Cleveland has another Pittsburgh rival as Power joins Gladiators in Arena...
The Cleveland-Pittsburgh football rivalry will be moving indoors when the Pittsburgh Power will begin play in the Arena Football League for the 2011 season. CLEVELAND - The Cleveland-Pittsburgh...
View ArticleBuckeyes regard backup safety Aaron Gant as Ohio State's hardest hitter
Fifth-year backup safety Aaron Gant may not have a reputation among Ohio State fans, but among his teammates, the Michigan native is known as the Buckeyes' hardest hitter. View full sizeMarvin...
View ArticleNo near perfecto tonight for Detroit's Armando Gallaraga: Cleveland Indians...
The Indians didn't place Michael Brantley on the disabled list, but they still don't know when he'll be able to play after spraining left ankle. APCenter fielder Michael Brantley returned to Cleveland...
View ArticleGirls high school soccer preview
See notable players, top schools and biggest games for this year's girls soccer season. Tracy Boulian/The Plain DealerMidfielder Allison Stucky anchors a deep Brecksville-Broadview Heights girls...
View ArticleBoys high school soccer preview
See notable players, top schools and biggest games for this year's boys soccer season. Gus Chan/The Plain DealerSt. Ignatius midfielder Yianni Sarris, left, and the rest of the Wildcats should be in...
View ArticleOhio State offensive tackle Marcus Hall will redshirt this season
Ohio State offensive tackle Marcus Hall, who played solid minutes at right tackle last season as a true freshman, will redshirt this season for academic reasons. OSU/AP photoMarcus Hall will redshirt...
View ArticleCleveland Indians former 3B Jhonny Peralta happy to be a Tiger: Indians Insider
DETROIT -- Jhonny Peralta isn't upset the Indians traded him to Detroit. He's not surprised either. "They do this every year," Peralta said. "I understood that this was the last year of my contract...
View ArticleCleveland Indians' Matt LaPorta has strange game Thursday: Indians Chatter
INDIANS CHATTER Clubhouse confidential: First baseman Matt LaPorta had a game for the ages Thursday and not in a good way. He made one error and had a mental mistake that helped push the Indians...
View ArticleDetroit's Armando Galarraga isn't quite perfect, but he still beats Cleveland...
Armando Galarraga and two relievers blank Indians on three-hitters. Justin Masterson loses his 12th game of the season. UPDATED: 10:22 p.m. DETROIT, Mich. -- There would be no heartbreak tempered by...
View ArticleMinor-league report: Columbus Clippers, Akron Aeros lose
The Clippers and Aeros both lose, while Kinston and Lake County come away winners. AAA Columbus Clippers Yankees 7, Clippers 5 RHP Yohan Pino (9-8, 5.60 ERA) allowed six runs on 13 hits and one walk...
View ArticleAkron's Nicolai 'Nick' Firtha wins Ohio heavyweight boxing title
Akron's Nicolai "Nick" Firtha wins the state heavyweight boxing title with a majority decision at the Nautica Pavilion in the Flats. CLEVELAND - There's a lot to be said for punching power....
View ArticleBrowns vs. Rams: Live from the press box tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Interact live with our producer in the press box at Cleveland Browns Stadium as he describes the action on the field and posts scoring updates, plus get updates and analysis from The Plain Dealer's...
View ArticleBrowns' Fujita and Garey of Columbus Crew toil to save Louisiana wetlands
NFL linebacker Scott Fujita and MLS forward Jason Garey are pro athletes.While their sports are worlds apart, both wear a passion for Lousiana's wetlands on their sleeves. Browns linebacker Scott...
View ArticleOhio State No. 2 in preseason AP poll behind No. 1 Alabama
Check back this afternoon for updates on the Buckeyes' scrimmage today. Marvin Fong/The Plain DealerBrian Rolle and the Buckeyes are No. 2 in the AP preseason poll Ohio State is ranked No. 2 in the...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Browns links: Josh Cribbs stands up for Cleveland
Cribbs supports Cleveland and its sports fans in a story on USAToday.com. Also, looks at tonight's Browns-Rams game; position competitions; Jake Delhomme, and more. John Kuntz, The Plain Dealer The...
View ArticleJay Mariotti, ESPN personality and AOL sports columnist, arrested on felony...
Los Angeles police officer says Mariotti was arrested early Saturday following a "domestic incident." Officer declined to provide further details. Mariotti was released on $50,000 bail. Chicago...
View ArticleOhio State offense wins scrimmage, Terrelle Pryor throws one TD
The Ohio State offense won the scrimmage by turning the ball over just once in about 140 plays. Kyle Robertson / Columbus DispatchTerrelle Pryor threw one touchdown in today's Ohio State scrimmage...
View ArticleStartin Something roars to victory in $50,000 Miss Ohio
Startin Something settled behind leader and stablemate Throws It Down for a half of a mile, then roared to a six-length victory with Jason Lumpkins in the saddle in the six furlong $50,000 Miss Ohio...
View ArticleCleveland Browns receiver Mohamed Massaquoi inactive vs. Rams tonight
Browns receiver Mohamed Massaquoi is inactive for tonight's game against Rams. He'll be replaced by Josh Cribbs. Joshua Gunter/The Plain DealerBrowns rookie Mohamed Massaquoi is getting at least a...
View ArticleCleveland Browns Stadium a soggy place with lightning in the forecast
Bedford's Rodger Saffold starting at left tackle for Rams and other pre-game notes. CLEVELAND -- Pre-game observations from soggy Cleveland Browns Stadium ... • Seems lately like there is always one...
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