Cleveland Cavs’ Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson are the two rookies with the most upside, respectively, according to Scout Inc.’s David Thorpe.

Last month, Thorpe had Irving and Thompson go first and second overall in a redraft of the 2011 NBA Draft.

“[Irving’s] ballhandling skills, one-on-one play, outside shooting and flat-out scoring talent are enough to get him All-Star consideration for years to come.” Thorpe said. “If he develops his passing skills and game-management talent, however, he’ll become a surefire All-Star.”  . . .  [Read More]

Cleveland Indians are close to signing outfielder Johnny Damon, according to FOXSports.com senior baseball writer Ken Rosenthal.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Rosenthal reports the deal will include a no-trade clause as well as an out-clause that will allow Damon to depart on a specified date once Grady Sizemore returns from the 60-day disabled list June 3.  . . .  [Read More]

The NFL Draft is less than three weeks away, and it couldn’t come any sooner for NFL fans, who are driving themselves crazy as the stock of draftees continue to rise and fall with each Pro Day and visit to NFL team.

Since the last mock, Texas A&M quarterback has made the biggest jump after almost solidifying himself as a legitimate top-10 pick, whereas Whitney Mercilus and Janoris Jenkins slip down the draft  . . .  [Read More]

The second half of the season hasn’t been kind to the Cleveland Cavs.

After going 13-18 through the first 31 games of the season, the Cavs have gone 4-17 since the All-Star break, which has included a current nine-game losing streak and back-to-back losses at home by 35 points or more.

Yesterday, the Cavs’ misfortunes continued when they lost rookie Kyrie Irving for seven to 10 days because of a contusion/strain of the right shoulder.

Some fans will tell you the loss of Irving is the best  . . .  [Read More]

Cleveland Cavs announced today guard Kyrie Irving is out the next seven to 10 days due to a contusion/sprain of his right shoulder.

Irving originally injured his shoulder during the Cavs’ 121-84 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday and re-aggravated it yesterday in the team’s 125-90 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Irving did not travel with the team to Milwaukee in order to have an MRI, which confirmed the result.

Cavs’ head team physician Dr. Richard Parker evaluated  . . .  [Read More]

Cleveland Indians will place outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 60-day disabled list, according to MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian.

There is no word who will be designated for assignment.

Sizemore, who the Indians re-signed to a one-year, $5 million contract this offseason, had a microdiscectomy March 1 and was originally given a timetable of eight to 12 weeks before he could return.  . . .  [Read More]

Jared Sullinger will leave the Ohio State Buckeyes to enter the 2012 NBA Draft, according to Bob Baptist or the Columbus Dispatch.

Sullinger will announce his decision today at a 2:15 p.m. press conference, alongside head coach Thad Matta.

In 74 games with the Buckeyes, Sullinger averaged 17.3 points 53.0 percent shooting, 9.7 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 31.0 minutes per game, which included averaging a double-double his freshman year with 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds.  . . .  [Read More]

Virginia Tech running back David Wilson will visit the Cleveland Browns today, according to The Plain Dealer’s Mary Kay Cabot.

It was originally reported March 22 that Wilson would make the visit to Cleveland.

Wilson ran for a school-record 1,709 yards for the Hokies last season, along with nine rushing touchdowns. He also earned first-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference and second-team All-American honors and was named ACC Player  . . .  [Read More]

NBA named Cleveland Cavs guard Kyrie Irving the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in the month of March.

This is the third time this season he has earn Rookie of the Month honors.

In 15 games, Irving averaged 19.9 points on 45.8 percent shooting, 5.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists in  . . .  [Read More]

Cleveland Cavs announced today guard Daniel Gibson will undergo surgery this afternoon to repair a torn tendon in his left foot and ankle.

The team reports head team physician Dr. Richard Parker of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Sports Health recommended the surgery with additional consultation from the Southern California Orthopedic Institute’s Dr. Richard D. Ferkel, who will perform the surgery.

Gibson’s timetable, which will likely extend past the end of the regular season, will be set following a post-  . . .  [Read More]