Blue Jackets dump Sabres 4-1
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A quick start paid off for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.
Verlander sends Tigers past A's in Game 5 gem
Written by JANIE McCAULEY, AP Baseball Writer
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After a season of ups and downs, constant adjustments and, even questions about whether he could still be that dominant pitcher, Justin Verlander left no doubts he is every bit an ace for the Detroit Tigers.
Buckeyes return 4 starters but lack big scorer
Written by RUSTY MILLER, AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Almost everybody is wondering where the points will come from for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
One putt changes everything for Overton
Written by DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer
SAN MARTIN, Calif. (AP) — Six holes and six pars into the new PGA Tour season, frustration already was starting to build for Jeff Overton.
First openly gay boxer fights for world title
Written by TIM DAHLBERG, AP Boxing Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Orlando Cruz won the fight of his life when he came out last year as the first openly gay fighter in boxing.
Cincinnati shoots for a quick start vs Temple
Written by JOE KAY, AP Sports Writer
CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Brendon Kay can't figure out why Cincinnati's offense takes so long to get started.
Nyad ends NY swim, raises $103K for Sandy victims
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK (AP) — Spectators whooped and cheered as endurance swimmer Diana Nyad ended her 48-hour swim in Manhattan to benefit victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Buckeyes assessing their situation after 6 games
Written by RUSTY MILLER, AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Urban Meyer wants his Ohio State Buckeyes to have a constructive week of practice and then enjoy a Saturday without the physical and mental stresses of a game.