Rangers top Indians 2-1 to take 3 of 4 in series
ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Holland has been a model of consistency for the Texas Rangers since coming off the disabled list.
View ArticleTomas, Castillo, Bradley leads Diamondbacks past Reds, 11-2
PHOENIX — In his third game back from a major injury, A.J. Pollock looked like the player he was in 2015.
View ArticleNFL 2016: Animosity between Bengals & Steelers flavors race
CINCINNATI — Round 1 was a raw affair in Pittsburgh on Nov. 1, when the Bengals rallied to win after a week of long-distance name calling.
View ArticleBrowns' Paul Kruger calls his release 'wrong decision'
CLEVELAND — On his way out the door, Paul Kruger lowered his helmet and drilled the Browns.
View ArticleKipnis' single in 10th gives Indians 1-0 win over Twins
CLEVELAND — Jason Kipnis' 10th-inning single scored Chris Gimenez and gave the Cleveland Indians a 1-0 victory over Minnesota on Monday night, the Twins' 11th straight loss.
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CINCINNATI — Linebacker Jayson DiManche was among 11 players waived by the Cincinnati Bengals, who must release four more to get to the NFL's roster limit of 75 by Tuesday.
View ArticleLovie Smith feels the buzz as Illini approach opener
Lovie Smith is back in school again.
View ArticleTomlin struggles, Indians hand Twins 12th straight loss, 5-4
CLEVELAND — Josh Tomlin is running out of time, if he hasn't already.
View ArticleBengals release punt return leader Brandon Tate
CINCINNATI — The Bengals released receiver Brandon Tate — the franchise leader in punt returns — as part of their moves to reach the 75-man roster limit on Tuesday, leaving room for a rookie to take...
View ArticleKluber, Indians topple spiraling Twins 8-4
CLEVELAND — The offense goes on 2-week vacations and Cleveland's defense sometimes springs leaks. The starting rotation has been inconsistent and until recently the bullpen's had issues.
View ArticleRicky Nolasco throws 4-hit gem as Angels sweep Reds, 3-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Although the shutout pleased Ricky Nolasco, he would have preferred to pitch this superbly a whole lot earlier in the season.
View ArticleYounger Sprint Cup drivers making their presence felt
BROOKLYN, Mich. — When Kyle Larson was trying to hold off Chase Elliott at Michigan International Speedway last weekend, this much was certain: One of them was going to win a Sprint Cup race for the...
View ArticleSpartans among 4 Big Ten East teams with new starters at QB
There'll be a lot of new voices calling the signals in the Big Ten East.
View Article6 new NFL head coaches try to lead turnarounds
MIAMI — New Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase likes to talk trash to his players, and the team's performance in recent years has provided plenty of fodder.
View ArticleBowling Green-Ohio State Preview Capsule
Bowling Green (10-4 last season) at No. 6 Ohio State (12-1), noon (BTN)
View ArticleMeyer seeks more balance with Ohio State's offensive attack
COLUMBUS — Last year Ohio State's offensive engine was powered mostly by All-American tailback Ezekiel Elliott, and the passing game took a back seat. Coach Urban Meyer wants that to change.
View ArticleColts beat Bengals 13-10 with starters on the sideline
CINCINNATI — Stephen Morris' 25-yard touchdown pass to undrafted rookie Tevaun Smith with 40 seconds left gave the Indianapolis Colts a 13-10 preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday...
View ArticleGriffin, Browns fall to Bears 21-7 in exhibition finale
CLEVELAND — Robert Griffin III led Cleveland's starting offense on a short touchdown drive against Chicago's defensive backups in a 21-7 exhibition loss to the Bears on Thursday night.
View ArticleMAC power Bowling Green will try to 'shock' Buckeyes
COLUMBUS — Bowling Green will be a 4-touchdown underdog coming into Ohio Stadium today, but new Falcons coach Mike Jinks said he welcomes the chance to "shock the world."
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