By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Long before Usama Young’s father co-starred with him in a Super Bowl commercial, he influenced his love for football. “The other day we were talking about our hero…
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VeeKay expects to race at Mid-Ohio after breaking collarbone
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Rinus VeeKay was on a 75-mile training ride when he lost control of his bicycle, flew over the handlebars and landed so hard that he cracked his helmet and his lef…
Browns’ Chubb on contract: ‘Cleveland’s where I want to be’
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Nick Chubb wants to go on a long run with the Browns. Entering the final season of his rookie contract, Chubb, who has rushed for 2,561 yards over th…
Indians win 7-2, extend Orioles’ road losing streak to 17
BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Eddie Rosario hit a two-run double and Bobby Bradley homered as the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 7-2 Tuesday night, the Orioles’ 17th straight r…
Indians ace Bieber says increased shoulder pain stopped him
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians ace Shane Bieber had been bothered by irritation in his right shoulder for most of the season. But when the pain hit a different area of his up…
Larsen gets first NHL head-coaching job with Blue Jackets
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer When Brad Larsen went from old player to young coach and earning an NHL head job became a goal, he spent time on a hockey database website looking up the paths of tho…
Bears sign first-round pick Fields to 4-year deal
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed first-round draft pick Justin Fields to a four-year contract on Friday. The Bears landed their quarterback of the future when they traded up nine spots with the…
5 women win field-event titles at NCAA outdoor championship
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Ohio State’s Adelaide Aquilla won the NCAA outdoor women’s shot put title Thursday night, edging Wisconsin’s Josie Schaefer with a mark of 62 feet, 3 1/4 inches on her final …
Comeback corner: Browns’ Williams progressing from injury
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns cornerback Greedy Williams has passed every major medical checkpoint in his comeback from a season-ending injury. He’s still got a big o…
Cavs still view Kevin Love as valuable piece in slow rebuild
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — As the Cavaliers’ slow, stuttering rebuild continues around a “core four” of young players, the team still views Kevin Love as an important piece…