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Fourth of July Events; fireworks, neighborhood parades
Five years after attack, woman finds her way
Promises look promising for Browns
Ex-NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee
DiLullo's closes doors after 63 years
Akron police arrest murder suspect within an hour
Portage man beaten at home, robbed of coins
Blogs:
Pets:
Summit teams up with Rescue Waggin' to save dogs
The Heldenfiles:
Songs for an American Day
Patrick McManamon:
Touching on the Browns, Cavs
Akron Zips:
Opponent outlook: Northern Illinois
Browns Bulletin:
Single-game ticket sales begin July 11
Tribe Matters:
Laffey making it tough on self
Cleveland Browns:
Stallworth test showed marijuana
Kent State Sports:
Men's Basketball Scheduling update
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Updated: Free Agency: Another Gone - Apparently
All Da King's Men:
The Obligatory Palin Post
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Wow….Sarah Palin Resigns Governorship
Akron Law Café:
Abraham Lincoln and the Fourth of July
Varsity Letters:
Highland senior receives honor
See Jane Style:
Picnic Wear
Car Chase:
Where do We Go from Here?
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Happy 4th of July!
Ohio Travels with Betty:
Linda asks-where is the Ohio Chautauqua?
Sound Check:
Rundgren fans rejoice!: Second night of AWATS at The Civic added
HRLite House:
Morscruethal Behaviors or Just Lip Service?
Akron Gamer:
Hot link: Best of Nintendo at E3
Marla Ridenour
Browns need to put end to secrecy
Mangini reveals little about injuries, plays
BEREA: Every Wednesday through Friday during the regime of former Browns coach Bill Belichick, a member of the public relations department dutifully reported to the press room overlooking the practice field to lower the blinds.
RIDENOUR: Browns need to put end to secrecy
BEREA: Every Wednesday through Friday during the regime of former Browns coach Bill Belichick, a member of the public relations department dutifully reported to the press room overlooking the practice field to lower the blinds.
Stallworth suspended indefinitely
Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth was suspended indefinitely by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, two days after Stallworth pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter and began serving a 30-day jail sentence.
Browns assistant has high hopes
BEREA: Rob Ryan opened his first news conference as Browns defensive coordinator by joking, ''Thanks for the hand,'' when no one responded to his introduction.
Browns' Stallworth sentenced to 30 days
Penalty includes 'community control,' probation. NFL suspension likely
The attorney for Dont Stallworth said he sees no reason the Browns receiver will not be able to resume his NFL career after serving a 30-day jail sentence for DUI manslaughter and a likely suspension by the league.
Stallworth could be free in time for training camp
The attorney for Donte' Stallworth said he sees no reason the Browns receiver will not be able to resume his NFL career after serving a 30-day jail sentence for DUI manslaughter and a likely suspension by the league.
Browns waive Buchtel, Zips star Williams
Roster loaded with young defensive backs; player says he has time to find another team
Bryan Williams' dream of playing for his hometown Browns lasted only 45 days. The defensive back from Buchtel High School and the University of Akron was waived today, a day after the conclusion of the Browns' final minicamp.
Browns' jobs up for grabs
BEREA: After three minicamps, four months of weightlifting and off-season training activities, the Browns still have more questions than answers.
Lineman Hadnot has what it takes
BEREA: The Browns got out of school a few hours early Saturday, thanks to offensive lineman Rex Hadnot.
Anderson sits out afternoon practice
QB may have hurt leg; Ratliff behind Quinn as team finishes drills
BEREA: Browns quarterback Derek Anderson sat out the second of two mandatory minicamp practices Friday with an apparent leg injury. The team would not give details afterward.
Browns' Harrison pushing limits in camp
BEREA: Jerome Harrison has walked out of at least one local restaurant with a Browns fan screaming in the background, ''72-yard run!''
Browns all wet in practice
BEREA: There's a 100 percent chance that Blame It on the Rain will never make Eric Mangini's playlist of practice music.
Golfers qualify for U.S. Open
Duval makes cut, but Love and DeCorso are out after sectional play at two courses in Columbus
COLUMBUS: Wearing a pair of navy camouflage shorts, David Duval was almost unrecognizable as he stood among the crowd of golfers gathered near the patio today at Brookside Golf and Country Club.
Tiger charges late, wins
Woods captures fourth Memorial victory
DUBLIN, OHIO: For Jim Nantz of CBS, the perfect 7-iron Tiger Woods struck at the 18th hole brought back memories of his infamous ''Shot in the Dark.''
Tiger charges late, wins Memorial
DUBLIN, Ohio: For Jim Nantz of CBS, the perfect 7-iron Tiger Woods struck at the 18th hole brought back memories of his infamous ''Shot in the Dark.''
Curtis sticks with routine for U.S. Open
DUBLIN, Ohio: Ben Curtis has never been to Bethpage Black. The Stow resident is taking this week off from the PGA Tour, but feels no need to visit the state park course on Long Island, N.Y., to prepare for the U.S. Open June 18-21.
Suspense too much for Love at Memorial
DUBLIN, OHIO: Davis Love III rues the day he learned to keep score. That's when he said his mental struggles with golf began, a frustrating challenge that has led to a longtime association with sports psychologist Bob Rotella.
Compton lives life to fullest thanks to Ohioan
Donation of heart lets golfer realize his dream of playing with Nicklaus
DUBLIN, OHIO: A year ago, Erik Compton was recuperating from his second heart transplant, his scrawny 130-pound body covered with staples. But he had a vision.
Curtis looking for his best Memorial finish
Muirfield Village holds a special significance to former KSU golfer
DUBLIN, OHIO: As a kid growing up in nearby Ostrander, Ohio, Ben Curtis said the Memorial Tournament was the most anticipated week of the year, with the same feel as Augusta.
Quick greens favor putters at Memorial
DUBLIN, OHIO: Mike Weir's first hint of the treachery lurking came at No. 1 Friday, when he noticed the green had turned white.
Donald matches Memorial record
DUBLIN: Luke Donald took it all in as cheers and tears rained down on Jack Nicklaus at the British Open at St. Andrews four years ago.
Tiger takes it slow on comeback trail
Woods recalls how as a kid he'd compete for quarters
DUBLIN, OHIO: The PGA Tour's golden goose still chuckles about the days he spent as a kid fleecing pigeons for quarters.
Tiger talks LeBron, NBA
DUBLIN, OHIO: Cavaliers star LeBron James has drawn criticism over refusing to shake hands with Dwight Howard and the rest of the Orlando Magic after losing the Eastern Conference finals last Saturday.
Browns notebook: Rookie Carey shows he could be smart move
BEREA: Rookie defensive back Don Carey didn't take long to show Browns coach Eric Mangini the intelligence that earned him academic scholarship offers from Yale, Michigan, Colgate and Lehigh.
Browns' Hall hopes to muscle his way into more playing time
BEREA: Alex Hall swears they lifted weights at Saint Augustine College. But the broader shoulders and solid, if not bulging biceps of the Browns' second-year outside linebacker reveal the results of his first offseason in a state-of-the-art training facility.
Barton and Jackson team up to lead Browns defense
BEREA: They departed the University of Maryland seven years apart, but shared the same glory. The Terrapin linebackers became members of an elite club, two of only seven players to record 400 career tackles at the Atlantic Coast Conference school.
Browns minicamp leaves center questions
BEREA: Center Hank Fraley learned the Browns had drafted his successor from several text messages he received during Eric Steinbach's wedding.
Browns notebook: Quinn, Anderson toss interceptions
BEREA: If Eric Mangini was using historical examples from old Browns-Denver Broncos games for the two-minute drills run at practice Thursday, the Broncos won again.
Cribbs practicing, pledging allegiance
BEREA: Browns coach Eric Mangini cut to the chase when he met with disgruntled Pro Bowl special teamer Joshua Cribbs last week, and he convinced Cribbs to get back on the field.
Photos: Browns mini-camp
20-year wait finally pays off for golfer Allen
BEACHWOOD: When he was a club pro scrubbing range mats at Winged Foot in 1996, Michael Allen knew he had to try again at playing the PGA Tour.
Comeback player getting close
BEACHWOOD: If Tim Simpson wins the 70th Senior PGA Championship today at Canterbury Golf Club, it might take him a while to dry his tears.
Coach wants no witnesses
CLEVELAND: Stan Van Gundy's motivational ploy worked Magic and drew national attention after Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Edwards, Quinn, Anderson on field
Unexpected trio prepare in Berea for new season
BEREA: Two months ago, the scene Thursday would have been unthinkable. No one expected receiver Braylon Edwards and quarterbacks Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson to all be with the Browns taking part in preparations for the 2009 season.
SI cover jinx doesn't faze Cavs
CLEVELAND: Mentioning the Sports Illustrated cover jinx and Cleveland in the same breath seems somewhat redundant.
LeBron inspires road trip
CLEVELAND: Devoted China-born basketball fans attending an event in Chicago on Sunday couldn't resist the lure of LeBron James.
LeBron aims to shock, awe
INDEPENDENCE: Wally Szczerbiak admitted he sometimes wonders why LeBron James wastes his time firing up unthinkable shots in practice.
LeBron sounds like he's staying
Superstar makes encouraging comments on ESPN
CLEVELAND: Cleveland fans holding their breath about the departure of LeBron James might finally be able to exhale.
Tempers boil over in playoffs
CLEVELAND: Elbows are flying in the NBA playoffs, and Sasha Pavlovic's broken nose might be the least of it.
Browns officially sign Royal
Video: Browns camp report: Players talk Bears, worries
Video: Browns at Giants preview
Akron Beacon Journal sports writer George M. Thomas previews tonight's Monday Night Football game.
Video: Ridenour discusses Day 1 of Bridgestone Invitational
Akron Beacon Journal reporter Marla Ridenour talks about Day 1 at the Bridgestone Invitational. Also read her stories about the tournament in the Akron Beacon Journal and on Ohio.com.
