Cavaliers can't overcome CSKA Moscow's long-range shooting, fall, 90-87
Byron Scott is disappointed in the Cavaliers' effort in the preseason loss. UPDATED: 10:52 p.m. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerRamon Sessions doesn't have room for a shot as CSKA Moscow's Dmitry...
View ArticleMauled by the Badgers' offensive line, Ohio State had no answers: On The...
As the clock ticked down on the Buckeyes' undefeated season, the Wisconsin offensive line proved to be just as formidable as OSU feared. Andy Manis / Associated PressIn the sight that was repeated...
View ArticleOne and done: Ohio State's national title dreams bludgeoned by Wisconsin, 31-18
Wisconsin struck at the heart of the Buckeyes with a game-opening special teams touchdown and then rolled all over them behind a devastating offensive line. UPDATED: 12:23 a.m. Chris Russell /...
View ArticleWith the 'pistol,' the Buckeyes fired blanks: Best and worst from Wisconsin...
An early misplay from an unusual formation was not a good omen for Ohio State. UPDATED: 12:31 a.m. Chris Russell / Columbus DispatchWhen the Buckeyes attempted to use the "pistol" formation, they shot...
View ArticleBuckeyes defense badgered, bullied and bruised: OSU report card
Wisconsin's 19-play, 89-yard touchdown drive, which ate up 10:04 in the first and second quarters, is something the Badgers should remember forever. Andy Manis / Associated PressIn a stunning repeat...
View ArticleWhat's the process for signing a player off the practice squad? Hey, Tony!
It's Steelers Sunday, so the majority of Browns fans contributing to this week's mailbag want to talk ... well, quarterbacks, of course. Tracy Boulian / The Plain DealerBrett Ratliff could have...
View ArticleA no-frills Browns offense vs. the Steelers? That's a Stephen King nightmare:...
Colt McCoy's first NFL start against the Steelers on the road won't be easy but it doesn't have to be a horror movie, Bud Shaw writes in his Sunday Spin. View full sizeChuck Crow / The Plain...
View ArticlePittsburgh Steelers 3-1 without Ben Roethlisberger, but a better team with...
Quarterback Roethlisberger makes his season debut against the Browns, after serving a four-game supsension for violating NFL code of conduct. Associated PressBen Roethlisberger will start at...
View ArticleThe Cleveland Indians mailbag never rests in the off-season: Hey, Hoynsie!
The Indians haven't lost a game in a couple of weeks, but readers can't stop offering ideas to improve the Tribe. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerRegardless of how many middle infielders he might bring,...
View ArticleTerry Pluto's talkin' ... about the Harrison deal, weapons vs. the Steelers,...
Another weekend's worth of observations on our pro teams. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerJerome Harrison never seemed to run with the same motivation that he carried in the final month last season, says...
View ArticleA stunning dose of domination stuns the Buckeyes: Bill Livingston
There might be tougher places from which to escape with your life. But this is the Big Ten’s version. UPDATED: 11:56 p.m. Chris Russell / Columbus DispatchDevon Torrence was far from the only Buckeye...
View ArticleMonsters squander lead on road, fall, 4-3, to Oklahoma City
After falling behind, 3-0, the Barons responded with four straight goals for the victory. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- The Lake Erie Monsters lost an American Hockey League game Saturday night at Oklahoma...
View ArticleOhio State QB Terrelle Pryor: "This loss doesn't define us"
The OSU junior couldn't complete the comeback at Wisconsin like he did against the Badgers two years ago. MADISON, Wis. - When he led the game-winning touchdown drive at Wisconsin two year ago, Ohio...
View ArticleLate touchdown lifts Panthers to victory: High school roundup
Elyria Catholic rallied to defeat host Cleveland Central Catholic, 17-14, on Saturday afternoon at Stefanski Stadium in a North Coast League White Division football game. With the Panthers trailing,...
View ArticleWestlake's Golick dominates Div. I district girls tennis
OBERLIN, Ohio -- A state berth in girls tennis is like lemonade on a 90-degree day. Once you get a taste, you keep coming back for more. While Westlake's Lauren Golick earned her second straight trip...
View ArticleLake Catholic wins Lancer Invitational volleyball
GATES MILLS, Ohio -- What started as a week to forget, ended as one to remember for the top-ranked Division II volleyball team in the coaches state poll. With Monday's loss to No.2-ranked Kenston a...
View ArticleTony Grossi's take on today's NFL games
Get Tony Grossi's picks for the Browns game and the rest of the Sunday NFL schedule. AP File PhotoTom "The Hair" Brady and the Patriots take on the Ravens today in Foxboro.Baltimore at New England, 1...
View ArticleCleveland Browns have Floyd Womack and Tony Pashos in starting lineup
Peyton Hillis, Alex Mack are good to go. Robaire Smith is out. Joshua Gunter / The Plain Dealer Peyton Hillis will be in the starting lineup at fullback, and the offensive line will have Floyd Womack...
View ArticleCleveland Browns, Colt McCoy hanging in with 3-0 lead -- Tony's take
Joe Haden's 62-yard return after first NFL interception leads to Phil Dawson's franchise-record 235th career field goal. PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Observations, opinions and some facts on the first quarter...
View ArticleCleveland Browns WR Josh Cribbs suffers head injury, will not return to...
Browns receiver Josh Cribbs suffered a head injury when he was drilled helmet-to-helmet by Steelers linebacker James Harrison. He will not return. CLEVELAND -- Browns receiver Josh Cribbs suffered a...
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