Bengals looking to get more out of top pick this season
CINCINNATI — Cornerback William Jackson III spent his rookie season as a spectator, the second year in a row that a Bengals' top draft pick did next to nothing. Cincinnati can't afford for that to...
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CLEVELAND — An attorney for former Ohio State football star Gareon Conley says the player denies an accusation made in a police report that he sexually assaulted a woman. No charges have been filed.
View ArticleAfter whirlwind month, Miller settling into Indiana job
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Archie Miller left the Assembly Hall suite Tuesday, walked down a few steps and immediately started snapping cellphone photos of the empty arena.
View ArticleComeback Kid: Brantley drives in 3; Indians beat Astros 7-6
CLEVELAND — Michael Brantley, continuing his comeback from shoulder problems that forced him to miss most of last season, drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Houston Astros 7-6...
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CLEVELAND — Former Ohio State football star Gareon Conley says he plans to skip attending the NFL draft in person on Thursday and decried allegations that he raped a woman as "completely false."
View ArticleSpurs, Raptors try to move on to second-round showdowns
LeBron James and the champs are ready for their next challenger. James Harden and the Rockets are getting revved up in Texas.
View ArticleWork load: LeBron not slowing as playoff minutes increase
INDEPENDENCE — Except for his backpedaling hairline, LeBron James shows no visible signs of age.
View ArticleFowler, Gyorko power Cardinals past Reds 7-5
ST. LOUIS — Dexter Fowler and Jedd Gyorko homered and Yadier Molina short-circuited a rally with a bases-loaded pickoff to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday...
View ArticleMariners' Miranda tops Indians; Cano, Gamel homer in 3-1 win
CLEVELAND — The defending American League champions ran into an overpowering pitching performance Friday night.
View ArticleQB landed: Browns draft Notre Dame's Kizer in 2nd round
BEREA — The Browns found a quarterback right down the road.
View ArticleBengals' eye-opener: running back Joe Mixon in 2nd round
CINCINNATI — Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon is headed to Cincinnati, which added to its reputation for taking chances on players with significant off-field issues.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — General manager Dave Gettleman is doing everything he can to get Cam Newton back to playing at an MVP level — and the Panthers back to the Super Bowl.
View ArticleCavs, Warriors sweeps mean time to rest, get mental breather
OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant can take some pressure off that tender left calf. LeBron James has extra time to recoup after barely leaving the floor in the first round.
View ArticleCabrera, Holland lead White Sox to 6-2 win over Indians
CHICAGO — Although the Chicago White Sox have gotten off to a rough start offensively, Tim Anderson is confident the lineup will produce.
View ArticleJames helps Cavs hold off Pacers, earn sweep into 2nd round
INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James stuck to the old script Sunday.
View ArticleBronson Arroyo goes 6 innings, leads Reds over Cubs 7-5
CINCINNATI — With his high leg kick and below-the-radar breaking balls, Bronson Arroyo showed the Cubs a little old-style pitching. Who needs to throw 90 mph to beat the World Series champions?
View ArticleCollege student killed during hammer throw at track meet
WHEATON, Ill. — A college student has died after being struck during a hammer-throw event at a track meet in suburban Chicago.
View ArticleThames hits 2 HRs, Perez goes deep Brewers beat Reds 11-7
MILWAUKEE — Eric Thames homered twice to raise his major league-leading total to 10, Hernan Perez added a 3-run shot, Matt Garza pitched for the first time this season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat...
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