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AFC North champ Bengals will rest Burrow in season finale
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writers CINCINNATI (AP) — The AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals won’t play quarterback Joe Burrow in the regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday…
Cincinnati climbs CFP mountain, but can it stay there?
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The University of Cincinnati has played football for more than a century in the long shadow of Ohio State. After all these years, little brother is ma…
AP source: Browns QB Keenum tests positive for COVID-19
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Case Keenum’s expected start for the Browns took an unexpected turn. Cleveland’s veteran backup quarterback tested positive Thursday for CO…
Colts owner donates $3 million for mental health studies
By The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has donated $3 million to fund a new research institute at Indiana University. The Irsay Family Research Institute will be located on the uni…
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is AP coach of the year, Fickell 2nd
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Wolverines to their first Big Ten title in 17 ye…
Browns’ Mayfield renewed by bye, confident for stretch run
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield’s bruises aren’t as black and blue as they were before the late, but much-needed bye. The Browns’ record is still sh…
AP All-Big Ten: Walker, Stroud, Hutchinson take top honors
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III and Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud are The Associated Press Big Ten co-offensive players of the year, and the Spartan…
Buckeyes’ Stroud 1 of 4 Heisman Trophy finalists
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Ohio State quarterback C…
NBA All-Star Kevin Love honored for mental health advocacy
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Love knows the euphoria of sinking a three-pointer just before the buzzer. But the five-time NBA All-Star has had plenty of lows to offset those…
Prosecutor: No charges in goalie Kivlenieks’ fireworks death
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — No criminal charges will be filed in the fireworks-related death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks at a Detroit-area home during a July 4 celebration, the Oaklan…
On College Football: What is the value of a rivalry game?
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Being an Army football fan is a little like living in time capsule. Home games kickoff at noon at Michie Stadium. The Black Knights will be running an offe…
NBA in the 60s: Embry details indignities, little support
By WAYNE EMBRY For The Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — (EDITOR’S NOTE: Hall of Famer Wayne Embry, a five-time NBA All-Star and the first African American general manager in sports when the Milwaukee…
