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Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown thanks the team, front office and...
Brown begins his statement: "The past 5 years have been an exceptional experience. I have been very fortunate to lead a group of men who I respect and thoroughly enjoyed coaching on a daily basis."...
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The LeBron-O-Meter: If Mike Krzyzewski isn't available, then what?
Mike Krzyzewski's hiring as Cavs coach might keep LeBron James from leaving Cleveland. But if Coach K isn't interested in the job, does that mean LeBron is a bit further out the door? Like everyone...
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Mike Brown's old cell number keeps ringing ... and New York man keeps answering
A man who spent a month in Cleveland ended up with Mike Brown's old cell phone number, and lives to rue the day. John Kuntz,The Plain DealerMike Brown calls for a time out. The guy who got the cell...
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U.S. World Cup soccer team submits final 23-player roster
Edson Buddle and Herculez Gomez surprise in making the squad that begins play June 12. Associated PressEdson Buddle BRISTOL, Conn. -- Edson Buddle and Herculez Gomez went from long shots to the U.S....
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White Sox overcome ejections to beat Indians, 5-4
White Sox overcome ejections of starting pitcher Mark Buehrle and manager Ozzie Guillen to beat Indians, 5-4. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- For a team in desperate need of victories, a gift does not come much...
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P.M. Ohio State Buckeyes links: Bucks vs. 'Bama in 2011 BCS title game?
Sporting News preseason poll puts Alabama at No. 1, Ohio State at No. 2. Marvin Fong,The Plain DealerTwo Sporting News writers put the Ohio State Band's "Dotting the i" as one of the top five...
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Mike Holmgren is the boss of the Cleveland Browns, and intends to keep it...
Team president has gone out of his way to squelch any talk of a return to coaching. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerMike Holmgren Not only was Mike Holmgren hired to lead the Cleveland Browns out of...
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Shaquille O'Neal is playable character in UFC 2010 game
Cleveland, Ohio -- UFC President Dana White told Dan Patrick's radio audience earlier this week that Shaquille O'Neal has expressed interest in entering the Ultimate Fighter octagon. But White noted...
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Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Ken Dorsey signs with CFL's Toronto...
Former Browns QB Ken Dorsey looks to play football in Canada, eh? Joshua Gunter,The Plain DealerKen Dorsey had no touchdowns and seven interceptions in his stint with the Browns from 2006 to 2008. The...
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Ex-Browns RB Reuben Droughns heads overseas to coach in the CEFL
Reuben Droughs heads to Europe to coach in the CEFL. John Kuntz,The Plain DealerReuben Droughs, the punishing running back who rushed for more than 1,200 yards for the Browns in 2005, is headed to...
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P.M. LeBron James links: National columnist and former Ohio resident wants...
Obama says he would enjoy seeing James as a Chicago Bull, prompting columnist Joe Posnanski to tell the president he should realize Cleveland's emotional attachment to James. Joshua Gunter, The Plain...
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There's appreciation, not anger, in Mike Brown's farewell comments to Cavs,...
Former Cavs coach Mike Brown issues classy, if bland, statement on his way out of town. He'll likely be back with another team soon. John Kuntz / The Plain Dealer“We have a deep appreciation for...
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The passion play will never end for Omar Vizquel and his fans: Bill Livingston
Fans identify with great players, but even more so with great players who take great joy in the game. Every Indians fan who saw Omar Vizquel play would say he qualifies both ways. Chuck Crow / The...
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It's official: Tiger Woods is set for Memorial
The tournament officially announced that Woods will return from a neck injury that has sidelined him for almost three weeks. Rob Griffith / Associated PressBy the time he tees off next week at the...
View ArticleNCAA Division III Track and Field Championships at a glance
A capsule look at the Division III national championship meet this week at Baldwin-Wallace. Where: Baldwin-Wallace College, The George Finnie Stadium, 141 E. Bagley Road, Berea, call 440-826-2184 or...
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The LeBron rumor mill: Is that toddlin' town really interested in James?
So, Chicago, do you want him or not? UPDATED: 8:47 p.m. (Chasing down rumors about LeBron James' basketball future could be a full-time job. Now it's my full-time job. Just call me The Rumor Monger....
View ArticleHarrah's confirms purchase of Thistledown Race Track
Harrah's president Gary Loveman issued a statement on Wednesday after Tuesday's purchase at a New York auction. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Harrah's Entertainment CEO and President Gary Loveman issued a...
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Rookie Jason Donald rebounding nicely from slow start: Indians Insider
Jason Donald has experienced an interesting two weeks at the plate as a rookie shortstop with the Indians. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerJason Donald's first big-league home run on Tuesday night came...
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Minor League Report: Frank Herrmann and Joseph Gardner continue to baffle...
The Columbus Clippers' Herrmann gets a lot of groundballs with a hard sinker. The Kinston Indians' Gardner fires his fastball past batters. Indians Prospect Insider Frank Herrmann has been one of the...
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Remember when ... off-season was work time for the Cleveland Browns (and all...
Long before NFL players were multi-million-dollar men, off-season meant working a "real" job. Plain Dealer Historical CollectionIn the winter of 1961, future Hall of Fame defensive end Willie Davis...
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