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Archive for November 7th, 2008
Ford announces $129 million loss in third quarter
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Friday it lost $129 million in the third quarter as the struggling automaker burned through $7.7 billion in cash and set plans for more job cuts.
Ford said it will eliminate about 2,260 more white-collar employees in North America [...]
Shots fired at BGSU; no one injured
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Police at Bowling Green State University say someone fired a gun in a parking lot but no one was injured.
A student is in custody and is being questioned.
A university spokesman said Friday an “all-clear” text message has been sent to students.
Spokesman [...]
Browns’ loss to Broncos has a familiar feel: Cleveland proves previous collapse was no fluke
CLEVELAND — The Browns organization and its fans learned a pair of painful lessons Thursday night. The Cleveland defense can blow a lead no matter who’s at quarterback. And “big-time” receivers can drop passes just as easily from a Notre Dame arm. The Browns wasted a stellar performance from Brady Quinn in [...]
Brian Dulik: Quinn earns praise in first pro start, but new Browns QB really wanted, and probably deserved, a win
Long before he ever played in a pro football game, an action figure of Brady Quinn was flying off the shelves of toy stores from coast to coast. He also was appearing in two national television commercials and earning the more royalty money than all but six NFL players. [...]
Winslow can’t catch a break: Browns tight end gets pair of touchdowns, but key mistakes spoil big night
CLEVELAND — It was the best and worst of times for Kellen Winslow on Thursday night. With Brady Quinn replacing Derek Anderson at quarterback, Winslow was more active than he has been all season, but the Pro Bowl tight end also had a heavy hand in preventing Quinn from getting the victory [...]
A perfect scenario: Undefeated Olmsted Falls breezes by Brecksville and into Division I state volleyball final
FAIRBORN — They’ve already gone farther than any Olmsted Falls volleyball team in school history. On Saturday, the Bulldogs will attempt to put a perfect ending on what would be a perfect season. Can you say unbeaten state champions? The Bulldogs hope so. [...]
Cavs notes: LeBron loves team’s ‘loaded bench’
INDEPENDENCE — Ten wasn’t perfect for the Cavaliers, but eight has been enough. Cleveland coach Mike Brown began the season trying to use 10 players, but he’s shortened his rotation to eight over the last two games, both impressive victories. The starting lineup — LeBron James, Ben Wallace, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Delonte West and [...]
Grady’s glove good as gold again: Indians’ Sizemore earns second straight defensive honor
He’s Golden Grady again. Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore won his second straight Gold Glove on Thursday, the first Indians player to win in consecutive seasons since shortstop Omar Vizquel in 2000-01. Sizemore was selected in voting done at the end of this season by AL managers and coaches. He’s the [...]
Small suspension a big topic: Ohio State player’s father rips Tressel, but coach says action justified
COLUMBUS — Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said Thursday that receiver and punt returner Ray Small was suspended for one game “to start with” and that he had handled the situation correctly, despite complaints from Small’s father. Tressel confirmed that Small will not play when No. 12 Ohio State plays at Northwestern [...]
Cross country notes: Tough loss in 2007 drove Chambers, Magnificat and paid off in state championship
It wasn’t said in so many words, but last year’s state meet was a motivating force for Magnificat junior Madeline Chambers of Westlake. Last year, No. 3-ranked Brecksville edged out top-ranked Magnificat for first, 115-120, despite five personal-record times by the Streaks. The Bees hung on despite the Streaks putting [...]