Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for May 13th, 2008
DEVELOPING STORY: Lawmaker says A.G. offers to resign
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio House lawmaker says Attorney General Marc Dann offered to resign if an investigation into his scandal-plagued office is delayed.
Rep. Robert Hagan, a Youngstown Democrat, says Dann wanted a bill allowing the state watchdog to investigate his office to take effect in 90 days.
But [...]
BREAKING NEWS — Democrats move to impeach Dann
COLUMBUS — Ohio House Democrats filed articles of impeachment Tuesday against scandal-scarred Attorney General Marc Dann, seeking the fellow Democrat’s removal for allegations including gross neglect of his duties.
The Democrats’ resolution, which needs Republican support, outlines nine counts of why Dann should be impeached, including allegations of gross immorality and obstruction of his office’s investigation [...]
Cavaliers, LeBron find their way, beat Boston to even series
CLEVELAND — Forget about the shooting numbers. LeBron James delivered Monday night. Whether it was setting up his teammates or throwing down an absolutely monstrous windmill dunk that essentially ended Game 4, the 6-foot-8, 250-pounder did anything and everything the Cavaliers needed against the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena. [...]
Brian Dulik: LeBron tough to keep down, even when his shots aren’t going down
If there is one lesson NBA fans should have learned by now, it’s to never underestimate what LeBron James can do. The Boston Celtics found that out the hard way Monday night when “The Chosen One” exploded down the stretch and led the Cavaliers to an 88-77 win in Game 4 of the [...]
Cavaliers bench comes through in the clutch in Game 4
CLEVELAND — If Cleveland fans are wondering what the secret to Monday night’s 88-77 victory over Boston was, they need look no further then the Cavaliers’ bench play. Forwards Anderson Varejao and Joe Smith and guard Daniel Gibson sparked the Cavs during a fourth-quarter 20-12 run that gave Cleveland the Game 4 win and [...]
Cavs notes: LeBron’s ‘D’ attracts notice, but not enough to earn a spot on NBA’s all-defensive team
CLEVELAND — LeBron James took the first step Monday. Now he wants to take another one and earn NBA All-Defensive team honors. The Cavaliers small forward received one first-team vote and two second-team votes in balloting done by the league’s coaches, who were not allowed to choose players on their team. [...]
No offense leaves Indians with doubleheader split vs. Blue Jays: Cabrera pulls off 14th unassisted triple play in history
CLEVELAND — The first traditional doubleheader in Cleveland since 1997 took place Monday at Progressive Field, and the hometown team and its fans left with mixed emotions. Cleveland got brilliant pitching performances from starters Cliff Lee and Fausto Carmona against the Toronto Blue Jays, but was only able to capitalize on one [...]
Tribe notes: New arrival Tyner expecting Twins; outfielder eager to play against former team
CLEVELAND — Jason Tyner is hoping he sticks around for a while, at least long enough for the Indians to face the Minnesota Twins. “I thought I had earned my stripes (in Minnesota),” said Tyner, who signed a minor league contract with the Indians this offseason. The Twins elected not to re-sign the [...]
Browns: Family keeps top draft pick Rucker grounded
Editor’s note: The Browns open organized team activities (OTAs) today in Berea. Rookie tight end Martin Rucker will get plenty of practice time, as veterans Kellen Winslow and Steve Heiden recover from surgeries.
Martin Rucker is following in the large set of footprints left by his brother, Mike. The choice makes sense. Martin’s [...]
NHL: Datsyuk’s hat trick helps Wings take 3-0 lead on Stars
Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings got the best retaliation against Mike Ribeiro and the Stars — a record-setting victory. Datsyuk scored twice in the first period then again with 2:41 left, and the Red Wings beat the Stars 5-2 Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western [...]