Hassey seeks full-time catcher role with Indians
Ron Hassey, 29, contends he can handle the Indians' catching duties if given more playing time. He cites past slumps and rebound seasons, notes platooning with Bo Diaz and Chris Bando, and faces competition from Bando and Jim Essian as Cleveland weighs trade options during spring training at Hi Corbett Field.
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Cavs rebound with defensive win over Trail Blazers
Cleveland tops Portland 98 to 92 after a 50 point prior loss. World B. Free and Cliff Robinson led the Cavs as they tightened defense, trailing early but seizing control by halftime and finishing with a 15-42 record tied to last season. Nissalke rebuilt the lineup with veterans like Free, Kenon, and Lacey, stressing half court defense and team unity.
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Force edges Sockers to extend MISL Western lead
Cleveland Force defeated San Diego Sockers 6-5 at the Coliseum to snap Sockers five-game win streak and improve to 15-2 against Western Division teams. Charley Greene broke a 5-5 tie with five minutes left, booting from 35 feet after a kick-in setup by Craig Allen.
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Flexing female Pat Sefcik portrays athletic bodybuilding pioneer
Westlake weightlifter Pat Sefcik, 30, has built a muscular, defined physique to win two women’s amateur bodybuilding championships, aims for Ms America, teaches aerobics, and promotes fitness across northeastern Ohio. She began lifting after high school, embraced bodybuilding three years ago, and now advocates broader public acceptance of women’s bodybuilding while offering training and nutrition guidance.
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Simmons denies USFL war with NFL over Walker signing
Orlando AP reports USFL commissioner Chet Simmons says signing Herschel Walker and other top college players is not a declaration of war on the NFL. Rankin Smith Jr of the Falcons questioned the move, but Simmons notes no war unless key quarterbacks like John Elway or Tony Eason are secured. He says his stance changed after advice from USFL counsel Steve Ehrhart and others.
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