By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer Spring training took its toll on the Cincinnati Reds, and some key players who suffered injuries won’t be back in time for Thursday’s opener. Outfielder Sho…
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Ohio State’s Liddell speaks out about social-media abuse
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State star E.J. Liddell says he’ll continue speaking out against social-media users who direct racist, abusive and threatening messages…
Shocked Buckeyes look ahead after early tournament exit
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — This one is going to sting for a while. The disappointment from second-seeded Ohio State’s shocking first-round NCAA Tournament loss to No. …
Baker and No. 13 Wright State down No. 4 Arkansas 66-62
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arkansas came to the NCAA Tournament armed with a seasoned lineup forged in a tough regular season that included wins over UConn and Baylor. Wright…
Police contacted after Ohio State’s Liddell receives threats
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer Ohio State officials have reached out to police about threatening and insulting social media messages sophomore E.J. Liddell received following the Buckeyes’ NCA…
Ohio State opens spring practice seeking new QB, normalcy
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State on Friday opened what coach Ryan Day hopes will be an uninterrupted spring practice as he seeks a new starting quarterback and some nor…
Bobcats star Preston’s backstory one of perseverance
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer Anybody who follows Mid-American Conference basketball already knows about Ohio star Jason Preston and perhaps heard about his improbable journey to Division I college …
AP source: Browns to sign DE McKinley to help Garrett
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Looking to bolster their pass rush and complement All-Pro Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns plan to sign free agent defensive end Takkarist McKinley,…
Gates has Cleveland State dreaming, dancing into NCAA field
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — When his team made history for ineptitude in December, Cleveland State coach Dennis Gates looked into the eyes of his players and offered them hope. In…
No. 9 Buckeyes beat No. 21 Purdue in OT, make Big Ten semis
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Seth Towns is a natural when it comes to staying poised. So when Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann needed an extra body to fill a key role Friday, h…