Indians designate Michaels as Francisco arrives to spark lineup
Cleveland GM Mark Shapiro announced Jason Michaels will be designated for assignment with Ben Francisco called up from Buffalo to boost an offense mired in a long slump. Wedge has shuffled the order as Cleveland sits near last in the AL with a .242 average and limited scoring, while Shapiro warns one move won’t fix the woes.
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Celtics Possess The Boston Three Party Heading Into Semifinals
In Boston, Kevin Garnett Paul Pierce and Ray Allen form the NBAs top trio as they face LeBron James and the Cavaliers in the second round. Garnett named Defensive Player of the Year anchors a league leading defense and 66-win regular season. Pierce leads with 19.6 points while Allen adds 17.4 points and a sharp 39.8 percent from three.
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Cavaliers eyeing series edge in Celtics clash
Chronicle-Telegram writer breaks down the series position by position. Five reasons the Cavaliers can win or lose, with notes that winning in Boston will be tough but possible.
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Cavaliers at Celtics Game 1 Semifinal Showdown
Cleveland visits Boston for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at The Garden. The best-of-seven series opener airs 8 oclock with WTAM 1100 AM providing radio coverage.
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Dukes dominate on mound in PAC win over Pirates
Wellington improved to 14-5 overall and 7-2 in the PAC with an 11-1 six inning win over Black River. Zach Suydam and Jon Sas pitched well with early no hitters as Wellington held Black River to three hits and forced miscues in two innings as the Dukes pulled away.
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Parents race to fund Tianna Madison Olympic dream
Elyria High graduate Tianna Madison pursues Olympic dreams with parents Bob and Jo Ann Madison raising money for trials in Eugene from June 27 to July 6 and Beijing from August 8 to 24. They launched madison2olympics.com offering autographed items from Tianna’s World Championship era, including her 2005 long jump outfit, shoes, and the flag from her win.
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