In The Spotlight: Dolphins linebacker Cameron Wake
Undrafted out of Penn State in 2005, Wake toiled in the Canadian Football League for two seasons before the Dolphins discovered him. View full sizeTony Avelar / Associated Press"Literally two years...
View ArticleHickson, Graham (stomach virus) out for Cavs vs. Wolves: Mary Schmitt Boyer's...
Can the short-handed Cavaliers rebound with a strong effort against the Timberwolves? View full sizeChuck Crow / The Plain DealerJ.J. Hickson (21) and Joey Graham are both sitting out tonight's game...
View ArticleColt McCoy hasn't answered all questions, but Cleveland Browns' Mike Holmgren...
Mike Holmgren would like to see Colt McCoy play sometime in December. But if he doesn't, he says at the very least McCoy has earned the right to compete for the starting quarterback job next year....
View ArticleDaniel Gibson keeps mum on phone chat with 'friend' LeBron: Cavaliers Insider
Daniel Gibson and LeBron James attempted to clear the air in a phone conversation on Saturday. View full sizeJoshua Gunter / The Plain DealerDays when Daniel Gibson and LeBron James could easily enjoy...
View ArticleCleveland State now a perfect 10 as Vikings rout Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 82-59
Jeremy Montgomery scored a game-high 20 points, Norris Cole added 14 and Trevon Harmon 13 helping Cleveland State snap an 10-game road losing streak to the Panthers. Joe Totoraitis Special to The...
View ArticleIs Peyton Hillis a true MVP candidate? Hey, Tony!
Another trip through the dozens of questions sent to beat writer Tony Grossi. View full sizeJoshua Gunter / The Plain DealerPeyton Hillis has clearly been the Browns' MVP this season, but is he a...
View ArticleBreaking down the likely BCS bowl matchups
With Auburn and Oregon now certain to meet in Arizona, the BCS bowls were clarified Saturday. View full sizeButch Dill / Associated PressCameron Newton was again the best player on the field -- or...
View ArticleShould Cleveland Cavaliers focus more behind the arc? Hey, Mary!
Browsing through this week's mailbag from Cavaliers fans. View full sizeAmy Sancetta / Associated PressWith the Cavaliers using an undersized lineup most nights, at least one fan wonders why Anthony...
View ArticleMaybe the Cavaliers thought a hug was physical defense: Bud Shaw's Sunday...
Next up for the Cavs: winning the city's lost affection after a night that should be remembered as The Group Hug, Bud Shaw writes in his Sunday Spin. View full sizeJoshua Gunter / The Plain...
View ArticleByron Scott fuming after Cleveland Cavaliers are overwhelmed by lowly...
This game will haunt the Cavs much, much longer than being done in by a red-hot LeBron James and the Heat. View full sizePaul Battaglia / Associated PressThe Cavaliers' Leon Powe is clearly on the...
View ArticleWill Ohio State's defense be Sugar sweet in New Orleans? Hey, Doug!
With the Buckeyes expected to be Sugar Bowl-bound to face Arkansas, beat writer Doug Lesmerises answers some New Orleans-based questions. View full sizeKerry Smith / Associated PressThe Buckeyes will...
View ArticleAkron men's soccer team ties home winning-streak record: National...
Akron matches the national record of going unbeaten in 39 straight home matches. View full sizePhil Masturzo / Akron Beacon JournalAkron head coach Caleb Porter hugs Zarek Valentin after their 3-2...
View ArticleNikola Cventinovic's layup caps Akron men's comeback on road: Local College...
John Carroll's men's team also wins, but Akron's and Kent State's women's teams lose. Nikola Cvetinovic hit a layup with 19 seconds left to break a tie and lift Akron to a 54-52 men's basketball...
View ArticleTerry Pluto's talkin' ... about more than just a Cavaliers loss and the...
The fans' emails were overwhelming in their anger and disappointment in the Cavaliers this week. View full sizeChuck Crow / The Plain DealerFor many fans, scenes of current Cavaliers -- such as...
View ArticleWith an honorable legacy as a guide, St. Edward Eagles create a moment that...
St. Edward wins its first state title for its current players, its many alumni who never got to experience a championship, and for an Eagle whose life ended tragically years ago. View full sizeThomas...
View ArticleTerry Pluto's pregame scribbles before the Browns take on the Dolphins
With veteran Jake Delhomme, you'll see some of the plays that the Browns would eventually like to run with Colt McCoy -- especially the no-huddle offense. View full sizeJohn Kuntz / The Plain...
View ArticleTony Grossi's take on today's NFL games
Get Tony Grossi's predictions as well The Plain Dealer staff picks on today's Browns vs. Dolphins game. Associated PressPittsburgh battles Baltimore tonight with first-place in the AFC North on the...
View ArticleLive on DSN: Browns Huddle Pre-Game Show
Get ready for the game by watching or listening to Browns Huddle pre-game show from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. streamed live from Tower City. Join Harry Petsanis, Ray Yannucci and Chuck Booms as they break down...
View ArticleCleveland Browns move Joe Haden ahead of Eric Wright
Wright is active, but will play behind Haden. View full sizeJohn Kuntz / The Plain DealerJoe Haden has four interceptions this season, and is now a starting cornerback for the Browns.MIAMI GARDENS,...
View ArticleCleveland Browns' offense non-existent in 0-0 first quarter -- Tony's take
Joe Haden breaks up TD pass for Brian Hartline and Shaun Rogers blocks 41-yard field goal try. View full sizeWilfredo Lee / Associated PressBrowns fans display their loyalties as their team prepares...
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