BEREA – Browns quarterback Colt McCoy says he’s performing way better in his second training camp in coach Pat Shurmur’s West Coast Offense. Unfortunately for him, the improvement is likely coming too late. Shurmur is expected to name rookie Brandon Weeden the starter “soon,” leaving McCoy’s future with the team uncertain. “I can’t control anything [...]
If Attic Heat And Humidity Are Bogging Down Your Energy Costs, Consider Radiant Barriers
Radiant barriers installed in your attic can help reduce your energy bill and make your home more comfortable. If you’ve ever gone up in your attic on a summer afternoon, you know how much higher the heat and humidity is up there than outside. The sun heats the roof all the way through to the inside of the attic [...]
American swimmer Phelps takes over all-time Olympics medal record
LONDON — Michael Phelps lingered on the blocks, not wanting to make another shocking blunder. The 19th medal was his. All he had to do was avoid a DQ, then set off on what amounted to four victory laps. Down and back, then down and back again, the roars getting louder with each stroke. When [...]
U.S. women’s gymnastics team breezes to Olympic gold
LONDON — One by one, the Americans thundered down the runway, soared high above the vault and slammed into the mat. Boom! Boom! Boom! When the fireworks were over, so was everybody else’s chance for the gold medal. The Americans lived up to their hype and then some Tuesday, routing silver medalist Russia and everybody [...]
Indians decide not to be buyers or sellers at trade deadline
CLEVELAND — Fans wondering whether the Indians would be buyers or sellers at the trading deadline got their answer Tuesday. Neither. Though they struck a late deal to acquire minor league first baseman/outfielder Lars Anderson from the Red Sox, the Indians stood relatively pat during a busy deadline day around major league baseball. Cleveland general [...]
Lowe’s woes continue as Royals rout Indians
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Derek Lowe was one of the best starting pitchers in the American League for the first six weeks. Now he’s one of the worst. Lowe retired only five of the 17 batters he faced in the Cleveland Indians’ 8-3 loss Tuesday night to the Kansas City Royals. Since starting the season [...]
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