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Urban Meyer to Retire After Rose Bowl, Ryan Day to be named Head Coach
Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer will announce his retirement Tuesday at 2 p.m. Meyer will step down following the Buckeyes Rose Bowl game against Washington. Athletic Director Gene Smith will name offensive coordinator and quarterbacks
Urban Meyer says he’ll return in 2019 during his weekly presser
You’ve probably heard the noise. It’s been on ESPN. It’s been brought up on our own radio shows. Me personally, I’ve had opinions on it. I’m talking about Urban Meyer’s future as a coach and more importantly
Nick Bosa to withdraw from Ohio State
The Ohio State football program announced on Tuesday that All-American defensive lineman Nick Bosa intends to withdraw from school so he can focus on his rehabilitation and train for the NFL Draft. Urban Meyer released this statement
Urban cites lack of balance on offense, pass defense as team weaknesses
Ohio State head coach met with the media on Monday to field questions about his football team after a 49-26 win over Indiana that the Buckeyes didn’t control until late in the game. Dwayne Haskins was his
Urban Meyer Suspended Three Games
The Ohio State Board of Trustees gathered on Wednesday Morning to discuss the future of Head Football Coach Urban Meyer. The Board gathered for 5 minutes in public before excusing themselves in to a private executive session.
Ohio State Places Head Coach Urban Meyer On Paid Administrative Leave
Ohio State has placed head coach Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave. The school’s decision comes in light of the situation involving wide receivers coach Zach Smith, who Meyer fired last week. Smith was accused of domestic
Report: Urban Meyer Supposedly Knew about Zach Smith Allegations
From earlier today, Brett McMurphy reported that Ohio State Head Football Coach Urban Meyer knew about the domestic abuse allegations from Zach Smith. You can read Brett McMurphy’s report here.
Earle Bruce Passes Away at 87
Former Ohio State Head Coach Earle Bruce passed away early Friday morning. In 9 years of coaching in Columbus, Earle recorded a 81-26-1 record. His daughters offered a statement on Friday morning. “It is with great sadness
The Fan Scouting Report: Wisconsin
For the first time in team history, Wisconsin football is 12-0. To win the Big Ten Championship, the Ohio State Buckeyes will have to make sure the Badgers don’t get to 13-0. Wisconsin’s victories have been impressive.
Wisconsin: Video and Audio
Whatever else is true about Ohio State’s chances of making the College Football Playoff, we know this for certain: They must beat Wisconsin to keep any hopes they have alive, so it’s a crucial showdown in the
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Blue Jackets
Flames topple Blue Jackets 4-2
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) In the first two periods, the Columbus Blue Jackets hit three goal posts. It was that kind of night. Johnny Gaudreau scored his team-leading 35th goal and Michael Frolik added a goal and an
Flames topple Blue Jackets 4-2
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Johnny Gaudreau scored his team-leading 35th goal and Michael Frolik added a goal and an assist and the Calgary Flames earned a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. David Rittich
Blue Jackets continue playoff push vs. Flames
The Columbus Blue Jackets, in a dogfight to earn a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, will take points any way they can get them. Coming off a weekend in which they received a top-shelf goaltending performance
Marchand does it again in OT as Bruins beat Blue Jackets 2-1
BOSTON (AP) Conor McGregor fired up the Bruins with a pregame speech. Brad Marchand paid him tribute by doing a rendition of the MMA fighter’s walk after he scored his winner. Marchand scored 3:30 into the overtime,
Marchand does it again in OT as Bruins beat Blue Jackets 2-1
BOSTON (AP) Brad Marchand scored 3:30 into the overtime, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. The win snapped Boston’s three-game losing streak that came after it earned
Bruins try to rebound vs. Bobrovsky, Jackets
A week ago, the Boston Bruins extended their points streak to 19 consecutive games. That now seems like such a long time ago. The Bruins (42-20-9, 93 points) went 0-3 on a three-game trip to Pittsburgh, Columbus
Bobrovsky stops 46 shots, Blue Jackets beat Carolina 3-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With Columbus slipping into a sudden offensive malaise in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky kept the Blue Jackets in the game and in the race for a playoff spot. The goalie played one his
Bobrovsky stops 46 shots, Blue Jackets beat Carolina 3-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 46 shots – including 22 in the second period – to get his sixth shutout of the season, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Friday night.
Hurricanes try to continue road success vs. Blue Jackets
The Carolina Hurricanes have found some of their best work has come in road games across the past couple of months. So they shouldn’t shy away from the next assignment when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets
Jenner's hat trick powers Blue Jackets over Bruins 7-4
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Boone Jenner got off his sick bed and rung up his first career hat trick. The Columbus center had a fever and missed his team’s loss to the New York Islanders on Monday. His
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Ex-Broncos backup QB Kelly pleads guilty
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) Former Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor second-degree criminal trespassing for entering a couple’s suburban Denver home uninvited. After Kelly entered the plea Wednesday in Arapahoe County District Court, he
Burfict joins Raiders day after release
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed linebacker Vontaze Burfict. The move Tuesday puts Burfict on a new team one day after he was released by the Cincinnati Bengals, where he spent his first seven seasons.
Lions sign Rams RB Brown to offer sheet
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown has signed an offer sheet from the Detroit Lions. The Rams confirmed the move by their restricted free agent on Tuesday. Los Angeles has five days
49ers sign P Vogel to replace Pinion
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed punter Justin Vogel to a one-year contract. The 49ers had been seeking a replacement after free agent Bradley Pinion signed with Tampa Bay last week and found
Vikings bring back veteran K Bailey
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with kicker Dan Bailey, the ninth-year veteran who was signed last season to replace struggling rookie Daniel Carlson. Bailey’s deal was done Tuesday,
Panthers sign Irvin to boost pass rush
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed unrestricted free agent linebacker/defensive end Bruce Irvin to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not immediately available on Tuesday. A former first-round draft pick in 2012 by Seattle, Irvin split
Steelers add LB Barron on 2-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) Now it’s Mark Barron’s turn to try and replace Ryan Shazier. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Barron to a two-year deal on Tuesday and tasked him with filling the void left by Shazier. The Pro Bowl
Chiefs sign ex-Packers CB Breeland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have signed cornerback Bashaud Breeland to a $2 million contract for the upcoming season that could be worth an additional $3 million if incentives are met. The club announced
Lions sign former Saints WR Lewis
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Tommylee Lewis. Lewis spent his first three NFL seasons with New Orleans, playing in 34 games. He has 20 receptions for 252 yards and two touchdowns.
New rules expected, but not to replay
DENVER (AP) In no sport but the NFL do players, fans, coaches and general managers annually debate the rules of the game, advocating ways to make pro football better, safer, fairer. Officiating is especially a hot topic
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Bengals sign former Bills guard John Miller to 3-year deal
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals signed guard John Miller to a three-year deal Friday, their first free-agent move to bolster the offensive line. Miller spent the last four seasons with Buffalo, which made him a third-round pick in
Free Agency-Bengals Capsule
CINCINNATI BENGALS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Preston Brown, LB Vincent Rey, OT Cedric Ogbuehi, OT Jake Fisher, OT Bobby Hart, OT Andre Smith, TE Tyler Eifert, TE C.J. Uzomah, TE Tyler Kroft, DE Michael Johnson, CB
With wait over, Bengals hire Zac Taylor as coach
CINCINNATI (AP) After 16 years without a playoff win under Marvin Lewis, the Bengals decided to try something different. But they had to wait more than a month before hiring Zac Taylor as their next coach in
NFL to play 4 games in London next season, 1 in Mexico City
NEW YORK (AP) The NFL will play four games in London next season but did not say which would be at Tottenham’s delayed new stadium and which would be at Wembley. The league also said Monday one
Browns and Bengals Statements
Both of Ohio’s NFL teams released statements today regarding the national anthem. From Cleveland owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam: “We view our organization, our league and our players as great unifiers of people. Our players, just like
Bengals-Packers Capsule
CINCINNATI (0-2) at GREEN BAY (1-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE – Packers by 10
Steelers keep control of North with another Cincinnati win
CINCINNATI (AP) The defending champions have been eliminated. An AFC North title is now one victory away for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are on their best regular-season surge in seven years. Chris Boswell tied the club record
Struggling Bengals, Bills have little margin for error
The Cincinnati Bengals host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in what could amount to an elimination game in the AFC wild-card race. The Bills (4-5) and the Bengals (3-5-1) are currently 11th and 13th in the conference
Struggling Bengals set to host Bills
|By Dave Biddle| Have the Cincinnati Bengals been eliminated from playoff contention? No, they could theoretically still make it, but fans of the team should prepare for the first non-playoff season since 2010. The Bengals fell to
Giants heading toward first playoff berth since 2011
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) That four-year playoff drought could soon be nearing an end for the New York Giants. Riding the play of their big-bucks defense and the gutsy play-calling of rookie coach Ben McAdoo , the
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Browns
OMG, OBJ: Beckham's arrival makes Browns instant contenders
CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns returned as an expansion team in 1999. They became a real one Tuesday night. It only took 20 mostly tortuous years – and one tremendous trade. With a shocking, blockbuster deal for
The Latest: C.J. Mosley to Jets; Ravens can't match offer
The Latest on NFL free agency (all times EDT): 11 a.m. Four-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker C.J. Mosley is headed out of Baltimore after the Ravens abandoned hope of matching an offer made by the New York
Free Agency-Browns Capsule
CLEVELAND BROWNS (7-8-1) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Tyrod Taylor, WR Breshad Perriman, CB E.J. Gaines, LB Ray-Ray Armstrong, OG Earl Watford, WR Rod Streater. RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Rashard Higgins, DB Briean Boddy-Calhoun, TE Orson Charles, DT
Browns release veteran tight end Darren Fells
CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have released veteran tight end Darren Fells, increasing the likelihood they address that position in free agency or the NFL draft. Fells signed as a free agent with Cleveland last season. He
Orange and Brown Weekly with Michael Young
Kyle Crabbs, founder and Director of Scouting at NDT Scouting.com, joins Mike Young to discuss Baker Mayfield’s pro potential. How does he translate to the next level? What type of offense suits him the best? Why are
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
Browns and Bengals Statements
Both of Ohio’s NFL teams released statements today regarding the national anthem. From Cleveland owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam: “We view our organization, our league and our players as great unifiers of people. Our players, just like
Reasons for Optimism and Objectivity While the Browns and Fans Plunge Deeper into Despair
|By Mike Young| Inherent negativity, combined with a lack of perspective, are the biggest issues surrounding the coverage of the Browns on a weekly basis. I’ve used this space to vent about the team — particularly how
Browns still searching for answers and first win of season
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Joe Haden is still searching for answers, knowing he and the Cleveland Browns have two chances left to avoid matching the NFL’s record for futility. “Trying to figure out what we could have
Joe Thomas Remains An Iconic Figure Throughout the Team’s Struggles
|By Mike Young| It might be delusional or, at best, misguided, but Browns left tackle Joe Thomas wants to remain in Cleveland. He hasn’t missed a snap in his 10-year career and doesn’t plan on taking one
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Cavs
Antetokounmpo may miss Bucks' battle with Cavs
On paper, Milwaukee versus Cleveland would appear to be no contest. The Bucks have the best record in the league. The Cavaliers have the league’s third-worst record. Milwaukee has cooled off of late and travels to Cleveland
Sexton scores 27, leads Cavaliers past Pistons 126-119
CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers squeaked by without Kevin Love. The Detroit Pistons, playing without Blake Griffin, weren’t as fortunate. The Cavaliers made clutch shots down the stretch for a 126-119 win Monday night in a game
Sexton scores 27, leads Cavaliers past Pistons 126-119
CLEVELAND (AP) Collin Sexton scored 27 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with just under two minutes to play, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 126-119 on Monday night. Both teams were missing star players. Blake
Love, Cavs look to contain Pistons' frontcourt duo
Kevin Love knows the Cleveland Cavaliers have to do a much better job containing the Detroit Pistons’ frontcourt duo of Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to avert getting swept in the four-game
Mavericks top Cavaliers 121-116 as Dirk closes on Wilt
DALLAS (AP) As they watched Dirk Nowitzki’s shooting heat up yet again, fans at the American Airlines Center thought they might be watching history Saturday night. Nowitzki will have to wait another game to reach his latest
Mavericks top Cavaliers 121-116 as Dirk closes on Wilt
DALLAS (AP) Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 22 points, Dirk Nowitzki closed within four points of Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA scoring list and the Dallas Mavericks ended a seven-game losing streak with a 121-116 victory over the
Cavaliers look to avenge loss to Mavericks
Two lottery-bound teams that have been roughed up by playoff contenders hope to take out their frustrations on each other when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. The Cavaliers have lost two straight
Gordon, Augustin help Magic rout Cavaliers 120-91
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) For one night, the Orlando Magic did almost everything right. The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t do much of anything at all. “We knew that we had to respond tonight and play a better game, which
Magic shoot for playoff dreams against Cavs
The Orlando Magic hope to bounce back from an important setback in the Eastern Conference playoff race when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. The Magic’s 100-90 loss at Washington on Wednesday, coupled with Miami’s
Stress test: High-wire Cavaliers still alive in NBA Finals
CLEVELAND (AP) Go ahead, back them into a corner. Call them names. Write them off. The Cavaliers don’t care. For the fourth time in two years, Cleveland fought off elimination in the NBA Finals by winning just
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Jekyll-and-Hyde Iowa State draws Ohio State first
Surprising, but enigmatic, Iowa State carries plenty of swagger and momentum as it battles Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Tulsa, Okla. But which of the Jekyll-and-Hyde Cyclones teams will
Winston, Loyer lead No. 6 Michigan St. over Ohio St., 77-70
CHICAGO (AP) No. 6 Michigan State has its sights set on a sixth Big Ten Tournament championship and a deep NCAA run. The Spartans are off to a good start. Cassius Winston scored 18 points, Foster Loyer
Winston, Loyer lead No. 6 Michigan St. over Ohio St., 77-70
CHICAGO (AP) No. 6 Michigan State has its sights set on a sixth Big Ten Tournament championship and a deep NCAA run. The Spartans are off to a good start. Cassius Winston scored 18 points, Foster Loyer
Ohio State under pressure vs. No. 6 Michigan State
Michigan State has its spot in next week’s NCAA Tournament locked up. For Ohio State, a signature win over the sixth-ranked Spartans might be just what it needs to clinch its own spot in the tournament. The
Ohio State hangs on to beat Indiana, 79-75 in Big Ten
CHICAGO (AP) Rolling along with a 20-point lead in the second half, Ohio State appeared to be in the clear. That changed in a flash. But the Buckeyes hung on. Keyshawn Woods scored 18, Kaleb Wesson added
Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson to play in Big Ten tournament
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State center Kaleb Wesson will play in the Big Ten tournament after missing the last three games because of a suspension. Coach Chris Holtmann announced the status of his star player Monday during
No. 21 Wisconsin survives Ohio State rally for 73-67 OT win
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Wisconsin coach Greg Gard wasn’t sure whether to be mad at his players for blowing a 23-point second-half lead at Ohio State or happy they found a way to win. Ultimately, Gard settled on
Ohio State in must-win mode versus No. 21 Wisconsin
Ohio State is running out of opportunities to make its case for inclusion in the NCAA Tournament and will face another challenge on Sunday against No. 21 Wisconsin at Columbus, Ohio. The Badgers rolled to their fourth
Northwestern snaps 10-game skid, beats Ohio State 68-50
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) With Kaleb Wesson out serving a suspension, Dererk Pardon took full advantage. Pardon had 20 points and 13 rebounds as Northwestern snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 68-50 win over Ohio State on
No. 14 Purdue beats Ohio State, grabs solo lead of Big Ten
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Purdue leading scorer Carsen Edwards has struggled from the field in the second half of the Big Ten season, including a recent two-game stretch when he was made 7 of 40 shots. Edwards