Terry Pluto talks Indians, Cavs and Browns: Podcast
Is it time to get excited about the Indians? Why are the Cavs having no luck attracting free agents? How optimistic should we be about the Browns? Plain Dealer sports columnist Terry Pluto was online,...
View ArticleJennie Finch, all-time softball pitching great, plans to retire next month
Finch was 32-0 her junior year at Arizona and put together 60 straight wins — both NCAA records. She helped the U.S. win gold at the 2004 Olympics and silver four years later. Mark J. Terrill,...
View ArticleLeBron James is not buying his Coral Gables mansion, says auto tycoon Alan...
Miami Herald reports Potamkin as saying there has "been no contact between me and (James)," and that he does not plan to sell. A magazine reported last week that James was on the verge of buying the...
View ArticleJesse Jackson defends his reaction to Dan Gilbert's letter
Stephen A. Smith interviewed Jesse Jackson on his radio show last week, and Smith asked Jackson several questions, including on how he brought slavery into the issue of owner Dan Gilbert's reaction to...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Browns links: Josh Cribbs may be the most fantasy-worthy Brown
Browns are a longshot to win the Super Bowl. Duh! View full sizeTracy Boulian,The Plain DealerJosh Cribbs is the only Brown who may be fantasy-league worthy. Cleveland, Ohio -- Training camp for the...
View ArticleLeBron James' children's furniture line goes on sale this fall
Columbus-based American Signature and James signed an agreement in February. Louis Lanzano, Associated PressLeBron James arrives at Carmelo Anthony's wedding on July 10. American Signature will most...
View ArticleBrowns Comment of the Day: Coaching staff brings stability
"One thing is for sure - Holmgrem couldn't fix everything in his first offseason. He kept the coaching staff intact because he needed some stability in the locker room for the players remaining from...
View ArticleIndians Comment of the Day: No need to see Reyes
"Things can change from day to day, but right now I'm not too thrilled about this guy coming in gumming up the works. There are a handful of players down on the farm who would benefit from a call-up....
View ArticleLou Piniella, Chicago Cubs manager and former Yankees star, will retire at...
Piniella was a clutch-hitting outfielder who helped the Yankees win the 1977 and 1978 World Series. He played briefly for the 1968 Indians. Piniella managed the 1990 World Series champion Cincinnati...
View ArticleWithout LeBron, Cleveland Cavaliers should forget winning now, plan long-term...
First move: Get back into the running for small forward Matt Barnes. Associated PressMatt Barnes makes sense for the Cavaliers, Terry Pluto writes. Updated at 5:05 p.m. to clarify Cavs' offer to...
View ArticleCleveland fans dumping LeBron James gear
Stung by the NBA superstar's decision to leave Cleveland and play for Miami, Cavaliers fans have been unloading their unwanted No. 23 jerseys, T-shirts and other clothing items bearing James' name at...
View ArticleLeBron James' -- in a pre-"The Decision" poll -- popularity falls; Kobe...
James drops from third to sixth in Harris Interactive survey conducted June 14-21, before he left the Cavaliers for Miami. Woods a factor despite news of his numerous extra-marital affairs. Serena and...
View ArticleColt McCoy and Rachel Glandorf get married; get wedding gift song from...
Browns rookie quarterback married college sweetheart Rachel Glandorf on Saturday, prompting star receiver Jordan Shipley and friends to write a song about McCoy and perform it at the newlyweds'...
View ArticleCabrera joins Tribe, Lewis sent down, Donald gets 2B job: Cleveland Indians...
Asdrubal Cabrera will play shortstop and bat leadoff for the Indians tonight against the Twins. Chuck Crow/The Plain DealerAsdrubal Cabrera is back in the lineup for the Indians.Updated: 6:37 p.m....
View ArticleColumbus Clippers bats go quiet in loss to Durham Bulls: Minor league report
UPDATED: Akron second baseman Jason Kipnis hits two home runs and three others also hit homers as the Aeros get a 10-3 victory over visiting Altoona, Pa. The Kinston Indians and Mahoning Valley...
View ArticleDetroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds apparently not interested in Cleveland third...
Both the Tigers and Reds are dealing with injuries at third base, but they're reportedly looking at options other than a trade for Peralta. View full sizeChuck Crow / The Plain DealerTeams looking for...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers still have a chance to get Matt Barnes
The Cavs are believed to have offered Barnes a multiyear contract but for less than the Toronto Raptors offered. View full sizeMatt Slocum / Associated PressWhile the Cavaliers are interested in...
View ArticleBaltimore Ravens plan to be in the running for title: Tony Grossi's AFC North...
After spending the off-season trying to improve their offense, the Baltimore Ravens expect to be Super Bowl contenders in 2010. Steve Ruark / Associated PressThe acquisition of receiver Anquan Boldin...
View ArticleJason Donald to play second base as Asdrubal Cabrera returns early: Cleveland...
The Indians have a new keystone combination. Asdrubal Cabrera is back at shortstop, and Jason Donald is getting a chance to play at second base. View full sizeJim Mone / Associated PressIndians...
View ArticleWho are these guys? Cleveland Indians win sixth game in a row
UPDATED: The Indians have won six straight games. No kidding, they’ve won six straight since the All-Star break. They did it Tuesday night with a 4-3 victory over the Twins. View full sizeJim Mone /...
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