Indians Comment of the Day: Draftees hold the power
"The MLB Draft is a dirty business. It's all smoke and mirrors. Not all of the best players are taken in the first few rounds, as you would want to believe. Some players want big signing bonuses so...
View ArticleFormer Browns No. 1 pick Gerard Warren winds up with Bill Belichick in New...
Gerard Warren, the Browns' No. 1 pick in 2001, has signed with New England to play for ex-Browns coach Bill Belichick. View full sizeLarry Hamel-Lambert,The Plain DealerDefensive tackle Gerard Warren...
View ArticleIndians GM Mark Shapiro talks managers and future
Indians GM Mark Shapiro shares a little of his philosophy. View full sizeChuck Crow,The Plain DealerFormer Indian Aaron Boone, left, chats with General Manager Mark Shapiro and manager Manny Acta...
View ArticleBrowns Comment of the Day: Not buying the Rob Ryan hype
"Typical Ryan defense. May as well hold up signs: 'We're Blitzin'!' His last five defenses have fared no better than 25th, so why should I expect anything more? His mouth talks a good game, though." -...
View ArticleFinally, there's reason for growing optimism with the Cleveland Browns: Terry...
The first Browns preseason game shows why both Eric Mangini and Mike Holmgren had some very good ideas. Lynn Ischay / The Plain DealerFans had to take on faith for seven months that the pairing of...
View ArticleCleveland Indians sign St. Edward catcher Alex Lavisky for $1 million; top 3...
Right-hander Kyle Blair, Indians fourth round pick, will report to Class A Mahoning Valley. UPDATED: 6:28 p.m. Lynn Ischay / The Plain DealerSt.. Edward's Alex Lavisky has signed with the Indians...
View ArticleRookie travails can't shake Jason Donald's faith that he'll be a big-league...
Donald has delivered a mixed bag offensively and defensively for the Indians since being promoted from Class AAA Columbus on May 18. Thomas Ondrey / The Plain DealerJason Donald has proven he's...
View ArticleCleveland Browns' T.J. Ward promises to be a quick learner after NFL debut...
Browns rookie safety T.J. Ward learned a lot and showed a lot in his first preseason game in Green Bay. Lisa DeJong / The Plain DealerIt's taken just one exhibition game for Browns rookie safety T.J....
View ArticleBobby Thomson, who slugged famed "Shot Heard 'Round the World"...
Thomson's dramatic homer not only capped the New York Giants' 5-4 win in a decisive playoff game over the rival Brooklyn Dodgers. The Giants had won 37 of 44 games to erase their 13-game deficit to...
View ArticleLots of banged up Buckeyes, and Michigan fight song, at Ohio State practice
Defensive end Nathan Williams was among four defensive starters who missed practice today. Updates from Ohio State's practice this afternoon: * Lots of Buckeyes were nicked up and on sidelines, most...
View ArticleHow to avoid hitting behind the golf ball: Ask the Pro video
This week, PGA/LPGA pro Renee Powell of Clearview Golf Club in East Canton demonstrates how to avoid hitting behind the golf ball. Local golf pros solve your swing problems in a weekly instruction...
View ArticleCleveland Browns right guard Floyd Womack has knee scope, out for preseason
Browns guard Floyd "Pork Chop'' Womack will miss the rest of preseason after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, a source said. Tracy Boulian / The Plain DealerPork Chop Womack will miss the rest...
View ArticleShaking off Green Bay errors, Colt McCoy eagerly awaits more NFL lessons with...
Colt McCoy was happy to get back on the practice field Tuesday and erase the memory of his two interceptions in his first preseason outing. Missing a practice is something he never did before. Chuck...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers unveil new uniforms for 2010-11 season
Dan Gilbert Tweets new uniforms will feature Comic Sans font, but we assume he's joking. Right? store.nba.comAre these the Cavs' new uniforms? We know the Cavaliers will unveil their new uniforms...
View ArticleFor the Cleveland Indians to succeed, the draft must be more than an ill...
Finding players in the amateur draft is the key to the Indians contending again. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerUntil the Indians start getting first-round production out of draft picks such as 2009 top...
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