A knotted rope dangles from the ceiling just inside the glass front doors of Cleveland’s team headquarters, a symbolic reminder for the Browns to hang on tightly as they climb together. Romeo Crennel better grip it with both hands. And feet. Just 10-22 in his first two seasons as Cleveland’s coach, Crennel, who came to the Browns with a handful of Super Bowl rings he won as a defensive assistant, is…
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Browns’ Crennel starts crucial 3rd year
A knotted rope dangles from the ceiling just inside the glass front doors of Cleveland’s team headquarters, a symbolic reminder for the Browns to hang on tightly as they climb together. Romeo Crennel better grip it with both hands. And feet. Just 10-22 in his first two seasons as Cleveland’s coach, Crennel, who came to…
Spitzer recommends NYRA to run NY thoroughbred racing
After years under state and federal investigation, the New York Racing Association is in line for a state bailout from near bankruptcy to again run the New York thoroughbred racing tracks it has long claimed to own. It was the specter of a long, costly court battle over that disputed claim to the Aqueduct, Belmont…
Longshot Set Play rallies in the stretch to win Del Mar feature
Longshot Set Play rallied in the stretch to beat Spring Awakening by two lengths and win Monday’s $250,000 Del Mar Debutante for 2-year-old fillies. Longshot Set Play ran the seven furlongs in 1:26.79, returning $31.40, $11.40 and $6.80. Spring Awakening paid $5 and $3.60, while Izarra returned $3.20 to show.
NBA to use replay for fights, flagrants
NBA referees will be able to use instant replay to review altercations and some flagrant fouls starting this season. The NBA Board of Governors voted last week to approve the changes recommended by the league’s Competition Committee. Officials will be allowed to use replay on the more severe type of flagrant foul, known as the…
Kobe starts Asian tour in Manila
More than 7,000 miles from home, fans were chanting his name, and Kobe Bryant was loving it. No controversy. No tough questions. In the basketball-loving Philippines, no one was going to ruffle a charismatic icon visiting to promote the sport, encourage kids to pursue their dreams and maybe sell a few pairs of his new…
NBA to use replay for fights, flagrants
NBA referees will be able to use instant replay to review altercations and some flagrant fouls starting this season. The NBA Board of Governors voted last week to approve the changes recommended by the league’s Competition Committee. Officials will be allowed to use replay on the more severe type of flagrant foul, known as the…
Former player, Devils exec McNab dies
Max McNab, who won the Stanley Cup as a player with the Detroit Red Wings in 1950 and later served as the general manager of two NHL teams in a nearly 50-year hockey career, has died. He was 83. McNab suffered a massive stroke in Las Vegas on Saturday and died on Sunday, Peter McNab,…
Dodgers win, Cubs’ lead at one-half game
Brad Penny’s pitching and some rally crunching double plays by his defense made up for some head-shaking baserunning and helped the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs. Penny earned his 15th victory with seven steady innings, Matt Kemp had four hits and the Dodgers defense turned five double plays Tuesday night to beat Chicago…
Cordero notches 40th save, Brewers win
The Milwaukee Brewers have blown a lot of leads this year, and Francisco Cordero had to face two of the Houston Astros best hitters in Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee with the game on the line. It was no problem for Cordero, who retired the Houston sluggers to set a franchise record with his 40th…
Brees, Manning set for shootout Thursday
Peyton Manning grew up in New Orleans, the favorite son in a city where his father, Archie, was considered royalty. Drew Brees grew up in Texas, an overlooked high school recruit who eventually resurrected Purdue’s image as Quarterback U. Now the New Orleans native and the Purdue favorite have changed places.
Jets RB Jones looks ready for opener
Thomas Jones looks and sounds ready to play in the New York Jets’ season opener against the New England Patriots. The running back, acquired from Chicago in the offseason, has been practicing this week for the first time since straining his right calf on Aug. 12. “I feel a lot better than I felt the…
Goodell: No more suspensions imminent
Commissioner Roger Goodell has no knowledge that any other NFL personnel are involved in an Internet drug operation being investigated by the Albany (N.Y.) District Attorney’s office. The investigation led to the recent suspensions of New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison and Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson.