Winter ends but the cold lingers on sports wrap
A reflective look at a lackluster winter in Cleveland sports. LeBron James is praised as a singular bright spot amid weak Cavs form under coach changes and incident ridicule. Cleveland State coach Rollie Massimino ends tenure after a 20-loss season. Pro hockey fades from prominence as teams struggle, while racing at Whistledown resumes under Frank Stronach’s quiet expansion.
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Georgia Tech Tops Ohio State in NIT Opener
Georgia Tech rolled to a 72-58 opening win over Ohio State as Chris Bosh scored 18 and B L Elder 12. Tech grabbed control after a 48-47 stretch, while Ohio State faltered late as Shandonkins and Velimir Radinovic fouled out, leaving the Buckeyes outmatched inside.
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Wedge demotes Brown as Indians designate new pitching coach
In Tampa Florida Mike Brown loses the Indians pitching coach post after a clash with manager Eric Wedge. Buffalo AAA coach Carl Willis replaces Brown who has been with Cleveland since 1995 and now returns to his Stow Ohio home reflecting a shift in direction for the major league staff.
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Hoop Dreams as Open Door Prepares for Final Four Showdown
Open Door, 20-6, faces Mara Stein Marion Local, 22-2, in a high stakes boys basketball semifinal at Value City Arena Columbus. Game broadcast on WEOL 930 AM and WOBI 1220 AM with tip at 5 1 a.m. local time.
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