By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Alabama is now a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, and Northwestern moved up to No. 11 on Sunday for its best ranking in 24 ye…
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‘See ya next year’ Burrow tweets after scary knee injury
By The Associated Press Joe Burrow was looking forward to 2021 even as his rookie season was apparently ended by a scary knee injury. “Thanks for all the love. Can’t get rid of me that easy. See ya ne…
Browns step up without Garrett, down Eagles in steady rain
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Kareem Hunt lifted off just inside the 5-yard line, soared over the head of Philadelphia’s Jalen Mills like an Olympic long jumper and landed in …
No. 3 Ohio State expects test from surprising No. 9 Indiana
By The Associated Press No. 9 Indiana (4-0, 4-0 Big Ten) at No. 3 Ohio State (3-0, 3-0), Saturday at noon EST (FOX). Line: Ohio State by 20 1/2. Series record: Ohio State leads 75-12-5. WHAT’S AT STAK…
Bengals’ Burrow vs. Washington’s Young: Top two picks meet
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Before the Cincinnati Bengals selected Joe Burrow to be their franchise quarterback, the owners of the top pick in the NFL draft met with Chase Y…
Knicks take NCAA player of the year Toppin with No. 8 pick
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks selected Obi Toppin with the No. 8 pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, bringing the national player of the year back to his…
With Chubb, Hunt leading way, Browns cutting playoff path
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The hurricane-like gusts, thunder, lightning, sheets of rain and hail struck first. The Nick Chubb-Kareem Hunt storm followed. In their first game back…
Bidding at Johnny Bench auction ends at just under $2M
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Personal memorabilia from the career of Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench was auctioned for just under $2 million. The sale that involved live and online bidding ended Saturday …
Cleveland’s Bieber, Cincinnati’s Bauer win Cy Young Awards
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber was the unanimous winner of the AL Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, and Trevor Bauer became the first player to take home the NL hono…
Mayfield practices with Browns after stay on COVID-19 list
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield’s unexpectedly extended bye week is finally over. The Browns quarterback returned Wednesday feeling refreshed and somewhat relieve…