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Ohio State makes Hartline permanent receivers coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Brian Hartline has been promoted to permanent receivers coach at Ohio State. Hartline, a former Buckeyes player and NFL veteran, was made interim coach when Zach Smith was fired in July because of domestic
Confident Haskins says his numbers are deserving of Heisman
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) It was subtle, but that definitely was the Heisman Trophy pose that Dwayne Haskins Jr. struck in the end zone after throwing his fifth touchdown pass of the Big Ten championship game last weekend.
AP Player of the Year finalists: Murray, Tagovailoa, Haskins
Quarterbacks Kyler Murray of Oklahoma, Tua Tagovailoa of Alabama and Dwayne Haskins Jr. of Ohio State are the finalists for The Associated Press college football Player of the Year. The winner will be announced Thursday. The finalists
Ryan Day paid coaching dues before getting Ohio State job
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) When Urban Meyer started thinking about retiring, he realized he already had the ideal successor right there in the building in quarterbacks coach Ryan Day. So Ohio State bumped up Day’s salary to $1
Column: For Urban Meyer, a good time to say goodbye
Urban Meyer stood before Ohio State boosters seven years ago with one goal in mind as he returned to the state he grew up in and the university where he got his first job. “Our objective is
The Latest: Ohio State AD says Meyer exceeded expectations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Latest on Ohio State coach Urban Meyer’s retirement: (all times Eastern): 2:15 p.m. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith opened a news conference about Urban Meyer’s retirement, saying the coach has exceeded expectations
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
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to retire after Rose Bowl
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State says Urban Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl and assistant Ryan Day will be the next head coach. After seven years and a national championship at Ohio State, the 54-year-old Meyer
Heisman 3: Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins
NEW YORK (AP) Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray and Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy, ensuring a quarterback will win the award for the 16th time in the last 19 years.
Ohio State to face Washington in 105th Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) Ohio State’s consolation prize for missing out on the College Football Playoff is a classic matchup in the Granddaddy of Them All. The Big Ten champion Buckeyes (12-1) will face Pac-12 champ Washington (10-3)
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Canucks rally in the third period to beat Blue Jackets 3-2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) None of Vancouver’s three goals on Tuesday night were particularly pretty. Two bounced in off skates, and the other caromed into the net off the backside of Columbus goalie Joonas Korpisalo. The Canucks will
Blue Jackets look for home-ice edge against Canucks
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For some reason, the Columbus Blue Jackets aren’t feeling at home in their own arena. The Blue Jackets’ record at Nationwide Arena dropped to 7-6-1 with a 4-0 loss on Saturday night to the
Holtby, Capitals shut out Blue Jackets 4-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Washington Capitals seemed a step faster than the discombobulated Columbus Blue Jackets all night long and took full advantage of some early opportunities. The result was a 4-0 win by the Capitals over
Capitals vist Blue Jackets with division lead at stake
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Washington Capitals visit Nationwide Arena for the first time since they eliminated the Columbus Blue Jackets from the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs last season and the atmosphere most likely will be intense Saturday
Seth Jones scores in OT to lift Blue Jackets over Flyers 4-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) With his ailing coach suffering on the bench, Seth Jones put a quick end to overtime Thursday night. Jones scored his second goal of the game 10 seconds into overtime to lift the Columbus Blue
Flyers start new era vs. Blue Jackets
The Philadelphia Flyers were busy during their four-day break in the schedule. A week after firing Ron Hextall as the club’s general manager, the Flyers named Chuck Fletcher as the man in charge. “At the conclusion of
Gaudreau has 4 points, Flames rally past Blue Jackets 9-6
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Johnny Gaudreau and the goal scorers on both sides had a fun, wild Tuesday night. For Calgary goalie Mike Smith? Not so much. “Not the way you draw it up,” Smith said.
Flames aim to extend streak at Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two teams at or near the top of the division standings who have each gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 games meet Tuesday night when the Calgary Flames visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. The
Islanders win in return to Coliseum, beat Blue Jackets 3-2
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) The New York Islanders were energized by a boisterous home crowd as they rallied for a win in their first regular season game at Nassau Coliseum in more than 3 1/2 years. Casey Cizikas
Islanders return to former home to play Blue Jackets
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The first game of the season between the New York Islanders and Columbus Blue Jackets matches two Metropolitan Division contenders in a clash that could certainly impact the playoff picture come April. But everyone
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Knee injury puts 49ers WR Garcon on IR
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have placed receiver Pierre Garcon on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury. The 49ers signed safety Tyree Robinson from Dallas’ practice squad to a two-year deal on Tuesday
Oakland sues NFL, Raiders for Vegas move
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The city of Oakland has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit trying to recover damages for the Raiders’ upcoming move to Las Vegas. The suit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District
Bolts' Gordon will be game-time decision
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Melvin Gordon wants to suit up for the Los Angeles Chargers’ biggest game of the season Thursday night at Kansas City, but he says his status will likely not be decided until 90
Buffalo's Milano, Johnson added to IR
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have placed starting linebacker Matt Milano and cornerback Taron Johnson on the season-ending injured reserve list. The moves were made on Tuesday, a day after Milano had surgery for a
Lions put DE Ansah on injured reserve
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Ziggy Ansah may have played his final game with the Detroit Lions. The Lions put Ansah and tight end Michael Roberts on injured reserve Tuesday with shoulder problems. Detroit signed tight end Jerome
Titans place RT Conklin, TE Smith on IR
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin and tight end Jonnu Smith have been placed on injured reserve with knee injuries, a double blow for a team on the fringe of the playoff race. Both
Ekeler joins Gordon as hurt Chargers RB
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers didn’t have much time to celebrate reaching double-digit wins for the first time in nine seasons. While most teams get 24 hours to savor a victory,
Patriots moving on from stunning loss
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) More times than not, the sight of Rob Gronkowski approaching the end zone has signaled good things happening for the New England Patriots. Yet there was the image of Gronkowski awkwardly crashing to the
Cooper trade paying off big for Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Jerry Jones is getting praised for a football move. There might not be a better way to explain the impact of the oft-criticized owner and general manager’s bold trade for Dallas, sending a 2019
Bills lose LB Milano due to broken leg
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills starting linebacker Matt Milano will miss the final three weeks of the season with a broken left leg, while the status of running backs LeSean McCoy and Chris Ivory are considered more
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Bengals
Bengals' hopeful season has crashed into last place
CINCINNATI (AP) Jeff Driskel was better in his second NFL start. Joe Mixon ran for more than 100 yards. A historically bad defense held its own after a rough start. With all that, the Bengals still couldn’t
Bengals hang with Bolts, but fall short as skid hits 5 games
CARSON, Calif. (AP) Jeff Driskel ran away from Chargers star Joey Bosa, scrambled past a linebacker and dived into the end zone to cap a thrilling effort by the Cincinnati Bengals’ young quarterback. Except the officials took
Rivers, Badgley lead Chargers to 26-21 win over Bengals
CARSON, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers had every reason to be susceptible to a trap game against Cincinnati. The Chargers were coming off an emotional, come-from-behind victory against Pittsburgh last Sunday and a key AFC West
Rivers, Badgley lead Chargers to 26-21 win over Bengals
CARSON, Calif. (AP) Philip Rivers threw for 220 yards and Michael Badgley kicked four field goals – including a team-record 59-yarder – as the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21 on Sunday. Rivers completed
Surging Chargers are not overlooking slumping Bengals
CARSON, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a 16-point comeback victory at Pittsburgh and have a crucial AFC West showdown next week at Kansas City. Before Anthony Lynn’s team can turn attention toward the
Chargers want no slip-ups against Bengals
Two teams going in drastically different directions meet Sunday when the fading Cincinnati Bengals visit Los Angeles to face the rapidly rising Chargers. The Chargers (9-3) could clinch a playoff berth with a win. They trail the
Jeff Driskel gets 2nd chance to get Bengals' offense moving
CINCINNATI (AP) Jeff Driskel’s debut as the Bengals’ starting quarterback went poorly all around. At least he’s got experience on his side the second time around. Driskel threw for a touchdown, but had an interception , four
Bengals receiver A.J. Green out for the season with injury
CINCINNATI (AP) Bengals receiver A.J. Green will be sidelined for the rest of the season with an injured toe on his right foot. The Bengals placed him on injured reserve Wednesday. Green got hurt on Oct. 28,
Bengals keep getting shredded as season slips away
CINCINNATI (AP) The desperation was evident when coach Marvin Lewis fired his defensive coordinator and installed himself in the role the rest of the way. Another season was slipping away. There was no more time to lose.
Lindsay leads Denver to 3rd straight win, 24-10 over Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) Nobody’s overlooking 5-foot-8 Phillip Lindsay anymore, not with the way he’s run the Broncos right back into playoff contention. The rookie rushed for a career-high 157 yards and a pair of touchdowns Sunday as Denver
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Armed, dangerous: Browns' Mayfield flexing rocket arm
BEREA, Ohio (AP) As Baker Mayfield threw long passes to his wide receivers and short ones to backs before Sunday’s game against Carolina, Browns interim coach Gregg Williams knew his rookie quarterback was going to have a
Bold Browns refuse to let go of improbable playoff dream
CLEVELAND (AP) The Browns are young, confident bordering on cocky, and maybe a little naive. Maybe a lot. Following the lead of their brash, rocket-armed rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is getting better by the week, the
Mayfield, “dangerous” Browns hand Panthers fifth loss in row
CLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield took the snap in victory formation and dropped to one knee. The cocky rookie quarterback urged the crowd to make more noise, and when the clock hit zeroes, the stadium’s sound system blasted
Browns activate cornerback Mitchell from injured reserve
CLEVELAND (AP) Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell has been activated from injured reserve after missing eight games with a broken right wrist. Cleveland made the move Saturday, enabling Mitchell to be available for Sunday’s game against Carolina. The
With Newton ailing, Panthers desperate vs.Browns
The Carolina Panthers’ season is on the line when they travel to play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday with quarterback Cam Newton’s availability and/or level of effectiveness in question. Newton, who had right shoulder surgery last year
Big issue: Browns concerned with Newton's size vs. Panthers
CLEVELAND (AP) During a meeting this week with his defense, Browns interim coach Gregg Williams used star end Myles Garrett as a model. And a warning. A 6-foot-4, 270-pound mass of chiseled muscle, power and speed, Garrett
Mayfield believes OU's Riley ready for coaching jump to NFL
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield isn’t campaigning for Lincoln Riley. The rookie quarterback isn’t dismissing the possibility his former coach joins him in Cleveland either. Mayfield said Wednesday that he believes Riley is prepared to move from
McCarthy's connections to Browns could lead to Cleveland job
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Mike McCarthy’s connections with the Browns could land him his next job. Dumped by Green Bay on Sunday after 13 seasons, a Super Bowl win and amid a seemingly growing rift with quarterback Aaron
Browns rookie CB Denzel Ward in concussion protocol
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns rookie Denzel Ward remains in concussion protocol after getting hurt in Sunday’s loss at Houston. Ward got injured in the first half and did not return in Cleveland’s 29-13 loss to the Texans,
Mayfield struggles as Browns fall to Texans 29-13
HOUSTON (AP) Entering Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, rookie Baker Mayfield had been playing well and protecting the ball and the Cleveland Browns were on a roll, having won consecutive games for the first time since
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Kincks-Cavaliers game involves intriguing rookie matchup
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks are among the NBA’s worst teams and are engaged in rebuilding projects due to varying circumstances. The Cavaliers are rebuilding after losing LeBron James in free agency for the second
Kincks-Cavaliers game invloves intriguing rookie matchup
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks are among the NBA’s worst teams and are engaged in rebuilding projects due to varying circumstances. The Cavaliers are rebuilding after losing LeBron James in free agency for the second
Cavaliers' Thompson could miss month with sprained left foot
CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson could miss a month with a sprained left foot. Thompson got hurt during Monday night’s 108-92 loss in Milwaukee. He made 6 of 7 shots and added six rebounds in 18
Bledsoe has 20 points, 12 boards and Bucks beat Cavs 108-92
MILWAUKEE (AP) It may not mean much in the standings by the end of the season, but a 16-point win over the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday may be a sign of the Milwaukee Bucks’ transformation into
Familiar faces on both sides as Bucks host Cavaliers
Visiting players are still getting used to the Milwaukee Bucks’ brand-new arena. Fortunately for the Cleveland Cavaliers, they’ll have a pair of pretty knowledgeable tour guides when they make the trek to Milwaukee for a Monday night
Sexton, Thompson helps Cavaliers rout Wizards 116-101
CLEVELAND (AP) The rookie scored a decisive win over the five-time All-Star in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 116-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Collin Sexton, the Cavaliers’ first-year point guard, matched a season high with
Dellavedova receives ovation in return to Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) Matthew Dellavedova’s return to his first NBA home is off to a good start before playing in a game. Dellavedova, dressed in street clothes, was greeted by security guards and arena employees, and received a
Fox, Hield lead Kings to 129-110 win over Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings found their stride in the second half. The Cleveland Cavaliers just couldn’t keep up. Fox had 30 points and 12 assists, and the Kings beat the Cavaliers 129-110 on
Wizards visit Cavaliers in search of fourth straight win
The Washington Wizards still possess a losing record, but things are starting to trend upwards as far as their record is concerned. The Wizards seek a season-high fourth straight win Saturday night when they visit the Cleveland
AP source: Cavs to re-acquire Dellavedova in 4-player trade
CLEVELAND (AP) Another popular Cavaliers player is coming “home.” LeBron’s gone. Delly’s back. The Cavaliers have agreed to a trade with Milwaukee that will return fan favorite Matthew Dellavedova to Cleveland along with forward John Henson and
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No. 19 Ohio State rallies in 2nd half, beats Illinois 77-67
CHICAGO (AP) After going scoreless in the previous game, Keyshawn Woods was determined to make a positive impact Wednesday night. He stepped up precisely when Ohio State needed it. Woods scored 12 of his 18 points in
Meyer news overshadows No. 19 Ohio State vs. Illinois, upcoming game
When one of the winningest coaches in college football history decides to announce his retirement, Ohio State’s next basketball game against Illinois on Wednesday night at the United Center in Chicago takes a back seat to the
Ohio St.-Illinois Preview
When one of the winningest coaches in college football history decides to announce his retirement, Ohio State’s next basketball game against Illinois on Wednesday night at the United Center in Chicago takes a back seat to the
No. 16 Ohio State routs Minnesota 79-59 in Big Ten opener
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State wasted no time staking its claim as the team to beat in the Big Ten. Andre Wesson scored 16 points, Kaleb Wesson had 15, and No. 16 Ohio State beat Minnesota 79-59
No. 16 Ohio State faces tall task in Minnesota
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Minnesota is threatening to break into the Top 25 next week and No. 16 Ohio State is in danger of dropping down or falling out depending on the results of Sunday evening’s Big Ten
Syracuse stops No. 16 Ohio State 72-62
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Syracuse found its outside shot, and just in time if you ask coach Jim Boeheim. Tyus Battle scored 20 points, Elijah Hughes added 18 and the Orange shot nearly 46 percent from beyond the
No. 16 Ohio State expects challenge from Syracuse
Syracuse comes to Ohio State on Wednesday night for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge with a chance to knock off the No. 1 team in the country. Unbeaten Ohio State (6-0) is ranked No. 16 in the latest
No. 23 Ohio State pulls away to rout Cleveland State 89-62
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Tougher games loom on the schedule for No. 23 Ohio State. But so far, the Buckeyes have passed every early test. Kaleb Wesson had 19 points and three teammates also scored in double figures
No. 23 Ohio State goes old school in intrastate clash with Cleveland State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On the eve of the Ohio State-Michigan football showdown, the basketball program will indulge in a little nostalgia on Friday night in its intrastate matchup with Cleveland State. The Buckeyes, who broke into the
No. 23 Ohio State starts slowly but beats Samford 68-50
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Don’t flinch. That was the message Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann had for his young Buckeyes, trailing for the first time at the half against undefeated Samford after shooting just 37.5 percent from the