Archive for July 29th, 2008
Construction co. president pleads guilty to Justice Center charges
The president of a Cleveland construction company who supervised the building of the Lorain County Justice Center pleaded guilty this morning to paying a bribe to win the contract.
Vincent Carbone, president of R.P. Carbone, entered the guilty pleas to conspiracy and money laundering charges that will send […]
Byrd at his best as Indians blank Tigers: Veteran helps Tribe throw 11th shutout of season
CLEVELAND — It was a battle of Central Division underachievers Monday night at Progressive Field and, fortunately for the Indians, the Tigers achieved less than they did. Cleveland opened a four-game series against Detroit with a 5-0 victory in front of 24,689 fans. The late July showdown was expected to be a […]
Tribe notes: Hafner away from team because of family matter; strength test put on hold
CLEVELAND — Travis Hafner was scheduled to undergo a strength test on his ailing right shoulder Monday, but the plan was scrapped, with the designated hitter tending to a family matter instead. “He’s got something going on personally,” Indians manager Eric Wedge said. “We’re not sure when he’s going to be back.” […]
Lewis won’t slow down: Veteran Browns running back working even harder to prove last year was no fluke
BEREA — Rumors of Jamal Lewis’ demise were greatly exaggerated. In fact, they were dead wrong. The Baltimore Ravens castoff was a genuine workhorse last year in his first season with the Browns, rushing for 1,304 yards, the fifth-best total in the NFL and the most in Cleveland history by a player […]
Browns notes: No time to take it easy, Crennel tells team
BEREA — Browns coach Romeo Crennel delivered a strong message to his players Monday about the need to practice as hard as they play, even when the training camp schedule calls for two-a-day practice sessions. “Guys know they have to go twice, so they try to save a little energy for the […]
U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball: Cavaliers star LeBron James practices, says he’s ready to return to action
MACAU, China — Loaded with star power but wary of complacency, the U.S. Olympic basketball team arrived in China on Monday with a word of caution from coach Mike Krzyzewski. “We haven’t accomplished anything yet,” he said. The team is taking its Olympic preparations to this southern Chinese casino enclave. LeBron […]