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No. 9 Ohio State survives in OT, beating Maryland 52-51
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Ninth-ranked Ohio State went to overtime to avoid one of the most stunning upsets in this college football season, defeating Maryland 52-51 Saturday when the Terrapins failed to convert a 2-point conversion after
Meyer, No. 9 Ohio State seeking consistency vs Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Ohio State coach Urban Meyer hates having to defend the performance of his ninth-ranked Buckeyes, who still have a shot at winning the Big Ten and the national championship heading into Saturday’s game
No. 10 Ohio State focuses on Maryland
Ohio State-Maryland hasn’t been much of a football rivalry since the Terrapins moved into the Big Ten in 2014. The 10th-ranked Buckeyes (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) have four straight lopsided wins over the Terrapins and they’re heavy
Win over Michigan St a step forward for Buckeyes' defense
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) The ball was loose in the end zone only briefly before Dre’Mont Jones recovered it, giving Ohio State a touchdown that turned the game in the Buckeyes’ favor for good. Ohio State beat
No. 8 Ohio State pins No. 24 Michigan State back, 26-6
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Drue Chrisman’s first punt of the day was an embarrassment, a 4-yarder at the end of Ohio State’s first possession. “I don’t know where it ranks in Ohio State’s worst punts in history,
No. 8 Buckeyes face another test from No. 24 Michigan State
If all goes according to form, Ohio State would face Michigan on the last Saturday of the month, with a division title in the balance. Before that, though, the Buckeyes have other challenges. This week, it’s Michigan
No. 18 Michigan State aims to knock off No. 10 Ohio State
Michigan State doesn’t have a quarterback controversy entering its Big Ten East Division showdown with Ohio State on Saturday. Coach Mark Dantonio squashed all that talk during his weekly press conference, declaring Brian Lewerke his No. 1
Have the No. 8 Buckeyes solved their running game problems?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) After seeing its two star running backs shut down by a series of less talented opponents, No. 8 Ohio State finally managed to break them loose on Saturday. It was a timely development, as
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
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Blue Jackets
Atkinson's hat trick leads Blue Jackets past Hurricanes 4-1
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Cam Atkinson anchored a top line that caused the Carolina Hurricanes fits Saturday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets won 4-1 for their fifth victory in six games. Atkinson scored three goals and assisted
Blue Jackets head to Carolina after big win
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Columbus Blue Jackets have shown they have plenty in reserve. How much they’ll need against the Carolina Hurricanes will be one of the questions for Saturday night’s game at PNC Arena. The Blue
Blue Jackets come from behind to rout Florida 7-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With a top forward and their starting goaltender out sick, the Columbus Blue Jackets limped into the first intermission down two goals to the streaking Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Then goalie Joonas Korpisalo
Panthers look to extend winning streak at Blue Jackets
The Florida Panthers roll into Columbus for a Thursday matchup against the Blue Jackets with a five-game winning streak after a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night on the road over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets (10-6-2)
Dubois gets go-ahead goal, Blue Jackets beat Stars 2-1
DALLAS (AP) Pierre-Luc Dubois thought he had a tiebreaking goal for Columbus in the third period before Dallas goalie Anton Khudobin came up with a big save. Seconds later, Dubois had another chance and made it count.
Stars look to avenge recent loss to Blue Jackets
DALLAS — Last Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Dallas Stars met at Nationwide Arena with Columbus ending the Stars’ six-game Eastern Conference road trip with a 4-1 defeat. Dallas (9-6-2), which lost 5-4 in overtime
Vesey's shootout goal lifts Rangers over Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) New York gave up twice as many shots as it took, but Jimmy Vesey found the back of the net with the deciding goal in the shootout to get the Rangers another win. Vesey,
Rangers, Blue Jackets face quick turnaround
The New York Rangers and the Columbus Blue Jackets come into Saturday’s game for the second night of a back-to-back at Nationwide Arena from different directions. The Blue Jackets (9-6-1) headed west back to Columbus after a
Power play and Bobrovsky shine as Blue Jackets beat Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets’ NHL-worst power play scored twice and Sergei Bobrovsky made 33 saves in a 2-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals on Friday night. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored in his
Blue Jackets-Capitals Preview
WASHINGTON — The Columbus Blue Jackets will visit the Capitals Friday for the teams’ first meeting since their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series last Spring. The Capitals dropped the first two games at home before winning four
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Bears activate TE Shaheen from IR
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears have activated Adam Shaheen from injured reserve and placed fellow tight end Dion Sims on IR. The 6-foot-6 Shaheen has missed the first nine games because of a foot injury. A second-round
Rams' Donald fined $23,395 by the NFL
NEW YORK (AP) Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has been fined $23,395 by the NFL. Donald was fined $10,026 for unnecessary roughness and $13,369 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Donald got into a scuffle on the sideline
Lions promote WR Andy Jones
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have promoted wide receiver Andy Jones from the practice squad. Detroit made the move because it will be without injured receiver Marvin Jones on Sunday at home against the Carolina
Raiders forced indoors by wildfire smoke
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders practiced at an off-site facility for a second consecutive day Friday as thick smoke from California’s deadly wildfires blanketed the Bay Area. Much like they did a year ago when similar
Lions WR Jones out with knee injury
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have ruled wide receiver Marvin Jones out of Sunday’s game against Carolina because of a knee injury. It will be only the second missed game for Jones in the past
Steelers rule out DE Tuitt, RT Gilbert
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without key starters on their offensive and defensive lines when they face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Right tackle Marcus Gilbert will miss his fourth straight game with a knee
Titans RT Conklin, OLB Morgan to return
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are getting a pair of starters back for their trip to Indianapolis on Sunday. Right tackle Jack Conklin has been cleared from the concussion protocol after missing last week’s win over
Jags to start ex-Giant Flowers at LT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are down to their fourth left tackle, starting a player they signed off the streets against Pittsburgh on Sunday. Coach Doug Marrone says former New York Giants first-round draft pick Ereck
Broncos LG Garcia tears ACL at practice
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos left guard Max Garcia is out for the season because of a torn knee ligament, a person with knowledge of the injury said. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to
Ex-Falcons DL Green diagnosed with ALS
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Former Syracuse and NFL defensive lineman Tim Green has revealed he has Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Green wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday night that for the past five years he’s been coping with “neurological
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Bengals hold out hope WR Green could play vs Ravens
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals are leaving a slight possibility that receiver A.J. Green could play Sunday at Baltimore even though he hasn’t practiced the last two weeks because of a toe injury. Green initially was listed Friday
Flacco ailing, so Ravens QB Jackson might start vs. Bengals
The Baltimore Ravens, despite struggling this season, will present a problem this week for the Cincinnati Bengals, who have extra work to do in preparation. Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is nursing a right hip injury that could
Bengals, Ravens have issues heading into pivotal clash
BALTIMORE (AP) Joe Flacco’s sore right hip means Ravens coach John Harbaugh may have to wait until Sunday before deciding who to start at quarterback in a pivotal game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Harbaugh’s options are Flacco,
Bengals' Lewis back to doing what he loves: running defense
CINCINNATI (AP) The joy shows on Marvin Lewis’ face. The Bengals coach is back to doing what he loves – running a defense. Can his return to his football roots save his team from another ignominious season?
Hue Jackson back with Bengals in unscripted coaching role
CINCINNATI (AP) Hue Jackson was talking to reporters outside Paul Brown Stadium when quarterback Andy Dalton yelled at him that practice was about to begin. Just like old times. The former Bengals offensive coordinator is back in
Hue Jackson back in Cincinnati, helping to run defense
CINCINNATI (AP) Hue Jackson needed only a few weeks to land another job in the place where he’s always welcomed. The Bengals hired Jackson on Tuesday as a special assistant to head coach Marvin Lewis as he
AP Source: Former Browns coach Jackson returning to Bengals
CLEVELAND (AP) Hue Jackson’s timeout from coaching didn’t last long. Fired last month after a brutal run with the Browns, Jackson will rejoin Cincinnati’s staff under Marvin Lewis, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated
Bengals fire defensive coordinator after rout by Saints
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals have fired defensive coordinator Teryl Austin on Monday, a day after a 51-14 loss to the Saints , and put head coach Marvin Lewis in charge of trying to resuscitate a historically bad
Brees passes Favre with 3 TDs, Saints crush Bengals 51-14
CINCINNATI (AP) Drew Brees and the Saints rocked Paul Brown Stadium from the opening drive, scoring every time they got the ball except for the last one. Then they cranked up the music in the locker room
Bengals give up 500 yards again, get crushed by Saints 51-14
CINCINNATI (AP) Broken coverage by broken coverage, missed tackle by missed tackle, yard by yard, the Bengals made history for horrific defense. Cincinnati keeps giving up big numbers, and now the losses are mounting, too. Drew Brees
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Browns
Browns GM: Team not discussed Condoleezza Rice as coach
CLEVELAND (AP) The Browns’ coaching search isn’t quite ready to cross gender or diplomatic lines. General manager John Dorsey, who opened the possibility of hiring a woman to be Cleveland’s next coach, said Sunday that the team
Browns rookie QB Mayfield raising money for Special Olympics
CLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield is making a handoff from the heart. The Browns rookie quarterback has teamed up with Barstool Sports to raise money for Special Olympics, an organization he first made a personal connection with while
Baker's boys: Mayfield has Browns believing dark days over
CLEVELAND (AP) The losing has slowed, but hasn’t stopped for the ever-rebuilding Browns. They’re in the midst of yet another coaching search, and the NFL playoffs will come and go without them again this season – the
Browns interim coach Williams will get shot at full-time gig
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns general manager John Dorsey says interim coach Gregg Williams will be interviewed to be the team’s next coach. Williams took over when Hue Jackson was fired on Oct. 29 after winning three games
Browns' interim coach Williams focused on wins, not future
CLEVELAND (AP) Browns interim coach Gregg Williams insists he’s not thinking about his future with the team. Cleveland has split its two games under Williams, the team’s defensive coordinator who assumed head coaching duties after Hue Jackson
Mayfield throws 3 TDs, Chubb has record run in Browns' win
CLEVELAND (AP) Before he rolled out of bed, Baker Mayfield had a premonition of near perfection. More than a hunch. “When I woke up this morning, I was feeling pretty dangerous,” the Browns rookie quarterback said with
Mayfield hopes NFL officials find consistency on helmet hits
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield has become the NFL’s unwanted poster boy for helmet-to-helmet hits. Twice this season, Cleveland’s rookie quarterback has been struck in the head by tacklers during games and both times the officials failed
Falcons flying high again after rough start, face Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) Quietly, steadily and with little fanfare, the Atlanta Falcons have gotten off the ground. They’re flying again – under the radar. Despite numerous injuries at vital positions, the Falcons have shaken off a 1-4 start
Browns' task of ending skid will be tough vs. Ryan, Falcons
Cleveland’s beleaguered secondary gets a taste of another elite quarterback when the Browns host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns, on a four-game skid, are 2-6-1 and spiraling toward their 11th straight losing
Browns GM Dorsey to lead search for team's next coach
BEREA, Ohio (AP) ��� Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam will count on John Dorsey’s keen eye for talent to find a coach. Cleveland’s general manager since December, Dorsey will head the team’s search for a coach
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Cavs
Bradley Beal scores 20 points, Wizards rout Cavaliers 119-95
WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Wizards caught the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers on the second game of back-to-backs Wednesday night. They seized the opportunity. Bradley Beal scored 20 points, Otto Porter added 15 and the Wizards beat the Cavaliers
Wizards go for 3rd straight win vs. Cavs
WASHINGTON — The Wizards will go for their third straight win when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. Washington opened a five-game homestand with a 117-109 victory against the Orlando Magic
Clarkson scores 24, injury-riddled Cavaliers blast Hornets
CLEVELAND (AP) Jordan Clarkson scored 24 points, Tristan Thompson had 21 rebounds and 11 points, and the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers won for the second time this season, beating the Charlotte Hornets 113-89 on Tuesday night. The Cavaliers
Shorthanded Cavaliers try to hold off Hornets
In recent seasons, the Charlotte Hornets struggled to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those versions of the Cavaliers featured superstar LeBron James. On Nov. 3, the Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak in the series with an easy
Korver, Osman out for Cavs, now down 5 rotational players
CLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have a starting lineup wearing street clothes. Forwards Kyle Korver and Cedi Osman will miss Tuesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, meaning Cleveland is without five rotational players in a season that
Shorthanded Cavaliers try to hold off Hornets
In recent seasons, the Charlotte Hornets struggled to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those versions of the Cavaliers featured superstar LeBron James. On Nov. 3, the Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak in the series with an easy
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
Warriors seem capable of anything _ except another collapse
CLEVELAND (AP) The possibilities seem endless for the Golden State Warriors when they are rolling. A 150-point game isn’t even out of reach. “I mean, we could have gotten at least 140 the other night if we
Warriors-Cavaliers Preview
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in the same place through two games in the NBA Finals they were at this point last season. Blown out in Games 1 and 2 by the Golden State Warriors,
ABC is off and running with NBA Finals
NEW YORK (AP) The NBA Finals is off and running with its best ratings through two games since the Chicago Bulls’ last championship in 1998. Now ABC has to hope the Cleveland Cavaliers can make it competitive.
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Ohio State beats Creighton 69-60 after blowing its big lead
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) A bunch of newcomers carried Ohio State for much of the game against Creighton. When the Buckeyes called on their longest-tenured player, he delivered. C.J. Jackson took a cross-court pass from Keyshawn Woods and
Second-half burst helps Buckeyes rout Purdue Fort Wayne
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State got coach Chris Holtmann a blowout win for his birthday, accompanied by a big bouquet of 3-pointers. C.J. Jackson scored a career-high 25 points and the Buckeyes scored 45 points off 3-point
Ohio State spoils Bearcats' homecoming party 64-56
CINCINNATI (AP) Ohio State knew what awaited when the Buckeyes agreed to help Cincinnati reopen its on-campus arena. It was even louder than expected until the closing seconds, when the Bearcats fans were silently filing out. With
Micah Potter to transfer
The Buckeyes are down one big man for the 2018-19 season before it even started. Two days before the opener at Cincinnati the program announced that junior forward Micah Potter will transfer. “We appreciate Micah’s contributions to
Ohio State forward Micah Potter transferring as opener nears
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State forward Micah Potter is transferring two days before Buckeyes’ season opener. The university announced the decision Monday but did not say to what school the 6-foot-9 junior was going. Potter dealt with
Ohio State lineup gets a revamp after stars depart
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) New Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann did his best to keep expectations in check during the preseason last year. The first-year coach – and most everyone else – expected it would be a rebuilding
Keita Bates-Diop goes #48 in NBA Draft
Former Ohio State Forward Keita Bates-Diop had an anxious night in Brooklyn on Thursday night. Keita Bates-Diop was surely wanting to hear his name called earlier in the night, but he had to wait well in to
Buckeyes Draw a Five Seed in NCAA Tournament
The Ohio State Basketball program awaited their fate on Sunday afternoon for the NCAA Tournament. Although not on the bubble and certifiably in the field of 68 it still took Ohio State awhile in to the selection
Chris Holtmann, KBD receive B1G Awards
|By: Brandon Beam| Ohio State’s surprising regular season in the Big Ten was capped off on Monday night when Chris Holtmann was named the conference’s Coach of the Year. Chris Holtmann had previously won his conference’s coach
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