10:45 AM
Oct 26
2010

BLOG: LeBron commercial misses point

In a new Nike commercial, LeBron James almost apologizes to Cleveland.

"Almost" is the key word.

It starts out on the set of "The Decision," with a vulnerable James seeking forgiveness.

"What should I do?" James asks, before turning his attention to the city of Cleveland.

10:06 AM
Sep 13
2010

BLOG: When Good Animals Go Bad

Last month, a bear killed one of its caretakers, Brent Kandra, 24, just outside of Cleveland.

In February 2009, a chimpanzee mauled the face of Charla Nash, leaving her blind and disfigured for life.

10:22 AM
Jul 13
2010

BLOG: Steinbrenner represented the last generation of Cleveland prosperity

Most people will remember George Steinbrenner as the polarizing New York Yankees owner who led his team to seven World Series championships and 11 American League pennants.

10:47 AM
Jun 16
2010

BLOG: Wax On, (Bleep) Off

Long before The Karate Kid had corn rows, he was played by Ralph Macchio, an Italian teenager with a big white headband and a bigger heart.

01:22 PM
Apr 27
2009

How long is a lifetime?

Tom Hanks has overcome almost everything: AIDS, Nazis, Meg Ryan, desert islands, airport terminals and the Catholic Church.

It's enough for three lifetimes. But is it enough for a Lifetime Achievement award?

10:05 AM
Apr 27
2010

BLOG: Bill Murray and "Get Low"

"I was in the Virgin Islands once. Met a girl. We ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. Why couldn't I get that day over and over and over?" -- Bill Murray, "Groundhog's Day"

11:04 AM
Apr 12
2010

BLOG: A Masters Victory For Women

For four days this weekend, and during the weeks leading into The Masters, CBS and ESPN followed around scandal-tainted Tiger Woods, focusing their coverage on the women in his life.

The "experts" talked about possible redemption. They talked about his wife, Elin Woods. They talked about the women involved in his extramarital affairs.

07:40 PM
Apr 07
2009

Brown & Out

I still like Romeo Crennel.

I think one day he'll make a fine NFL head coach.

I'd like to point out Bill Belichick and Mike Shanahan -- both surefire Hall of Famers -- each were fired in their first stint as head coach, and each looked a little overwhelmed during those tenures.

11:02 AM
Nov 19
2009

Black & Blue & Brown All Over

Could it get any worse? Historically, not really.

09:59 AM
Nov 11
2009

"Album" By Girls

Girls frontman Christopher Owens grew up in the Children of God cult.