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Undefeated Cleveland Fusion headed to Women's Football Alliance playoffs, led by 12-year vet Martina Latessa

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 20:37
Led by 12-year veteran running back Martina Latessa, the Cleveland Fusion -- the women's tackle football team -- is headed to the playoffs undefeated. Jodie Valade, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/jvalade/index.html

Kent State's invaluable Mike Birkbeck was pitched on leaving for Georgia, but remains a Golden Flash: Terry Pluto

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 20:30
Mike Birkbeck follows his heart, stays at Kent State as pitching coach. Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/tpluto/index.html

UNLV power forward Anthony Bennett will visit with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 20:14
The Cavaliers will interview UNLV power forward Anthony Bennett on Monday as they continue to gather information prior to the NBA draft on June 27. The Cavs have the Nos. 1, 19, 31 and 33 picks. Mary Schmitt Boyer, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/mschmitt/index.html

European Tour stars making their presence felt: U.S. Open Insider

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 20:02
When the Open began on Thursday there were 43 European Tour players in the field of 156. Tim Rogers, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/trogers/index.html

New OHSAA football playoff divisions close some gaps and leaves others in place: Tim Warsinskey's Take

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 19:07
Twenty-four Northeast Ohio football teams escaped Division I and dropped to Division II. Tim Warsinskey, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/twarsins/index.html

Long inning's work a good test for Vinnie Pestano: Cleveland Indians Insider

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 18:35
Vinnie Pestano is still looking for his first save as the Tribe's closer, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been tested. Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html

Only one bad hole marred my major debut: John Hahn's U.S. Open diary

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 18:12
If I could, I would take back the 15th hole. I made double bogey there, Special to The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdspeci/index.html

A day at the office: Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 18:00
Part Two of our three-part series on Indians game-day preparation focuses on reliever Vinnie Pestano. Dennis Manoloff, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/dmanolof/index.html

Cleveland Indians vs. Washington Nationals: On Deck

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 17:33
Breaking down this weekend's three-game series between the Indians and Nationals at Progressive Field. Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html

Stormy weather greets Lake Erie walleye tournament anglers: Outdoors Notes

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 17:09
Tournament fishermen from around the country gathered this week for a taste of trophy walleye in the Walleye Capital of the World. As usual, the local weather kicked up along the Lake Erie shoreline, forcing a change in tactics for anglers in the Cabela's National Walleye Tour event that begins this morning. D'Arcy Egan, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/degan/index.html

USA Basketball takes 3-0 record into semifinals of U16 tournament in Uruguay: Eric Flannery coach blog

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 17:08
Play for medals starts Friday night for Team USA. Eric Flannery, Special to The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/eflannerycle/index.html

Major storm slows local fishing, but weekend looks good: D'Arcy Egan's Fishing Report

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 15:34
Another storm has belted the area, chasing fishermen from local waters after good catches were reported all around Lake Erie and on inland waters earlier in the week. Anglers are hoping waters will calm and clear for the weekend, and fish will be hungry enough to chase a lure. D'Arcy Egan, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/degan/index.html

Cleveland Browns training camp 2013 dates announced

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 13:38
Cleveland Browns training camp 2013 practice schedule will feature later practices than in years past, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mary Kay Cabot, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/mcabot/index.html

Tribe needs to carry momentum from series win in Texas to this weekend: Comment of the Day

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 13:30
"Team Streak. A couple of impressive wins against a very good team. Hopefully this carries over to the series against a slipping Washington team (almost the same record as the Tribe). As I've said before, this team will continue to be frustrating for one stretch and exciting for the next." - rijo Glenn Moore, cleveland.com http://connect.cleveland.com/user/gmoorecle/index.html

NBA Draft Insider: Should the Cavs trade the No. 1 pick and who would be interested?

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 13:25
On today's Draft Insider, cleveland.com's Glenn Moore and Chris Fedor talk about the NBA Draft. Glenn Moore, cleveland.com http://connect.cleveland.com/user/gmoorecle/index.html

OHSAA football playoff division assignments announced for 2013 season

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 13:15
The Plain Dealer has learned that the new Division I will be seeded into two regions, Northern and Southern, and 16 playoff teams will be seeded in each. Tim Warsinskey, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/twarsins/index.html

Services for late Miami RedHawks basketball coach Charlie Coles draw coaches, former players to Oxford

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 12:42
Services for former Miami head coach Charlie Coles draw a full house on the court in Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio. Elton Alexander, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/ealexand/index.html

PD Sports Insider: Joe Kotoch talks about NBA Draft and options for Cavs

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 12:22
On this episode of PD Sports Insider, Glenn Moore and Bud Shaw talk with Joe Kotoch about the NBA Draft and Mary Kay Cabot about the Browns. Dennis Manoloff also calls in. Glenn Moore, cleveland.com http://connect.cleveland.com/user/gmoorecle/index.html

Cleveland Browns and NFL P.M. Links: Vonta Leach not in the Browns' future? Is Troy Polamalu still elite?

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 11:15
The Cleveland Browns reportedly are not one of the 7 teams interested in fullback Vonta Leach, who was cut by the Ravens. Branson Wright, The Plain Dealer http://connect.cleveland.com/user/bwright2/index.html

Competition on the offensive line is a good thing: Browns Comment of the Day

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 10:55
"In my opinion this a two man battle between Pinkston and Lauvao. Greco will win a spot. I personally see Pinkston (if healthy) earning the other spot. This line can be very good so the competition will be a great thing." - d3dawgpound Glenn Moore, cleveland.com http://connect.cleveland.com/user/gmoorecle/index.html