Browns seek 1st victory against archrival Steelers
PITTSBURGH (4-5) at CLEVELAND (0-10)
View ArticleStarting over: Browns' Kessler eager to play after benching
BEREA — There's snow, gusting winds and temperatures in the low 30s forecast for Sunday's game between the Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers.
View ArticleOhio State trying to avoid another upset against Spartans
No. 2 Ohio State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 2 CFP) at Michigan State (3-7, 1-6), 12:01 p.m. (ESPN)
View ArticleAP Source: Premier League sells Chinese TV rights for $700m
LONDON — The English Premier League has sold its television rights in China for $700 million in its biggest-ever overseas sale, a person familiar with the deal said on Thursday.
View ArticlePlayoff contenders ponder benefits of running up big scores
This is the time of year when teams fighting for spots in the College Football Playoff might be tempted to run up big margins in hopes of impressing the selection committee.
View ArticleSpartans aiming for another big upset against Ohio State
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A year ago, Michigan State's Tyler O'Connor was forced into action in what turned out to be the most significant game of the Big Ten regular season — an upset win at Ohio State...
View ArticleBengals finally home, face Bills in pivotal game for both
CINCINNATI — Left tackle Andrew Whitworth hardly remembers what it's like to play at home.
View ArticleSteelers look to cure defensive woes against Browns
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison feels the team's current defensive woes can be cured.
View ArticleBrowns QB Griffin to practice next week
BEREA — Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III will practice next week and it remains possible he'll play again this season.
View ArticleBig Ben a painful reminder to Browns of what might have been
CLEVELAND — Ben Roethlisberger was convinced he was going to be a Cleveland Brown. He got lucky.
View ArticleFIU hires Butch Davis as its coach, gives him 5-year deal
MIAMI — Butch Davis wanted to return to Miami last year, when the Hurricanes needed a new coach.
View ArticleLeBron James slams Phil Jackson for using term 'posse'
INDEPENDENCE — LeBron James respected Phil Jackson's unmatched coaching accomplishments. That affection has vanished.
View ArticleMichigan, Nebraska, Maryland might need backup at QB
CHICAGO — Big Ten quarterbacks took a big beating last week.
View ArticleLatest Bengals loss shows they haven't solved big problems
CINCINNATI — The defending AFC North champions had a bye week to regain their confidence, fix their problems and go after another title that's tantalizing close.
View ArticleDodgers' Roberts, Indians' Francona win Manager of Year
NEW YORK — Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers has won the National League Manager of the Year award and Terry Francona of the Cleveland Indians has earned the AL honor.
View Article'Why not us?': Butch Davis tells FIU to start thinking big
MIAMI — Butch Davis kept the message simple when he met with his new FIU football team for the first time Tuesday.
View ArticleLT, Dawkins, Ward, Taylor make Hall of Fame semifinals
First-year eligibles LaDainian Tomlinson, Hines Ward, Jason Taylor and Brian Dawkins are among 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2017.
View ArticleGeorge scores 31 points, Pacers beat LeBron-less Cavs 103-93
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are more than familiar with facing the Cleveland Cavaliers when LeBron James rests, so they didn't get distracted by the 4-time NBA MVP's absence Wednesday night.
View ArticleBengals can't protect Dalton, make plays in 4th quarter
CINCINNATI — When the Bengals need a big play, they crumble.
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