Bad news on both ends of the state on the baseball diamond may make for an unhappy start to the day, but at least three people are smiling: Joe Haden, his agent, and Browns GM Ray Farmer. The three agreed to a monster $68 million contract extension yesterday. So, at least they could do is pick up today's lunch tab.
Speaking of lunch, Sam Amico is holding a lunchtime chat today if you want to talk about the Cavs' future.
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CAVALIERS
The Cavaliers held a press conference yesterday on David Griffin being named GM and Mike Brown leaving. Despite a lot of interest in who the Cavaliers might pick as their next leader, a non-story still became the story of the day.
ABJ: Griffin insists Irving had no input on firing
Plain Dealer: Griffin: Cavaliers did not consult Kyrie Irving about firing Mike Brown
FOX Sports Ohio: Griffin's task: Matching Cavs' coach, roster with philosophy
Fear the Sword: What does David Griffin's vision mean for the Cavaliers?
BROWNS
Joe Haden's new five-year deal is the story of the day, but the Browns find other ways to make news, too. Later this afternoon, Fred Greetham will provide an update from Joe Haden's press conference.
Associated Press: Browns sign CB Joe Haden to 5-year deal
Terry Pluto: Browns send right message to players by signing Haden
Shutdown Corner: Report: Browns almost drafted Bridgewater, who didn't want to play in Cleveland anyway
PFT: Browns limiting media access to rookie minicamp
FOX Sports: Simply put, I was sucked back in by the draft
REDS
Aroldis Chapman throws the ball hard. Really hard. Sometimes, when someone actually hits it, the ball can fly a long way in the other direction.
Mark My Word: Pena on Chapman after loss
Big League Stew: Brandon Phillips adds classic video bomb to prankster resume
Red Reporter: Leake's gem doomed by late dinger
Enquirer: Missed opportunities rife in Reds' loss to Padres
INDIANS
Close plays at the plate make for exciting baseball, right? Indians fans might rather have a dull win, though.
ABJ: Dramatic play at the play foils Indians' comeback
Let's Go Tribe: Second time through order sinks Masterson
Indians Baseball Insider: Quarter-pole good bad and ugly
OHIO STATE
Eleven Warriors: Football recruiting has become big business
College Football Talk: Braxton Miller second in pre-season favorites to win Heisman
Dispatch: Navy game on network with limited availability
UC
The Bearcats made Jermaine Lewis' request for a transfer official yesterday.
FOX Sports Ohio: Cincinnati baseball shows solidarity with ailing Buckeye
Enquirer: Sean Kilpatrick misses NBA Scouting Combine with injury
