Troy Smith goes back to the bench and Pierre Woods signs with Buffalo
Former Glenville High School quarterback Troy Smith goes back to the bench with the 49ers and former Tarblooder Pierre Woods gets picked up by the Buffalo Bills. APQuarterback Troy Smith Troy Smith's...
View ArticleA.M. Cleveland Browns links: Playoffs? PLAYOFFS? Well, maybe; Browns fans...
A 7-9 record is doable for the Browns, and a 9-7 isn't beyond the realm of possibility. Can you say playoffs? View full sizePlain Dealer Historical Photographic CollectionRemember this feeling?...
View ArticleTalk sports with Terry Pluto Tuesday at noon
Get your questions ready and join Terry Pluto today at noon as he talks Cleveland sports. Hear Terry's thoughts on the Browns' win over the Dolphins, LeBron's return and more. Terry Pluto tackles your...
View ArticleBrowns in good shape thanks to Mangini - Comment of the Day
"The Browns are in better shape now than at any point in the 11 years they have been back. Sure, there was the 9-7 playoff season and the 10-6 near-miss season, but this team actually has staying...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers won't find a long-term answer in trading for Andre...
Cavs broadcaster says the team shouldn't use its salary-cap trade exception for the 76ers forward. Watch video CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Welcome to today's edition of Starting Blocks TV, our Web video show...
View ArticleDerek Jeter returns to Yanks with 4-year deal worth reported $15 million to...
Yankees sign Derek Jeter to a four-year deal. View full sizeThomas Ondrey,The Plain DealerDerek Jeter tags out the Tribe's Chris Gimenez. The Yankee shortstop will be doing that for four more years,...
View ArticleCam Newton of Auburn should win the Heisman, poll
Do you agree with the voters protesting Cam Newton as a Heisman candidate? APDoes Cam Newton deserve the Heisman Trophy?Auburn's Cam Newton is the best player in college football, but several voters...
View ArticleTina Addison of Middleburg Heights wins Pro Football You-Pick-the-Winners...
Tina Addison is the Week 13 winner of the Pro Football You-Pick-the-Winners Contest. The Week 14 contest is now open. Submit your entry by Thursday evening for a chance to win a gas card.. This is a...
View ArticleCleveland Browns' Peyton Hillis honored (maybe) in song and video
Youtube video pays homage to Browns running back Peyton Hillis. Sorry, Mr. Sinatra. The days when New York was the "if you can make there, you'll make anywhere" place are done, dead, dormant, finis,...
View ArticleCavaliers coach Byron Scott ponders changes in his rotation against Sixers...
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The Cavaliers and coach Byron Scott had a day off on Monday to reflect on the tumultuous past week, during which the team lost four games, including three blowouts, and fell hard...
View ArticleTerry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers and Indians - Podcast
How important was Sunday's win for the Browns? What about the way the Cavaliers acted during LeBron's return on Thursday? We talk about that with Terry Pluto, award-winning sports columnist for The...
View ArticleForget the Cavaliers, root for the Buckeyes and Vikings - Comment of the Day
"It's time to throw your support behind the CSU Vikings and the OSU Buckeyes, basketball fans, and leave the heartless, spineless Cavs to the curb where they belong. I promise you won't be...
View ArticleMichael Wilbon of 'Pardon the Interruption' pens goodbye letter to his...
"Pardon the Interruption" star Michael Wilbon publishes his farewell column in the Washington Post. View full sizeCourtesy of ESPNSports columnists Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon are the faces --...
View ArticleBowl game booty is among the perks for college football players
Bowl game bonanza extends to asmuch as $1,200 worth of goodies for the athletes. Associated PressThe iPod Nano: To the bowl participants go the spoils. Bless his heart. Little Randy Runningback will...
View ArticleWhat's going on with Jared Goedert? - Indians Comment of the Day
"Can we please get a definitive answer on Jared Goedert? Whenever infield prospects are mentioned, Goedert's name hardly ever comes up. As atrocious as third base was this past season, he never got a...
View ArticleCleveland Browns name LB Eric Barton its Ed Block Courage Award winner
The award is given to a player on every team that exemplifies courage. CLEVELAND -- Linebacker Eric Barton, who has come back strong from a neck injury that sidelined him the last eight games in...
View ArticleFive local football players chosen for Offense-Defense All-American bowl
Five local football players have been chosen to play in the fifth Offense-Defense All-American bowl. Elyria defensive end Chase Farris, Glenville all-around standout Shane Wynn, Glenville quarterback...
View ArticleMike Tyson, Sylvester Stallone elected to International Boxing Hall of Fame
Mike Tyson and Sylvester (Rocky Balboa) Stallned have been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. View full sizeAssociated PressThis shot shows Mike Tyson biting off a portion of the ear of...
View ArticleOhio State Buckeyes aimed high but finish with Sugar Bowl bid
Ohio State Buckeyes had higher hopes during the preseason but the Sugar Bowl is OK. Terry Gilliam, Associated PressOhio State coach Jim TresselThe Ohio State Buckeyes will play in the Sugar Bowl, but...
View ArticleJoakim Noah criticizes Cleveland Cavaliers fans
Joakim Noah does not like like how Cleveland fans called LeBron James Scottie Pippen. (John Kuntz / The Plain Dealer)Double vision? No, just Cleveland Cavaliers Anderson Varejao (L) and Chicago Bulls...
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