Joe Smith returns to bullpen, Tribe will promote Laffey: Indians Insider
Who's the next to go as Indians continue to shuffle their pitching staff? The answer still isn't clear. UPDATED: 10:14 p.m. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerJoe Smith has rejoined the Indians' bullpen,...
View ArticleRenamed Cleveland Junior Open facing uncertain future while searching for...
Like many events nationwide, the newly renamed Cleveland Junior Open has hit a rocky financial road and its future beyond next week is uncertain. Kent State photoKent State's John Hahn led local...
View ArticleSouth Korea advances with 2-2 draw against Nigeria at World Cup
South Korea reached the second round of the World Cup by holding Nigeria to a 2-2 draw Tuesday in their final group game. South Korea's Park Chu-young, right, tries to score a goal as Nigeria...
View ArticleArgentina beats Greece 2-0 at World Cup
Look out, world. Even playing mostly backups Argentina looks good. Martin Demichelis and Martin Palermo scored second-half goals Tuesday as Argentina beat Greece 2-0 at the World Cup to win Group B....
View ArticleHow will you fill your winter days and nights if LeBron leaves? Poll
As Terry Pluto noted in a column in today's Plain Dealer, Cleveland is a city of survivors. Nobody wants LeBron James to leave, but if he does, we will move forward. The question is, what to do with...
View ArticleIndians Comment of the Day: Economics forced Lee trade
"Cliff Lee would possibly have added a couple wins to the Tribe this year. That would put them in...last place. Would he have won the game last night where Talbot only gave up 2 runs? Probably not....
View ArticleChris Paul open to a trade; wants to make sure his Hornets are "committed to...
ESPN.com reports the New Orleans point guard's priority is to play for a winner. Report says executives around the NBA think cash-strapped Hornets owner George Shinn may have to deal Paul's rich...
View ArticleCavaliers Comment of the Day: Couldn't watch LeBron in another uniform
"If he leaves, it will be worse than losing to Boston, Orlando, Detroit and San Antonio. What would really get me is seeing LeBron in another uniform and hearing the smugness of some other team's fans...
View ArticleLakers' NBA win draws big television ratings
The L.A. Lakers' series-clinching win over the Boston Celtics was seen by 28.2 million viewers last week, making it the most-watched NBA game since Michael Jordan won his sixth and final championship...
View ArticleBuying in to the NBA Draft; the influence of Worldwide Wes; and moving Mo...
It's all Cavaliers talk today as Cleveland sports bloggers talk about tomorrow night's draft, the influence (or lack thereof) of Worldwide Wes and the lack of youth on the Cavaliers' roster. View full...
View ArticleIf LeBron James leaves Cavs, there's still reason to go to The Q, says Bill...
Also, PD columnist has ideas on how the World Cup can be better. Plain Dealer file photoLeBron James walking through the crowd at the recent Sprite Slamfest, which he helped judge. Welcome to today's...
View ArticleA converted soccer fan has "fast fix-it solutions" to make the game even better
Like soccer? Want to improve it? Read on. Elise Amendola, Associated PressThe USA's Clint Dempsey (left) argues with referee Koman Coulibaly of Mali (second from right) during the 2-2 tie between the...
View ArticleArt Modell at 85 is hurt and ailing, but not broken
Art Modell, the man who broke Cleveland's heart by moving their beloved Browns to Baltimore, turns 85 today, wondering if the Hall of Fame ever will come calling. View full sizeMichael Evans,The Plain...
View ArticleUnited States advances to second round of World Cup on late goal
Landon Donovan scored in the first minute of stoppage time off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria. View full sizeAP Photo | Elise...
View ArticleLawrence Taylor, NFL Hall of Famer, indicted on five charges, including rape
Former New York Giants linebacker has been indicted by a suburban New York grand jury on charges including rape, criminal sexual act and sexual abuse. Prosecutors say he paid a 16-year-old girl for...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Indians links: Jamie Moyer ties Bob Feller as Tribe falls to...
Jamie Moyer ties Bob Feller with 266th win by beating the Tribe, 2-1. View full sizeAP FileFeisty Bob Feller probably wouldn't mind being reactivated by the Tribe to try for career victory No. 267,...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2010: England advances to second round
Just in time, England appeared at the World Cup. Jermain Defoe knocked in a goal for the revived Three Lions as they beat Slovenia 1-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the tournament's second round. View...
View ArticleChris Paul to stay in New Orleans, Hornets owner George Shinn says
Part of a statement released by Shinn, prompted by trade rumors involving Paul: "We will continue to build around Chris Paul, and we want to see him in a Hornets uniform for the remainder of his...
View ArticleMo Williams pleads on Twitter to not be traded: P.M. Cleveland Cavaliers links
Point guard Williams is rumored to be on the trading block as Thursday's NBA draft approaches. Another candidate to be moved is guard Delonte West. John Kuntz, The Plain DealerCavaliers guard Mo...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Browns links: Will fans want to ride a Colt if Delhomme comes...
Could we see Colt McCoy under center by the time the Browns bye week rolls around? View full sizeAP FileOne prognosticator says that despite President Mike Holmgren's best intentions, fans shouldn't...
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