of these turned into life lessons that made us better people. Each time something has happened it has translated into us becoming a closer family. Instead of being friends for just four years, we have become lifelong friends."

Paul Hoynes talks Indians baseball, makes his postseason picks - Podcast

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What is the Indians' biggest need headed in to the offseason? What will they do about Grady Sizemore's option? Plain Dealer Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes answered those questions and more in his weekly podcast.

chris antonetti.JPGView full sizeIndians GM Chris Antonetti has an important offseason ahead of him.

What is the Indians' biggest need headed in to the offseason? What will they do about Grady Sizemore's option?

Plain Dealer Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes answered those questions and more in his weekly podcast.

Among other topics discussed:

• If the right bat came along and it meant displacing one of their young infielders, would the Indians still make a move?

• Do you expect the key members of the bullpen to all be back next season?

• Can this team fix Ubaldo Jimenez in the offseason?

• Who are your MVP and Cy Young picks?

• Who will play in and win the World Series this season?

You can download the mp3 or listen with the player to the right.


Michigan State Spartans will defeat Ohio State Buckeyes, and it might not be close, says Doug Lesmerises (SBTV)

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Plain Dealer Ohio State reporter says Buckeyes don't match up well against Spartans this time around. Watch video


CLEVELAND, Ohio - Welcome to today's edition of Starting Blocks TV, hosted by Chuck Yarborough and Bill Lubinger.


The Ohio State Buckeyes open the Big Ten Conference season Saturday with a 3:30 home game against Michigan State. Now that the nonconference schedule is complete, which player do you consider to be the Buckeyes' MVP so far? That's the question in today's Starting Blocks poll.


Today's guest on SBTV is Plain Dealer Ohio State beat reporter Doug Lesmerises, who has an MVP on offense and an MVP on defense.


Doug also predicts that Michigan State will top the Buckeyes this weekend; and he has thoughts on why MSU coach Mark Dantonio made a questionable move in putting his players off limits to the media this week.


SBTV will return Thursday.


And don't miss this week's edition of the Browns Insider webcast, which begins at 10 a.m. Thursday and will be archived if you miss it live.


 


 


 


 

Cleveland Browns practicing today in full force with Peyton Hillis and Tony Pashos

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Pat Shurmur still learning how to get everybody involved on offense.

 

peyton hillis 2.JPGPeyton Hillis should be ready to go Sunday against Tennessee after missing the Miami game with strep throat.

BEREA -- The Browns practice week for the Tennessee game began with both running back Peyton Hillis and right tackle Tony Pashos back on the field with their teammates.

 Hillis missed two practices and the Miami game with strep throat. Pashos has been slowly recovering from a left ankle injury and hasn't played since the season started.

"Peyton Hillis looks good, ready to practice," coach Pat Shurmur said.

 As for Pashos, Shurmur said "he's going to make a go of it and see how it goes."

Shurmur also said that Josh Cribbs will return to kickoff and punt return duties this week. Cribbs was relieved of his specialty in the Miami game because of a groin muscle injury.

On other topics:

* Shurmur said that tight end Evan Moore's blocking is not what kept down his playing time in the Miami game.

"Evan's a good player. We targeted him. He's made plays, gotten us into the end zone," Shurmur said. "You only get five skilled players at a time. You've got to balance (playing time)."

* Shurmur said that running Montario Hardesty recovered well from his most extensive playing time since having knee surgery last year.

"I think he felt invigorated (by the extensive time v. Miami)," Shurmur said. "My first reaction was, 'Boy, he's going to be sore.' I thought what we found out Sunday was Montario's further along than I thought and could handle more than I thought."

* Shurmur said he's got to do a better job of getting players involved on offense earlier in the game. He said he typically enters a game with a script of 15 plays. He said he deviates from the script on third-down plays. 

Watch "Browns Insider" every Thursday at 10 a.m.

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Kickoff may be days away, but we're already thinking about the big game. Join us this Thursday at 10 a.m. for "Browns Insider," a weekly broadcast on cleveland.com, featuring Plain Dealer beat writers and columnists -- AND YOU!

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After beating the Dolphins, can the Browns make it, gulp, three in a row Sunday against the Tennessee Titans?

Kickoff may be days away, but we're already thinking about the big game. Join us this Thursday at 10 a.m. for "Browns Insider," a weekly broadcast on cleveland.com, featuring Plain Dealer beat writers and columnists -- AND YOU!

This week, Browns beat writers Tony Grossi in Berea and Mary Kay Cabot in studio joins Plain Dealer sports reporter Dennis Manoloff to discuss the latest news about the team and preview the game against the Titans.

They'll also answer video questions submitted by fans and take live questions from the chat room. Fans can submit their video questions each week by emailing sports@cleveland.com.

Remember, go to cleveland.com/browns tomorrow at 10 a.m. to watch the live show. An archived version will be posted shortly after the conclusion of the show.

Pulling for the Tigers in the playoffs - Indians Comment of the Day

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"So who do we root for in the playoffs? Tigers? Texas? Obviously not the Yankees or Bosox. Got to be Tigers, right? They have sprinted to the finish line. I like Jim Leyland, Victor Martinez deserves a ring and Verlander has been lights out." - Al

Cleveland Indians lose to Tigers, 4-2View full sizeSome Indians fans would love to see Victor Martinez win a World Series.

In response to the story Same old story: Detroit Tigers breeze past Cleveland Indians, 9-6, cleveland.com reader Al is pulling for Detroit in the postseason. This reader writes,

"So who do we root for in the playoffs? Tigers? Texas? Obviously not the Yankees or Bosox. Got to be Tigers, right? They have sprinted to the finish line. I like Jim Leyland, Victor Martinez deserves a ring and Verlander has been lights out."

To respond to Al's comment, go here.

For more comments of the day, go to blog.cleveland.com/comments-of-the-day.


Referees need to let players decide outcomes - Browns Comment of the Day

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"The big thing about all this - including the phantom holding penalty in the Bears game on that Devin Hester fake catch - is that referees are penalizing things and not allowing teams to compete. If games come down to referees, you might as well pack it up, because the fans will leave the game." - 1966

nfl-refs.JPGView full sizeSeattle head coach Pete Carroll, left, talks with referee Bill Leavy, right, and side judge Keith Parham during a game earlier this season.

In response to the story Ex-NFL officiating exec Mike Pereira calls Cleveland Browns' celebration penalty 'a little picky', cleveland.com reader 1966 is concerned referees are inserting themselves too much into games. This reader writes,

"The big thing about all this - including the phantom holding penalty in the Bears game on that Devin Hester fake catch - is that referees are penalizing things and not allowing teams to compete. If games come down to referees, you might as well pack it up, because the fans will leave the game."

To respond to 1966's comment, go here.

For more comments of the day, go to blog.cleveland.com/comments-of-the-day.

Sandy Alomar Jr. will replace Tim Tolman as Cleveland Indians bench coach for 2012

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Tim Tolman will stay in the Indians organization, but won't be back as bench coach because of health concerns.

Tim Tolman.jpgBench coach Tim Tolman won't be back with the Indians in that role next year because of health concerns.

DETROIT, Mich. -- Sandy Alomar Jr. will replace Tim Tolman as Indians bench coach for 2012. Tolman will stay with the organization, but won't be back in his current role because of health concerns.

Alomar, who is expected to interview for the managerial vacancy with the Chicago White Sox after tonight's season finale, has been manager Manny Acta first base coach for the last two seasons.

When Acta took over as Indians manager after the 2009 season, Tolman was one of the first coaches he hired. Tolman was on Acta's staff with the Washington Nationals. Tolman also managed Acta when he was a minor league player with the Houston Astros.

Tolman, 55, was the Indians minor league field coordinator from 2003 through 2006 before joining Acta's coaching staff with the Nationals. He was Acta's third base coach in 2007 and 2008.

The Indians said Tolman will continue to work for them in the baseball operations department. Tolman played in the big leagues with Houston and Detroit in parts of seven seasons from 1981 through 1987.

Horse Racing Insider: Thistledown heading to Akron-Canton?

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The rumors have been swirling in horse racing circles that Thistledown will soon be moving to the Akron-Canton area. Hold your horses, says an official.

 The rumors have been swirling in horse racing circles that Thistledown will soon be moving to the Akron-Canton area. The reported move is being made so video lottery terminals (VLTs) at the thoroughbred track won't compete with slot machines at the new Horseshoe Casino Cleveland when it opens next year.

 Hold your horses, said Jennifer Kulczycki, communications director for Rock Gaming LLC, which owns the casino and has an option to buy Thistledown.

"We like the current location of Thistledown," wrote Kulczycki in an email this week. "We think it could be very complimentary to Horseshoe Cleveland . . . and are prepared to invest in the facility if we are granted a VLT license."

That doesn't mean relocation is off the table.

Signed by Gov. John Kasich in July, HB 227 allows a horse racing track eligible for VLTs to also apply to the Ohio State Racing Commission to move the track to another location. Until they have a better understanding of the new track landscape, wrote Kulczycki, all options must be explored. The owners of Ohio's seven horse racing tracks will have to wait for HB 227 rules to be finalized in the middle of October before making travel plans.

Northfield Park officials aren't talking about relocation. Penn National Gaming Inc., though, has proposed moving its Columbus thoroughbred racing at Beulah Park to a former auto parts plant on the north side of Dayton, and its Toledo harness racing at Raceway Park to Austintown, near Youngstown. 

Noble still rolling: Phenomenal young driver Dan Noble, 28, of Wilmington, Ohio is still the leading reinsman in North America after another week of wins during Grand Circuit Week at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, as well as at Northfield Park and Lebanon Raceway. Noble now has 598 victories in 2,078 starts this year to lead veteran driving stars George Brennan (568) and Tim Tetrick (563). Other Northfield drivers on the list include Aaron Merriman (320), Ryan Stahl (248) and Dan Charlino (219).

Best of Ohio preview: The nominations are due Wednesday for the Best of Ohio series at Thistledown on Oct. 15, and thoroughbred fans got a preview of the freshmen action on Monday. In a mile allowance test for two-year-olds on a sloppy track, Not an Altar Boy and favored License to Bling battled back and forth in a seven-horse field that was challenged to try two turns for the first time.

 Not an Altar Boy, ridden by Sergio Figueroa for owner Treva Vasquez and trainer Ivan Vasquez, was a length in front at the wire in 1:45. The two youngsters were dominant, with Doctor Diego and first-time starter Brass Buckle finishing 14 lengths back in a dead heat for third. It was the second win in four starts for Not an Altar Boy, a bay gelding nominated for the $75,000 Juvenile Stakes on the Best of Ohio card. Completing the Best of Ohio stakes are the $75,000 Best of Ohio Distaff, $75,000 Best of Ohio Endurance, $50,000 Best of Ohio Sprint and $75,000 John W. Galbreath.

Thistledown has a special Best of Ohio Day buffet from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and is taking reservations (216-662-8600).

Irvine scores big: Northfield Park sends out races for the fillies and mares on Friday, and last Friday Wyatt Irvine was the driver to beat all night long. 

 Irvine, 32, of Broadview Heights was in the sulky in all 13 races, winning seven and adding a pair of seconds and four thirds to finish on the board in every race. Irvine filled in for Dan Noble, Northfield's leading driver and the winningest reinsman in the country, behind pacer Zim and Torre. Irvine responded by guiding the 15-1 shot to victory. 

 Irvine is the son and nephew of veteran drivers Bill and Don Irvine, both members of Northfield's Wall of Fame. He began driving in 2007, and won the 1,000th race of his career last winter. 

 Perfect in 2011: Rapid Redux, a five-year-old chestnut gelding by Pleasantly Perfect, has been invincible, winning all 15 of his starts this year and 17 victories in a row. That includes a victory at Thistledown on Aug. 22. Owned by Robert Cole Jr. of Highland, Md., and trained by David Wells, Rapid Redux is back in action on Friday (Sept. 30) at Mountaineer Race Track in Chester, W. Va.

Rapid Redux has won 23 of 37 career starts and $306,144.

Hypnotic Blue Chip retires: A track record holder at Northfield Park, 5-year-old Hypnotic Blue Chip is headed into retirement, reported owner Francis Azur of Coraopolis, Pa. and trainer Kevin McDermott. The big stallion won 24 of 88 starts and $1.5 million, including the $100,000 Battle of Lake Erie in 2010. He covered the mile in 1:49.4, matching the fastest mile ever paced at Northfield Park. The record was first set in 2007 by Maltese Artist.

In this year's "Battle" on a rain-soaked track, Hypnotic Blue Chip finished third to Foiled Again and Giddy Up Lucky. Azur has not decided if he will breed the son of Art Major or sell him, but did tell U.S. Trotting Association officials that with his speed and gait, he looked forward to breeding their good mares to him.

Sunday pickers: The Belmont Park Handicapping Contest returns to Northfield Park on Sunday with $900 up for grabs. Players Club members can sign up from 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. to compete, with club membership available on site. Northfield is also spotlighting its Free Money Fridays through October, giving away envelopes that contain $1 to $100. Players Club members can check in at the registration table outside of the track between 6-8 p.m.

 Backstretch news: Thistledown employees and their families raised $1,379 for Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital of Cleveland and $600 for the Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund at their annual golf outing at Raccoon Hill Golf Club in Kent . . . Foiled Again, winner of the $100,000 Battle of Lake Erie on July 23 at Northfield Park, captured the recent $335,000 Bobby Quillen Memorial to become the first 7-year-old North American standardbred to win $1 million in a single year while pushing his career total over $3 million . . . The winner of the first Battle of Lake Erie here in 1986, Falcon Seelster died at the age of 30 on Sept. 17 after a successful breeding career . . . Owner Dean Davis and trainer-driver Kurt Sugg retired the world champion trotter, Dunkster, who set a half-mile trotting record here with a 1:54.2 mile in 2004 and holds the Lebanon Raceway track mark with a 1:57 mile in 2003.

Cleveland Browns tight end Evan Moore admits he's been surprised by minimal playing time

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Browns tight end Evan Moore has played sparingly the first three games and would like to play more.

 

temooretb.jpgEvan Moore would love to play more than eight snaps a game.

BEREA -- Browns tight end Evan Moore admitted today he's surprised he's only played eight snaps in each of the last two games and would like to play more.

 "Based on how it went last week, it's not my job to make those calls,'' said Moore, "I just do everything I possibly can on the plays that I'm in there and try to get more the following week, see how it goes.

 "I'm as competitive as you can imagine. I want to do everything I possibly can. But there's only so much I can control. I've just got to execute and do what my job is each and every play.''

 Moore has six catches for 70 yards -- but two of those catches went for TDs. For a team that has yet to score a point in the first quarter all season, one would think more of Moore might be in order.

 "Whether we're having a slow start or it's the 4th quarter and we need a touchdown, I'm a confident guy and I want to be out there,'' he said. "I'm always going to want to be in a position to make a play.''

But Moore, who signed a big contract extension in the offseason, is confident more snaps are coming soon.

 "It's a long year,'' he said. "We're 2-1, which is most important. And we still have 13 games left. The season's not over. I'm going to focus on those 13 instead of the last three.''

 He indicated that he's had talks with the coaching staff about wanting more time.

 "Coaches and players always have constructive conversations about how the game went and how you can get better going forward,'' he said. "I respect these coaches and I'm always going to do it in a respectful way. Hopefully they have an impact on how we move out going forward.''

 As for this surprising him, he said, "yea, it has, but I can't control that. There's 13 games left and I'm going to do everything I can to be on the field as much as I possibly can.''

 

Indians wrap up season tonight in Detroit - Live Twitter updates

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Zach McAllister will make the Indians' final start of the 2011 season in Detroit.

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The Indians wrap up the 2011 season tonight against Detroit. Zach McAllister makes the final start of the year for the Tribe. The playoff-bound Tigers counter with Rick Porcello.

Get updates on Twitter from @hoynsie and @dmansworldpd in the box below.

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