Notre Dame College drops varsity football debut, 23-0, to Mercyhurst
Injury to starting quarterback hobbles the Falcons in first-ever football game. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Notre Dame College played its first varsity football game on Saturday, losing, 23-0, to Mercyhurst...
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Federer confident heading into U.S. Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK -- Riding in a car a few days before the start of the 2010 U.S. Open, Roger Federer was discussing the state of his game during a telephone interview...
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Jerome Harrison wants to turn the page on turnovers: Browns Insider
Jerome Harrison knows he can't continue mishandling the football if he wants to hold onto his starting role in the Browns backfield. John Kuntz / The Plain DealerJerome Harrison eluded Detroit's Dre...
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After 30 years of futility, Kent State football pushes for a turnaround...
Can Golden Flashes find wins on the football field and fans in the stands? Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerThe lack of an emotional bond between Kent State students, fans and the school's football...
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Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about the Browns' return on Kellen Winslow deal,...
Footballs are flying, and so are some opinions as Terry Pluto's talkin' ... Chris O'Meara / Associated PressKellen Winslow was the prime target for Tampa Bay quarterbacks in 2009, and figures to...
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No tailgating before sunrise? What is this world coming to? Bud Shaw's Sunday...
The city's decision to limit tailgating hours at the Municipal Parking Lot could compromise the culture of being a Browns fan, Bud Shaw writes in his Sunday Spin. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerSome...
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Indians legend Bob Feller being treated for acute myeloid leukemia
Hall of Famer Bob Feller has acute myeloid leukemia. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerBob Feller threw out the first pitch of springtime at Goodyear Ballpark last March at the age of 91. It was announced...
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Cleveland Browns' new Ring of Honor -- with or without Jim Brown's presence...
It's hard to paint Mike Holmgren as the villain in the Jim Brown story, sports columnist Bud Shaw writes. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerWhen Mike Holmgren was introduced as the Browns' new...
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Jake Delhomme's preseason play eases Cleveland Browns' QB concerns: 'He's...
The Browns have plenty to worry about before the season opener in Tampa, but Jake Delhomme has proven he's more than capable of getting the job done. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerWhether it was the...
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Japan snaps U.S. domination of Little League World Series, topping Hawaii,...
The team from Tokyo relied on defense and a pair of pint-sized aces to win the Little League World Series. Gene J. Puskar / Associated PressJapan's Konan Tomori celebrates his two-run homer in the...
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Bizarre baserunning plays foretell defeat for the Tribe: Indians Insider
Teams that hit into two outfield forceouts in four innings probably figure the day is not going to be theirs. Scott Shaw / The Plain DealerIndians teammates welcome Jason Donald back to the dugout...
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Ohio State's talented Class of 2008 spearheads Buckeyes' national title...
Ohio State's highly-rated 2008 recruiting class is in the position many expected when those players signed to be Buckeyes -- leading the way for a national title contender. Marvin Fong / The Plain...
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Cleveland Indians' bats turn cold again in 6-2 loss to Kansas City
Indians lose Matt LaPorta, who exits after four innings because of a left-hip strain. UPDATED: 8:50 p.m. Scott Shaw / The Plain DealerRoyals second baseman Mike Aviles ignores a sliding Asdrubal...
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Michelle Wie gets second LPGA victory
Michelle Wie, now 20 years old, closed with a 2-under 70 Sunday for a three-shot win at the CN Canadian Women's Open, her second career victory on the LPGA Tour. Michelle Wie kisses the trophy as she...
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Cleveland Browns biggest concern, poll
There was plenty the Cleveland Browns did well in their last "dress rehearsal" of sorts in last weekend's preseason loss against the Detroit Lions. Running back Peyton Hillis continues to prove he's a...
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Cleveland Browns A.M. Links: Good and the bad; No rush, no sacks; Fixing the...
The Cleveland Browns had some highs and lows during last Saturday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions. ESPN.com's James Walker writes about the good of quarterback Jake Delhomme, and how he...
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'Matt' is a passing trend in the NFL: The Book of Norman
There are 32 teams in the NFL and nearly one-quarter of them — seven — have starting quarterbacks named Matt, observes Norman Chad. AP File PhotoMatthew Stafford is one of 7 quarterbacks in the NFL...
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Manny Ramirez expected to join White Sox today in Cleveland
A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday night that Chicago was close to acquiring the slugger from L.A. The White Sox are at Progressive Field to start a three-game...
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Talk Browns with Tony Grossi Monday at noon
Join us for the a live Browns chat today at noon with The Plain Dealer's Tony Grossi. We'll talk about the game in Detroit and look ahead to the final preseason game on Thursday night as Tony answers...
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