Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for October 4th, 2008
Ohio State: Buckeyes head to Madison for pivotal Big Ten battle
MILWAUKEE — Chris “Beanie” Wells cracks up in the huddle when freshman quarterback Terrelle Pryor eagerly tries to describe each play before Ohio State runs it. “It’s funny, Terrelle always has to look back and explain the full play,” said Wells, who pesters Pryor about the habit. “I just know it comes with [...]
Indians: Brantley in fold as part of CC trade
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians acquired a speedy minor league outfielder Friday from the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the CC Sabathia trade. The Indians selected Michael Brantley as the player to be named in the July deal. The 21-year-old hit .319 with 80 runs and 28 steals at Double-A Huntsville. “He’s [...]
MLB playoffs: Rays a win away from ALCS appearance
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The young, resilient Rays are one win from breezing into the American League Championship Series. All-Star Scott Kazmir settled down after a shaky start, Akinori Iwamura hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the AL East champions beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Friday for a 2-0 lead in their [...]
MLB playoffs: Boston continues dominance of Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Boston’s latest postseason win over the Los Angeles Angels moved the team with baseball’s best record to the verge of elimination. J.D. Drew stunned Francisco Rodriguez with a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the defending World Series champions beat the Angels 7-5 on Friday night for a 2-0 [...]
College football: No. 8 BYU extends nation’s longest win streak to 15 games
Max Hall threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns and No. 8 BYU extended its winning streak to 15 games by beating Utah State 34-14 on Friday night in Logan, Utah. The Cougars (5-0) converted three turnovers into 17 points while pulling ahead 24-0 in the first quarter, then held on for their [...]
College football: Area capsules of today’s games
TODAY’S GAMES No. 14 Ohio State at No. 18 Wisconsin TIME: 8 p.m. WHERE: Camp Randall, Madison TV/RADIO: ABC will televise the game. On radio, the game can be found on WEOL-930 AM and WKNR-850 AM. RECORDS: This is the sixth game of the season for the Buckeyes (4-1, [...]
Hockey: NHL season opens in Europe
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Sidney Crosby will lead a new-look Pittsburgh team in front of a new audience Saturday when the NHL starts its season in two European cities. The Penguins hope it won’t be the same mediocre start they’ve had in recent seasons. “In the last couple of years we [...]
O.J. found guilty of armed robbery
LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson, who went from American sports idol to celebrity-in-exile after he was acquitted of murder in 1995, was found guilty Friday of robbing two sports-memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel room.
Simpson, 61, could go to prison for life.
A weary and somber Simpson released a heavy sigh as the [...]
Area tracks: Supermods, Hall of Fame highlight card at county oval
Rain may have spoiled last week’s Hall of Fame induction cermony at Lorain County Speedway, but not to worry. It’s back on the schedule for tonight as part of a blockbuster evening featuring the popular alcohol-burning supermodifieds and season championships in four divisions. The PPG Vibrance Collection Midwest Supermodified Association will also crown its [...]
Farewell to a hero: Fallen soldier Medders laid to rest
AVON LAKE — Thousands of people holding miniature American flags lined the streets throughout Avon and Avon Lake on Friday to pay tribute to U.S. Army Capt. Michael Medders Jr.
Both young and old crowded the curbsides of the processional route leading from St. Joseph Church in Avon Lake, where his funeral Mass was held Friday [...]