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Justin Fields gets waiver to play immediately for Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Quarterback Justin Fields has been granted a waiver that will allow him to play immediately for Ohio State after transferring from Georgia. The former five-star recruit transferred to the Buckeyes after he got stuck
Iowa's Gary Barta joins CFP committee, Gene Smith steps down
IRVING, Texas (AP) Iowa athletic director Gary Barta is joining the College Football Playoff selection committee, replacing Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith. CFP executive director Bill Hancock on Friday announced Barta would begin a three-year term
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
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.
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Blue Jackets
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
Panarin powers Blue Jackets past Blackhawks 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) Artemi Panarin had a big night against his former team, making the most of a little luck. Panarin had two goals and an assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on
Blue Jackets look to follow Blackhawks' trend
The Blackhawks just bounced back after the end of a winning streak, and now the Blue Jackets will try to do the same from their own streak-breaking loss when Columbus visits Chicago on Saturday night. Columbus had
Greiss, Cizikas power Islanders past Blue Jackets 3-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Platooning two goalies is working out just fine for coach Barry Trotz and the surprising New York Islanders. Thomas Greiss took his turn Thursday night and responded by stopping 31 shots and picking up
Greiss, Cizikas power Islanders past Blue Jackets 3-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Thomas Greiss stopped 31 shots for his fourth shutout of the season and the New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 on Thursday night. Casey Cizikas scored twice on breakaways and Josh
Islanders visit streaky Blue Jackets in key Metro battle
New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz has spoken often about how his team will face opponents either desperate to get into a playoff spot or to solidify their postseason standing, and Thursday’s visit to the Columbus
Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets shut out Capitals 3-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With the Columbus Blue Jackets clinging to a 1-0 lead with less than five minutes left, the Washington Capitals finally started to make Sergei Bobrovsky work. The Columbus goalie was up to the task.
Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets shut out Capitals 3-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Sergei Bobrovsky made 13 of his 20 saves in the third period to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Washington Capitals 3-0 on Tuesday night. Anthony Duclair, Nick Foligno and Artemi Panarin scored
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Former Seahawk fatally shot in dispute
AURORA, Colo. (AP) A man fatally shot in a dispute over a parking space was an assistant principal for Aurora Public Schools and a former football player at the University of Colorado who was drafted by the
QB Murray facing questions about height
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Now that Kyler Murray has decided to play in the NFL instead of reporting to spring training as a first-round draft pick by baseball’s Oakland Athletics, the questions can shift to the Heisman
QB coach gives Rodgers familiar face
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) When Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gets ready for his 15th season, he’ll be working with a new coach and offensive coordinator. Plus, for the first time in his career, he’ll be
AAF gives pro football back to San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) Two years after the Chargers left their home of 56 seasons, pro football returned to San Diego on a cold, rainy winter Sunday, with a different dynamic mixed in with a beloved local tradition.
Tebow aided Murray with 2-sport decision
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Before picking football over baseball, Kyler Murray got some advice from another famous two-sport star. Tim Tebow says he told Murray to follow his heart when deciding between the Oakland Athletics and
Bills release underperforming TE Clay
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have released underperforming and high-priced veteran tight end Charles Clay. The move was announced Friday, and did not come as a surprise after Clay’s playing time diminished behind Jason Croom
Hernandez family can't sue NFL singly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal judge says the 6-year-old daughter of the late NFL player Aaron Hernandez missed a 2014 deadline to opt out of the $1 billion concussion settlement and can’t separately sue the league over his
Pats' Edelman to be Daytona 500 starter
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) New England Patriots receiver and Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman has been named the honorary starter for Sunday’s Daytona 500. The honor caps a whirlwind two weeks for Edelman, who since winning his
Chargers won't pick up option on Liuget
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers will not pick up the option on defensive tackle Corey Liuget’s contract. General manager Tom Telesco told the team website Wednesday he is not closing the door on a
K Lambo signs 4-year extension with Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Place-kicker Josh Lambo has signed a four-year contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars, keeping him from hitting free agency next month. Lambo tweeted a photo of him signing the deal Wednesday on Twitter, adding
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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
Bengals hire Callahan as coordinator, add 3 other coaches
CINCINNATI (AP) Bengals coach Zac Taylor has made his first hires, bringing in longtime friend Brian Callahan as offensive coordinator. The Bengals also hired Jim Turner as offensive line coach, James Casey as tight ends coach and
Can Zac Taylor take long-suffering Bengals the next step?
CINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals liked Zac Taylor the first time they talked to him, but there was one overriding concern when they discussed offering him their head coaching job. He’s 35 with only a few games
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
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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
Browns QB Mayfield named Cleveland's top pro athlete
CLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield got one postseason trophy. The Browns quarterback, who finished second to Giants running back Saquon Barkley in voting for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, was named Cleveland’s top professional athlete at the
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
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Cavs
Russell scores 36, Nets outlast Cavaliers 148-139 in 3OTs
CLEVELAND (AP) DeMarre Carroll saved the day for the Brooklyn Nets, and D’Angelo Russell took advantage of the extra opportunity. Russell scored 14 of his 36 points in the third overtime after Carroll’s desperation 3-pointer in the
Nets looking to bounce back vs. improving Cavs
For the last two months, the Brooklyn Nets have drawn notice in a positive light due to their turnaround and emergence into the Eastern Conference playoff race. Even with a solid last two months, recent results show
Cavaliers' Love sitting out final game before All-Star break
CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will sit out the final game before the All-Star break to get further rest following foot surgery. Love has not suffered any setbacks since returning last week to play for the
Nets looking to bounce back vs. improving Cavs
For the last two months, the Brooklyn Nets have drawn notice in a positive light due to their turnaround and emergence into the Eastern Conference playoff race. Even with a solid last two months, recent results show
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
Curry urged teammates to just be themselves vs Cavs
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry spoke up, just in case his Golden State Warriors needed another reminder from their MVP and leader. His message as the NBA Finals began: be yourselves. Forget the juicy story lines, or
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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
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. Penn State’s Josh Reaves stole the ball from
Wesson scores 27 in Ohio State's 76-62 win over Rutgers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The month of January had been unkind for Ohio State and its sophomore center Kaleb Wesson. The Buckeyes were a woeful 1-6 in January with the typically reliable Wesson averaging just over 11 points