Kent State players invite fans on court for national anthem
KENT — Kent State's players made their home opener memorable, and it had little to do with winning.
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BEREA — Robert Griffin III's next comeback isn't quite ready to begin.
View ArticleBrowns 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 ArticleYoungstown State runs all over Missouri State, 65-20
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Martin Ruiz ran for 183 yards and three touchdowns and spearheaded a running attack that amassed 572 yards and scored seven touchdowns as Youngstown State ran all over Missouri State...
View ArticleSteelers activate LB Bud Dupree, put Heyward, Wheaton on IR
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated linebacker Bud Dupree and placed him on the active roster a day before Sunday's game in Cleveland.
View ArticleNo. 2 Ohio State holds on for 17-16 win over Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Before Ohio State could move on to next weekend's showdown with Michigan, the Buckeyes had to deal with a different nemesis.
View Article5-time champ North Dakota State is top seed in FCS playoffs
INDIANAPOLIS — Five-time defending national champion North Dakota State is the No. 1 seed in the FCS playoffs.
View ArticleDefenses leading the way for Ohio State, Michigan
The stage is finally set for Michigan and Ohio State and if their most recent work is any indication, points will be hard to come by next weekend at the Horseshoe.
View ArticleBell runs for 146 yards, Steelers punish Browns 24-9
CLEVELAND — Le'Veon Bell scored on a 1-yard touchdown run — long after time expired in the first half — and the Pittsburgh Steelers recorded eight sacks and snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 24-9...
View ArticleDepleted Bills hold on for 16-12 win over Bengals
CINCINNATI — The depleted Bills lost their top receiver and their top running back during what felt like an elimination game.
View ArticleBig Ten places 3 in AP top 5 for 1st time in 56 years
The Big Ten placed three teams in the top five of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 56 years, setting up a No. 2 vs. No. 3 matchup for Ohio State and Michigan.
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