Archive for July, 2008
Manny goes to Dodgers, er, Joe Torre
… and Ken Griffey Jr. goes to ChiSox
BOSTON — Manny Ramirez is headed to Hollywood.
The Red Sox finally parted ways with their disgruntled slugger, sending him to the […]
Indians blow two big leads as Tigers win in 13th inning
CLEVELAND — Even for the woeful Wahoos, this was a bit extreme. Seemingly in charge against the Tigers on Wednesday night at Progressive Field, the Indians instead found themselves in a more familiar position — on the losing end of a 14-12 decision in 13 innings. Despite leading 8-1 after three innings and […]
Tribe notes: Wedge sorting out bullpen wreckage
CLEVELAND — No one has experienced the fickle business of the bullpen like the Indians. Cleveland’s relief corps, one of the majors’ best last year, has been one of the big leagues’ worst this season, despite the front office returning the bulk of it intact — with the addition of Masa Kobayashi. “It’s […]
Browns Pro Bowl tackle Thomas hoping to avoid sophomore slump
BEREA — For a town that watched the Indians’ Joe Charboneau go from rookie of the year to answer to an obscure trivia question, it’s reasonable that fans be worried about a sophomore jinx for any promising Cleveland athlete. That includes Browns left tackle Joe Thomas. But Thomas and the team are supremely confident […]
Browns notes: Quinn hoping to find a groove
BEREA — After a week of training camp, quarterback Brady Quinn is still trying to iron out the kinks. During the morning practice Wednesday, he threw late toward the sideline and was intercepted by safety Nick Sorensen. Later in the session, he rolled right and threw a strike to Efrem Hill on a 10-yard […]
LeBron James has become Team USA’s leader on and off the court
MACAU — LeBron James was already one of the NBA’s best players by the time he slipped on USA jerseys in 2004 and ’06. Problem was, the United States had enough good players. What the Americans really needed was someone to be a strong leader, but King James wasn’t quite ready yet. […]