Resilient Cavaliers Defeat Clippers 99-92

Minutes before the Cavaliers matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Byron Scott walked over to back up point guard Ramon Sessions and told him he would be starting.

After the game, Scott told the media, " I didn't tell him why, just you're starting."

Scott was sure Sessions would respond.

He did in spectacular fashion.

The 6'3" guard from Nevada-Reno was huge for the Cavs (10-14) tonight as they defeated the upstart Clippers (15-8) 99-92 at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday night. The win is a great way for the team to kick off a nine-game home stand that will allow the club to enjoy home cooking for close to three weeks.

Sessions poured in a season high points (24), seven of which came in crunch time, and assists (13) starting in place of rookie lead guard Kyrie Irving who was scratched just prior to the game after suffering concussion like symptoms.

Ramon was huge for the Cavaliers but he did not do it alone. Daniel Gibson returned to the line up and helped power the Cavs in the clutch as he drained a three pointer that put Cleveland ahead for good with 1:20 remaining. Power forward Antawn Jamison also had a season high in points as he went for 27 on 10/18 shooting. The 6'9" veteran from North Carolina also Read More

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The Kid's NFL Power Rankings

RK (LW) TEAM REC COMMENT

1 (8) Giants 9-7 The Giants got hot in the playoffs, as Eli Manning and his trio of wide receivers led them to another improbable Super Bowl win over the Patriots. They defeated highly touted teams in the Falcons, Packers, and 49ers, with the last two on the road, in the NFC playoffs.
2 (3) Patriots 13-3 New England had many chances to win the Super Bowl, after luckily escaping defeat by the Ravens in the AFC. Tom Brady was not his usual self in losing again to the Giants in the big game.
3 (1) Packers 15-1 The Packers looked sloppy in their home loss to the Giants, as turnovers and dropped passes doomed them. Their defense regressed this year, and will need to improve that along with the offensive line.
4 (5) Ravens 12-4 Baltimore just missed their chance to beat the Pats and advance to the Super Bowl, but still have a solid team heading into next year. They are getting old at some key positions, but keep bringing in yolung talent through good drafting.
5 (4) 49ers 13-3 The 49ers had their chances to beat the Giants and go to the Super Bowl, but inexperience and a lack of explosive offensive playmakers cost them. I'm not sure Alex Smith is the guy to bring them there.
6 (2) Saints 13-3 New Orleans had trouble with their defense, as they scored with ease against the 49ers, but could not stop them when it counted, in their playoff loss.
7 (10) Texans 10-6 Houston looke Read More

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Browns 2012 Season Tickets On Sale Now

Season tickets for the 2012 season at Cleveland Browns Stadium will be available starting on Monday, February 6. In addition, renewal notices for current Season Ticket Holders will be sent starting the end of this week, via both e-mail and home delivery. Season ticket prices for all non-premium seats will either stay the same or be reduced from 2011. Fans renewing Club Seats also will not see any price increase from last year.

"Season Ticket Holders are a valuable member of our team," said Browns President Mike Holmgren. "Over the past two seasons, I've had the opportunity to witness first-hand how all of our fans can create a home field advantage for our players. Their enthusiasm is truly unmatched. Our efforts continue as we strive to provide our fans with the best gameday experience the National Football League has to offer. Cleveland Browns Stadium is a special place on Browns gamedays and that is a testament to the passion and pride our fans exhibit on Sundays. I look forward to having them contribute to an exciting 2012 season."

Prospective Season Ticket Holders will have many options from which to choose this season as season ticket prices start as low as $19 per game. The Browns are also introducing a $32 per game season ticket for the 10-game home package in the Dawg Pound, which consists of eight regular season games and two preseason contests. This area, which consists of mo Read More

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Tickets Still Available For Spring Game & Showdown In The Shoe

Tickets for the double header in Ohio Stadium April 21 - when the Ohio State men's lacrosse team hosts the Showdown in the Shoe and the Ohio State football team plays the 2012 Ohio State LiFE Sports Spring Game - will go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The day begins with the Buckeye lacrosse team hosting Air Force at 11 a.m. in an ECAC Lacrosse League game, with the football team's game slated for a 1:30 p.m. start.

General admission tickets, which include both the lacrosse and football games, are $7 each in advance. Tickets will be $15 on game day (cash only).

As in the past, Ohio State students and children 6 and under will be admitted free of charge in all general admission sections.

Tickets will be available online through OhioStateBuckeyes.com, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or in person at the Athletics Ticket Office in the Schottenstein Center, or at any Ticketmaster location. Service charges may apply depending on the location of purchase.

In addition, group tickets are available at $5 each for groups of 50 or more and must be purchased in advance through the group sales department at 614-292-0043.

 

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