Archive for January, 2009

OSU Beats Michigan 72-54
January 29, 2009

Turner’s 22 lead Ohio State past Michigan, 72-54
By RUSTY MILLER
AP Sports Writer

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Evan Turner scored 14 of his 22 points as Ohio State built an 18-point first-half lead and the Buckeyes hung on to beat Michigan 72-54 on Wednesday night in a chippy showdown between the rivals.
The game was held up for [...]

Barberton’s Magic Dims, Jeep Davis Passes
January 28, 2009

Glenn “Jeep” Davis passed away this morning. The two-time gold medal winning olympian is an  insperation to all young athletes. His story is remarkable.
Here’s his story from our partners at the Akron Beacon-Journal.
Barberton legend ‘Jeep’ Davis dies
By Bill Lilley
Beacon Journal staff writer
POSTED: 10:04 a.m. EST, Jan 28, 2009
Glenn ‘‘Jeep’’ Davis, who was known to [...]

Kent Beats Eastern Michigan 68-46
January 28, 2009

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Kent State beats Eastern Michigan 68-46 at home
 
 

KENT, Ohio (AP) — Al Fisher led three players in double digits and Kent State’s defense held Eastern Michigan scoreless for the final eight minutes as the Golden Flashes grabbed a 68-46 home win Tuesday night.Fisher finished with 17 points, Tyree Evans came off the [...]

Cavs Make It 21 In Row At Home
January 28, 2009

By TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mo Williams strengthened his argument to be an All-Star by scoring a career-high 43 points and LeBron James recorded his 20th career triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 21-0 at home, beating the Sacramento Kings 117-110 on Tuesday night.
Williams, who is hoping to join James on the [...]

Former Indian Sean Casey Retires
January 27, 2009

Friendly 1B Sean Casey retires after 12 seasons
By JOE KAY
AP Sports Writer

CINCINNATI (AP) — Chatty first baseman Sean Casey is retiring after a dozen major league seasons with five teams, headed for a second career that suits him as well.
“The Mayor” is hitting the airwaves.
Casey announced his retirement Tuesday and his move to the fledgling [...]

Akron Beats YSU 67-53
January 27, 2009

 Akron 67, Youngstown St. 53.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Nate Linhart had 15 points, nine rebounds and four steals to lead Akron in a 67-53 win at Youngstown State on Monday night.
Akron (11-8) led by as many as 14 points and held off several comebacks by the Penguins to tally its second win in a row.
Steve [...]

Mount Wrestling Postponed
January 27, 2009

Mount Union-Wilmington Wrestling Match For Tuesday Postponed to Sun. Feb. 8
Mount Union College’s wrestling match with Wilmington College scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Alliance has been postponed due to pending weather conditions this evening. The match has been rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. and the Parents Night [...]

Kain Steps Down As Browns Advisor
January 26, 2009

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Advisor to Browns owner leaves team
 
 
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Bob Kain, who held the title “vice chairman” and served as an advisor to Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner, has left the team.Kain, the former CEO and president of IMG, had been with the NFL franchise since 2007. Kain was instrumental in Lerner’s 2006 purchase of [...]

BROWNS NAME KOKINIS NEW GM
January 25, 2009

This just in… The Browns name George Kokinis as their new GM. The word from Berea officially came out at 6:23pm on Sunday. The naming of Kokinis confirms one of the worst kept secrets of the past two weeks… that Kokinis would indeed be named the new Browns front office boss. Kokinis [...]

OSU Women’s Gymnastics Gets Win
January 25, 2009

From Ohio State Media Relations Dept:
 
Jan. 24, 2009
 
For Immediate Release
Women’s Gymnastics/OSU Contact: Alissa Clendenen (clendenen.5@osu.edu) and Stacey Freyer (freyer.5@osu.edu), 614-292-6861
 
 
WGYM: No. 15 Ohio State Defeats UIC 194.850-192.050
Sophomore Rebecca Best wins all-around and leads Ohio State to road victory
 
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With an all-around win and two individual event wins, sophomore Rebecca Best led the [...]