Archive for April 18th, 2008
Packing a punch: Indians end losing streak as offense wakes up and Fausto sets Tigers down
CLEVELAND — Stuck in neutral since the first two games of the season, the Indians offense finally got into gear Thursday night at Progressive Field. And it came at an opportune time. In jeopardy of falling into sole possession of last place, defending Central Division champion Cleveland broke out the lumber to beat […]
Tribe notes: Shapiro, Wedge concerned with bad start, but not ready to panic
CLEVELAND — The Indians aren’t in panic mode yet, but they’re moving toward the destination. With his club off to a 5-10 start and failing in practically every phase, Cleveland manager Eric Wedge called his first team meeting prior to Thursday’s game. He was less than revealing concerning the nature […]
High school softball: Revenge is sweet for Elyria, which avenges a second state final loss in as many days
ASHLAND — Elyria’s softball team has accomplished in its last two games something it couldn’t do in state championship games the last two years. The Pioneers, having shut out defending state champion Hudson on Wednesday, shut out 2006 state champ North Canton Hoover, 2-0, on Thursday. It was the first loss of the season […]
Ready or not Cavaliers, the postseason is here
INDEPENDENCE — Sasha Pavlovic missed all of training camp and didn’t sign until the eve of the season opener, then struggled to find his game once he arrived. Anderson Varejao wasn’t under contract until Dec. 5, then missed time due to a sprained ankle. LeBron James sprained a finger […]
Rick Noland: Cavaliers are an unknown commodity as they head into the playoffs
What we know about the Cavaliers after 82 regular-season games is that we really don’t know much. Due to holdouts, injuries, trades, up-and-down play and inconsistent coaching, it’s really hard to get a feel for Mike Brown’s team as it prepares to take on the Washington Wizards in the first round of the playoffs. […]
High school baseball: Westlake bounces back from early deficit, downs Olmsted Falls in SWC showdown
OLMSTED FALLS — Westlake and Olmsted Falls both lost Wednesday afternoon, making Thursday’s clash of Southwestern Conference contenders just a little more important. After all, it wouldn’t do to slip too far off the league pace, now would it? That’s something the Demons don’t have to worry about, not […]