Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for November 25th, 2008
Browns’ Edwards fined, ordered to do community service
AVON LAKE — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards will pay $252 in fines and court costs and do 30 hours of community service for doing 120 mph on Interstate 90.
Edwards pleaded no contest Tuesday to a speeding ticket and was sentenced by Avon Lake Municipal Judge Darrel Bilancini.
Before sentencing, Edwards apologized to the [...]
Lerner: Decisions to be made after season on Crennel, Savage
BEREA – Browns owner Randy Lerner said Tuesday he will wait until the end of the season before deciding on the futures of general manager Phil Savage and coach Romeo Crennel.
Both are considered to be on the hot seat as the Browns are 4-7 and out of the playoff hunt [...]
Ohio’s former elections chief eyeing RNC bid
CINCINNATI (AP) — Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell is considering a run for chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Blackwell is one of two black men vying for the opposing party’s helm as America prepares to seat its first black president.
The 60-year-old Blackwell told The Cincinnati Enquirer that [...]
All-Ohio football: Avon lands seven on list, including three first-teamers; Kimbro snaps Admiral King’s first-team drought
A successful team needs solid players and no area team was more successful that the Avon Eagles this season. Just nine days after their regional championship appearance, the Eagles placed seven players on the All-Ohio Division II list — including three first-team selections, the most by a Lorain County team [...]
Romeo’s still the man, for now: Browns coach not dodging blame for team’s struggles, says he’s not worried about job
BEREA — As the minutes passed and Romeo Crennel wasn’t behind the microphone for his scheduled news conference, the speculation swirled. Was Crennel in an upstairs office getting fired? Had the 16-6 loss Sunday to the Texans sealed his fate with five weeks left in the season? Had the frustrated fans finally [...]
Browns notes: Quinn to get second opinion on finger
BEREA — ESPN’s Michael Smith reported Monday night that quarterback Brady Quinn will visit renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Alabama today to get a second opinion on the injured index finger on his throwing hand. Coach Romeo Crennel confirmed Monday afternoon that Quinn has a damaged tendon [...]
Apple appeal: LeBron’s visit sure to have New York buzzing
INDEPENDENCE — Spike Lee is expected to be there. So are Connie Chung and Maury Povich. Who knows, Lindsay Lohan and Woody Allen might even make an appearance. Toss in LeBron James, the Big Apple of New York’s professional basketball eye, and Madison Square Garden could be a zoo when the Cavaliers [...]
College basketball: Lighty lines up a win for Ohio State with clutch free throws against Bowling Green
COLUMBUS — David Lighty’s shooting wasn’t impeccable, but his timing sure was. Lighty hit two clinching foul shots with 6.4 seconds left to lead Ohio State past Bowling Green 61-57 Monday night. “I missed my first three (free throws), so I had to make something,” he said. “I made them at [...]
General Motors, Tiger cut short endorsement deal
DETROIT — General Motors is bailing out on Tiger Woods. Woods, a global icon in sports with his 14 major championships, has been carrying the Buick logo on his golf bag for the last nine years and still had one year left on his contract. But General Motors Corp. was looking [...]
A big, easy win: Saints, Brees crush Packers in return home
NEW ORLEANS — After heading out on the road for more than a month, the New Orleans Saints were unstoppable at home. The Saints spent 43 days away from the Louisiana Superdome for a trip to London, a bye and three road games, then returned to New [...]