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Browns’ Mac Speedie clears Hall hurdle, overdue induction
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Mac Speedie spent his life overcoming hurdles both physical and figurative. He’s about to clear another. A quick, sure-handed wide receiver on po…
Chasing Buckeyes: Who can dethrone Ohio State in Big Ten?
By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There aren’t many revelations to be learned about Ohio State’s recent dominance in the Big Ten. But say the school’s name to Indiana sen…
Guardians chosen as new name for Cleveland’s baseball team
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — While riding his bike over a bridge across the Cuyahoga River near Progressive Field, Indians owner Paul Dolan rarely paid much attention to the eight …
Odd couple: Mayfield, rocker Alice Cooper team for TV spot
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield never dreamed of being on a team with Alice Cooper. The Browns quarterback also had no idea the legendary rocker, known for theatrical s…
Big Ten embraces College Football Playoff expansion
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Big Ten is mostly embracing the notion of College Football Playoff expansion. Commissioner Kevin Warren has not definitively backed t…
Big Ten says schools will decide on COVID-19 protocols
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren said the conference will take take a “decentralized” approach to COVID-19 protocols by allowing each school to put in pla…
Blackhawks acquire Seth Jones, agree on $76M, 8-year deal
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Seth Jones is now with the Chicago Blackhawks and could become the organization’s cornerstone on the blue line. Chicago acquired the star …
Cavaliers extend qualifying offer to C Jarrett Allen
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers extended a qualifying offer Friday to center Jarrett Allen, making him a restricted free agent. The team had until Aug. 1 to make the off…
3 Buckeyes named to preseason all-Big Ten team
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The preseason all-Big Ten team released Thursday includes three Ohio State players among 10 players selected by a media panel. Offensive left tackle Thayer…
After lengthy wait, Paul Tagliabue heads to Hall of Fame
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer During Paul Tagliabue’s 17-year stint as commissioner, the NFL experienced labor peace, saw skyrocketing television deals, construction of new stadiums across th…
Browns QB Mayfield not stressing about contract situation
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer GATES MILLS, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield is letting everyone else stress over his contract situation and future with the Browns. He’s got other priorities. “I̵…
Stroman 1-hit ball for 8 innings, Smith slam, Mets beat Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched one-hit ball for eight innings, Dominic Smith launched a grand slam and the New York Mets cruised to a 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Stroman (…
