Opening night at Browns Stadium stirs old ghosts and new hopes
On a warm Cleveland Saturday the new Browns Stadium hosted an exhibition against the Vikings. The first half saw the Vikings dominate the Browns first string, while the Browns JV rallied late. A fumble by Madre Hill and an end zone interception by Mike Cook with seven seconds left capped the entertaining finish. The scene reflected a city transformed with new design, valet tunnels, and landscaping including gingko trees, signaling a renewed urban energy around Browns football.
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Homers lift Athletics past Indians in high scoring win
Oakland surged with six homers including John Jahn’s grand slam and a tiebreaking eighth inning solo shot, while Randy Velarde blasted two homers to power an 11-10 victory over Cleveland. A.J. Hinch Scott Spiezio and Tim Hudson contributed, keeping Oakland in the AL wild card race.
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Cavs Sign Cedric Henderson To Three Year Deal
The Cavaliers sign small forward Cedric Henderson to an incentive laden contract worth 8 to 10 million over three years as Cleveland confirms a 12 man roster for 1999 2000 under coach Randy Wittman. Cavs GM Jim Paxson says the move helps team cohesion during training camp with guards Brevin Knight Andre Miller Wesley Person Trajan Langdon and Bob Sura under guaranteed deals and centers Zydrunas Ilgauskas Andrew De Clercq Mark Bryant.
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Browns eyeing experienced QB Jamie Martin in Browns camp
Browns plan to sign free agent Jamie Martin, a sixth year pro not re-signed by Jacksonville, after a workout and physical in Berea. If all goes well, Martin will join Tim Couch and compete on the depth chart under coach Chris Palmer with a one year NFL minimum contract likely.
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Rangers Return To Basics In North Ridgeville Practice
North Ridgeville held a one hour session under new head coach Jeff Weisner focusing on fundamentals. Four on four defensive drills challenged players like Ron Kubacki, Ron Stoll, and Ryan Reynolds as the team prepared for the North Olmsted opener. The squad also attended a July four day camp in Edinboro, Pennsylvania with thirty players.
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