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Indians beat Yankees 11-1
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole stumbled when the New York Yankees needed an ace-like outing, allowing seven runs over 5 2/3 innings in a costly 11-1 defeat to the Cleve…
Kershaw 1st win since June, streaking Dodgers top shaky Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Clayton Kershaw pitched five sharp innings for his first win since June 27, Gavin Lux and Corey Seager each hit two-run homers and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding …
Atlanta, other U.S. cities make pitch for 2026 World Cup
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — After being slowed by the pandemic, the race among 17 U.S. cities to land a coveted spot hosting the 2026 World Cup is back on. Two FIFA inspectors wer…
Carli Lloyd scores 5 goals, US women rout Paraguay 9-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carli Lloyd scored a career-high five goals and the United States routed Paraguay 9-0 on Thursday in the national team’s first game since the Olympics. The Americans won the bro…
Disheveled No. 9 Buckeyes look to rebound against 0-2 Tulsa
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The upset of Ohio State by two-touchdown underdog Oregon last weekend led to some serious introspection at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Third-…
Texans’ QB Taylor back to face Mayfield, Browns in Week 2
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Brash and even a little belligerent, Baker Mayfield waltzed into the NFL thinking he had things figured out. He quickly learned he had a lot to learn. …
Oh, snap: Browns punter Gillan ‘devastated’ by fumble in KC
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns punter Jamie Gillan spent the summer catching footballs fired at him from a machine during practice. He snagged thousands. Last Sunday, he cou…
Mahle, Reds avoid sweep, edge Pirates 1-0
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cincinnati Reds reliever Mychal Givens has been around long enough to understand the rhythms of a season. Funks happen. What defines a team is how it …
Mayfield delivers strong message to Browns after loss in KC
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield may have saved his strongest delivery for Sunday’s postgame. Moments after throwing a game-sealing interception with 1:09 left t…
Browns’ Beckham not ready after surgery, 2021 debut delayed
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t ready to play following knee surgery and won’t make his debut Sunday against Houston. C…
Big Ten coaches have a balancing act with redshirting rule
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh has a lot on his plate at Michigan, leading college football’s winningest team that is desperately seeking another level of su…
Buckeyes make corrections, look ahead after rare home loss
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer Perennial powerhouse Ohio State is not accustomed to losing games during the regular season. The Buckeyes especially aren’t used to losing in September to two-tou…
