Archive for January 22nd, 2013
Cavs acquire 3 young players, draft pick from Memphis
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers were looking to add young players while maintaining salary cap flexibility.
The Memphis Grizzlies were looking to dump salary in order to sign star forward Rudy Gay to a long-term contract extension and avoid paying the luxury tax.
That was the impetus behind the reported deal that Tuesday sent young big man Jon …Read More
No injuries reported in blazes in Hinckley, Lafayette townships
Firefighters in Medina County were busy Monday morning battling separate blazes in Hinckley and Lafayette townships.
The first fire struck a home at 1900 Ridge Road, Hinckley Township, at about 7:30 a.m.
Firefighters work to extinguish a house fire at about 10 a.m. Monday at 7100 Westfield Road in Lafayette Township. The blaze was the second …Read More
More than 400 seniors attend chili cook-off in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Local vendors showed seniors what they had to offer Monday at a Senior Expo and Chili Cook-off event at the Brunswick Community Recreation and Fitness Center.
The event, sponsored by Pearlview Rehabilitation and Wellness Center and KHM Travel, featured nearly 100 offerings.
Kathy Elster, left, and Patty Michael, both of Brunswick, sample chili during …Read More
Winter brings cold, snow to Medina County today
Outside temperatures today in Medina County are expected to be frigid and mostly in the single digits, according to a National Weather Service report.
A high of only 11 degrees is predicted for today, along with 1 to 3 inches of snow, the report states. On Wednesday, a high of 18 degrees is expected.
Wind gusts of …Read More
Season is over for Cavs’ Anderson Varejao
INDEPENDENCE — The news just keeps getting worse for Anderson Varejao and the Cavaliers.
Already in the midst of being out six to eight weeks after Jan. 10 surgery to repair a split in one of his quadriceps muscles, the 6-foot-11, 260-pound center will now miss the rest of the season after developing a blood clot …Read More
Black River star is ready for some softball
SULLIVAN TWP. — Brace yourself: Dagmar Smith has a college softball scholarship in hand, her back is healed and she’s ready to enjoy her senior season at Black River.
The three-time All-Gazette pick recently accepted a scholarship from Division II Ursuline College that will cover everything but her room and board at the Pepper Pike school.
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Joe Banner: Chip Kelly was too big a gamble
CEO Joe Banner insists the Browns decided against hiring Chip Kelly before he had the chance to turn them down.
Banner told Sports Illustrated’s Peter King he and owner Jimmy Haslam felt Kelly was “too big a gamble” after seeming unsure about leaving Oregon for the NFL.
Chip Kelly
Kelly said last week after being hired …Read More
Ripping, gripping and tripping
Though hypocritical media member Jim Nantz apparently thinks media members shouldn’t have opinions — of course, that in itself is an opinion — let’s catch up on some things by Rick-o-cheting around the world of sports:
Let me see if I’ve got this straight. Nantz goes on a local sports talk radio show and proceeds to …Read More
Prep Athletes of the Week for Jan. 22
Austin White
Boys basketball
Austin White, Wadsworth: Sophomore small forward scored game-high 20 points in 62-47 Suburban League win against Cloverleaf. … Hit six 3-pointers. … Added nine points, seven rebounds and four assists in 61-60 triumph at Barberton. … First varsity season. … All-Gazette football player.
Jessica Banas
Girls basketball
Jessica Banas, Buckeye: Senior center had …Read More
College notes: Tyler Houksa makes debut on wrestling mat
After being sidelined all season due to injury, Tyler Houska made his debut for Ashland’s wrestling team this past weekend.
The redshirt junior and former Highland standout posted three wins at 285 pounds to help the Eagles sweep the competition Sunday at the Mid-Atlantic Duals.
Tyler Houska
Houska, who was out with a foot injury sustained during …Read More