Solon's dominant defense makes running back duel with Medina a moot point
SOLON, Ohio — Talk leading up to Friday night's Solon-Medina game centered on the teams' respective tailbacks, and rightly so. Kyle Hammonds, who is headed to Ohio University next year, had 870 yards...
View ArticleSt. Vincent-St. Mary running game grinds up University School in rout
AKRON, Ohio — With University School moving to the Premier Athletic Conference next season, the team's rivalry with St. Vincent-St. Mary will be on hold for the foreseeable future, and the teams may...
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Season of perfection continues for Tallmadge after victory over Copley
COPLEY, Ohio — What to do when a rebuilding project comes in ahead of schedule, under budget and better than expected? Keep building. Tallmadge's Tyrin Williams runs through a huge hole for a first...
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North Royalton cruises by Parma on the football field, 42-7
Go here to see a photo gallery from the game. NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio — Teetering on the edge of a playoff berth, North Royalton needed to make a statement in Friday night’s matchup with Parma. Parma's...
View ArticleKenston beats West Geauga in overtime, 21-14
CHESTER TOWNSHIP — The one-two punch of Pat Porter and Percey Johnson led Kenston to a key 21-14 victory in overtime over West Geauga on Friday night at Howell Field at West Geauga High School. The...
View ArticleSeven teams in Plain Dealer Top 25 fall in night of upsets: High School...
Brecksville-Broadview Heights' football team (6-3, 4-2) has had its share of peaks and valleys. Friday night was a major peak with a 21-14 victory that not only bumped visiting Avon Lake into a...
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Lake Erie Monsters fall to Stars in Texas
The teams combine for five goals in a span of just 12 minutes in the third period after going scoreless for most of the game. After 47 minutes of scoreless hockey, the host Texas Stars outscored Lake...
View ArticleA look at today's college football game schedule
Akron tries for its first win of the season at home against Western Michigan, Kent State travels to Bowling Green, Lake Erie travels to Findlay, and Baldwin-Wallace, Case Western Reserve and John...
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Nolan Ryan wants to convince pitchers they can sizzle in Texas heat: ALCS...
Rangers President Nolan Ryan is spreading the word that pitchers not only can survive the heat, but win ballgames while pitching in it in Texas. View full sizeChris O'Meara / Associated PressWinning a...
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New Cleveland Cavalier Ramon Sessions thriving in coach Byron Scott's offense
Ramon Sessions has been playing well for the Cavaliers in the Princeton offense. Tony Dejak / Associated PressGuard Ramon Sessions, here driving to the basket against Washington's Gilbert Arenas,...
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Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Cribbs will play Sunday, defends hit by...
Browns receiver Josh Cribbs defends the vicious style of play of Steelers linebacker James Harrison, who knocked Cribbs and receiver Mohamed Massaquoi out of the Steelers game last Sunday with...
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NBA doesn't rule out eliminating some teams in order to save money
The news sets off a predictable panic in some small-market cities whose teams have struggled on the court and at the gate. View full sizeAPDavid Stern Brian Mahoney / Associated Press NEW YORK -- NBA...
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Texas Rangers claw their way past New York Yankees, reach first World Series...
UPDATED: Everything is just fine deep in the heart of Texas. The Rangers beat the Yankees in Game 6 of the ALCS and are going to the World Series for the first time in franchise history. View full...
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What to watch for today as Ohio State takes on Purdue at Columbus
Injuries in the defense should allow linebacker Andrew Sweat a chance to shine today against the Boilermakers. View full sizeJeff Hinckley / Columbus DispatchBuckeyes linebacker Andrew Sweat (42) will...
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Pursuit of perfection rarely works out for Ohio State Buckeyes, other college...
There's no regular-season loss in the American sports landscape that hurts so much as a college football loss. But if a perfect season is truly expected, it has rarely been delivered. View full...
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Terry Pluto's postgame scribbles from Browns 30, Saints 17
In his scribbles, Terry Pluto says Colt McCoy was solid in his second start and should earn more chances to play. Gerald Herbert / Associated PressThe Browns' defense stunningly left Drew Brees and...
View ArticleRunning Owls are perched atop East Division: MAC Insider
Two steady offensive stars lead the way as the Owls chase an East Division title. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Mid-American Conference was expected to be "The Temple of Doom" this season, with the Temple...
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Cleveland Cavaliers' talent hunt pays off with undrafted Harris, Samuels...
In Manny Harris, Samardo Samuels, Jamario Moon and Jawad Williams, the Cavs have four players who earned their way into the league the hard way. Keith Srakocic / Associated PressSamardo Samuels is one...
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Can the Trojans slow Oregon's march to a BCS title game? Doug Lesmerises'...
A preview of next week's best games, the best teams in the land and who might be the best player in the land. Rick Bowmer / Associated PreggHeisman candidate LaMichael James will lead Oregon into...
View ArticleThird-period rally lifts Monsters over Houston, 3-2
Lake Erie got rapid-fire goals from Greg Mauldin and Matt Ford early in the third period to claim a 3-2 victory. HOUSTON --- Lake Erie got rapid-fire goals from Greg Mauldin and Matt Ford early in the...
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