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Ben Roethlisberger suffered setback in Cleveland

http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/b-roethlisbergersitting.jpg?w=141We’ve seen a lot of predictions that the Steelers will blow out the Broncos this weekend.

People making those predictions must not have watched Steelers-Browns last week. Pittsburgh is banged up, and they have had trouble pulling away from mediocre teams on the road.  (Think 13-9 over Kansas City.) More >

Cleveland Browns team report: LT Joe Thomas stays positive

http://dy.snimg.com/story-image/1/86/212710/69952-330-0.jpgJoe Thomas remains a breath of fresh air in a Browns environment where chronic losing has been toxic. The 27-year-old left tackle has had a few glitches, with more penalties than usual, More >

Cleveland State Vs. Kent State Final

view-source:http://cdn0.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2325898/54884_Butler_Cleveland_State_Basketball_large.jpgThe Cleveland State Vikings continued their dream start to the season with a 57-53win over in-state rival Kent State Flashes on Monday night at Memorial A & C Center in Kent, Ohio.

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Jim Thome Returns to Cleveland

Ihttp://ohiocardsblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/thome-topps93a.jpgn an Indians uniform, Jim Thome had a better on-base percentage than Manny Ramirez, a better OPS than Tris Speaker and more home runs than everyone by a country mile. And with Travis Hafner ailing once again, Thome gets the 41st-birthday present that we all wish for — he gets to come home.

On the surface, it would seem that Thome would only be a superficial upgrade over Hafner. For the season, Thome’s wRC+ is 131, while Hafner has posted a near-identical 125 mark. More >