Baseball's anti-replay arguments? They're just foul balls: Bill Livingston
Why should baseball change its rules and overturn obvious errors, as in the recent umpire-botched perfect game? Baseball is the way it's always been, right? Paul Sancya / Associated PressIf umpires...
View ArticleThe LeBron rumor mill: Kobe is less than thrilled to share the limelight with...
Backlash over James' ability to take the spotlight away from the NBA Finals continues with each new piece of James news. Mark J. Terrill / Associated PressIf it appears that Kobe Bryant is less than...
View ArticleList of local winners from final day of state track meet
AREA CHAMPIONS Boys Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's Christina Blair, right, edges Dayton Chaminade-Julienne's Lizzie Gleason for the Division II 1,600 meters title in Columbus. - (John Kuntz / The...
View ArticleMedina and Hathaway Brown win girls lacrosse state titles
Columbus -- Medina and Hathaway Brown won girls lacrosse state titles Saturday at Upper Arlington High. Medina topped Upper Arlington, 15-9, in the Division I final to cap an undefeated season at...
View ArticleGlenville pleased with third-place finish at Div. I state meet
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In the end, considering what they went through, the Glenville Tarblooders were happy with third place at the Division I boys state track and field meet. "We didn't lose to some bad...
View ArticleTribe scouts ponder their options for Monday's amateur draft: Indians Insider
The draft begins Monday. The Indians, with the fifth overall pick, have some interesting choices in front of them. Will they make the right one? Photo courtesy Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFlorida...
View ArticleAfter a brutal 2009, a re-energized Brian Daboll is 'optimistic, excited' to...
Having survived the toughest year of his 10-year NFL career as an assistant coach, Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is enthused about redeeming himself and having the offense be an integral...
View ArticleCleveland Indians sing along with Mitch as Talbot dominates White Sox in 3-1 win
Indians rookie Mitch Talbot beat the Chicago White Sox for the third time this season Saturday night at U.S. Cellular Field. He says he just seems to have his good stuff when he faces them. Nam Y. Huh...
View ArticleYouth will be served at Muirfield Village (if the nerves allow): Memorial...
The 20-somethings have a good shot entering Sunday's fourth and final round at the Memorial Tournament. Terry Gilliam / Associated PressThere weren't a lot of dry places to wait out Saturday's rain at...
View ArticleTerry Pluto's Talkin' ... about the Browns' revamped backfield, the Indians'...
A little football, a little baseball, a little basketball ... it's just a typical week of ponderings from the Plain Dealer columnist. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It's summertime, and Terry's talkin' ... About...
View ArticleDoes Cleveland really want to face the bald truth with LeBron? Bud Shaw's...
If Cavs fans are going to spend energy enticing anyone, they should try enticing Jeff Van Gundy to be the next coach, Bud Shaw writes in his Sunday Spin. John Kuntz / The Plain DealerWhen it comes to...
View ArticleHey, Hoynsie! Paul Hoynes answers your Cleveland Indians questions
One fan wants to give Victor Martinez a proper reception when the former Indians catcher returns to Cleveland with the Red Sox. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerVictor Martinez didn't complete his career...
View ArticleHey, Tony! Tony Grossi answers your Cleveland Browns questions
We're still several weeks from training camp, but the fans' questions are always in mid-season form. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerUntil the exhibition season gets underway, don't expect to see the...
View ArticleRobbie Knievel completes another successful motorcycle jump
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Motorcycle daredevil Robbie Knievel completed another successful jump at Texas Motor Speedway. Knievel cleared a line of police cars and ambulances spanning 200 feet in his "Above...
View ArticleEverything connected in Big Ten, Pac-10, Big 12 expansion talk
More information could be learned today at meetings of the Big Ten and Pac-10. M. Spencer Green / Associated PressDevelopments throughout college football may force Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany and...
View ArticleAllie pitches St. Edward to Division I state baseball crown
Check out photos from the title game COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Handing St. Edward senior pitcher Stetson Allie a four-run lead is like giving sprinter Usain Bolt a two-second head start in the 100-meter...
View ArticleWhite Sox rally past Tribe for 8-7 victory to prevent sweep: Cleveland...
Indians can't hold onto 6-2 lead after three innings as Westbrook, bullpen struggle. UPDATED: 5:26 p.m. Paul Beaty / Associated PressPaul Konerko's two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning...
View ArticleIn favoring the unknown, can Dan Gilbert avoid rolling craps? Bud Shaw
Even if the Cavs keep LeBron James, owner Dan Gilbert's retooled organization is further away from a title than it was under Danny Ferry and Mike Brown. Marvin Fong / The Plain DealerIf trying to...
View ArticleThe LeBron rumor mill: Free-agent tidbits found on the trail of 'World Wide Wes'
Long-time friend of James is one of the best-known unknown powers in the NBA. AP file photoWilliam Wesley holds back Ron Artest during the infamous Pacers-Pistons brawl in Auburn Hills, Mich. in 2004....
View ArticleCleveland Indians are unarmed as White Sox mount comeback for 8-7 victory
Jake Westbrook couldn't hold a pair of three-run leads as the White Sox rallied to beat the Indians. Paul Beaty / Associated PressThere was plenty of frustration to go around for Shelley Duncan and...
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