Lorain/Elyria, OH
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. [...]
Kenny Perry hopes to add Bridgestone to recent run of success
AKRON — The old guy has arrived and even he isn’t used to the attention he’s getting. At 47 — he turns 48 next week — Kenny Perry usually gets to Firestone Country Club’s South Course without a police escort and in no need of worrying about the rush that comes from autograph seekers. [...]
Bournival: Fear of Firestone a factor
There are 80 professionals competing at the Bridgestone Invitational this week, but only one opponent that every golfer is worried about. And it isn’t Tiger Woods. In fact, it isn’t a player at all but the 7,400-yard Firestone Country Club South Course. Most weeks, the pros come chasing either a win in a [...]
Bridgestone notes: Cink is sunk before he starts
AKRON — Based on his record, Stewart Cink won’t win this week at the Bridgestone Invitational. But don’t bet against him in two weeks at the Wyndham Championship — right after the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills. “All of my tournament wins have come the week after majors, including one on [...]
Bush signs mortgage relief bill into law
WASHINGTON — President Bush on Wednesday signed a massive housing bill intended to provide mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling homeowners and stabilize financial markets.
The bill will be far too late to help any of the 1,268 Lorain County families that have suffered firsthand from the foreclosure crisis this year. But it could help [...]