Matt Brigidi
Newsdesk contributor
A graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, Matt majored in American Studies and wrote his senior thesis paper about the Houston Astros. A fan of all sports, his main interest is the NHL. He is a credentialed media member with the Philadelphia Flyers and covers the daily activities of the team.
Jim Brown Plans To Meet With Jimmy Haslam, Would Like Role In Browns Organization
Cleveland Browns legend Jim Brown will meet with Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam on Saturday.
Olympics 2012: Tianna Madison, Team USA Set World Record In Women's 4x100 Relay
On Friday, Elyria native Tianna Madison and her Team USA teammates set a new world record in the Women's 4x100-meter relay race finishing with a time of 40.82 to earn the United States another gold medal in Track & Field.
Derek Lowe Released By Cleveland Indians
On Friday afternoon, the Cleveland Indians officially announced that the club has decided to release right-handed starting pitcher Derek Lowe. The move comes a little over a week after the 39-year old pitcher was designated for assignment.
2012 PGA Championship: Vijay Singh Opens Strong On Friday
On Friday, the second round of the 2012 PGA Championship got underway in South Carolina and Vijay Sing is made a serious move up the leaderboard.
Indians Vs. Red Sox: Tribe Looks To Extend Winning Streak Friday Night
On Friday night, the Cleveland Indians (52-60) will host the second game of a four-game weekend set agains the Boston Red Sox (55-58).
Joe Haden Suspension: Prior Approval Could Help Browns Cornerback Avoid Discipline
ESPN Cleveland reported that Haden potentially could avoid missing any games as long as he received permission from the league's independent administrator on anabolic steroids and related substances to use the drug most commonly prescribed to help fi
2012 Olympic Medal Count: United States Regains Overall Lead
On Wednesday, the United States regained the overall medal count lead from China thanks to the addition of seven medals from four Track & Field events, which included gold medals from Allyson Felix, Aries Merritt and Brittney Reese.
Trent Richardson Tentatively Scheduled To Undergo Minor Procedure
On Wednesday night, ESPN insider Chris Mortensen tweeted that Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson has been tentatively penciled in to undergo an arthroscopic surgery when he meets with famed sports surgeon, Dr. James Andrews on Thursday.
Jason Knapp, Indians Pitching Prospect Acquired In Cliff Lee Trade, Released By Club
On Wednesday afternoon, the Cleveland Indians announced that the club had released right-handed pitching prospect Jason Knapp, one of the pieces acquired in the 2009 trade of Cliff Lee to the Philadelphia Phillies.
2012 Olympics: Ivan Ukhov Wins Gold In Men's High Jump, Erik Kynard Earns Silver
On Tuesday, Ivan Ukhov of Russia earned the gold medal in the Men's High Jump by being the only competitor capable of clearing the bar at a height of 2.38 meters.