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High school football preview capsules for Week 8
FRIDAY Benedictine at Walsh Jesuit Lake Catholic quarterback Bryan Blondeaux hopes to lead the Cougars to another conference win Saturday against Padua, which is also 2-0 in the North Coast League...
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Should the Ohio State Buckeyes honor an all-time great with a statue outside...
Which Buckeye great would you honor with a statue outside Ohio Stadium? Gene Herrick / Associated Press If Ohio State decided to honor someone with a statue outside Ohio Stadium, former coach Woody...
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Ohio State Buckeyes' freshman tackle Andrew Norwell could play key role on...
With Shugarts ailing, freshman Norwell occupies key role. Marvin Fong / The Plain DealerStarting right offensive tackle J.B. Shugarts, here getting helped off the field last year against Penn State,...
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Cliff Lee's amazing journey could end in the Bronx
Everyone has an opinion on the transformation of former Indians left-hander Cliff Lee into one of the game's best pitchers. Here's a few of them with the American League Championship Series beginning...
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Cavs vs. Spurs: Mary Schmitt Boyer's post-game blog
Keith Srak / Associated PressManny Harris drives to the basket against San Antonio's Garrett Temple during the Cavaliers' exhibition victory over the Spurs' in Pittsburgh Thursday night. Pittsburgh --...
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Cuyahoga Heights' Gibson is scoring machine in soccer
JOSHUA GUNTER/THE PLAIN DEALERMedina's Jillian Graff and Strongsville's Emily Ogle fight for a ball in the first half of Medina's 2-0 victory on Sept. 11. Cuyahoga Heights soccer player Erika Gibson...
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Ohio State freshman Jared Sullinger is Buckeyes' latest impressive big man
Ohio State freshman big man Jared Sullinger isn't Greg Oden, but he is expected to help Ohio State remain one of the best teams in the country. Terry Gilliam / Associated PressThad Matta talks to...
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Yankees' Kearns, Wood owe Tribe a thank-you
Kerry Wood pitched for the Tribe this year, before he was traded to the Yankees. By Paul Hoynes  Plain Dealer Reporter Arlington, Texas -- Thanks to the Indians, Kerry Wood and Austin Kearns are in...
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Cleveland Cavaliers Antawn Jamison, Anthony Parker hurt in win over Spurs
Cavs win an exhibition game but two key players suffer injuries.  Keith Srakocic / Associated PressThe Cavaliers' Antawn Jamison sprained his knee in the second quarter Thursday night, adding his...
View ArticleClveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott was right choice, Spurs' Popovich says
San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich likes the hiring of coach Byron Scott. Pittsburgh -- San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had nothing but good words for former Cavs coach Mike Brown and General...
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Pittsburgh Steelers A.M. Links: Behind enemy lines
The Cleveland Browns have had issues with giving up the deep ball to several receivers so far this season. There's a threat that they may give up even more, especially when they face Steelers' wide...
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Hudson's Alex Bastock rallies to earn first state girls tennis berth
Intensity. Anger. Intimidation. The looks on Hudson senior Alex Bastock's face, and some occasional verbal outbursts, during her district quarterfinal tennis match Thursday reflected numerous...
View ArticleRay Russ' 3 TD tosses lead Willoughby South to win: High School Roundup
Ray Russ threw three touchdown passes and Kareem Hunt ran for a pair of 2-yard touchdowns as Willoughby South defeated Eastlake North, 34-21, in a Premier Athletic Conference football game Thursday...
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Duck hunt gets better as weather gets worse: Outdoors Notebook
Duck and goose seasons swing into action all over Ohio on Saturday, and waterfowl hunters again will be hoping for nasty weather. D'Arcy Egan/The Plain DealerDuck and goose seasons swing into action...
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Rainbow trout released around area: Fishing report
Nasty north winds are plaguing Lake Erie fishermen, who had been reporting very good catches of yellow perch off Cleveland and Lorain, and trophy walleye between Vermilion and Huron. D'Arcy Egan/The...
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You Pick the Winners for Week 5 won by Shannon Threat of Cleveland
Shannon Threat wins Week Five of "You Pick the Winners" football pick-'em contest. View full size Shannon Threat of Cleveland finished 10-4 last week in the You Pick the Winners weekly contest and won...
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Colt McCoy gets his first start: What will make his debut a success? Poll
What will make Colt McCoy's debut as Browns quarterback feel like a success to fans? View full sizeJoshua Gunter, The Plain DealerColt McCoy picked a tough opponent for his debut as quarterback of the...
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Cleveland Browns A.M. Links: Running game; worries; new guy Mike Bell
It's simple for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at the Pittsburgh Steelers --- run, and run some more. Morning-Journal reporter Jeff Schudel writes this type of ground and pound offense is what led the...
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Ohio State Buckeyes basketball great Larry Siegfried dies at 71
Ohio State basketball great Larry Siegfried, who won a national title with the Buckeyes in 1960 and lost in the 1961 title game, has died. View full sizeColumbus DispatchLarry Siegfried, left, was a...
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Korean reporter apologizes to Cleveland Indians for story about Shin-Soo Choo
Korean Times reporter says editing problems omitted information and caused confusion about Indians right fielder Shin-Soo Choo wanting a "transfer' from the Indians. AP PhotoShin-Soo Choo was...
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