Archive for October 3rd, 2008
Congress OKs historic bailout bill; Bush signs it
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy on the brink and elections looming, Congress approved an unprecedented $700 billion government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday and sent it to President Bush who quickly signed it.
“We have acted boldly to help prevent the crisis on Wall Street from becoming a crisis in […]
O’Connor brothers helping Black River football thrive
Black River senior quarterback Anthony O’Connor knows he’s picked the perfect play. The ball is hiked, the pass sails down the field and the receiver runs into the end zone for a touchdown. O’Connor’s younger brother, Jacob, the Pirates’ sophomore running back, grabs his gloating brother in a headlock and takes him to the […]
Elyria rebounds from volleyball loss with sweep of Solon
ELYRIA — Sometimes losing a match can give a team plenty of incentive to bounce back. Elyria had all the incentive it needed Thursday night against Solon in Northeast Ohio Conference volleyball action after a lethargic outing at Strongsville on Tuesday. The Pioneers swept the Comets — 25-17, 25-18 and 25-15 — to […]
Ibrahim’s four goals lead Lake Ridge to boys soccer win
OBERLIN — A knee injury against Lakewood sidelined Lake Ridge Academy forward Sami Ibrahim in the middle of the soccer season. Since his return, he’s shown the Lions what they were missing. Ibrahim continued his scoring binge Thursday with four goals in Lake Ridge’s 6-0 road victory over Oberlin. In three games since his […]
Cavaliers looking for some stability at four spot
INDEPENDENCE — The Cavaliers are currently accepting applications for the position of foreman. Actually, they’re looking for four men, as in power forwards, but the position still requires a blue-collar work ethic. Ben Wallace, who is 34 and entering his 13th NBA season, will be the likely starter, with Anderson Varejao serving as his […]
Ohio State facing dangerous Wisconsin team
COLUMBUS — The game at Wisconsin was already going to be difficult enough for Ohio State. Then Michigan had to go and beat the Badgers, making them even more dangerous by backing them into a corner. Now the 14th-ranked Buckeyes are expecting the No. 18 Badgers to be angry, inspired and desperate to […]