Archive for October 13th, 2007
Rockies continue amazing run, down D’backs in 11 innings
PHOENIX — Willy Taveras raced toward the gap for a diving catch, then walked to first base to keep the Colorado Rockies streaking toward the World Series. Jose Valverde walked Taveras on four pitches with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, and Colorado beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Friday night for a […]
A sigh for C.C., Indians as Red Sox roll in ALCS opener
BOSTON — Only one of the starting pitchers for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night held up his end of the Cy Young bargain. And it wasn’t C.C. Sabathia. With the Indians’ ace laying a postseason egg, the Red Sox landed the first blow in the ALCS showdown […]
Tribe notes: Fausto’s success forged by last year’s failure
BOSTON — Those who claim to have predicted Fausto Carmona would be one of the most dominating starting pitchers in baseball this year are lying. After watching Carmona’s season on the brink as the Indians closer in 2006, no one could have guessed as much. “I think it’s part of who he is,” said […]
Doug Clarke: College football ratings are rank and should be filed
On a day when the baseball playoffs fill the house with either joy or angst, or some combination thereof, permit me to slip in the side door and plop a small rant down on the kitchen table. Here it is: The college football polls, both the Associated Press and the Harris Interactive, are […]
Browns’ Cribbs vs. Miami’s Ginn: Matchup has special feel
BEREA — Forget running to the concession stand. Don’t even risk racing to the fridge. Punts and kickoffs, normally the perfect opportunity to seek refreshment, will be must-see events Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Miami rookie Ted Ginn Jr. grew up in Cleveland, but it will be the Browns’ Joshua Cribbs trying to defend […]
Browns notes: Taylor-made test for Thomas
BEREA — Rookie left tackle Joe Thomas will feel the heat of the spotlight Sunday when defensive end Jason Taylor and the Miami Dolphins visit. Taylor is the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year after posting 13.5 sacks and 10 forced fumbles. He will spend most of his time lined up […]