Ohio State Comment of the Day: Don't worry about the Heisman
"Lets worry about winning the national championship and not promoting Pryor for the Heisman. If it comes, it comes. Personally, after seeing what it did for Troy Smith's prep against Florida I would...
View ArticleTroy Smith remains calm despite addition to Baltimore Ravens roster
The Baltimore Ravens signed former Pro Bowl quarterback Marc Bulger to either compete for the starting job or become the back-up quarterback to starter Joe Flacco. Former Ohio State quarterback Troy...
View ArticleDan Gilbert's rant won't hurt Cavaliers with free agents in the long term,...
Plain Dealer's Cavs beat writer also updates on the team's pursuit of Matt Barnes and the trade status of Delonte West. Associated PressMatt Barnes: Coming to the Cavaliers? Welcome to today's edition...
View ArticlePaul Hoynes talks Indians baseball - Podcast
The Indians have been playing well since the All-Star break. What's changed in the second half and can they keep it up? Paul Hoynes talked Indians baseball in his weekly chat earlier today. The...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Indians links: One winning streak ends, but Tribe will try to...
The Indians have won their last 17 games in Cleveland against Tampa Bay. Friday night, the playoff-contending Rays begin a three-game series at Progressive Field. Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer The...
View ArticleIs Eric Mangini in a must win situation? Poll
Charlie Bernstein, editor of Jagnation.com, gives us his top five coaches that are on the hot seat for the upcoming NFL season. And guess who is No. 1? 1. Eric Mangini, Cleveland Browns- Eric...
View ArticleShaun Rogers of the Cleveland Browns to the rescue
Middleburg Heights police are praising Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Shaun Rogers. Rogers called 911 last week as he was driving south on Interstate 71 in Middleburg Heights when he saw an...
View ArticleP.M. Ohio State Buckeyes links: No. 1, Alabama, then OSU, say the pre-season...
A composite of pre-season football polls has two Big Ten teams in the top ten: Ohio State at No. 2 and Iowa at No. 7. Future conference member Nebraska is sixth. Also, Jaamal Berry, Terrelle Pryor vs....
View ArticleMichael Jordan is wrong about LeBron; Bloomberg Business Week
Bloomberg Business Week reporter Scott Soshnick has a message for Michael Jordan when it comes to LeBron James ---- shut up! Not another word. Not another syllable. Jordan has accomplished too much,...
View ArticlePete Rose bat used for his final hit -- No. 4,256 -- auctioned for $158,776
Lelands.com president expected the bat of the all-time hits leader to fetch a bigger price. He believes the tough economy and Rose's controversies -- such as his lifetime ban for betting on baseball...
View ArticleCleveland Browns sued by former center LeCharles Bentley
Bentley's attorney claims he "nearly died from the staph infection he got" at the Browns' training facility. Tracy Boulian, The Plain DealerLeCharles Bentley meets with reporters in 2008. Updated with...
View ArticleCleveland Browns agree to terms with third-round draft picks Colt McCoy and...
McCoy has a four-year deal in place for nearly $5 million, about 50 percent more than the average contract for when he was drafted. Thomas Ondrey, The Plain Dealer Colt McCoy at the Browns' rookie...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Browns links: Others offer their two bits' worth on...
Tackling the Browns' quarterback ... situation. View full sizeJohn Kuntz,The Plain DealerJake Delhomme is either the salvation, the ruination or the infatuation of the Browns for now, depending on...
View ArticleCleveland Indians' bullpen finally providing relief
The Indians are 6-1 since the All-Star break. Part of the reason has been the improved performance of a bullpen that was battered and bruised for much of the first half. View full sizeChuck Crow / The...
View ArticleMatt Barnes declines Cleveland Cavaliers' offer, accepts less money to play...
The Cavs had offered Barnes a two-year deal worth $7 million to become the starting small forward, but he takes a two-year offer from the Lakers for $4 million. View full sizeAPMatt Barnes has decided...
View ArticlePitcher Clayton Cook leads Lake County Captains to win: Minor league report
UPDATED: The Columbus Clippers and Akron Aeros both lose on Thursday, but the Kinston Indians cruise to a win. Ken Carr, Indians Prospect InsiderDelvi Cid is one of the quickest players in the Indians...
View ArticleHurricane Ike, Pleasant Prince lead crowded list of nominations for Ohio...
Pleasant Prince and Hurricane Ike topped a list of 34 three-year-old thoroughbreds nominated on Thursday for the 76th running of the $100,000 Ohio Derby at Thistledown. View full sizeJohn Kuntz / The...
View ArticleJames Toney-Randy Couture bout pits boxing purists vs. MMA
It's no secret that purists of boxing, the "sweet science," frown on mixed martial arts. But those who follow MMA know the skill that's involved. View full sizeIsaac Brekken / Associated PressRandy...
View ArticleElite cycling team in Cleveland puts its heart and legs into goal
Competitive cycling is alive and well in Cleveland with a team by the name of Cleveland Clinic Sports Health -- RGF presented by Felt Bicycles that draws talented cyclists of all ages. View full...
View ArticleLeBron James, are you listening? Old-guard NBA stars wanted to beat 'em, not...
LeBron James might win multiple titles in Miami, but when he left Cleveland, he gave up his chance to carve a unique niche in the NBA and join the true greats. View full sizeJohn Swart / AP file...
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