Archive for October 27th, 2007
Doug Clarke: Red Sox are baseball’s new villains
Of all things … With two World Series appearances in the last four years and two possible championships, the Bosox have become what the New York Yankees used to be: The Best Team Money Can Buy and the team everyone loves to hate. When the Yankees brass held “The […]
Peak performers: Red Sox feeling fine as they roll into Denver up 2-0
DENVER — Manny Ramirez, in a blue sweat shirt and white do-rag, was laughing and giving teammates a thumbs-up. David Ortiz stood at first base in gray sweats, a red bandanna around his head, the sun glistening off an earring on his left lobe. Out in left field, Julian Tavarez was flat on […]
Ohio State knows win at Penn State could validate its No. 1 ranking
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Undefeated Ohio State wants to feel some love. After all, it is the No. 1 team in the country. Yet there’s a sentiment among some Buckeyes that they aren’t getting much respect, something that could change with a win tonight at No. 24 Penn State. […]
Browns’ defense faces tough test in Rams’ Jackson
BEREA — The Browns defense could use an easy game. It ranks last in the NFL in yardage (413 a game), 30th in scoring (30.5 points per game) and qualifies as the biggest disappointment of the first six games. On the surface, the visit to St. Louis on Sunday is the perfect opportunity to […]
Browns notes: Lewis no longer sure he’ll play Sunday
BEREA — Running back Jamal Lewis doesn’t sound certain anymore. Lewis, who strained his foot Oct. 7, said last week that he would play Sunday vs. the Rams, but on Friday he declared his status a gametime decision. “It just depends on how I feel Sunday morning,” he said before practice. The […]
Cavaliers don’t look ready for opener
BOSTON — Kevin Garnett made a statement against LeBron James and the defending Eastern Conference champions. Garnett had 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 114-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the teams’ final preseason game on Friday night. Ray Allen scored 20 […]