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Day adds 2nd Michigan coach to Ohio State staff
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) New Ohio State coach Ryan Day has hired a second assistant away from rival Michigan. The university said Tuesday that Day hired Michigan linebackers coach Al Washington for the same position on the Ohio
Top Michigan assistant leaving to coach at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) A top Michigan assistant is leaving to be co-defensive coordinator at Ohio State. Ohio State announced Monday that Greg Mattison, who spent the past four years as defensive line coach under Jim Harbaugh, will
Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins declares for NFL draft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Dwayne Haskins is NFL bound after one spectacular season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback. The third-year sophomore who rewrote the school record book had been expected to enter the draft and is a projected
QB Fields confirms transfer to Ohio State from Georgia
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Quarterback Justin Fields confirmed Friday night he is transferring to Ohio State following one season as Georgia’s backup. Fields’ much-anticipated announcement gives new Ohio State coach Ryan Day a sublimely talented dual-threat passer to
Ohio State center Michael Jordan will enter NFL draft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State will lose experience and leadership on the offensive line with center Michael Jordan’s decision to leave early for the NFL draft. The 6-foot-7, 312-pound lineman announced he would forgo his senior season
Ohio State hires Oklahoma St assistant Yurcich as QB coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich has been hired as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator by Ohio State coach Ryan Day. Ohio State made the announcement on Wednesday night after Day officially took
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
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Blue Jackets
Duchene gets win with Blue Jackets after trade from Ottawa
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Matt Duchene appreciated how short the walk was to join his new team. Sergei Bobrovsky made 22 saves, and Duchene’s first game with the Columbus Blue Jackets was a 3-0 win over his former
Can Sharks remain kings of the road in Columbus?
Although the San Jose Sharks are tied for the fewest regulation losses at home in the NHL, it’s their sterling play on the road that is turning heads of late. The Sharks carry a six-game road winning
Duchene gets win with Blue Jackets after trade from Ottawa
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Sergei Bobrovsky made 22 saves, and Matt Duchene’s first game with the Columbus Blue Jackets was a 3-0 win over his former team, the Ottawa Senators, on Friday night. Duchene, who was dealt by
Blue Jackets acquire center Matt Duchene from Ottawa
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Matt Duchene from the Ottawa Senators on Friday in exchange for a 2019 first-round draft pick and two top prospects, adding a veteran center as they make a push
Panarin expected to play as Blue Jackets visit Senators
Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella painted a graphic picture in detailing why star forward Artemi Panarin was unable to play in the team’s last game. Presumably over his illness, Panarin was spotted at Thursday’s practice and
Tatar scores late, Canadiens top Jackets to snap 4-game skid
MONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens put an end to a tough losing streak Tuesday night. Tomas Tatar scored in the third period to lift Montreal over the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2, ending a four-game skid with its
Habs seek to snap skid as Blue Jackets visit
While the Montreal Canadiens find themselves slumping at an inopportune time, the Columbus Blue Jackets are playing some of their best hockey on the road. The Canadiens look to avoid equaling a season high with their fifth
Habs seek to snap skid as Blue Jackets visit
While the Montreal Canadiens find themselves slumping at an inopportune time, the Columbus Blue Jackets are playing some of their best hockey on the road. The Canadiens look to avoid equaling a season high with their fifth
Kucherov has 5 points, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 5-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) When Nikita Kucherov is at his best, there is little opposing teams can do to stop the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kucherov had two goals and three assists, and the Lightning beat the Columbus Blue
Lightning look to complete sweep of Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov is having the kind of season that should yield a number of awards, while the Eastern Conference powerhouse club has its eyes on the biggest prizes. Winners of five straight and
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NFL
Bears release struggling kicker Parkey
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears signed kicker Cody Parkey to a four-year contract in March hoping he would give them the consistency they have lacked ever since they let Robbie Gould go. That didn’t happen.
K Gould gets speculation about Bears
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) As the ball hit the upright and crossbar, Robbie Gould could imagine how Cody Parkey felt. The Chicago Bears’ breakthrough season came to a crushing conclusion, particularly for their embattled kicker. “I’ve been there,”
Pats, Cards, 'Skins get 4 draft picks
NEW YORK (AP) New England, Arizona and Washington each will get four of the 32 compensatory draft picks the NFL awarded on Friday. The Cardinals have the first overall selection in the April 25-27 draft in Nashville.
Steelers sign DE Alualu to 2-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) Tyson Alualu is sticking with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers re-signed the defensive lineman to a two-year contract on Friday that will run through the 2020 season. The 31-year-old Alualu has 61 tackles, with four
Falcons bring back CB Wreh-Wilson
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Falcons have agreed to a one-year contract extension with backup cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson. Wreh-Wilson has played in 12 games, including one start, since joining the Falcons in 2016. He appeared in only
Saints cut veteran S Coleman
METAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have released veteran safety Kurt Coleman after only one season. The move, listed on the NFL’s official transactions report on Thursday afternoon, will save the Saints at least $4 million
Bears release TE Sims
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have released tight end Dion Sims. Signed by Chicago in 2017 after spending his first four years with Miami, Sims caught 17 passes for 189 yards over 22 games the
Ex-Lions WR Johnson OK'd for pot clinic
LANSING, Mich. (AP) Former Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson has received preliminary approval of his license application for a medical marijuana dispensary in suburban Detroit. Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Licensing Board voted 4-0 Thursday in favor of
Browns sign ex-Texans WR Strong
CLEVELAND (AP) The Browns boosted their wide receiving group by signing Jaelen Strong, who missed last season with a knee injury. A former third-round pick, Strong sat out 2018 after tearing a knee ligament late in the
Panthers RB coach Skipper retires
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers running backs coach Jim Skipper has retired from coaching after 32 years in the NFL, including 15 with Carolina. Carolina ranked in the top 10 in rushing yards eight times in Skipper’s 15
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Bengals
Bengals hire 3 assistant coaches, continue youth movement
CINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals hired Jemal Singleton from the Raiders on Monday to serve as their running backs coach, part of their latest moves to fill out Zac Taylor’s staff. They also added Joey Boese as
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
Bengals to take on Giants on MNF
|By Dave Biddle| The Cincinnati Bengals will look to go 2-for-2 against New York teams this season when they take on the Giants on Monday Night Football. The Bengals (3-4-1) began the year with a 23-22 win
Cincinnati Bengals midseason report
|By Dave Biddle| The Cincinnati Bengals enter their bye week exactly halfway through the regular season with a 3-4-1 record. They tied the Washington Redskins 27-27 in London, England, last Sunday – a game in which the
Bengals desperately need a win in ‘Battle of Ohio’
|By Dave Biddle| The Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) are 10.5-point favorites over the visiting Cleveland Browns (0-6) on Sunday (1 p.m. ET; CBS). However, given the history of this rivalry – and the fact that Browns head coach
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Browns
Browns give Kareem Hunt 2nd chance, hope he stays inbounds
BEREA, Ohio (AP) The lasting visual of Kareem Hunt’s second NFL season wasn’t him stiff-arming a linebacker, shedding a tackle or barreling over a cornerback at the goal line for a touchdown. It was Hunt pushing a
Browns give Hunt second chance, hope he stays inbounds
BEREA, Ohio (AP) The lasting visual of Kareem Hunt’s second NFL season wasn’t him stiff-arming a linebacker, shedding a tackle or barreling over a cornerback at the goal line for a touchdown. It was Hunt pushing a
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
Infighting Begins as Browns Eye 0-12
|By Mike Young| One of the few positive things you could say about the Browns — at least prior to their Week 11 loss to the Steelers — is their team camaraderie seemed to be pretty good
Rumors Start to Swirl as Browns Eye 0-11
|By Mike Young| Somewhere in the Earth’s liquid outer core, thousands of miles below rock bottom, lies the current, sorry state of the Cleveland Browns. CBS Sports’ Jason LaCanfora wrote about the tension between the ownership, front office
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Cavs
Love has Cavs feeling good entering game vs. Grizzlies
This was the way it was supposed to be for the Cleveland Cavaliers: Kevin Love spreading the offense and hitting 3s. Kevin Love rebounding, giving his teammates second chances. Kevin Love making the perfect pass to give
Cavaliers send Suns to franchise-record 16th straight loss
CLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Love’s presence makes an obvious difference for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Playing his third game since returning from foot surgery, Love had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Cleveland sent the Phoenix Suns to a
Cavaliers send Suns to franchise-record 16th straight loss
CLEVELAND (AP) Cedi Osman scored 19 points, Kevin Love had 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers sent the Phoenix Suns to a franchise-record 16th straight loss, 111-98 on Thursday night. NBA-worst Phoenix (11-49) topped
Love healthy, optimistic as Cavs fight to season's finish
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Kevin Love relaxed on the beach under the warm Caribbean sun during the All-Star break. He hopes it finally shines on him and the Cavaliers in the second half of a depressing, gloomy season.
Woeful Suns begin second half at Cavs
Two of the league’s worst teams kick off the second half of the season on Thursday when the Phoenix Suns travel to the banks of Lake Erie to play Cleveland Cavaliers. The Suns have lost 15 straight.
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.
No change: Cavs not slowing, sticking to plan vs. Warriors
CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James isn’t changing his game, Tyronn Lue isn’t changing his lineup. The Cavaliers aren’t slowing down. Defiant – and some might argue delusional – in the face of a 2-0 deficit to the postseason-perfect
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No. 24 Maryland happy to home vs. Ohio State
No. 24 Maryland returns home Saturday to face Ohio State. It’s about time. It is only the second home game this month for the Terrapins, who are coming off a 66-65 victory at No. 21 Iowa. “It
Wesson, Ohio State shake off slow start to beat Northwestern
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State badly needed a win over Northwestern to stay teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble. The Buckeyes overcame a sluggish start and found their footing in the second half to pull away from
No. 11 Michigan State beats Ohio State 62-44, but Ward hurt
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State shut down Ohio State in the second half despite an injury to Nick Ward. Now the Spartans may be without their standout big man for a while. Ward left in the
No. 11 Michigan State dominates late, beats Ohio State 62-44
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Tom Izzo wants his team to be able to win in a variety of ways. On Sunday, the Michigan State coach lost his standout big man to an injury – and the Spartans
No. 11 Michigan State finds stride as Ohio State visits
If you think you have the Big Ten all figured out, give it a week. No. 11 Michigan State and Ohio State — teams that meet Sunday in East Lansing, Mich. — are perfect examples of why
Illinois tops Ohio State 63-56 for first road win
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Illinois is winless on the road no more. Trent Frazier had 15 points and Ayo Dosunmu buried a key 3-pointer with 29 seconds remaining as Illinois held off Ohio State 63-56 Thursday for its
Illinois tops Ohio State 63-56 for first road win
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Trent Frazier had 15 points and Ayo Dosunmu buried a key 3-pointer with 29 seconds remaining as Illinois held off Ohio State 63-56 Thursday for its fourth win in a row. Dosunmu also scored
Wesson's tie-breaking dunk sends Buckeyes past Hoosiers
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Ohio State’s Andre Wesson kept fighting through the muck Sunday. When he finally got free in the final minute, he stole a win. Wesson forced a game-changing turnover in the final minute and then
Wesson's tie-breaking dunk sends Buckeyes past Hoosiers
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Andre Wesson scored the last of his 15 points on a tie-breaking dunk with 20 seconds left Sunday to help Ohio State pull off a 55-52 victory at Indiana. The Buckeyes (16-7, 6-6 Big
Young’s go-ahead basket lifts Ohio St. past Penn St., 74-70
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Kyle Young scored the go-ahead basket with 63 seconds left and Ohio State held off Penn State 74-70 in a Big Ten game on Thursday night. The Buckeyes (15-7, 5-6) were 25-9 last season