Shaw Cup charity golf tourney under way
With three two-somes accounting for six points, the Public Course team had a 9-5 lead over the Private Club team after two rounds Saturday in the 16th annual Shaw Cup charity golf tournament at...
View ArticleCommonwealth games plagued by problems
By RAJSHEKHAR RAO Associated Press Writer  NEW DELHI  - With athletes trickling into New Delhi on Saturday and cleaning crews rushing to scour their rooms, the Commonwealth Games chief said India was...
View ArticleIs it really time to ponder the Browns' best options in the 2011 draft? Hey,...
The Browns may not have a win yet this season, but that doesn't dim the passion of their fanbase in this week's mailbag. Plain Dealer staffIt won't come as a shock that with an 0-2 record, the sniping...
View ArticleHarvick, Hamlin clash on, off track
 By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DOVER, Del.  - Kevin Harvick showed he had his teammate's back by damaging Denny Hamlin's rear. After Hamlin bumped Harvick on the track, the top two points leaders...
View ArticleBrowns vs. Ravens: Plain Dealer staff picks
Does anybody on the panel pick the Browns over Baltimore? Click and find out. View full size Mary Kay CabotRecord: 0-2Ravens 24, Browns 13Comment: If the Browns score a TD, it will be the first one on...
View ArticleTony Grossi's Week 3 NFL picks
Before you make your picks, get all of The Plain Dealer's Browns beat writer's picks for all of Sunday's games William Perlman/The Star-LedgerBraylon Edwards will play, but not start against the...
View ArticleShin-Soo Choo thinking big: Cleveland Indians briefing
Indians RF Shin-Soo Choo thinks .300/30/30 is a realistic goal for him in the near future. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerShin-Soo Choo has been the most consistent Indians hitter all season, and is...
View ArticleCleveland Browns inactives include RB Jerome Harrison, WR Brian Robiskie, LB...
Browns play Ravens shorthanded at receiver, running back and linebacker. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerBrian Robiskie is among several starters who have been ruled out of today's game against the...
View ArticleCleveland Browns receiver Josh Cribbs looks good in pre-game
Browns receiver Josh Cribbs twisted his left ankle Friday in practice but ran and cut in Baltimore before pre-game warmups and moved welll. Tracy Boulian | The Plain DealerJosh Cribbs was looking good...
View ArticleTerry Pluto's pregame scribbles from Browns vs. Ravens
The rash of injuries to key Browns doesn't have Terry feeling optimistic this afternoon. BALTIMORE, Md. -- My pregame scribbles from the Browns and Ravens. 1. I felt terrible about the Browns' odds of...
View ArticleCleveland Browns score first, but trail, 7-3 -- Tony's take
Browns pound the ball with Peyton Hills for a field goal. Joe Flacco and Anquan Boldin beat Eric Wright to climax 85-yard TD drive. BALTIMORE -- Observations, opinions and some facts about the first...
View ArticleCleveland Browns first quarter summary: Baltimore 7, Browns 3
The Browns fell behind 7-3 after one quarter in Baltimore. BALTIMORE -- The Browns' bad luck with injuries continued Sunday, and so did the Ravens' dominance on defense as Baltimore took a 7-3 lead...
View ArticleCleveland Browns hanging in, down by four at halftime -- Tony's take
Anquan Boldin and Joe Flacco are making it look too easy against Eric Wright & Co., but Peyton Hillis is keeping Browns in the game. Evan Vucci / Associated PressBaltimore wide receiver Derrick...
View ArticleCleveland Browns 2nd quarter update: Baltimore 14, Browns 10
Both the Browns and the Ravens score touchdowns in the second quarter, as Baltimore holds on to a 14-10 lead at halftime. Rob Carr / Associated PressAnquan Boldin has been the dominant offensive...
View ArticleCleveland Browns' defense keeping them in game -- Tony's take
Billy Cundiff's field goal try bangs off upright. Browns winning field position game, but Ravens still up, 14-10. Peyton Hillis has 141 yards rushing. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerThe Ravens are...
View ArticleCleveland Browns 3rd quarter update: Baltimore 14, Browns 10
The Browns were threatening to score when the third-quarter horn sounded, as Baltimore clung to its 14-10 lead. BALTIMORE -- The Browns' trend of starting the second half flat took a hit in this third...
View ArticleOhio State No. 2 in AP Top 25 football poll again, behind Alabama
The first month of the season closed with the preseason top three unchanged: Alabama is No. 1, followed by Ohio State and Boise State. Associated PressOhio State's Dane Sanzenbacher scores on one of...
View ArticleCleveland Browns succumb, 24-17, as Anquan Boldin gets his third TD catch:...
A tough day for Eric Wright ends with a third TD pass allowed Gail Burton / Associated PressAnquan Boldin is hoisted in celebration by guard Marshal Yanda after Boldin's third touchdown reception of...
View ArticleCleveland Browns final: Baltimore 24, Browns 17
The Browns fall to the Ravens 24-17, and fall to 0-3, thanks primarily to three touchdowns from Baltimore receiver Anquan Boldin. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerBen Watson gathered in this pass in...
View ArticleAnother close defeat can't hide the facts: Cleveland Browns are better than a...
It's hard to believe when the Browns are 0-3, but they are a better team than a year ago. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerPeyton Hillis' second-quarter touchdown reflected Hillis' strong performance...
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