Indians acquire Jeff Dedmon to challenge closer role
The Cleveland Indians traded for Jeff Dedmon from Atlanta hoping he can fill the stopper job. Dedmon, 28, had been a middle reliever with the Braves and sports a 3-4 record with a 3.91 ERA and four saves in 53 appearances last season. Managers Peters and Edwards stress giving him a look while monitoring Doug Jones and others in spring camp.
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Williams may bench Mateen in NIT semifinal
Ohio State coach Gary Williams indicated Grady Mateen is likely to sit out the NIT semifinal against Colorado State after missing Sunday practice and Monday travel. Mateen, 6-foot-11 from Akron, played 15 minutes in OSU’s 68-65 win over New Mexico.
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Final Four nostalgia and NCAA basketball history rant
A nostalgic column recalling NC State's 1983 championship and the rise of the NCAA tournament as a television phenomenon. It highlights Jim Valvano, dramatic Final Four moments, and comparisons to other major sports events while previewing the 50th NCAA tournament with Oklahoma and Arizona as top contenders. Names like Valvano, Whittenburg, and Manning anchor the piece with broader references to Houston, Duke, Kansas, and Arizona.
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Browns workout kicks off season
Browns players report for the first day of off season conditioning at Big Creek, led by strength coach Bill Redding. Bob Golic, returning from a shattered arm, shows steady progress and vows to play if needed, though the plate and screws remain in place. Under NFL rules, participation is voluntary but widely pursued with stipends and varied drills to maintain shape through January and February.
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