Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for September 15th, 2008
Browns lose defensive end to injury
BEREA – The Browns were dealt another blow Monday, when coach Romeo Crennel revealed defensive end Robaire Smith suffered an Achilles’ tendon injury Sunday night in a 10-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Crennel said he didn’t know the severity of the injury, which was originally [...]
More than 10,000 locally still without power
More than 10,000 people in Lorain County remained without power today after the remnants of Hurricane Ike tore through Ohio on Sunday.
Statewide, about half of the million customers who lost power have their electricity back on, said Chris Eck, a spokesman for Ohio Edison.
“The extent of the damage [...]
Nick Brusky audio interview
Nick Brusky, Lorain County Commissioner candidate.
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Another blown chance: Browns pile up the mistakes, drop 10th straight game against Steelers
CLEVELAND — Make it 10. A pathetically perfect 10. The Browns extended their longest losing streak in the history of the AFC’s oldest rivalry Sunday night on NBC. Steelers 10, Browns 6. The Browns have lost 10 straight to Pittsburgh and 16 of 17. They’ve lost eight in a row at [...]
All Browns have done so far is etch their name on cellar door
The Browns’ mantra this season is “The name on the door is Cleveland.” That may be true, but the nameplate atop Cleveland Browns Stadium should be changed to “Property of Pittsburgh.” The Steelers again turned the shores of Lake Erie into their home away from home Sunday night, [...]
Browns can’t get a handle on their offensive problems
CLEVELAND — After possessing one of the NFL’s best offenses last year and bringing back all of its weapons this season, the Browns were expected to light up the scoreboard. Through two games and two losses, Cleveland has hardly needed to turn on the electricity at Cleveland Browns Stadium, totaling 16 points with two [...]
Browns notes: Teams find rivalry a real trip
CLEVELAND — There are advantages and disadvantages to having your archrival just a 2½-hour drive away, which the Browns and Steelers are well aware of. One of the primary negatives about the Turnpike Series, according to Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin, is the transportation involved. “It’s special for a lot of reasons, but [...]
Browns vs. Steelers: Breaking it down
BREAKING IT DOWN
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Santonio Holmes, Steelers receiver
The former Ohio State Buckeye was a thorn in the side of the Browns. He caught five passes for 94 yards, including a 48-yarder in the third quarter that led to a field goal and a 10-point Steelers lead. Browns cornerback Brandon McDonald was in position for [...]
Bannister responsible for Indians’ fall; Royals pitcher gets first win since June 23
CLEVELAND — Before Sunday’s action, the Indians were the last American League team Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister had beaten. They still are. Without a win since June 23, Bannister was looking to beat an AL team for the first time since he stopped Cleveland on June 1. [...]
NASCAR: Biffle ends drought, gets big Chase boost
LOUDON, N.H. — Greg Biffle began the Chase for the championship as a long shot. At best. Winless for almost a year and seeded a distant ninth in the 12-driver field, few considered him a serious contender. But “The Biff” never counted himself out, believing a strong [...]