The Cleveland Cavaliers managed to wrest the headlines away from Johnny Football today (sorta), as David Griffin was named GM (as Sam Amico predicted) and Mike Brown departed.
Here are some links on that and other matters from media entities both mainstream - and some decidedly not - for your lunchtime perusal.
By the way, did you know that FOX Sports Ohio has 24/7 automated newswires for the Browns, Indians, Reds, Cavaliers, and Blue Jackets? It's true! Check 'em out today.
CAVALIERS
Look for Sam Amico's full coverage of today's press conference and his look at who the Cavs might bring in next, all coming this afternoon.
In the meantime, here are some other takes:
CBS Cleveland: 11 potential candidates to become the next Cavaliers head coach
Pro Basketball Talk: Adrian Griffin a "top candidate" to fill Cavaliers coaching vacancy
WFNY: History Repeating. Mike Brown takes the fall... again
Hoopstuff: Cleveland Cavaliers: Hire Mike D'Antoni
Plain Dealer: A look at possible Cavaliers coaching candidates
Fear the Sword: Firing Mike Browns was the right decision for the Cavaliers
Route 4 Sports: Firing Brown sparks Lebron return?
BROWNS
FOX Sports Ohio: Browns call Bridgewater-Manziel report "beyond laughable"
Pro Football Zone: Johnny Manziel blowing away jersey sales
Plain Dealer: "You're the backup quarterback. This isn't Hollywood"
NFL.com: Browns came "very close" to drafting Sammy Watkins
Official Site: Wide receiver position a hot topic
Also, this:
Teddy B asked about Cleveland taking him on @dpshow. I actually told my agent that's not the place where I wanted to be.
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) May 13, 2014
REDS
Things are pretty quiet after an off-day yesterday
Redleg Nation: Is it time to consider calling up Jumbo Diaz?
FOX Sports: Does a speedster on base help the guy at the plate?
Enquirer: Behind Reds' Brayan Pena's win-or-lose smiles
INDIANS
Like the Reds, the Browns were off yesterday, leading to a quiet news day today.
FOX Sports Ohio: May going much better for Indians
It's pronounced "Lajaway": The amazing Josh Tomlin
ABJ: Chisenhall working at first base
BLUE JACKETS
The off-season beckons after a thrilling season and playoff series.
Official Site: Jackets' draft prep ramps up with annual scouting meetings
OHIO STATE
Eleven Warriors: Homecoming game against Rutgers to kick off at 3:30PM
FOX Sports Ohio: Former Buckeyes Thomas and Lighty lead squad to French Cup title
UC/XAVIER
The return of the Crosstown Shootout captured some headlines for UC and Xavier yesterday.
FOX Sports Ohio: Crosstown Shootout will return home
Cincinnati Enquirer: Xavier's Semaj Chiston prepares for NBA draft in Indy
Associated Press:Xavier, Cincinnati hoops rivalry returns to campus
Bearcats Blog: Crosstown shootout back to being called the Crosstown Shootout
