For the Stretars of Independence, football is a family affair: Tim...
In the visiting stands at Cuyahoga Heights this Friday, Betsy Stretar of Independence will have plenty of shoulders to cry on. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Everyone who's ever had anyone in their family play...
View ArticleYour Space: Your High School Sports Photos of the Week
What's going on at your high school? Go to cleveland.com/yourspace to send your pictures of varsity teams from your school. We'll publish the best picture each Tuesday in The Plain Dealer, and the...
View ArticleWith smile firmly in place, Jamario Moon eager to start for Cleveland...
The Cavaliers' new starter at small forward is his own man, which is fine with his new coach. View full sizeScott Shaw / The Plain DealerAs he prepares for Wednesday's season opener against Boston,...
View ArticleLeBron James, Miami Heat ready for tonight's season opener at Boston
Former Cavaliers star opens season with Heat against former teammate Shaq tonight in Boston AP PhotoFor the first time in 8 seasons, LeBron James will open an NBA year with another team.MIAMI - Before...
View ArticlePro Football You-Pick-the Winners: Week 8
You Pick the Winners football contest for Week 8 is now open. This is the fifth of 17 contests. Enter for a chance at a $250 gift card.Gas prices are on the rise and competition in the NFL is heating...
View ArticleGot a Cavs question? Submit it to Hey, Mary!
Got an Cavaliers question? Send it in. Whether it's about the intricacies of the Princeton offense or rumors about trades, log on to cleveland.com/heymary to submit your question. Plain Dealer...
View ArticlePlain Dealer Top 25 High School Football Poll
Records through Saturday. Previous week's ranking in parentheses. 1. Glenville, 9-0 (1): Hosts John Marshall on Friday. Records through Saturday. Previous week's ranking in parentheses.1. Glenville,...
View ArticleDespite 31 points from LeBron James, the Miami Heat fizzle against the Boston...
The Heat fizzled in the debut of their superstar threesome on Tuesday night, scoring just nine points in their first quarter of the season and falling behind the Celtics by 15 points at halftime....
View ArticleRumors of Cleveland Cavaliers' death have been exaggerated (they're a playoff...
I may be an idiot by predicting this, but the Cavaliers will win 46 games and easily make the playoffs. Lisa DeJong / The Plain DealerByron Scott's experience and high standards will keep the...
View ArticleCleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner praises Mike Holmgren's work: 'He's eager...
Lerner, who has not spoken publicly since last November, shared some of his thoughts on the state of his team. View full sizeGus Chan / The Plain DealerOther than infrequent appearances during...
View ArticleUnable to match up in inches, Cleveland Cavaliers hope quick feet can help...
The Cavaliers plan to fight size with speed when they face the Boston Celtics in the season-opener Wednesday. Charles Krupa / Associated PressOne night after facing LeBron James and the Heat in...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert: 'No regrets ... we're looking forward...
Cavs owner reflects on his reaction to LeBron James' decision, the coaching and front-office changes and his expectations for the season. Amy Sancetta / Associated Press"We certainly have expectations...
View ArticleHow to hit Cliff Lee is a Giants puzzle
Former Indians ace takes on Giants' Tim Lincecum in Game 1 of the World Series tonight Texas Rangers' Cliff Lee throws during practice for Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco...
View ArticleWorld Series Preview: Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants
Here's a look at the 2010 World Series, getting underway tonight in San Francisco. Workers paint the field at AT&T Park before practice for Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the San...
View ArticleKelly Pavlik 'gets back to basics' by holing up in Pennsylvania: Boxing Insider
The Youngstown boxer is aware he needs a dominating performance against Brian Vera on Nov. 13 to regain some of his luster. View full sizeTop Rank Inc.Former middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik receives a...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers will win how many games? Poll
The Cleveland Cavaliers open the 2010-11 season tonight against the Boston Celtics. It's the first time since the 2003-04 season the Cavaliers will be without LeBron James. So now that he is gone (and...
View ArticleLive chat: Talk Cavaliers with Mary Schmitt Boyer at noon
Cavaliers season is here! How will they fare in the post-LeBron area? Who will step up? And can Dan Gilbert deliver on his promise of an NBA Championship? Mary Schmitt Boyer will answer those...
View ArticleTroy Smith, Cleveland native, will start for 49ers on Sunday in London
Quarterback Troy Smith will start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Denver Broncos in London. It will be Smith's first start since he started two games during his rookie year with the...
View ArticleWhere has Randy Lerner been? Browns Comment of the Day
"Where was he a week ago when two of his players were almost "beheaded"? I would have liked to hear Randy defend his players "in public" to the powers to be in the NFL." -banks56 David I. Andersen |...
View ArticleLeBron might have had a better team in Cleveland: Cavs Comment of the Day
"It might turn out that James did have a more well-rounded team here than he'll have in Miami. Sorry, Miami, it's true. The Heat have no depth." -Zongo In response to LeBron James losing his debut...
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