Veteran NBA guard/forward Anthony Parker signs with CavaliersCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Monday they have signed veteran free-agent Anthony Parker to add depth to the backcourt. Ohio man convicted of shooting ex-Colts player Michael Woods pleads not guilty to deathCLEVELAND — A man in Ohio has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder 27 years after he fired a gunshot that investigators say caused a former NFL player’s kidney-infection death this year. Reports: Cavaliers have 6-year deal with free-agent Anderson VarejaoCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers and Anderson Varejao reportedly have agreed on a six-year contract that could be worth as much as $50 million. Gio Gonzalez records first win of season as A’s avoid three-game sweep, 5-2CLEVELAND — Gio Gonzalez pitched six strong innings for his first win of the season and the Oakland Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 on Sunday. GM Mark Shapiro says manager Eric Wedge’s job is safe for remainder of seasonCLEVELAND — Eric Wedge’s job is safe for the rest of the season. Pavano pitches Cleveland Indians to 5-2 victory over Oakland AthleticsCLEVELAND — Carl Pavano earned his first win in five starts, helping the Cleveland Indians to a 5-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Choo drives in seven; Indians snap five-game losing streak with 15-3 win over A’sCLEVELAND — Shin-Soo Choo homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 15-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night, snapping their five-game losing streak. The Big Ringbearer: Shaquille O’Neal wants to deliver NBA championship to Cleveland, LeBronINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — His nickname hasn’t arrived. His motto with Cleveland is already in place. Love Shaq: Cavs are thrilled with Shaquille O’Neal, who aims to win a ring for LeBron JamesINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Laughing and loose, Shaq looked right at home. Indians acquire RHP Winston Abreu from Rays for RHP John MeloanCLEVELAND — Right-hander Winton Abreu has been acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander John Meloan. Hello, Cleveland: Shaq introduced by Cavaliers, says he’s here to win ring for LeBronINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O’Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. Shaq arrives: Shaquille O’Neal introduced as LeBron’s teammate on the CavaliersINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O’Neal has joined his Cleveland teammates — and says he can help them win a title. Jose Contreras goes 8 strong innings as White Sox beat Indians 6-2 to complete series sweep
Shaq arrives: Shaquille O’Neal tours Cavaliers’ hq, gets physical following blockbuster tradeCLEVELAND — Shaquille O’Neal took his first look at his new basketball home. Cavaliers F Anderson Varejao does not exercise option for next season, becomes free agentCLEVELAND — Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao did not exercise his option on a $6.2 million contract for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent. White Sox pound Indians 11-4 in rain-reduced game to move over .500 for first time since May 2CLEVELAND — Paul Konerko and Jermaine Dye drove in two runs apiece, Chicago chased Cleveland ace Cliff Lee in the fourth inning and the White Sox pounded the miserable Indians 11-4 in a game called in the seventh inning on Tuesday night to move above .500 for the first time since May 2. Gavin Floyd pitches 7 2-3 shutout innings as Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Indians 6-3CLEVELAND — Gavin Floyd shut out Cleveland on five singles over 7 2-3 innings and the surging Chicago White Sox climbed back to .500 with a 6-3 win Monday night over the free-falling Indians, who lost for the 11th time in 13 games. Icing on the cake: Phillips celebrates birthday by leading Reds past Indians 8-1CLEVELAND — Brandon Phillips celebrated his 28th birthday with another big game against the Cleveland Indians, leading the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-1 win over his former team Sunday. Indians trade INF DeRosa to Cardinals for hard-throwing RHP PerezCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night for reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later. Reds’ Bailey beats Indians 7-3 for his first win in nearly two yearsCLEVELAND — Homer Bailey pitched five innings for his first major league win in nearly two years and Jay Bruce hit his 18th home run for Cincinnati to help the Reds beat the Cleveland Indians 7-3 Saturday. Veras added to Indians bullpen, Jensen Lewis optioned to Triple-A ColumbusCLEVELAND — Reliever Jose Veras was added to the Cleveland Indians’ roster on Saturday and reliever Jensen Lewis was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Sowers Power: Indians lefty Jeremy Sowers holds Reds in check for 7-plus innings in 9-2 winCLEVELAND — Jeremy Sowers pitched into the eighth inning for his first win as a starter this season and Ryan Garko hit a two-run homer to lead the Cleveland Indians to just their second win in 10 games, 9-2 over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Indians manager Eric Wedge not feeling pressure as speculation mounts about his futureCLEVELAND — Indians manager Eric Wedge took his customary seat on the padded bench in Cleveland’s dugout on Friday to meet with reporters. Shaq goes back to the future: Will return to No. 33 with CavaliersCLEVELAND — Shaquille O’Neal hasn’t picked out a house in Cleveland yet. He has chosen a jersey number — his old one. Former Browns WR Joe Jurevicius sues team, Cleveland Clinic over staph infectionCLEVELAND — Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius is suing the team and the Cleveland Clinic, accusing doctors of negligence over a staph infection in his right knee that kept him off the field last year. Beasts of the East: Magic get Vince Carter from Nets hours after Cavaliers land Shaq from SunsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Orlando Magic won the Eastern Conference title by handling everything that LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers threw at them on the court. Power Pairing: Cavaliers get Shaquille O’Neal from Suns, joins MVP LeBron JamesCLEVELAND — One is the King, a reigning MVP who at age 24 needs only a championship to complete his resume. The other is a larger-than-life personality who may be past the prime of his career but remains an undeniable force and hungers for a fifth NBA title. Cavaliers get Shaquille O’Neal from Suns, two people with knowledge of deal tell APCLEVELAND — LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA’s biggest stars are now teammates. Shaquille O’Neal trade could have Suns, with No. 14 pick, looking to go big again in draftPHOENIX — The impending trade of Shaquille O’Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers could have the Phoenix Suns looking to go big in Thursday night’s draft. People with knowledge of deal: Cavaliers close to acquiring Shaquille O’Neal from SunsCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring center Shaquille O’Neal in a trade that would pair him with MVP LeBron James, multiple people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press early Thursday. People with knowledge of deal: Cavs close to acquiring Shaquille O’Neal from PhoenixCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring center Shaquille O’Neal in a trade that would pair him with MVP LeBron James, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. Person with knowledge of deal: Cavs close to acquiring Shaquille O’Neal from PhoenixCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring center Shaquille O’Neal in a trade with the Phoenix Suns, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. Michael Phelps earns a leading 4 nominations for ESPY Awards
LOS ANGELES — Michael Phelps has 14 Olympic gold medals but only one ESPY. That’s likely to change after he led the way Wednesday with four nominations for next month’s ESPY Awards. The swimmer is nominated for male athlete, championship performance, record-breaking performance and U.S. male Olympian. Phelps’ only ESPY win came in 2005, when he earned the male Olympic performance honor following his effort at the 2004 Athens Games, where he won six gold medals. On 40th anniversary of river catching fire, Cleveland celebrates its cleaner watersCLEVELAND — The joke is no longer on Cleveland, with fish, jet skis, kayakers and boaters returning to the river that caught fire and helped spur the national environmental movement. Yankees’ CC Sabathia leaves game against Marlins in 2nd inning with tightness in left bicepsMIAMI — CC Sabathia left the New York Yankees’ game Sunday against Florida in the second inning with tightness in his left biceps. |