Eyes on prize: Indians nervous about Miller pitching in WBC
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Here's a change or, ahem, a change-up: Andrew Miller has the Indians feeling nervous.
View ArticleMLB players' union agrees to pitchless intentional walks
NEW YORK — There won't be any wild pitches on intentional walks this season.
View ArticleBird, Kidd say don't look for OKC's Westbrook to slow down
OKLAHOMA CITY — Larry Bird and Jason Kidd are in awe of Russell Westbrook's ability to make the difficult seem routine.
View ArticleFeeling the (g)love: Indians shortstop Lindor in high demand
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Just this week, Francisco Lindor has given a hitting lesson on national television, modeled for commercial shoots and magazine cover, even worn a uniform outfitted with electrical...
View ArticleAP Source: Deron Williams headed to Cavs after Mavs waiver
LeBron James wanted a playmaker to help the Cleveland Cavaliers. Deron Williams is ready to be that guy.
View ArticleCavs' Love recovering well, expects to be ready for playoffs
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love expects to be ready for the NBA playoffs in April after "very minor" knee surgery.
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NEW YORK — Denver, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Kansas City each will get four compensatory picks in April's NFL draft while Seattle will have two additional selections in the third round.
View ArticleReds OF Duvall trying to build on 2016 season
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Adam Duvall is hard at work in the Arizona desert, looking for an encore to his breakout season for the Cincinnati Reds.
View ArticleOhio College Basketball Roundup
TOLEDO — Jonathan Williams scored 22 points and Steve Taylor Jr. and Jordan Lauf had double-doubles for Toledo in an 87-66 victory over Central Michigan on Friday night.
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PHILADELPHIA — Tanaya Atkinson scored a career-high 30 points on 12-of-18 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead No. 23 Temple to an 88-64 win over Cincinnati on Saturday.
View ArticleRyan Merritt starts Indians spring training opener
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Having made one major league start, Ryan Merritt was summoned from the instructional league in Arizona last October and pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings against Toronto to help...
View ArticleDeron Williams clears waivers, intends to sign with Cavs
CLEVELAND — Free-agent guard Deron Williams has cleared waivers and told the Cleveland Cavaliers he intends to sign with them.
View ArticleBack from break, Blue Jackets sharp in routing Islanders 7-0
COLUMBUS — Unlike some other NHL teams coming off their bye week, there wasn't a spot of rust on the sleek Columbus Blue Jackets.
View ArticleBulls benefit as James sits with strep, beat Cavs 117-99
CLEVELAND — Dwyane Wade scored 20 points and Jimmy Butler recorded a triple-double, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 117-99 victory Saturday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who played without LeBron...
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CLEVELAND — Andrew Hawkins gave the Cleveland Browns experience and leadership.
View ArticleRussian athletes fight back against doping, state control
MOSCOW — A group of Russian track and field athletes want to beat dopers with science and show that their country can win cleanly.
View ArticleReds' DeSclafani scratched from start because of sore elbow
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Anthony DeSclafani was scratched from his first scheduled start of spring training because of a tender elbow, another setback for the Cincinnati Reds' top starter.
View ArticleLeBron shakes off strep throat, leads Cavs past Bucks 102-95
CLEVELAND — LeBron James returned from sickness, and the Cavaliers felt a whole lot better.
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GROVE CITY — The late long-distance swimmer Walter Poenisch of central Ohio has been named to the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
View ArticleWith deadline looming, Cavs meet with free agent Sanders
As trade rumors swirled before Thursday's deadline, the Cavaliers took a more practical approach to improving their roster.
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