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Stephen Strasburg set to make highly-anticipated big-league pitching debut...
Strasburg, with a blazing fastball and dazzling curveball, pitches for the Nationals before a rare standing-room crowd in Washington. The right-hander, 21, faces the Pittsburgh Pirates, and is set up...
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The summer of LeBron; the return of Victor Martinez; and the Browns' fantasy...
Cleveland sports bloggers discuss LeBron's marketing strategy, Tom Izzo's potential, Victor Martinez's departure from the Indians and rank Browns players by fantasy value. Want more Cleveland sports...
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Indians Comment of the Day: Allie should go to school
"High School players are always a huge risk to take early. Allie should heavily consider going to North Carolina for a couple years and could end up the top pick in the draft in 2012." - sadsamjones...
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Browns Comment of the Day: Pay Lawrence Vickers
"Vickers annihilates people. Pony up the cash for this dude and sign him long term." - EricCartman13 View full sizeTracy Boulian | The Plain DealerLawrence Vickers has established himself as a...
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Cavaliers Comment of the Day: Izzo not worth it
"Why throw all of this money and these incentives at a man who has only one NCAA championship and no NBA coaching experience when we can get (or hope to get) someone like Byron Scott, who has...
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Tom Izzo's offer from Cavaliers could be worth more than $30 million, Brian...
Plain Dealer Cavs beat writer talks about whether Izzo is using Cavs as leverage. Associated PressTom izzoWelcome to today's edition of Starting Blocks TV, our Web video show about what's going on in...
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Rate local golf courses and read all the reviews: Local golf online features
Rate your favorite -- and not so favorite -- local golf courses and take a look at the reviews written by other golfers before you hit the links. View full sizePlain Dealer fileNo. 18 at Pine Hills...
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Terry Pluto talks Cavaliers, Indians and Browns - Podcast
Can Tom Izzo be successful in the NBA? Who would you like to see coach the Cavaliers? Plain Dealer sports columnist Terry Pluto was online, tackling those questions and more in his weekly chat. Terry...
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Derek Dietrich, former St. Ignatius High School star, drafted by Tampa Bay in...
The 6-1, 195-pound shortstop was the 79th player chosen overall. View full sizeAssociated PressDerek Dietrich, who was a standout shortstop at St. Ignatius, was drafted today for the second time in...
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Tom Izzo just wants some attention, says Lansing State Journal
Is Michigan State coach Tom Izzo pulling a Brett Favre? Michael Rosenberg writes in The Lansing State Journal that Izzo loves the attention that the Cleveland Cavaliers are giving him with a contract...
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P.M. Cleveland Indians links: Dice-K shines here, can't catch a break in Boston
Dice-K earns respect of the Tribe, but not of a Boston scribe. Tony Dejak,Associated PressDaisuke Matsuzaka sliced and diced the Tribe Monday night, allowing zero runs in eight innings. Cleveland,...
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The LeBron-O-Meter: A three-year deal in the offing?
With Izzo maybe circling the bait, and a theory that LeBron is interested in a three-year deal with the Cavs, we choose to be optimistic. Like everyone else in Cleveland, we wonder what LeBron James...
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Indians Comment of the Day: LaPorta needs to be in the bigs
"Why on Earth would you give Laporta's at-bats to Russell Branyan? If the Tribe is committed to LaPorta he should be playing first base every day in Cleveland." - bodini View full sizeChuck Crow | The...
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Shaquille O'Neal in the digital world
LeBron James is not the only player on the Cleveland Cavaliers who will become a free agent this summer. Shaquille O'Neal will also become a free agent on July 1, as well. No one is sure if Shaq will...
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St. Edward High School catcher Alex Lavisky drafted by Indians in eighth round
Indians select St. Edward High School catcher Alex Lavisky in eighth round Tuesday. Alex LaviskyCLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians drafted St. Edward High School catcher Alex Lavisky in the eighth round...
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Ohio State men's basketball team adds forward Evan Ravenel, a transfer from...
The 6-8 Ravenel averaged 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 39 games for the Eagles the last two seasons. He will be a junior when he becomes eligible to play for Ohio State in the 2011-12 season....
View ArticleCleveland Indians drop Mark Grudzielanek; Anderson Hernandez promoted from...
Cleveland Indians designated another veteran, this time it's Mark Grudzielanek, for assignment from the big league club. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Mark Grudzielanek was designated for assignment by the...
View ArticleTips on chipping from various distances: Bud Shaw's Ask the Pro golf video
This week, PGA pro Bob Bourne of StoneWater Golf Club in Highland Heights offers tips on chipping from various distances. Ask the Pro: How to hit long and short chip shots Cleveland, Ohio - Local...
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Columbus Blue Jackets introduce former NHL forward Scott Arniel as new coach
Scott Arniel was interested in the Columbus Blue Jackets even before they showed any interest in him. View full sizeJay LaPrete / Associated PressScott Arniel, left, discusses his plans and hopes for...
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St. Edward's Stetson Allie drafted by Pirates in MLB draft's second round
Star pitcher is the second pick of the second round, and No. 52 overall. UPDATED: 6 p.m. View full sizeLynn Ischay / The Plain DealerSt. Edward pitcher Stetson Allie was drafted by the Pittsburgh...
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