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Ex-National Hernandez says Tribe isn't that bad: Indians Insider
Manny Acta's Nationals were bad last year and his Indians are bad this year. Infielder Anderson Hernandez, a National last year and an Indian this year, says there's a difference between the two...
View ArticleGladiators' playoff hopes take a hit as Tulsa pulls away in second half, 65-44
Needing a win to stay in the thick of the playoff race, the Gladiators offense picked a poor time to have one of its worst showings of the season. Kevin Henry Special to The Plain Dealer TULSA, Okla....
View ArticleBrown, Hodges and Brantley each drive in a pair of runs in Clippers victory:...
Big first inning helps Columbus breeze to rout of Gwinnett in International League. AAA Columbus Clippers Clippers 8, Braves 2: Host Columbus scored seven runs in the bottom of the first inning,...
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Hey, Hoynsie! Paul Hoynes answers your Cleveland Indians questions
This week's mailbag is full of questions about what veteran Indian could be included in a mid-season trade. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerCarlos Santana has impressed Paul Hoynes and most fans with his...
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Hey, Tony! Tony Grossi answers your Cleveland Browns questions
Have last season's victory finally get the Browns over the Steelers' domination? It's one of this week's mailbag questions. Thomas Ondrey / The Plain DealerRashard Mendenhall and the Steelers were...
View ArticleCristie Kerr takes eight-stroke lead at LPGA Championship
PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Holding an eight-stroke lead and 18 holes away from a second major title, Cristie Kerr wasn't about to declare victory in the LPGA Championship. "I can sit here and say, 'Give me...
View ArticleRace for the Chase for NASCAR Sprint Cup championship heats up
LOUDON, N.H. -- The Chase for the Sprint Cup championship traditionally kicks off at New Hampshire. So does the 10-race sprint to make the 12-driver field. When drivers return here in September, they...
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Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about an emerging young Brown, the clear No. 1 QB...
Former OSU star Brian Robiskie's rookie season was largely a washout, but his second summer with the Browns shows marked improvement. UPDATED: 12:14 a.m. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerThe emergence...
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White Sox surge stitched together by sizzling starting rotation: MLB Insider
In early June the White Sox were in disarray. Now they're back into contention in the AL Central with a marvelous interleague run fueled by a starting rotation that is hard to beat. Charles Rex...
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Cleveland Indians trade Russell Branyan to Seattle for prospects; Matt...
Trade of Russell Branyan will clear way for Matt LaPorta at first base. Â UPDATED: 12:33 a.m. Ann Heisenfelt / Associated PressBy moving Russell Branyan to Seattle for a pair of minor leaguers, the...
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Germany defeats England, 4-1, in World Cup
Germany's latest World Cup victory over England will be remembered not for any of the brilliant goals, but for the one that didn't count as another referee is under scrutiny again. Combo shows Germany...
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Let the rebuild begin after Russell Branyan trade: Cleveland Indians briefing
First baseman Matt LaPorta arrives from Class AAA Columbus to play everyday. Michael Brantley could be next. AP PhotoMatt LaPorta was back in the lineup at first base for the Indians against the Reds...
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Shin-Soo Choo's 2 HR, 4 RBI lead Cleveland Indians to 5-3 victory over Reds
Right fielder Shin-Soo Choo named MVP of Ohio Cup series between Indians and Reds. Al Behrman / Associated PressShin-Soo Choo's first home-run trot of Sunday earned a handshake from third-base coach...
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Nets summon Jay-Z to help make their pitch (and Letterman says James...
Breaking down the latest scuttlebutt on the pursuit of the King. UPDATED: 10:07 p.m. Winslow Townsend / Associated PressThe New Jersey Nets' new billionaire owner, Mikhail Prokhorov (left, with new...
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LeBron James' loyalty to a franchise that tried to win being tested by those...
The Chicago Bulls became the celebrated stars of the NBA draft for nothing more than a salary dump. LeBron James could only add to the madness if he turns his back on the Cavaliers, Bud Shaw writes....
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Good luck, good health or good fashion? Some ballplayers don't care, as long...
To the players who wear them, the nylon necklaces with titanium particles are more feng shui for the soul than Boys of Summer chic. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerIndians reliever Chris Perez -- with...
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In U.S., vice delivers fame as effectively as a fastball
To understand America, you need to look no further than Stephen Strasburg and Eliot Spitzer, two self-made-in-the-USA-in-their-own-way success stories, The Book of Norman writes. AP PhotoI witnessed...
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LeBron James to Chicago a done deal, says unnamed executive
LeBron James will become a member of the Chicago Bulls, says an unnamed executive in the New York Times. But James will go through the "recruiting" process just to make everyone happy. Really? Is this...
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Braylon Edwards will not get suspended
Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards will not get suspended by the NFL for an incident outside of View Ultralounge & Nightclub last October. Edwards punched Ed Givens, a friend of...
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LeBron James: New York Knicks hope Allan Houston will help with pitch
The New York Knicks' recruitment of LeBron James will include former Knicks guard Allan Houston. The Knicks hope that Houston, who is also friends with William (World Wide Wes) Wesley, will get LeBron...
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