P.M. LeBron James links: NBA observers differ on what James' interview with...
About the Cavs having an edge in signing him, James said, "Absolutely. Because, you know, this city, these fans, I mean, have given me a lot in these seven years." Lorenzo Bevilaqua, Associated...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Browns links: Montario Hardesty earning praise; Holmgren...
Browns rookie Montario Hardesty is raising eyebrows and hopes at OTAs. Associated PressRookie Montario Hardesty is getting a lot of approving glances from the coaches on the sidelines during OTAs. But...
View ArticleWebsite creates an odd bucket list of venues and events for the sports fan
New Cincy-based website has some unusual picks for top sporting events and venues in the world. AP FileTyler Nicole Shoff, of Akron crosses the finish line, winning the Stock Division championship at...
View ArticleP.M. LeBron James links, part II: The best? Pendulum swings from LeBron to...
The debate about who's the better player - James or Bryant - rages, with the Lakers' Bryant earning another appearance on the NBA Finals stage. Scott Shaw, The Plain Dealer LeBron James (left) and...
View ArticleCavaliers Comment of the Day: Can Cavs attract Bosh or Johnson?
"I just don't see how they pull anything off for a player like Joe Johnson or Chris Bosh. These are all star free agents, not aging guys with bad contracts." - hdawg APCleveland was not on Chris...
View ArticleGM Mark Shapiro disappointed, but not ready to clean house: Cleveland Indians...
Don't be surprised if the Indians don't trade Jake Westbrook this season. Chuck Crow, The Plain DealerIndians general manager Mark ShapiroDETROIT, Mich. -- This is a daily review of the Indians 2010...
View ArticleLarry King interview begins 'The Summer of LeBron' - Terry Pluto blog
LeBron James grabs the spotlight, but sheds little light in Larry King interview. Lorenzo Bevilaqua, CNN via APCNN's Larry King interviews LeBron James at James' home near Akron during a taping of...
View ArticleOhio State Buckeyes links: Iowan ranks Stanzi over Pryor; attacker admits...
Iowa writer picks Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi as the best in the Big Ten. AP FileThe strength of his fourth-quarter numbers has prompted one preseason prognosticator to name Iowa's Ricky Stanzi the...
View ArticleIf Phil Mickelson has his way at Memorial, No. 1 ranking could be his
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be battling at the Memorial this week for the first time since 2002, and the No. 1 ranking in the world is on the line. UPDATED: 9:24 p.m. Jay LaPrete / Associated...
View ArticleThe LeBron rumor mill: Coaching rumblings increase, as do critiques of...
Mike Krzyzewski says he's out, but could Byron Scott be in? (Chasing down rumors about LeBron James' basketball future could be a full-time job. Now it's my full-time job. Just call me The Rumor...
View ArticleScouting the 2010 Ohio high school baseball state tournament
When: Today through Saturday. Where: Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus. Call 614-462-2757. St. Edward catcher Alex Lavisky. - (Lynn Ischay / PD) When: Today through Saturday. Where:...
View ArticleA most imperfect finish: Ump's blown call costs Detroit's Armando Galarraga...
The Indians lost to Detroit, 3-0, Wednesday night, but they probably don't feel as bad as Jim Joyce, who was working first base. Joyce's two-out call in the ninth inning cost Detroit's Armando...
View ArticleCarlos Santana and Chris Gimenez slug homers to pace Clippers' win: Minor...
Not only Santana and Gimenez, but Wes Hodges, Brian Bixler and Jordan Brown are among other Clippers who are hitting the baseball with authority. Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer Chris Gimenez, here with...
View ArticleGM Mark Shapiro says 'young' Tribe won't promote more kids soon: Indians Insider
GM Mark Shapiro says the young Indians, for the time being, won't be getting any younger. That means catcher Carlos Santana is going to stay at Class AAA Columbus a while longer. Chuck Crow / The...
View ArticleScouting the 2010 Ohio high school state track tournament
When: Friday and Saturday. Where: Ohio State University, Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus. Glenville sprinter Latwan Anderson. - (Gus Chan / PD) When: Friday and Saturday....
View ArticleHoping to spark season-ticket sales, Cleveland Browns plan 'open house' on...
Browns fans are being invited to slip into a stadium seat, check out the views and buy into the hope that the losing will finally stop. John Kuntz / The Plain DealerThe Browns are hoping the team's...
View ArticleUmpire Jim Joyce could have used expanded instant replay
Jim Joyce blew the call that cost Tigers righty Armando Galarraga a perfect game against the Indians. MLB should learn from this mistake and expand instant replay. Associated PressUmpire Jim Joyce...
View ArticleESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy says Cavaliers have 'a winning combination to...
The former Knicks and Rockets coach is on the Cavaliers' short list to replace Mike Brown. He may or may not be interested, but he is impressed with the organization. Eric Gay / Associated...
View ArticleRebuilding his competitive game may be Tiger Woods' best outcome at Memorial:...
Tiger Woods returns after a neck injury to the PGA Tour at Jack Nicklaus' Memorial Tournament Thursday. Familiarity with the course and four previous victories there provide at least some basis for...
View ArticleLeBron running a campaign to lose friends and irritate people: Bud Shaw's...
LeBron James was only stating the obvious when he told Larry King that Cleveland has "the edge" in signing him, Bud Shaw writes in his Spin column. Lorenzo Bevilaqua / CNNSo LeBron says Cleveland has...
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