Indians Win In Extra Innings Again!May 21, 2013 - By Press Release
The Cleveland Indians somehow pulled out a game they had no business winning. "Best game I've ever been a part of," said Perez. "It was the craziest, most fun ... obviously, it stunk to give up a home run, but it was still fun." Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning as the Indians, revived by Seattle fielding errors in the final two innings, beat the Mariners 10-8 on Monday to complete a four-game sweep and continue a season that's shaping into one to remember in Cleveland. Gomes, who also homered in the second, drove a 3-2 pitch from Charlie Furbush (0-3) over the wall in left, giving the Indians their fifth straight win, third walk-off over the Mariners in four days, and one of the most improbable victories in memory. As Gomes reached the plate, he was mobbed by his teammates following the comeback that became necessary after Cleveland's bullpen gave up homers in the eighth, ninth and 10th innings. "You don't look up very often and see your opponent score three straight innings and you win," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "That was interesting." Incredible, really. It was the Indians& Read More |
BROWNS SIGN BRIAN HOYERMay 18, 2013 - By Press Release
"Brian brings experience and a solid reputation to our squad," said Browns Head Coach Rob Chudzinski. "We are looking forward to getting him out on the field." Originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2009, Hoyer has appeared in 15 career contests with one start. He has completed 57 of 96 career passes for 616 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. In 2012, Hoyer appeared in the final two regular games with the Arizona Cardinals with one start and completed 30 of 53 passes for 330 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in those two contests. He also dressed but did not play in two contests with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012 prior to joining the Cardinals via waivers on December 10. From 2009-11, he served as the Patriots backup quarterback, where he saw action in 13 regular season contests. A four-year letterman at Michigan State University (2005-08), Hoyer appeared in 39 games with 27 starts for the Spartans. He completed 500 of 896 career passes for 6,159 yards with 35 touchdowns. His 6,159 passing yards and 500 career completions both currently rank fourth in school history, while his 35 touchdown passes are seventh. Born October 13, 1985, the 6-2, Read More |
WAITERS AND ZELLER NAMED TO NBA ALL-ROOKIE TEAMSMay 21, 2013 - By Press Release
"Congratulations to Dion and Tyler on receiving this special recognition," said Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant. "They both worked very hard this year and we know they are focused on their continued improvement as well, not only individually, but for our growth as a team." Waiters received 21 first-team votes and eight second team votes (for a total of 50 points) while Zeller received 15 total points (three first-team and nine second-team votes) from the NBA's 30 head coaches, who were asked to select five players for the first team and five players for the second team, regardless of position. Coaches were not permitted to vote for players on their own team. Two points were awarded for first team votes and one for second team votes. "I'm honored to receive an award like this and it makes me hungry to keep working hard and focus on taking the next steps to improve my game," said Waiters. "I can't wait to get back to work with my teammates and Coach Brown, though, because I'm excited about what our potential can be as a group." Waiters averaged 14.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steal Read More |
BIG TEN ANNOUNCES 2014 CONFERENCE FOOTBALL SCHEDULEMay 18, 2013 - By Press Release
The 2014 schedule will consist of eight games for each of the Big Ten's 14 teams, feature a new division alignment, include the conference debut of Maryland and Rutgers and culminate with the fourth annual Big Ten Football Championship Game. The 2014 Big Ten season begins on Sept. 13, with Rutgers making its Big Ten debut by hosting fellow East Division member Penn State. Maryland will take part in its first Big Ten game two weeks later on Sept. 27 with an East Division matchup at Indiana. Four other conference games will be held on Sept. 27, including two West Division matchups with Illinois at Nebraska and Iowa at Purdue and two cross-division contests with Minnesota at Michigan and Northwestern at Penn State. The Oct. 4 schedule will feature the Terrapins' first home Big Ten game against fellow East Division member Ohio State along with an East Division matchup in Michigan at Rutgers and West Division contests in Nebraska at Michigan State, Purdue at Illinois and Wisconsin at Northwestern. From Sept. 27 to Nov. 29, the 2014 Big Ten schedule will feature 10 consecutive weeks of Big Ten competition, boasting at least five conference games each week. All 14 teams will be in action during the final two weeks of Big Ten Read More |
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