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Support the Rays, even if their fans don't: The Book of Norman
As the baseball postseason starts its long, chilly journey into Bud Selig’s November, I’m going to ask America a favor — not a big one — in regard to the American League playoffs: Root for the Tampa...
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Cleveland Browns A.M. Links: Browns overcome penalties; Good and bad; Defense...
Penalties, especially in the second half, have hurt the Cleveland Browns this season. T.J. Ward's personal foul against receiver Jordan Shipley in the endzone in the second half on Sunday was one of...
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P.M. Cleveland Indians links: Bring on April Fool's Day; a game memorable for...
The Indians lose to end the season. Everybody who's surprised, raise your hands. View full sizeAssociated PressLuke Carlin gets a handshake from third-base coach Steve Smith after hitting a home run...
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Talk Browns with Tony Grossi Monday at noon
Join us for the a live Browns chat today with The Plain Dealer's Tony Grossi. Is Peyton Hillis the team's new No. 1 running back? Can the Browns build off this win heading into a tough stretch of...
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Cleveland Indians announce front office moves
The Indians have announced several front office moves.   Chuck Crow | The Plain DealerChris Antonetti official takes over as the Indians' general manager today, one of several front office moves the...
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T.J. Ward's hit just one example of how physical these Cleveland Browns are,...
PD reporter says safety's hit wasn't a cheap shot, and he shouldn't be gun-shy about delivering hard hits in the future. T.J. Ward might be fined for this hit Sunday against the Bengals, but Dennis...
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Ryder Cup reclaimed by Europe when U.S. Open champ Graeme McDowell wins day's...
Europe reclaims the Ryder Cup in dramatic final-match win by Graem McDowell. View full sizeAssociated PressGraeme McDowell's victory in the 12th and final match of the tournament won the Ryder Cup for...
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Tony Grossi breaks down the Browns' win over Cincinnati - Podcast
Should this team just keep riding Peyton Hillis? Will Jake Delhomme start on Sunday if he's healthy? Tony Grossi tackled those questions and more in his weekly chat today Chat live with Tony Grossi...
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P.M. Cleveland Cavaliers links: Coach Scott eases up (riiiiiiight); Kobe says...
Cavs get off easy with coach Byron Scott's definition of a "light" workout. View full sizeAP FileCavs coach Byron Scott said he took it easy on his new team on Sunday, limiting practice to about two...
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Jim Tressel the professor, and the pros and cons of Ohio State's victory over...
Ohio Stae coach Jim Tressel is rare when it comes to coaches, and not just because he wears a sweater vest. Tressel is rare, writes Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Karp, because he is the only...
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Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini: "T.J. Ward is not a dirty player"
Browns coach Eric Mangini said T.J. Ward, who's been accused of taking a cheapshot at rookie Jordan Shipley, is not a dirty player. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerBrowns safety T.J. Ward knocked...
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Indians Comment of the Day: Promotions won't equal wins
"Will this team be any better next year with all of these promotions? Not likely. Sounds to me like they should have all been fired, not promoted." - hotbod View full sizeChuck Crow | The Plain...
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Browns Comment of the Day: Loving physical football
"The Squeelers and Rat Birds have been hitting hard for years. It's about time the Browns step up." - SonHouse View full sizeThe Plain DealerIt hasn't taken long for T.J. Ward to become a favorite...
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Ben Roethlisberger returns to Steelers, eager to face Browns in two weeks
The four-week suspensions of Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and receiver Santonio Holmes are over. View full sizeAP FilePittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and receiver Santonio...
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Chuck Cecil, Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator, fined $40,000 for...
NFL fines Cecil after TV cameras caught him using his right hand to make the gesture when officials flagged his defense for an infraction during the second quarter of Titans' 26-20 loss to Broncos....
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Cavaliers Comment of the Day: Season not about wins and losses
"I, for one, am excited. Win or lose, I am a Cavs fan. To me, that is what a fan is. And I think there will be plenty to be interested in. I am curious about the development of Sessions, Hickson and...
View ArticleVoting open in Week 7 You Pick the Game high school football contest
Cast your vote to decide where we send one of our reporters on Friday night. Vote in the Week 7 You Pick the Game high school football contest to decide where we send one of our reporters Friday...
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Ohio State Comment of the Day: It's Alabama and everybody else
"As of now, the gap between what Alabama is and what the others are striving to be is huge. Don't think any of them would stand a chance on the field with 'Bama." - obie View full sizeJohn Bazemore |...
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While T.J. Ward will deserve his fine, the Cleveland Browns have a find in...
T.J. Ward will be fined, justifiably, for his hit on Cincinnati's Jordan Shipley Sunday. But every team would take a player who can deliver such a blow. Mark Duncan / Associated PressThe ball had...
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