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Blue Jackets deal unhappy Dubois to Jets for Laine, Roslovic
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After Pierre-Luc Dubois was benched for lack of effort two days ago, the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday traded the unhappy star center to the W…
Sexton scores 25, Cavaliers beat Durant-less Nets 125-113
BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Collin Sexton had 25 points and nine assists, Andre Drummond added 19 points and 16 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets for the se…
Day encouraged by returning players who put off NFL dreams
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State stars leaving early for the NFL happens every winter, but the bigger news this time might be about who decided to stay. After the expec…
Torts and unhappy Dubois clash as Blue Jackets struggle
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella and Pierre-Luc Dubois on Friday tried to turn down the heat on a growing rift that led to the star cen…
Kevin Durant out for Nets’ second straight game with Cavs
The Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will not play in Friday night’s game against the Cavaliers as the team continues to take a cautious approach with his s…
Cavaliers ship Kevin Porter Jr. to Rockets for draft pick
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Porter quickly went from being a future star with the Cavaliers to part of their past. Cleveland completed its trade with Houston on Friday, send…
Point scores in OT to push Lightning over Blue Jackets 3-2
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Brayden Point scored 1:56 into overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night for their third straight…
No. 17 Ohio State women spoil Hillmon’s 50-point performance
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jacy Sheldon scored 20 points, including a 3-pointer and two free throws in the final 48 seconds, and No. 17 Ohio State beat No. 11 Michigan 81-77 on Thursday, spoiling Naz Hillm…
Indictment: Ex-youth soccer club official stole nearly $200K
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (AP) — A former youth soccer club treasurer accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from the organization is now facing charges, authorities said. Richard Campbell, 59, of Miamisburg, fac…
Cavs’ Sexton outplays, shreds Nets in double OT
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Durant scooped up the box score on the table in front of him and quickly scanned the statistics next to Collin Sexton’s name to make sure h…
Browns GM praises Mayfield, won’t discuss plans for QB
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield checked every box for the Browns this season: he matured as a player, took them back to the playoffs, solidified himself as a leader. Cl…
Ivey’s late 3 finishes Purdue’s rally past No. 15 Ohio State
By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With the clock ticking down to the single digits, the score tied and the ball in his hands, Jaden Ivey had no doubt what would happen next. “I’m …