Mark Grudzielanek gets boot: Cleveland Indians briefing
Former Nationals infielder Anderson Hernandez promoted from Columbus. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerMark Grudzielanek didn't have an extra-base hit in his two months on the Indians' big-league roster,...
View ArticleCavaliers' Gilbert, Grant try to dispell LeBron James' shadow from franchise...
Chris Grant was in a resplendent blue suit for his official promotion to GM. But there was no room for pleasantries. Amy Sancetta / Associated PressNew Cavaliers GM Chris Grant, along with owner Dan...
View ArticleTom Izzo must be 'all in' if he wants to coach Cleveland Cavaliers - Terry...
Tom Izzo is a truly great college coach. But does he truly want to coach in the NBA? UPDATED: 6:59 p.m. INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Tom Izzo as the next coach of the Cavaliers? Only if this is what the...
View ArticleThe LeBron rumor mill: Just go west, young man ... but to the Clippers?
Our focus has been on New York and Chicago for so long, perhaps we should shift our gaze to the West Coast for a bit. UPDATED: 8:22 p.m. (Chasing down rumors about LeBron James' basketball future...
View ArticleSome mixed messages spoiled the show for Cavaliers' Grant, Gilbert: Terry...
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert and new GM Chris Grant were so muddled in their explanation of how decisions were made -- in the end, it seemed no one made them. Amy Sancetta / Associated PressWhile new...
View ArticleOhio 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. Gerry...
View ArticleFrom the college bench to the NBA? Tracking coaches' success is a mixed bag
Conventional thinking is it's risky to ask a college coach to succeed in the NBA. But the history of such moves offers mixed results. Mike Peticca and Branson Wright Plain Dealer Reporters Plain...
View ArticlePhenom indeed! Stephen Strasburg whiffs 14, dominates Pirates in big-league...
Stephen Strasburg went beyond the hype -- and anyone's reasonable expectations -- by striking out 14 batters in his electric major league debut. Chuck Myers / McClatchy-TribuneStephen Strasburg was...
View ArticleTrevor Crowe error leads to Cleveland Indians' 3-2 loss to Boston
Sparked by a Trevor Crowe error, the Red Sox scored three in the fourth inning and claimed the second game of a four-game series. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerTrevor Crowe's drop of a two-out fly ball...
View ArticlePomeranz's polish, Washington's speed highlights Tribe draft: Indians Insider
Drew Pomeranz and LeVon Washington, the Indians' first two picks in the draft, were available because they said no to other teams. The Tribe picked Pomeranz in the first round and Washington in the...
View ArticleIndians manager Manny Acta on MLB draft and roster moves (video)
The Indians shuffled middle infielders on Tuesday, promoting Anderson Hernandez from Columbus. Manny Acta comments on roster move and the 2010 amateur draft.
View ArticleAcacia Country Club adding members, but still seeking a buyer: Local Golf...
More than 40 members have joined the club in the last several months and membership now stands around 180. Courtesy Grubb & EllisA quality Donald Ross layout, Acacia Country Club is trying to...
View ArticleBrantley's five hits can't prevent Columbus Clippers' loss: Minor league report
Touted prospect Alex White looks sharp for Aeros, as Chisenhall delivers walk-off homer. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerIt was a good night for Tribe prospect Michael Brantley, who had five hits in the...
View ArticleRay Allen's hot hand goes cold in the Boston Celtics' 91-84 loss to the Los...
One of the NBA's most reliable outside scorers took 13 shots from the field on Tuesday night and missed every one. The worst playoff shooting performance by any player in at least 18 years followed...
View ArticleWho really calls the shots for the Cleveland Cavaliers? Poll
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert says that he and the organization, not LeBron James, are making the decisions when it comes to trades, hiring, firing and free agent signings. Brian Windhorst...
View ArticleStephen Strasburg shining debut? What awaits the Tribe? Poll
The Indians are next in line to face Washington rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg, who fanned 14 Pirates in his Major League debut on Tuesday. Chuck Myers,MCTA year ago, Stephen Strasburg was dreaming...
View ArticleIndians Comment of the Day: Confused by Grudzielanek move
"This is a very disturbing move. Grudzielanek was the team's best contact hitter. I don't care that all of his hits were singles. It's the fact that he was making contact and had a decent batting...
View ArticleCavaliers Comment of the Day: Time not right for Izzo
"I love Tom Izzo, but this feels like the wrong move. Just not the right time to bring in a guy who will be learning the ins and outs of the NBA." - thespyder View full sizeAPTom Izzo continues to be...
View ArticleLeBron James fan adds to list of stunts to entice him to remain a Cavalier
Cavs superfan Brandon George videotapes one more of his 23 challenges aimed at inducing LeBron James to re-sign with Cleveland. View full sizeAP FileCavs fan Brandon George is hoping that imitation...
View ArticleStephen Strasburg's Major League Baseball debut 'amazing,' Dennis Manoloff...
Plain Dealer sports writer Dennis Manoloff joins SBTV to look back at Stephen Strasburg's debut performance on the hill for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, and ahead at his scheduled start...
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