LeBron meets with Knicks and Nets: Cavs fans react
The whirlwind recruitment of LeBron James is officially underway and is as crazy as expected. Tell us what you think after Day One in the Courtship of The King. Jeffrey Phelps / APAt the stroke of...
View ArticleA day of meetings and a new coach: Cavaliers afternoon links
On the day the Cavaliers hired a new coach, their star forward was entertaining guests (aka potential suitors) in a downtown building. View full sizeKathy Kmonicek | Associated PressJay-Z and the Nets...
View ArticleFormer Ohio State receiver Duron Carter looking to grab last chance at...
Former Ohio State receiver Duron Carter knows he's on his last chance at his new community college home, and though he shouldn't be missed much this season, he could still have a bright future in...
View ArticlePhil Jackson will return to the Lakers next season
Lakers coach Phil Jackson will return next season, putting off retirement for at least another year to chase his 12th NBA championship. View full sizeAssociated PressPhil Jackson.LOS ANGELES (AP) —...
View ArticleTalking LeBron James free agency mania and Byron Scott in as Cleveland...
In a special edition of Starting Blocks TV, Plain Dealer Cavaliers beat writer Brian Windhorst discusses all the big news of the day with the Cavaliers hiring Byron Scott and the atmosphere as LeBron...
View ArticleByron Scott is right choice to coach Cleveland Cavaliers - Terry Pluto blog
Byron Scott is exactly what the Cavs need in a coach. AP Byron Scott agreed to a four-year deal to coach the Cavaliers. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- LeBron James or no LeBron James, the Cavaliers needed to...
View ArticleCleveland Indians first baseman Matt LaPorta finds his swing in healing...
LaPorta underwent hip and toe surgeries during the off-season. Now, after a recent stint at Columbus and with the chance to play every day, LaPorta looks healthy and has his power swing back - as...
View ArticleBradley says he'd be 'honored' to stay as U.S. men's soccer coach
By Rachel Cohen Associated Press New York -- Bob Bradley says he'd be "honored" to remain the U.S. soccer coach, and he expects a decision in three to four weeks. Bradley told The Associated Press...
View ArticleCavaliers achieve goals in the hiring of Byron Scott
When the Cavaliers set out on their coaching search, they had several stated goals that appeared difficult to achieve. Yet, just under the wire and with a few stressful days, it looks as if they have...
View ArticleGirls track athlete of the year: Barber runs, jumps to state track success
Kaila Barber was born to run and jump. Along with her twin sister Jade, the Barber kids were into playing tag, duck-duck goose and all the other high-energy games of youth. All that movement has paid...
View ArticleWith Byron Scott, Cavaliers have picked a winner as coach
Former Cavalier Devin Brown thinks Byron Scott is the perfect new coach for the Cavs and the sort of guy who just might persuade free agent LeBron James to re-sign with the team. With Mary Schmitt...
View ArticleGirls track all-star team
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Kaila Barber Midpark Junior, 300-meter hurdles Madeline Chambers. - (The Plain Dealer) ATHLETE OF THE YEARKaila BarberMidpark Junior, 300-meter hurdles College: Undecided.Notable:...
View ArticleLeBron James: Miami's Pat Riley meets with LeBron's agent Leon Rose late...
CLEVELAND ---- Miami Heat President Pat Riley was not first but it didn't stop Riley from getting a head start the day before the Heat's scheduled meeting with LeBron James. The meeting takes place...
View ArticleLeBron Rumor Mill: Jay-Z offers James fragrance, clothing lines
he New York Post's Fred Kerber reports that Jay-Z's pitch to his friend included proposed clothing and fragrance lines, along with opportunities in entertainment. Jay-Z reportedly offered LeBron James...
View ArticleBrazilian youth soccer team might have minds on World Cup, not Continental Cup
"It's like a holiday in Brazil when the soccer team plays," said Colegio head coach Marco Antonio Pereira. So the youth soccer team at the Continental Cup might be a little distracted. View full...
View ArticleTribe players weigh in on LeBron's future: Indians chatter
The NBA’s free agency summer tour officially began Thursday. Later that morning, five Indians relievers and designated hitter Travis Hafner weighed in on where LeBron James might end up. View full...
View ArticleDwyane Wade visits with Bulls, Nets; Bosh gets courted; and crazy Day 1...
Dwyane Wade is listening to offers from interested teams, as is Chris Bosh. Meanwhile, Amar'e Stoudemire may be out in Phoenix while the money flies for second teir - and less - free agents. View full...
View ArticleNew York says LeBron could earn billions with Knicks: View from the other side
The Knicks' meeting with James lasted two hours, and the major themes were New York's endless energy -- and the chance for "The King'' to reap as much as $1.94 billion in salary (from a five-year max...
View ArticleCavaliers fans react to Day 1 of LeBron's free agency, Byron Scott's hiring
Check out what fans are saying as LeBron James' free agency hits its second day. View full sizeMatt Slocum | APLeBron James goes up for a reverse dunk during a game against Philadelphia.Another day of...
View ArticleLike Browns DL Shaun Rogers, fellow DL Robaire Smith found with loaded gun in...
Browns defensive end Robaire Smith faces gun charges for having a loaded gun in his carry-on at Bishop Airport in Flint, Mich. in November. He was also with Shaun Rogers in April when Rogers was...
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