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Another obstacle arises in Derek Anderson's plan to go Tim Misny on Browns fans -- Bud Shaw Blog

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 18, 2010, 4:22PM

Derek Anderson vowed revenge on ruthless Browns fans, then apologized for his words. But you know he meant them. Sports is first and foremost entertainment. So it's a shame the Arizona Cardinals and Anderson aren't on the schedule. Full story »

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Augusta offers a beleagured golfer a soft landing unlike any other: Bud Shaw's Sports Spin

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 17, 2010, 10:31PM

Bud Shaw puts Tiger Woods' return, Brady Quinn's new start and more through his Spin cycle. Full story »

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So who's right about Brady Quinn -- Mike Holmgren or Denver head coach Josh McDaniels? -- Bud Shaw blog

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 16, 2010, 12:01PM

I don't know if Mike Holmgren is right that the Browns will be better off under Jake Delhomme in 2010. But I do believe he's correct in passing on Brady Quinn. Full story »

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After years of closed doors, there's a lot to admire about Mike Holmgren's fresh air with Browns: Bud Shaw's Sunday Sports Spin

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 14, 2010, 5:22AM

Mike Holmgren's approach in Berea is refreshing as long as you're not Brady Quinn. But now he has to be right, Bud Shaw says in his Sunday Spin. Full story »

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Cleveland Indians are better-suited for Omar Vizquel when he enters Hall of Fame: Bud Shaw

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 11, 2010, 10:00PM

Omar Vizquel, the latest ex-Indian to land with the White Sox, will next wear Cleveland colors when he goes into the Hall of Fame, Bud Shaw writes. Full story »

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Cleveland Indians' faith in Travis Hafner is laudable, but Pronk remains team's biggest uncertainty: Bud Shaw

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 11, 2010, 2:55AM

Manny Acta believes Travis Hafner can be a 30-homer cleanup hitter. For the Indians' sake, he better be right, Bud Shaw writes. Full story »

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Cleveland Indians' Chris Perez: A closer in waiting, Bud Shaw writes

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 07, 2010, 6:40PM

Indians' reliever Chris Perez looks the part of a closer but he'll bide his time behind Kerry Wood, Bud Shaw writes. Full story »

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Milton Bradley does it again, and so does Bob Feller (thank goodness): Bud Shaw's Sports Spin

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 07, 2010, 9:22AM

Since Indians manager Eric Wedge benched Milton Bradley for dogging it in a spring training game in Winter Haven, Fla., in 2004 and Bradley bolted the ballpark in a cab, the meter has been kept running in every city where he's played. Full story »

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Dealing with the Tribe's hard reality on a postcard perfect baseball day: Bud Shaw

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 05, 2010, 6:59PM

The Indians' offense might have to become the 1927 Yankees to outhit their pitching issues, Bud Shaw writes. Full story »

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Welcome to NFL free agency, where only the griping comes without charge: Bud Shaw's Sports Spin

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 03, 2010, 11:22PM

Browns president Mike Holmgren shouldn't have to make good on other people's alleged promises, Bud Shaw writes in his Spin column. Full story »

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Manager Manny Acta optimistic, even if Cleveland Indians fans aren't: Bud Shaw

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

March 02, 2010, 10:42PM

New Indians manager Manny Acta is up for the challenge of convincing a skeptical city that hope is on the way. Full story »

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Jamison looking even better to Cavaliers with Shaq's injured thumb: Bud Shaw

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

February 28, 2010, 6:56PM

Shaquille O'Neal's thumb injury makes Danny Ferry's willingness to deal at the trade deadline look even smarter, Bud Shaw writes. Full story »

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Cavaliers' embarrassment of riches really shouldn't embarrass (or stress out) fans: Bud Shaw's Sports Spin

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

February 24, 2010, 11:48PM

Only in Cleveland would a gift horse like Antawn Jamison be getting a complete dental exam, Bud Shaw writes in his Spin column. Full story »

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Looming labor storm clouds over NBA and NFL threaten winters of fans discontent: Bud Shaw's Sports Spin

By Bud Shaw, The Plain Dealer

February 18, 2010, 1:34AM

With owners and players fighting over money in two major sports, it's going to be an annoying couple of years for fans of the NFL and NBA, Bud Shaw writes in his Spin column. Full story »

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