Terry Pluto talks LeBron James, Cavaliers, Indians and Browns
Where do the Cavaliers go from here? Did we ignore some of the warning signs about LeBron? Plain Dealer sports columnist Terry Pluto was online, tackling those questions and more in his weekly chat....
View ArticleFormer Cleveland Browns receiver recovering from serious bike accident
Former Browns receiver Reggie Langhorne has been house-bound with injuries since he was hit on his bike by a motorist on June 4. Â CLEVELAND -- During his seven seasons in Cleveland and two in...
View ArticleCleveland Browns' nosetackle Shaun Rogers placed in 12-month diversion...
Browns defensive tackle Shaun Rogers will be placed in a 12-month diversion program after being caught with a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Â John Kuntz/The Plain...
View ArticleIndians Comment of the Day: Appreciation for Sandy Alomar Jr.
"Sandy is one of the very few athletes that Cleveland can be proud of. There was never a question of Sandy going to another team for more money or a better chance of winning. He loved Cleveland and we...
View ArticleZydrunas Ilgauskas to join LeBron James in Miami; good or bad? Poll
Z jumps ship and rejoins ex-teammate LeBron James with the Miami Heat. Can you still support him? View full sizeJoshua Gunter,The Plain DealerLeBron James and Zydrunas Ilgauskas will be teammates...
View ArticleBrowns Comment of the Day: Will Shaun Rogers get suspended?
"We'll see what Goodell has in store for him in terms of a suspension. I know it's far from an apples-to-apples comparison, but look what happened to Ben Roethlisberger without a conviction." - ccice9...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament breakdown of the new 68-team format with Elton Alexander...
Under Monday's plan, big schools and mid-majors will have opportunities to earn their way into the final 64. PD file photoKent State men's basketball coach Geno FordWelcome to a late afternoon edition...
View ArticleGeorge Steinbrenner's death triggers condolences from all walks
Friends and foes alike mourn the passing of flamboyant Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. View full sizeAP FileGeorge Steinbrenner, pictured in 1990, when he was feuding with then-Commissioner Fay...
View ArticleGeorge Steinbrenner was tough and demanding, even to his own sister - Terry...
Before he was The Boss of the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner nearly secured an NBA franchise for Cleveland. He also fired his sister. PD file photoUniversity of Akron football coach Gerry Faust...
View ArticleGolf tips: Using your lower body when hitting the ball - Ask the Pro video...
PGA/LPGA Professional Kathy Cassese shows how to get the most out of your legs while you swing. Pro Kathy Cassese of Airport Greens in Willoughby Hills. Local pros solve your swing problems in a...
View ArticleZydrunas Ilgauskas earned the right to chase a title: Terry Pluto
After 14 years, seven coaches, five foot operations and one trade, Cavs fans should not be angry with Zydrunas Ilgauskas signing with the Miami Heat. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerFor 14 seasons,...
View ArticleCincinnati's Williamson grabs first-round lead at Ohio Amateur
Williamson, a 33-year-old from Cincinnati who played collegiately at Akron, shot a 5-under 66 at Kirtland Country Club. WILLOUGHBY, Ohio -- Probably like many attorneys across the country on Tuesday,...
View ArticleOff The Green, with 11-year-old 'ace' Jacob Smith
What better way to enjoy your first 18-hole round than with your first hole-in-one? Courtesy Smith familyJacob Smith, 11, on the first reaction to his hole-in-one: "Everyone was shocked. My dad said,...
View ArticleAsdrubal Cabrera goes 1-for-3 as Scrappers post a victory: Minor league report
Indians shortstop has another hit and no reported problems in the second game of his minor-league rehabilitation trip. William D. Lewis / The VindicatorMeyer Cabrera, 3, gets ready to fire a throw to...
View ArticleNational League snaps All-Star hex, tops American League, 3-1
UPDATED: Brian McCann's bases-loaded double in the seventh inning helps the National League win for the first time since 1996. View full sizeGreg Bull / Associated PressAs both teams struggled to find...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers sign guard Kyle Lowry to offer sheet
The Houston Rockets have seven days to match the Cavs' three-year deal, which includes a fourth-year team option. View full sizePat Sullivan / Associated PressRockets guard Kyle Lowry. LAS VEGAS --...
View ArticleArea pros mourn loss of NOPGA veteran Deon Good: Northeast Ohio Golf Insider
The Northeast Ohio golf community lost another good man on Monday when long-time pro Deon Good died after a series of illnesses. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerFormer and current U.S. military...
View ArticleSummer-league game highlights Byron Scott's up-tempo offense: Cavaliers Insider
Byron Scott isn't wasting any time putting his stamp on the Cavaliers, even if it's just the summer version. Scott Shaw / The Plain DealerJ.J. Hickson scored 18 points and scored on nine of his 12...
View ArticlePlayers union official explains, defends baseball's revenue-sharing plan:...
Yes, there are people monitoring how teams spend their revenue-sharing funds. One is Michael Weiner, executive director of the players association. He explained how the system works to members of the...
View ArticleInjury sidelines Painesville Harvey grad Jeff Spikes for football season at...
The starting offensive lineman suffers a lower-leg injury, but the school doesn't release details on how it occurred. View full sizeJeff Spikes Painesville Harvey graduate Jeff Spikes, a two-year...
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