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Perez breaks Bench’s home run record; Royals sweep Indians
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City …
Browns’ Landry on IR, receiver will miss at least 3 games
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — For the first time in his NFL career, Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will miss a game because of an injury. And not just one. Landry was placed on …
Blue Jackets sign G Merzlikins to $27M contract extension
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets signed goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to a five-year, $27 million contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. Merzlikin…
Injuries force Browns to rely on running game to tame Texans
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — With quarterback Baker Mayfield’s left shoulder smarting and dependable wide receiver Jarvis Landry in the locker room with a knee injury, Browns…
Bengals’ momentum halted in mistake-filled Week 2 loss
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — After an exhilarating overtime win in Week 1, the Cincinnati Bengals took a step backward. Offensive line issues stalled the running game and made for…
Former OF Gose back in majors as 100 mph pitcher for Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Anthony Gose is ready to make a new kind of pitch to play in the majors. Formerly a fast outfielder in the big leagues, Gose was called up from the minors by the Cleveland Indians on …
Perez breaks Bench’s record with 46th HR, KC tops Indians
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for homers by a catcher in a season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Clevela…
Fields might get chance to start for Bears with Dalton hurt
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Whether they want to or not, the Chicago Bears just might have to go with rookie Justin Fields. Coach Matt Nagy said Monday that the team h…
Mayfield shakes off injury, leads Browns past Texans 31-21
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield wasn’t missing a snap. So once his left shoulder got popped back into its socket, there was no stopping him. Just like another tou…
Burrow struggles after strong opener, Bengals lose to Bears
By PATRICK ROSE Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Coming off one of his best games as a pro and facing a defense that struggled in a season-opening loss, Joe Burrow looked as if he might be in for anoth…
AP Top 25: Clemson, Ohio State slip; Penn State jumps to 6th
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Clemson and Ohio State slipped to the back of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday and Penn State jumped four spots to No. 6 …
Buckeyes struggle with Tulsa, pull away for 41-20 win
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Freshman running back TreVeyon Henderson’s big day put him amid elite company in the Ohio State record book, and it couldn’t have come…
