Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Cleveland man released from prison because of East Cleveland ... and other top stories.

  • Cleveland man released from prison because of East Cleveland ...

    Cleveland man released from prison because of East Cleveland ...
    CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland man was released from prison Wednesday after serving more than two years in a case built by three corrupt East Cleveland police officers. Kenneth Blackshaw, 50, was still clad in an orange prison jumpsuit during the hearing in front of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Maureen Clancy. He said little more than "thank you" during the five-minute hearing where the judge vacated his drug-trafficking conviction. Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty noted that police found ..
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  • Cleveland Browns want to keep lid on ticket prices, not enthusiasm ...

    Cleveland Browns want to keep lid on ticket prices, not enthusiasm ...
    CLEVELAND, Ohio -- You Said It is based on the premise that the only thing Cleveland sports fans need more than a championship is a sense of humor... YOU SAID IT Bud: A quiz. Who plays better defense than Kevin Love? A) Channing Frye; B) a lamp post; C) a stuffed moose; D) a body in the morgue; or E) All of the above. Answer E. – Joe Look, the Cavs knew when they acquired Love that he would need a lot of help to stop his man. It's totally on them that they never thought of using bed bugs. Bud:..
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  • Jack the new name in Cleveland's casino history: A timeline

    Jack the new name in Cleveland's casino history: A timeline
    The Horseshoe Cleveland Casino in May will become Jack Cleveland Casino, a new name to reflect the loss of the Caesar's umbrella the casino has stood under since it opened in May 2012. Rock Gaming LLC became Jack Entertainment LLC Tuesday, taking over management of the Cleveland and Cincinnati casinos and the ThistleDown Racino, as well as some out-of-state properties, when it bought out Caesars Entertainment Corp. So what does this mean for Cleveland? What about the long-promised Phase 2 alon..
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  • Hue Jackson: Cleveland Browns take stand against domestic violence

    Hue Jackson: Cleveland Browns take stand against domestic violence
    Matthew Florjancic, WKYC 4:33 PM. EST February 24, 2016 Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson says the team will take a stand against domestic violence. (Photo: Brian Spurlock, Custom) CLEVELAND - Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson delivered a very clear message when it comes to second-year quarterback Johnny Manziel, and the organization will not stand by and support those who commit acts of domestic violence.Speaking to the media at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine..
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  • Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets: preview of Game 56

    Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets: preview of Game 56
    CLEVELAND, Ohio – The red-hot Charlotte Hornets (29-26) come to town tonight to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (40-15) for the third of four meetings this season. Charlotte has won five straight and seven of its last eight. The Hornets have the longest active winning streak in the conference and second-longest overall behind the Portland Trail Blazers. Tipoff: 7 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena. TV/radio: FOX Sports Ohio; WTAM 1100, 87.7 La Mega. Last game: The Cavaliers had a terrible home loss..
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  • LeBron James: No chemistry issues on Cavaliers despite Anderson ...

    LeBron James: No chemistry issues on Cavaliers despite Anderson ...
    INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Anderson Varejao made it clear that his new Golden State Warriors teammates "love each other," to the point where he was maybe hinting that the situation he left on the Cavaliers was the opposite. LeBron James rejected the idea on Wednesday. "I would hope if you're 50-5 that everyone loves each other, I mean, s---," James said, following the Cavs' shootaround ahead of this evening's game against Charlotte. "What else do you want at that point? Duh. Anybody could say that..
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  • Cleveland Browns trying to re-sign Mitchell Schwartz, but he's ...

    Cleveland Browns trying to re-sign Mitchell Schwartz, but he's ...
    INDIANAPOLIS -- The Browns are trying to extend Mitchell Schwartz's contract before he hits the market March 9, but he appears headed for free agency at this point. Schwartz, one of the best right tackles in the game, is looking to make the kind of money usually reserved for left tackles. The Browns have been negotiating with Schwartz' agent, Deryk Gilmore, and they're believed to have made an offer, but the two sides aren't close to reaching a deal. The Browns' second-round pick out of Cal in..
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  • Tribute concert planned for beloved Cleveland hip-hop artist killed in ...

    Tribute concert planned for beloved Cleveland hip-hop artist killed in ...
    Dwayne PigeeMai Moore  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Friends of a slain Cleveland hip-hop artist have planned a concert in memory of the man they described as a staple of the local music scene. More than 100 attendees are expected at the event Friday at Mahalls in memory of Dwayne Pigee, who performed under the name Francois Fissi Bissi Okrakongo. Pigee, 41, died Monday after he was shot in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. Cleveland police are investigating his death, but friends of Pigee who spoke to ..
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  • MLB's top 10 outfields: Where does the Cleveland Indians' motley ...

    MLB's top 10 outfields: Where does the Cleveland Indians' motley ...
    CLEVELAND, Ohio -- For some teams, a backup outfielder is simply a formality, nothing more than an insurance policy. Those clubs know who their three starters are and they expect the trio to start every day. The Indians, on the other hand, are flushed with uncertainty in the outfield. Part of the problem is the health of Michael Brantley, who is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. The Indians have 12 outfielders in camp. So, where does Cleveland's group rank among the league's outfield..
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  • VA makes home visits to patients in pilot project

    VA makes home visits to patients in pilot project
    CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Iraq vet fitted a blood-pressure wrap around the Vietnam vet's arm, checked the gauge and announced, "Nice blood pressure today. Right in the range we want." Andrew Bisbee, a former Army medic, then checked his patient's heart, throat and swollen feet. "I know I'm not a spring chicken anymore," said the patient, Gerald Bowles, 65, of Cleveland. Bisbee, 28, grinned at the patient he calls "Mr. G," and told him, "Hey, I hope I look half as good as you when I'm older. I hope..
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