Heisman Trophy watch, poll
The college football season has just started, and we know Heisman Trophy talk is as premature as who will win the National Championship, but we'll talk about it anyway. So who would win the Heisman if...
View ArticleRoot for an NFL team? That's pure fantasy
The Book of Norman looks at how fantasy football has changed watching the NFL on Sundays Associated PressWhy not many people outside of Tennessee may care about the Titans, millions care about what...
View ArticleBrowns opening day loss: What was the biggest disappointment? Poll
Uh-oh, here we go again. The Browns lose, 17-14, to an inferior team in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What disappointed you most about that? View full sizeJohn Kuntz,The Plain DealerA Cleveland fan...
View ArticleYour Space: Your High School Sports Photos from Week 3
What's going on at your high school? Go to cleveland.com/yourspace to send your pictures of varsity teams from your school. We'll publish the best picture each Tuesday in The Plain Dealer, and the...
View ArticleOhio State Buckeyes A.M. Links: Takeaway tradition; Two days later.
The Ohio State Buckeyes collected four interceptions against Miami last Saturday, and ESPN's Adam Rittenberg writes how winning the turnover battle is becoming a growing tradition for the Buckeyes....
View ArticleCleveland Browns A.M. Links: Turnovers and mistakes; Bad debut; Spirits...
Seasons change but a few things remain the same. The Cleveland Browns are 1-11 in Week 1 since returning to the NFL in 1999. The worst thing is that the Browns lost a winnable game against the Tampa...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Indians links: Relaxed Twins thump Tribe
The last-place Indians and the first-place Twins have exactly the same record; the W and L columns are just reversed. View full sizeAssociated PressMinnesota's Jim Thome beats the throw to the plate...
View ArticleMichigan's Denard Robinson is the only Heisman Trophy choice right now, says...
PD Ohio State writer questions whether he can keep putting up these kinds of numbers as season wears on. Associated PressMichigan's Denard Robinson: Early Heisman favoriteWelcome to today's edition of...
View ArticleTalk Browns with Tony Grossi at 2 p.m.
Break down the Browns' season opening loss with Tony Grossi in his weekly chat at a special time 2 p.m. today. Chat live with Tony Grossi today at a special time 2 p.m.Join us for the a live Browns...
View ArticleDeion Sanders and Art Modell on preliminary list for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Deion Sanders and Jerome Bettis are among the first-year candidates who could wind up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Updated:at 2:35 p.m. View full sizeAP FileDeion Sanders is among the...
View ArticleMexican reporter says she 'never felt attacked' as NFL investigates...
TV reporter Ines Sainz says she "never felt attacked" during visit to New York Jets' training facility now under investigation. Associated Press fileThis January 2009, file photo shows TV Azteca...
View ArticleTony Grossi breaks down the Browns loss to Tampa Bay - Podcast
What went wrong in Tampa Bay? How can the Browns fix things heading into the Kansas City game? Tony Grossi tackled those questions and more in his weekly chat today. Chat live with Tony Grossi every...
View ArticleBucs quarterback Josh Freeman was in a car accident on Friday
Coach reveals that Tampa quarterback Josh Freeman was rear-ended in a car accident on Friday, and played through that soreness, on top of the pain of a broken thumb hurt on Aug. 21. View full...
View ArticleColumbus Clippers begin International League championship series vs. Durham...
Clippers hope to win the league's Governor's Cup for the first time since 1997. The Indians' Class AAA team will start left-handed pitcher David Huff in the series opener in Columbus. Chuck Crow, The...
View ArticleFormer Suns executive David Griffin hired as Cleveland Cavaliers'...
The Cavaliers hire former Suns executive as vice president of basketball operations. NBA.com photoNew Cavaliers VP for basketball operations David Griffin. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cavaliers have hired...
View Article'Here we go again' for Browns? Not yet, but it's not far away: Bill Livingston
Evidence that it's not the same old Browns depends on a U-turn in the play of quarterback Jake Delhomme. Early returns are not promising. John Kuntz / The Plain DealerInmobile and inaccurate, Jake...
View ArticleKent State defense holds its own in Flashes' loss to Boston College:...
Kent State's defense has the look of being an anchor to a title-contending team. Stephan Savoia / Associated PressQuinton Rainey (48, recovering a fumble against Boston College on Sept. 4) and the...
View ArticleTribe's youngsters awestruck by Jim Thome's march toward 600 homers: Indians...
Three young Indians say 600 homers should continue to be recognized as a five-star achievement, regardless of circumstance. Tony Dejak / Associated PressJim Thome is now eighth on the all-time home...
View ArticleAllen Iverson, unable to find an NBA team, is considering playing in China
Personal manager of four-time NBA scoring champion says Iverson has not been contacted by any NBA teams. Says there is "legitimate interest" between Iverson and a Chinese team. John Kuntz, The Plain...
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