Memphis police offer no motive in shooting death of former Cleveland Cavalier...
Police won't answer questions about motive or suspects. But records indicate that Wright, 34, revered in his hometown as a generous and likable sports star, was probably carrying a large amount of...
View ArticleAndy Marte's 1-2-3 ninth offers comic relief to otherwise ugly evening for...
UPDATED: Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for the Indians on Thursday night at Progressive Field. How bad was it? Third baseman Andy Marte pitched the ninth, and he was one of the Indians'...
View ArticleFour Columbus Clippers hit home runs in Class AAA victory over Buffalo: Minor...
UPDATED: The Class AA Akron Aeros and Class A Kinston Indians both win Thursday night, but the Class A Lake County Captains fall in 12 innings. Updated at 12:21 a.m. Friday AAA Columbus Clippers...
View ArticleThe Plain Dealer previews the 2010 Northeast Ohio high school boys golf season
Gilmour Academy, Medina, St. Ignatius, Stow and University School should all enjoy good seasons this fall. View full sizeScott Shaw / The Plain DealerGilmour Academy senior Alex Andrews is The Plain...
View ArticleConventional wisdom says go with Temple Owls to win East Division: MAC...
Plain Dealer reporter Elton Alexander breaks down the Mid-American Conference East Division, with teams in his predicted order of finish. View full sizeChuck Crow / The Plain DealerKent State running...
View ArticleCleveland Browns position groups: Where is the most concern? Answer our poll
The Browns went 5-11 last season. Although there's some reason to expect improvement, not everything can yet be solved for a Browns' team that ranked 21st among 32 teams on defense, and 29th on...
View ArticleTemple favored in Mid-American Conference football; Kent State expected to...
Temple is the pick by the MAC news media, but Kent State is expected to be a threat in the East Division based on the return of sophomore quarterback Spencer Keith and senior tailback Eugene Jarvis....
View ArticleIndians Comment of the Day: Wait to call up Goedert
"As well as Goedert is doing, there is no sense bringing him to the Majors until September. All that would do is hurt Columbus, start the clock on his time to free agency and possibly hurt his chances...
View ArticleBrowns, Ohio State Comment of the Day: Finding great returners can be tough
cleveland.com reader Big thinks a great returner has three main qualities - and that combination can be difficult to find. View full sizeJohn Kuntz | The Plain DealerWith Ted Ginn Jr. at Ohio State...
View ArticleJosh Cribbs must be be used creatively by Cleveland Browns, says Tony Grossi...
Plain Dealer Browns writer also answers fan question about how many Browns could start for Baltimore. Browns coach Eric Mangini, left, and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, right, have some new...
View ArticleChris Bosh reacts to Toronto GM Bryan Colangelo's charge that he "checked...
Bosh, who went to Miami as a free agent, says he "put his heart and soul" into the Raptors. Colangelo has suggested the decisions by Bosh and LeBron James to join Dwyane Wade had been "brewing for a...
View ArticleCatching up with Carlton Mitchell; the Browns' 3-4; and LeBron in the media's...
Check out an interview with Carlton Mitchell, a look at getting Joe Haden signed, LeBron now that he's away from the bubble he had in Cleveland and more. View full sizeJohn Kuntz | The Plain DealerThe...
View ArticleMaple Heights football standout reflects on decision to play for Cincinnati:...
Washington, who will play wide receiver in college, explains his July 7 oral commitment to the Bearcats in his latest Plain Dealer recruiting blog. View full sizeJohn Kuntz/The Plain DealerMaple...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Browns links: Rush is on for training camp and Montario Hardesty
Training camp is about to open, so it's obviously time to talk fantasy football. View full sizeThe Plain Dealer Cleveland, Ohio – Every preseason we do this to ourselves here in Cleveland. THIS is...
View ArticleP.M. Cleveland Indians links: Andy Marte doesn't face Alex Rodriguez; Tribe...
Backup third baseman Andy Marte sets down the Yankees 1-2-3, while Rodriguez stays at 599. Associated PressSurprise Indians relief pitcher Andy Marte after retiring the powerful Yankees 1-2-3 in the...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers sign reserve small forward Joey Graham
Cavs and small forward Joey Graham come to terms on two-year deal. AP photoThe Cavaliers have come to terms with small forward Joey Graham, left, shown here with his twin brother and former Cavalier...
View ArticleSt. Louis Rams sign second-round pick Rodger Saffold from Bedford High
Team expects offensive tackle to be a mainstay for years to come. Associated PressRodger Saffold, out of Bedford High School and Indiana University, has signed a contract with the St. Louis Rams....
View ArticleCleveland Browns top pick Joe Haden could miss today's opening practice of camp
The Browns continue to talk to Joe Haden's agents, but he could miss the first full-squad practice today. John Kuntz / PDBrowns top pick Joe Haden might miss the first fullsquad practice Saturday in a...
View ArticleDon't expect Andy Marte to reappear on the mound anytime soon: Cleveland...
One day after infielder Andy Marte was an emergency relief pitcher, he and manager Manny Acta could joke about it. View full sizeThomas Ondrey / The Plain DealerAndy Marte had a solid outing on...
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