By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tennys Sandgren was looking in great shape for a big upset at the Australian Open after building a massive lead against No. 8 seed Matte…
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Ugly brawl breaks out at end of Kansas State-Kansas game
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Third-ranked Kansas and Kansas State ended their bitter showdown Tuesday night with a wild melee in the disabled seating behind the Wildcats&…
Tua, Young among juniors granted eligibility for NFL draft
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor were among 99 juniors granted eligibili…
Browns WR Beckham recovering from surgery on core muscle
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. is expected to make a full recovery following surgery on a core muscle injury that limited the star wide receiver during his first se…
Coombs returning to Ohio State as defensive coordinator
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kerry Coombs is returning to the Ohio State coaching staff, this time as defensive coordinator. Coombs spent 2012-2017 on the Ohio State staff as cornerbacks coach and has spent …
Growing number of high school girl wrestling teams in Ohio
By STEVE BLACKLEDGE The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ask any of the nearly 500 girls statewide participating in high school wrestling why they do it, and expect a wide variety of answers. “…
AP source: Browns interview Vikings assistant GM for opening
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have interviewed Vikings assistant general manger George Paton for their GM opening, a person familiar with the team’s itine…
Where does Astros cheating rank in scandals? Ask Pete Rose
By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pete Rose was taking a break from signing autographs at the MGM Grand hotel when asked a question he’s uniquely qualified to address. What’s worse, be…
Warrant for Odell Beckham Jr. rescinded in butt-swat case
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A misdemeanor simple battery warrant for Cleveland Browns wide receiver and former LSU star Odell Beckham Jr. has been rescinded, the New Orleans Police Department confirmed Saturda…
Berry back to interview with Browns about GM opening
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Berry may still have his parking spot with the Browns. After spending three seasons in Cleveland’s front office, Berry, who is currently t…