'A wonderful guy': Vintage Cleveland Browns lament passing of tight end Milt...
A week away from being admitted to the National College Football Hall of Fame, former Browns tight end Milt Morin died of a heart attack. George J. Heinz / The Plain DealerPowerful enough to handle...
View ArticleWith Cleveland Cavaliers needing more from him, J.J. Hickson hopes to unveil...
Hickson is adjusting to life without LeBron, starting with the Vegas Summer League, where the 6-9 forward surprisingly has decided to make an appearance. Scott Shaw / The Plain DealerJ.J. Hickson has...
View ArticleNCAA's 68-team basketball tournament format will likely force 'big-name'...
The NCAA decided against putting the lowest eight seeds into four play-in games. Instead, two early games will match the lowest seeds, Nos. 65 through 68. The other two games will match the last four...
View ArticleIndians Comment of the Day: Shoppach trade looking good
"At the time the deal was made with the Rays, I remember thinking, "Who is this guy we're getting for Shoppach?" Well, it turned out to be one of the better deals this front office has made in a good...
View ArticleU.S. passport rule could keep Iroquois from competing in sport they invented,...
The teams participating in the World Lacrosse Championships in England represent 30 nations, from Argentina to Latvia to South Korea to Iroquois. The Iroquois helped invent lacrosse and, in a rare...
View ArticleNBA's David Stern fines Dan Gilbert $100,000 for outburst, criticizes LeBron...
NBA commissioner David Stern congratulated LeBron James on his decision. He just wishes it came without "The Decision." UPDATED: 10:24 p.m. LM Otero / Associated PressDavid Stern endorsed LeBron...
View ArticleA proud Fausto Carmona offers his thanks for an All-Star turnaround
A lot of people helped Fausto Carmona get from the Arizona Rookie League last year to the American League All-Star Game Tuesday at Angels Stadium. Carmona invited one of them, Julio Rangel, the...
View ArticleFrom a distance, CC Sabathia says Cleveland Indians' demise is 'sad to me':...
A reunion of former teammates took place Sunday night at the headquarters hotel for the All-Star game. Can you guess who they are and what they talked about? Jae C. Hong / Associated PressCC Sabathia...
View ArticleBoston's David Ortiz goes deep 33 times to claim Home Run Derby title
Fatigue was not a factor Monday night for Ortiz as he beat Florida's Hanley Ramirez to win the derby with 11 homers in the third and final round. Chris Carlson / Associated PressDavid Ortiz had a...
View ArticleAsdrubal Cabrera goes 1-for-3 in rehab outing with Mahoning Valley: Minor...
Indians shortstop has few difficulties in first action since broken forearm. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerAsdrubal Cabrera had a two-run double and fielded flawlessly in five innings for Mahoning...
View ArticleCavs fans should know the LeBron James business is just business: Phillip Morris
Just when you thought the LeBron James saga could get no more ridiculous along comes Rev. Jesse Jackson with his message from the septic tank. Associated PressPeople watch as the giant banner of...
View ArticleTalk sports with Terry Pluto Tuesday at noon
Get your questions ready and join Terry Pluto today at noon as he talks Cavaliers, Indians and Browns. Hear Terry's thoughts on LeBron's departure and where the Cavs go from here, the Indians at the...
View ArticleExpanded 'March Madness' pool: A good or bad thing? Poll
The NCAA revealed its format for an expanded March Madness tournament that boosts the number of seeded teams to 68. Is that a good or a bad thing? View full size The NCAA on Monday revealed its plans...
View ArticleIndians Comment of the Day: Sabathia had to be traded
"CC, just admit you wanted to get paid and wanted to play in a larger market. Yes, you were traded, but you gave us no choice. So while I don't share nearly the same hate for you as LeBron, don't say...
View ArticleCavaliers Comment of the Day: Gilbert fined for comments
"At some point, we'll all need to move on. But it's going to take some time. The sooner Gilbert takes - and stays on - the high road, the better for him and the team. I appreciate the passion that...
View ArticleYankees owner George Steinbrenner dies of heart attack
Controversial New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner reportedly is dead at the age of 80. View full sizeAP FileGeorge Steinbrenner, the free-spending owner of the New York Yankees, reportedly has...
View ArticleGeorge Steinbrenner left Cleveland and became one of the most powerful men in...
Rocky River-born George Steinbrenner, outspoken and free-spending owner of the New York Yankees, is dead at the age of 80. By Bob DolganGeorge Steinbrenner, an aggressive Clevelander with a driving...
View ArticleLeBron James' legacy; how he should have left for Miami; and the Browns'...
Cleveland sports bloggers continue to discuss LeBron James' departure, look at NBA free agency and break down the Browns' cornerback position. View full sizeAP Photo | Michael DwyerWhat would winning...
View ArticleGeorge Steinbrenner would have made Cleveland Indians a winner, says Bob...
Above all, Cleveland native Steinbrenner left a legacy as a winner, former PD sports writer says. Welcome to a special edition of Starting Blocks TV, our five-minute video sports show that appears...
View ArticleGeorge Steinbrenner gave one of his last interviews to Plain Dealer writer...
George Steinbrenner looks back and ahead in one his last interviews, a 2006 conversation with The Plain Dealer's Bob Dolgan. George Steinbrenner, also known as "The Boss,'' died Tuesday morning,...
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