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Heisman winner Troy Smith cited for driving under influence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Former NFL player and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Troy Smith has been cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a vehicle under the influence in Ohio. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says the 33-year-old
Coach’s Show Recap 10-19-17
Photo: Urban Meyer / Courtesy: 97.1 The Fan | BY: LORI SCHMIDT | Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was our recruiting this week, so there was no bye week press conference with the local beat media. That
Buckeyes' progress pleases Meyer as Penn State game looms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) A month ago some Ohio State faithful urged the benching of quarterback J.T. Barrett because of the anemic passing game. Now he’s being talked about as a potential Heisman Trophy candidate. It’s been all
Teleconference Tuesday: Bye Week
| BY: MARC FINCH & LORI SCHMIDT | Hear from Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, because–even though there’s no game Saturday–his Buckeyes are hard at work.
JT Barrett Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
Ohio State quarterback JT Barrett has been named the Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Week for the eighth time in his career. He earned the honor as a result of his performance against Nebraska in which
No. 9 Buckeyes' tear continues with 56-14 win over Huskers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett led eight straight touchdown drives against Nebraska before his night ended early in the fourth quarter Saturday night. The wind had kicked up and the temperature had dropped into
The Fan Scouting Report: Nebraska
Nebraska (3-3) has made some changes on defense since Ohio State demolished them last year 62-3. They switched up coordinators, hiring Bob Diaco away from Notre Dame, and they moved from a 4-3 to a 3-4. However,
Ex-Ohio State football player indicted on rape charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Authorities say a former Ohio State University running back faces three counts of rape for an alleged sexual assault of a woman this summer. Twenty-four-year-old Bri’onte Dunn was indicted on the charges Thursday in
No. 9 Buckeyes looking to keep rolling on trip to Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Ohio State-Nebraska matches two of the five programs with the most major college football wins in history, but the teams are in very different places entering Saturday night’s game at Memorial Stadium. The ninth-ranked
Nebraska Week: Video and Audio
Here are the highlights from this week’s media availabilities with the Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes are preparing for Saturday’s road game against Nebraska, which will air on 97.1 The Fan. SEE ALSO: Tuesday Teleconference Audio
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Blue Jackets look to flip power switch vs. torrid Kings
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets are experiencing a power outage and crews are on the scene trying to fix the problem. In a 2-0 loss at home on Thursday to the Tampa Bay Lightning that
Kings-Blue Jackets Preview
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets are experiencing a power outage and crews are on the scene trying to fix the problem. In a 2-0 loss at home on Thursday to the Tampa Bay Lightning that
Sergachev scores twice, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 2-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Mikhail Sergachev is so unaccustomed to scoring goals that he wasn’t even sure how to celebrate after he got one. The 19-year-old rookie defenseman got his first two NHL goals and Andrei Vasilevskiy made
Hot clubs meet as Lightning visit Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It is far too early in the season to magnify the importance of one game, but the Thursday night matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Tampa Bay Lightning pairs two teams hoping
Johnson helps Blue Jackets extend win streak to four
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets kept it simple according to their coach John Tortorella. They checked well and were rewarded with their fourth straight win of the young NHL season. “You could tell we had
Banged-up Jets look to slow Blue Jackets
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — If the Winnipeg Jets are going to extend their three-game winning streak when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, they will need a little help from both the farm and the
Wennberg scores in OT; Columbus beats Minnesota 5-4
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Alexander Wennberg was in the perfect spot to get another two points for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Wennberg scored 47 seconds into overtime and Columbus rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the
Wild will be without key players vs. Blue Jackets
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild fans haven’t seen their team play a game that matters at home since April. Their excitement before Saturday night’s meeting with the Columbus Blue Jackets might be tempered by the fact
Panarin gets 1st goal, Blue Jackets rally to top Rangers 3-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With his first goal as a Blue Jacket, Artemi Panarin showed exactly why Columbus traded for the elite forward over the summer. Panarin snaked through a group of defenders and scored a tiebreaking goal
Rangers hope to get going vs. Blue Jackets
Now is not the time for the New York Rangers to hit the panic button. Yes, they sit in last place in the Metropolitan Division with just a win and two points, but they’re just four games
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Lynch banned 1 game for pushing official
NEW YORK (AP) Oakland running back Marshawn Lynch was suspended for one game without pay by the NFL on Friday for shoving a game official during the Raiders’ victory over Kansas City on Thursday night. Lynch was
Steelers' Mitchell fined $57K for 2 hits
NEW YORK (AP) Pittsburgh safety Mike Mitchell was fined $57,735 by the NFL on Friday for two hits he made in the Steelers’ win over Kansas City last Sunday. Mitchell was docked $48,620 for a helmet-to-helmet shot
Titans unsure on RB Murray, TE Walker
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are unsure whether a trio of players will be able to play Sunday when they visit the winless Cleveland Browns. Running back DeMarco Murray, who tweaked his hamstring for the second
Falcons WR Sanu, DE Upshaw set to play
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) After being limited by injuries in practice earlier in the week, Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu and defensive end Courtney Upshaw are expected to play against the Patriots. Sanu missed last week’s loss
Bills WR Matthews questionable vs Bucs
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of a thumb injury. Matthews participated fully in practice on Friday after being limited the previous
Barr: Didn't try to 'take out' Rodgers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr said Friday he did not intend to “take out” Aaron Rodgers with a hit last weekend that left the Packers quarterback with a broken right collarbone. After spending
Buccaneers QB Winston to start Sunday
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay’s Jameis Winston tested his injured throwing shoulder in practice and will start Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter made the announcement Friday after the third-year quarterback worked with
NFL mulls discipline for Lynch ref push
NEW YORK (AP) The NFL is reviewing possible disciplinary measures for Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, who was ejected from the game against the Kansas City Chiefs after he shoved an official when he ran onto
Jags RB Fournette questionable vs. Colts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette could miss his first game of the season because of a sprained right ankle. The Jaguars list Fournette as questionable to play Sunday at Indianapolis. He did not
Kuechly out; Benjamin, Kalil to start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly will miss Carolina’s game against the Chicago Bears while in the concussion protocol. Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and two-time All-Pro center Ryan Kalil are expected to start. Panthers coach
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Bengals
Steelers, resurgent Bengals set to renew belligerent rivalry
PITTSBURGH (AP) The bad blood between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals is palpable, built on years of animosity and antagonism, hits that straddled the line between clean and dirty and others that leapfrogged across it all
Bengals' challenge: 4 road games in 5 weeks, Steelers up 1st
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals have a chance to move into contention in the AFC North, but it’s a long road back. And it starts in Pittsburgh. Cincinnati (2-3) plays four road games in the next five weeks,
Bengals-Steelers Capsule
BENGALS (2-3) at STEELERS (4-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE – Steelers by 6
Resurgent Bengals face rough road at Pittsburgh
The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Pittsburgh in Week 7 of the NFL season to take on the AFC North rival Steelers. The Steelers (4-2) lead the AFC North and are coming off a huge win on the
Ouch! Bengals newcomers get crash course in Steelers rivalry
CINCINNATI (AP) One of the NFL’s edgiest rivalries is getting passed onto the next generation of Bengals. Nine rookies will see firsthand why so much has been made of these high-stakes games with the Steelers. It won’t
Bengals return from bye without TE Tyler Eifert
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals had an eventful bye weekend. They gained ground on the Ravens, lost ground to the Steelers, and lost tight end Tyler Eifert for the rest of the season. Their next step in trying
Bengals TE Tyler Eifert out for season with back injury
CINCINNATI (AP) Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert will miss the rest of the season with a back injury that has put his career in jeopardy. The fifth-year veteran missed half of last season with ankle and back
Bengals' out-of-character coaching change makes a difference
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals resist making big changes during a season. They’ve done it only a handful of times throughout their 50-season history. By going against their stripes, they may have saved this season. After two home
After 0-3 start, Bengals back in thick of AFC North race
CINCINNATI (AP) A Bengals team that lost its first three games is getting rewarded with an extra day off this week. That’s how quickly things have changed. Facing elimination from the AFC North only two weeks ago,
Nothing wrong with Green as Bengals rally to beat Bills
CINCINNATI (AP) One pass slipped off A.J. Green’s wet hands, and another deflected off his chest. Then he got stripped of the ball after a catch. The usually sure-handed receiver was having such a tough time that
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Browns
Kizer starting again, staying positive as Browns host Titans
CLEVELAND (AP) DeShone Kizer hasn’t lost hope the Browns can turn their season around. Heck, if St. Pius did it, so can Cleveland. The rookie quarterback was once on a team that started 0-11, found its groove
Titans-Browns Capsule
TENNESSEE (3-3) at CLEVELAND (0-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE – Titans by 7
Titans play for first, Browns stuck in last
The goal is the same for both teams, but the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans have entirely different motives heading into their game Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. The Texans, tied for first place in the
Sub-text: Browns' misery worsened by loss to Watson, Texans
CLEVELAND (AP) The incessant failure has been unbearably painful for the Browns and their fans. On Sunday, Deshaun Watson made it feel even worse. Houston’s getting-better-by-the-week rookie quarterback, a player Cleveland could have drafted this year but
Watson shines again as Texans beat Browns 33-17
HOUSTON (AP) Deshaun Watson arrived at the stadium on Sunday paying homage to a quarterback of Houston’s past. He left having shown once again why he’s the future of this franchise. Watson threw for 225 yards and
Browns remain winless after another QB struggles
HOUSTON (AP) Cleveland started a new quarterback on Sunday. The results were the same. Kevin Hogan became the 28th different starter at quarterback for the Browns since 1999 after rookie DeShone Kizer was benched this week. But
Watson tosses 3 TDs as Texans beat Browns 33-17
HOUSTON (AP) Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson wants more. After setting two rookie touchdown records in a win over Cleveland on Sunday, Watson wasn’t completely satisfied. Watson threw for 225 yards and three touchdowns, becoming the first rookie
Watson shines for Texans as Kizer struggles with Browns
HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns both looked to rookies to start at quarterback this season. While Houston’s Deshaun Watson has improved each week since taking over at halftime of the season opener, Cleveland’s DeShone
Browns-Texans Capsule
CLEVELAND (0-5) at HOUSTON (2-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE – Texans by 10
Browns turn to Hogan for QB help against Texans
HOUSTON — Eternally wedged between a rock of despair and the hard place of misguided decisions, the Cleveland Browns spent the preseason committed to rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer, for better or for worse, even though he was
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Magic try to find a way to beat Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic share a streak that one side enjoys and the other could really do without. And this streak — the Cavs have won 17 straight over the Magic — could
James and Korver heat up from 3, Cavs beat Bucks 116-97
MILWAUKEE (AP) LeBron James and Kevin Love took care of the paint. Once Kyle Korver got going from 3-point range, the Cleveland Cavaliers became nearly unstoppable. James had 24 points and eight assists, Korver hit three straight
Bucks' Antetokounmpo faces big test against Cavaliers
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks opened the season on a high note, knocking off last season’s top Eastern Conference playoff seed on the road in Boston. Now, they will be tested again as they welcome the defending
Hayward suffers gruesome injury, Celtics lose opener 102-99
CLEVELAND (AP) Gordon Hayward’s face was etched in pain and shock. Of all the juicy subplots for this hyped homecoming and a season opener between heated rivals, a serious injury to Hayward wasn’t on the list. Boston’s
LeBron on: Cavs star playing in opener vs. Irving, Celtics
CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James made it back for the season opener. No surprise. Limited for nearly three weeks by a sprained left ankle that sidelined him in practice and the preseason, James is playing in Cleveland’s opener
LeBron questionable to face Irving, Celtics in Cavs' opener
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James has never missed a season opener in the NBA – or at any level. His streak is in jeopardy. James remains questionable for Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Celtics and former
Rude welcome: Irving set for return to 'rowdy' Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving is coming home to where his NBA journey began six years ago. There will be familiar faces and new sounds. Traded to Boston this summer after he demanded the Cavaliers deal him so
Irving at center of rivalry as Celtics, Cavs kick off season
CLEVELAND — The last time Kyrie Irving played in an NBA game that counted, he was wearing a Cavaliers jersey. The 2017-18 NBA season begins Tuesday night in Cleveland when the Cavs host the Boston Celtics. Check
Cavs, Warriors gear up to begin championship quests again
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Minutes after LeBron James lost the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors four months ago, he vowed to return to the gym right away with plans to get back to the big stage.
LeBron vs. Kyrie the latest entry in NBA rivalries
MIAMI (AP) LeBron James loves rivalries. Ohio State-Michigan. North Carolina-Duke. Cowboys-Redskins. Those are some of the favorite matchups he’s cited over the years, ones that have been honed by the flowing of bad blood over generations. Kyrie
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Holtmann Holds Court At His First Big Ten Media Day
Photo Courtesy: 97.1 The Fan / Photo: Chris Holtmann at practice | BY: LORI SCHMIDT | For the first time in more than a decade, when the Ohio State men’s basketball coach took the podium at Big
Maryland Week: Video and Audio
Here are the highlights from this week’s media availabilities with the Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes are preparing for Saturday’s home game against Maryland, which will air on 97.1 The Fan. Also included this week, highlights
Ohio State Basketball adds in state opponent
Ohio State Basketball has announced a home and home season opener between the Buckeyes and the Univeristy of Cincinnati Bearcats to start the 2018 and 2019 season.
Rutgers Week: Video and Audio
Here are the highlights from this week’s media availabilities with the Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes are preparing for Saturday’s road game against Rutgers, which will air on 97.1 The Fan. Also included this week, highlights
Army Week: Video and Audio
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Here are the highlights from this week’s media availabilities with the Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes are preparing for Saturday’s home game against Army, which will air on 97.1 The Fan. Kickoff that evening is at
Ohio State’s Past Meets Ohio State’s Future
Photo: Coach Chris Holtmann / Courtesy: 97.1 The Fan | BY: LORI SCHMIDT | Last night, new Buckeye men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann spoke to a group of more than 825 season ticket holders. He answered their
Highly touted Ohio recruit follows Holtmann to Buckeyes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) New Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann has persuaded a top prospect to follow him from Butler to the Buckeyes. The school said Monday that 6-foot-8 forward Kyle Young has signed to play for
Holtmann contract offers bonuses for winning, good grades
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) New Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann’s $3 million annual contract includes incentives for making the NCAA Tournament and ensuring his players get good grades. Ohio State signed the former Butler coach to an
Chris Holtmann tagged as new Buckeye Head Coach
Butler Head Coach Chris Holtmann has agreed to become the next Head Coach of the Ohio State Men’s Basketball team. Today, OSU announced the move, while confirming Holtmann will receive an 8-year deal worth approximately $3 million
Matta’s time comes to a close at Ohio State.
An emotional Thad Matta says goodbye || Photo Credit: 97.1 The Fan Ohio State AD Gene Smith announced Monday afternoon that after 13 seasons, Thad Matta is out as Head Coach of the Ohio State Men’s Basketball