Cleveland Indians promote reliever Frank Herrmann, drop Jamey Wright
It's Frank Herrmann's turn to see if he can help the Indians battered bullpen. Veteran Jamey Wright was designated for assignment. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerJamey Wright was 1-2 with a 5.48 ERA in...
View ArticleLeBron James: The hype grows
LeBron James, according to a source, is in discussions with Nike to create a new shoe for every visit along his free agent path starting July 1. Lorenzo Bevilaqua, CNN via APKing James and Larry King...
View ArticleJim Joyce, not the umpire, is forced to shut off phone service
The Associated Press  TOLEDO -- An Ohio man has had to shut off his phone service because he has the same name as the umpire who accidentally cost a Detroit Tiger pitcher a perfect game earlier in...
View ArticleThe LeBron-O-Meter: David Stern sticks the shiv in
The 'Meter is moving again. David Stern, will you please shut up? Like everyone else in Cleveland, we wonder what LeBron James will do when his contract is up this summer. Will he stay home, or follow...
View ArticleDivision III state track update: Gilmour girls win 4x800-meter relay title
Columbus, Ohio - Gilmour seniors Grace Brennan and Rebekka Simko and freshmen Alexis Anton and Meghan Pryatel combined to win the girls 4x800-meter relay Division III state championship today at Jesse...
View ArticleDanny Ferry resigns as GM of Cleveland Cavaliers
Chris Grant, assistant GM to Ferry for the last five years, will replace him. Plain Dealer fileDanny Ferry, who has resigned as GM of the Cavs, looks on during the press conference when Antawn Jamison...
View ArticleRio Ferdinand, England captain, out for World Cup with left knee injury
U.S. opens World Cup play against England in South Africa next Saturday. Associated PressRio Ferdinand was hurt during this match against Japan today and will miss the World Cup.England captain Rio...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers GM Danny Ferry recognized usurped authority when he saw...
Shaw: Ferry realized he was caught between a desperate owner and a irreplacable superstar. Plain Dealer file photoDanny Ferry, shown in happier times with owner Dan Gilbert, has resigned as GM of the...
View ArticleDanny Ferry timeline as general manager of the Cavaliers
He was named GM on June 27, 2005. PD file photoDanny Ferry spent five seasons as GM of the Cavs. June 27, 2005 -- Ferry named the eighth general manager in Cleveland Cavaliers history. June, 2005 --...
View ArticleWoodridge boys and St. Vincent-St. Mary girls win opening relays at state...
Woodridge boys and St. Vincent-St. Mary girls win relays at state track meet St. Vincent-St. Mary sophomore Sean Poholski hugs teamate sophomore Tessa Weigand after the girls took first in the...
View ArticleChris Grant, new Cleveland Cavaliers GM: A bio box
Grant turned down the general manager position with the Atlanta Hawks in 2008. The Chris Grant file Cavaliers photoChris Grant, the Cavs' new GM• Joined Cavaliers in July 2005, hired by Danny Ferry. •...
View ArticleSt. Edward baseball team wins Division I state semifinal, defeating Olmsted...
Columbus, Ohio - St. Edward junior Stephen Kisan tied a state record by hitting two home runs -- his first two of the year -- and fellow classmate Vince Bartolone scattered seven hits as the Eagles...
View ArticleRicky Fowler leads at Memorial, Tiger Woods 10 shots back, Saturday tee times...
Phil Mickelson is tied for fifth, six shots off the lead, through nine holes today. Associated Press fileTiger WodsDUBLIN, Ohio - After a record-tying first two rounds, Ricky Fowler is on top at the...
View ArticleCavaliers Comment of the Day: Gilbert's nightmare
"Dan Gilbert is looking at a potential nightmare if LeBron James doesn't re-sign. The Cavs will be rebuilding for years. And worse for him, his investment will take a serious hit. How can one athlete...
View ArticleBig Ten looking to use leverage for expansion home runs
Texas and Notre Dame are the home runs for the Big Ten when it comes to expansion, but is getting both realistic? Marvin Fong / The Plain DealerOSU president E. Gordon Gee This had been a day for...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers are LeBron James' team, now more than ever - Bill...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It is scary to think about how much of what the Cavaliers have accomplished is due to the pure, dumb luck of a ping-pong ball bouncing the right way and delivering the...
View ArticleDanny Ferry resignation analysis by Brian Windhorst - video
PD's Cavs beat writer says transition to new GM Chris Grant should be seamless. PD file photoDanny Ferry VIDEO: Danny Ferry resigned earlier today as general manager of the Cavaliers. Plain Dealer...
View ArticleCleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore done for season; will need 6 to 9 months to...
Grady Sizemore has microfracture surgery on left knee today in Vail, Colo. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerIndians center fielder Grady Sizemore is out for the rest of the season.CHICAGO, Ill. -- Grady...
View ArticleDivision II state track: Woodridge boys, St. Vincent-St. Mary girls off to...
Columbus -- Getting off to a good start sure helped on the opening day of the Division II state track meet. No teams knew that better than the Woodridge boys and St. Vincent-St. Mary girls. If the...
View ArticleDivision II state track recap
State track recap, Day 1 Division II Chagrin Falls senior Ryan Kochert celebrates his 15 feet, 4 inch effort in the Division II pole vault, good for second place at the state track meet in Columbus. -...
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