Archive for September 13th, 2007
LeBron James undergoes Lasik eye surgery
CLEVELAND — LeBron James’ court vision might get even better. James had Lasik eye surgery over the weekend to improve his vision, according to Dr. Kerry Assil, who performed the procedure at The Assil Eye Institute in Beverly Hills, Calif. James has been cleared […]
Surgery sidelines Oden for rookie season
PORTLAND, Ore. — Greg Oden’s rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers ended before it started when the 7-footer had knee surgery Thursday. The top pick in the June draft went in for an exploratory procedure on his right knee and ended up having microfracture surgery, which means he will sit out […]
Ohio State looking to limit turnovers vs. Washington
COLUMBUS — One of the weekly goals of the Ohio State offense is “no critical turnovers.” The thing is, it’s hard to find one that isn’t. A week ago the Buckeyes had five turnovers and struggled to get going before expanding a baseball-like 3-2 halftime edge into a 20-2 victory over […]
Bar melee felony charges dropped
LORAIN — Felony charges were dropped Thursday against six men and women who say Lorain police used excessive force at the Red Parrot Cafe in July.
Lorain city Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Szabo asked Municipal Court Judge Thomas Elwell to drop the aggravated rioting charges because of discussions he had with Lorain police. But Szabo said he […]
High school volleyball: Solon stops Elyria
ELYRIA— One could argue that Game 1 of a volleyball match between two evenly matched teams determines the outcome most of the time. That certainly was the case Thursday as tall, talented Solon knocked off Elyria in four games. The Comets rolled out to a 13-3 advantage […]
Defendant takes stand, points finger
Teen says he ran away before Lorain man was shot in stomach
ELYRIA — Willie Evans IV denied killing Michael Smith when he took the stand at his murder trial Thursday and pointed the finger at Barry Williams, who a day before had said he saw Evans pointing a gun at Smith just moments […]