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Ohio State players: Urban Meyer won't let go until the end
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Retiring Ohio State coach Urban Meyer isn’t easing out of the job just yet, not as long as there’s one more game to win. Buckeyes players said this week that Meyer has been at
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.
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Sprong's OT goal lifts Ducks over Blue Jackets 2-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Daniel Sprong has been an Anaheim Duck for less than two weeks. On Saturday night, he went a long way toward ingratiating himself with his new teammates. Traded to Anaheim Dec. 3 by Pittsburgh,
Streaking Ducks visit Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella wants to believe his team has figured out its issues. They’ll be facing a team on Saturday night that really has its act together. The Blue Jackets (17-12-2)
Panarin scores twice to lift Blue Jackets over Kings 4-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The evening started just fine for the reeling Los Angeles Kings, who scored first on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets. But it went downhill from there for the visitors. Columbus, which hasn’t
Inconsistent Blue Jackets continue homestand vs. Kings
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The last time the Columbus Blue Jackets played the Los Angeles Kings in early November, they were struggling with consistency. Win one, lose one. Look good one night and bad in the next game.
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
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Darnold shines, nearly delivers Jets win
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Sam Darnold nearly pulled off another one. Six days after leading the New York Jets to the first fourth-quarter comeback victory of his young career, the rookie quarterback almost did it again –
Texans RB Miller leaves game vs. Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller has left the game against the New York Jets with an ankle injury and is questionable to return. Miller was injured early in the first quarter Saturday
Saints tackle Armstead out vs. Panthers
METAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have ruled out left tackle Terron Armstead for Monday night’s game at Carolina because of a chest injury. Armstead is the Saints’ second-highest paid offensive player after Drew Brees but
Lions QB Stafford questionable vs. Bills
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is listed as questionable to play at Buffalo. He was limited Friday in practice because of a back ailment. Stafford says he has played with the injury previously
Titans QB Mariota limited, LB Orakpo out
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans will be without outside linebacker Brian Orakpo on Sunday for their key road game against the New York Giants, and they also added quarterback Marcus Mariota to the injury report with
No Penny, but 'Hawks expect Baldwin back
RENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks will be without one of their three running backs Sunday after rookie Rashaad Penny was ruled out with a knee injury. Penny, linebacker K.J. Wright and safety Maurice Alexander were all
Bills' McCoy questionable with hamstring
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. McCoy suffered a hamstring injury against the New York Jets last weekend. He missed practice on Wednesday before
Dolphins CB Howard doubtful vs. Vikings
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) NFL interception co-leader Xavien Howard is doubtful for the Miami Dolphins’ game Sunday at Minnesota. The cornerback missed last week’s game against New England with a left knee injury and didn’t practice this week.
Sherman downplays Seahawks' comments
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco cornerback Richard Sherman won’t get as emotional about playing against Seattle this week as he did when the 49ers and Seahawks met two weeks ago. All of that, Sherman insists, is
Chargers' temp home changing name in '19
CARSON, Calif. (AP) The home stadium of the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers and Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy will change its name in 2019. StubHub Center will become Dignity Health Sports Park on Jan. 1, owner AEG
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Bengals try to maintain slim chance vs looking-ahead Raiders
CINCINNATI (AP) Joe Mixon had one of the best games of his career in yet another Bengals loss – making it seven of their past eight, and counting. He sees no reason to slow down even as
Raiders aim to tune out distractions in clash with Bengals
There are a lot of unknowns surrounding the Oakland Raiders this week. On Monday, they fired general manager Reggie McKenzie and don’t know who they will hire to replace him — or if they will replace him.
Joe Mixon becomes centerpiece of Bengals' depleted offense
CINCINNATI (AP) A.J. Green had surgery on his injured toe. Tight end Tyler Eifert is recovering from a broken ankle. Andy Dalton is gone, too, sidelined by a torn thumb ligament in his passing hand. What’s left
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
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Cleveland Browns beat injury-plagued Broncos 17-16
DENVER (AP) ��� Whether it was “The Fumble” or “The Drive” in the playoffs in the 1980s or the 11 consecutive times Denver had dumped Cleveland, the Broncos always served as the Browns’ biggest bugaboo. With John
Ray, Cravens healthy scratches for Broncos vs. Browns
DENVER (AP) Pass rusher Shane Ray and safety Su’a Cravens are healthy scratches for the Denver Broncos’ game against the Cleveland Browns. The Broncos (6-7) also are without pass rusher Shaq Barrett (hip) and cornerbacks Chris Harris
Browns-Broncos matchup is family feud for Chubb cousins
DENVER (AP) When Bradley Chubb was pestering quarterbacks in the ACC and Nick Chubb was plowing through SEC defenses, the second cousins dreamed of facing each other in a bowl game. Bradley, a defensive end at North
Browns rookie CB Ward to miss second game with concussion
CLEVELAND (AP) The Browns will again be without rookie starting cornerback Denzel Ward, who will miss his second straight game Saturday at Denver with a concussion. Ward has been in concussion protocol since getting hurt while making
Browns look to end lengthy drought vs. Broncos
The Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns are both clinging to long-shot playoff hopes in a crowded AFC postseason picture. The Browns have to win out to have a remote chance of reaching the playoffs for the first
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
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Sixers hope Butler returns vs. Cavs
In the month since Jimmy Butler joined the Philadelphia 76ers, things are going pretty well. Just not in the last two games, as Butler sat out with a strained groin and 76ers took a pair of home
Antetokounmpo matches career high with 44, Bucks beat Cavs
CLEVELAND (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo played as if he had a point to prove. The Milwaukee star rebounded from his worst game of the season to match his career high with 44 points and the Bucks beat the
Bucks-Cavaliers Preview
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a double-double in helping the Milwaukee Bucks get a win at Toronto on Sunday and sat out a double-digit win over the Cleveland Cavaliers the following night with a neck injury. Antetokounmpo returned Wednesday
Hood's late basket sends Cavs past Knicks 113-106
CLEVELAND (AP) A laugher nearly turned into a nightmare for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jordan Clarkson scored 28 points and a basket by Rodney Hood in the fourth quarter gave Cleveland a late lead as the Cavaliers defeated
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
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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No. 15 Ohio State survives gritty Bucknell to win 73-71
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Bucknell saw its chance but couldn’t quite get there. Trailing No. 15 Ohio State by two points, the Bison had the ball after a Buckeyes turnover with 14 seconds left. But a 3-point shot
No. 15 Ohio State not looking past Bucknell
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann will be interested to see how the 15th-ranked Buckeyes start Saturday’s home game against mid-major opponent Bucknell after a 10-day break for final exams. “You are always anxious as
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