A later night, later start at stake for winner of scrimmage: Cleveland Browns...
The Browns will take a break from Berea and practice in gamelike conditions today in the Family Day Brown and White scrimmage at Cleveland Browns Stadium. View full sizeJohn Kuntz / The Plain...
View ArticleScott Barnes allows just two hits in Akron Aeros' win: Minor League Report
The independent Lake Erie Crushers sweep a doubleheader. AAA Columbus Clippers Clippers at Bisons, late AA Akron Aeros Aeros 2, Rock Cats 1 LHP Scott Barnes (6-8, 4.83) allowed two hits and one walk...
View ArticleChallenger Chael Sonnen's blustery rebuke of ex-teacher doesn't add up: MMA...
Sonnen is at no loss for words as he gets ready to fight Anderson Silva tonight in UFC 117. View full sizeJeff Chiu / Associated PressAnderson Silva, left, of Brazil, and Chael Sonnen, from Portland,...
View ArticleVeteran amateur Mary Ann Bierman captures 12th CWGA title
Mary Ann Bierman, 70, won her 12th CWGA district title in six decades on Friday afternoon at Lake Forest Country Club. HUDSON, Ohio — Mary Ann Bierman thought she was having a flashback. Bierman, 70,...
View ArticleAthletes are ready to barge in to North Coast Harbor for Sunday's Cleveland...
The Cleveland Triathlon hopes it has found a solution to its in-water start with a barge provided by Great Lakes Shipyard. View full sizeTim Harrison / Special to The Plain DealerCleveland's North...
View ArticleCarl Pavano excels once again as Minnesota Twins defeat Indians, 7-2
The signs of past Indians greatness were everywhere Saturday night at Progressive Field. The past, however, offered no help to the current Indians. UPDATED: 11:18 p.m. View full sizeJay LaPrete /...
View ArticleBrandon McDonald flips out after TD interception: Browns Insider
Cornerback Brandon McDonald was the defensive star of Saturday's Brown-White scrimmage, picking off a pass from Colt McCoy and breaking up several others. John Kuntz / The Plain DealerBrowns...
View ArticleRahal's a team player: It's just that his team keeps changing
If nothing else, Graham Rahal has made his own lemonade out of a sour season with no full-time ride. Jay LaPrete / Associated PressWill Power, of Australia, wins the pole for Sunday's Honda Indy 200...
View ArticleWith a heavier putter, Ernie Els finds the going much easier at Firestone:...
Ernie Els switches putters and improves his chances at the Bridgestone Invitational. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerErnie Els had plenty of opportunities to accept the cheers of the gallery on Saturday,...
View ArticleWas 'moody' an understatement when it comes to LeBron James? Hey, Brian!
One reader wonders if the U.S. Olympic team's issues with James hints at deeper problems during his time with the Cavs. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerLeBron James could have many moods on and off...
View ArticleWhat makes a No. 1 receiver in the NFL? Hey, Tony!
Tony Grossi once again delves into the weekly mailbag to ponder some of our readers' top questions. Richard T. Conway / The Plain DealerA No. 1 receiver? It can be anyone who makes the clutch catch,...
View ArticlePressure wasn't exactly an issue for pitcher Andy Marte: Hey, Hoynsie!
Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes answers the best questions posed by readers in this week's mailbag. Thomas Ondrey / The Plain DealerAt least for one inning in a wasted evening, Andy Marte was as good...
View ArticleHow does 'The Big Desperate For A Ring' sound? Bud Shaw's Sunday Sports Spin
In joining the Celtics, Shaquille O'Neal couldn't look more desperate to add to his ring collection, Bud Shaw writes in his Sunday Spin. John Kuntz / The Plain DealerThe idea of Shaquille O'Neal...
View ArticleNASCAR drivers Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson keep getting in each other's way
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- "You wrecked me!" "Did not!" "Did so!" "It was an accident." "Was not." "Was so." Welcome to the prickly world of Kurt Busch and Jimmie Johnson, who just can't seem to stay out...
View ArticleInduction to Pro Football Hall of Fame culminates impressive NFL journeys of...
All-time leading receiver Jerry Rice and all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith are at the top of an impressive 2010 class inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton. View full...
View ArticleAnderson Silva takes a beating, but still takes title in UFC 117
Anderson Silva shakes off a slow start and uses a triangle choke to get Chael Sonnen to tap out in the fifth round of their championship bout in the main event of UFC 117. View full sizeJeff Chiu /...
View ArticleTerry Pluto's Talkin' ... with Joe Tait on one final season, about the...
Some pointed opinions from the venerable Cavaliers broadcaster as he prepares for his final season with the NBA. John Kuntz / The Plain DealerJoe Tait heard the cheers of Cavaliers fans during the...
View ArticleThe humbling of Tiger Woods -- For the first time, embattled star can't...
Tiger Woods is showing the strain of the worst year of his life, sports columnist Bud Shaw writes from Firestone Country Club. Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerA miserable year seems written in the dismay...
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