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LeBron James pumps up Goodyear after Trump attacks company
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Akron’s best-known native responded to President Donald Trump’s attack on his Ohio hometown’s iconic company, offering a…
Indians’ Francona undergoes procedure, not ready to manage
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona underwent a scheduled medical procedure for a gastrointestinal ailment on Friday and will likely miss the team’s t…
In need of scoring help, Blue Jackets could be ready to deal
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets played through a rash of injuries to put together another respectable season and earn a franchise-record fourth straight…
Browns CB Johnson lacerates liver on routine practice play
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — An ordinary play in practice turned into a scary situation for the Cleveland Browns. It’s been a harrowing first week of training camp. Cornerb…
Joe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offense
By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Back in pads for the first time since he won a national championship at LSU, Joe Burrow got a baptism in NFL red-zone defense. The new Bengals quarterback…
Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman uses anti-gay slur on air
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman used an anti-gay slur on air during Cincinnati’s game Wednesday night and later left the broadcast after apologizing. Brennaman used the s…
Tom Flores, Drew Pearson finalists for Hall of Fame
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Flores and standout wide receiver Drew Pearson are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2021. Flore…
NHL goaltenders putting on puck-stopping clinic in playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Nearly 20 years ago, Kevin Weekes and goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj rented some ice time at a Toronto arena with a Chinese food buffet above them and worked on …
COVID-19-tested Reds schedule flight to KC for 2-game series
By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds scheduled a flight to Kansas City early Tuesday for a two-game series against the Royals that was put in doubt after a Cincinnati player tested p…
Browns’ Mayfield admits he was ‘lost’ in chaotic 2019 season
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield knew he needed to drop some weight, and maybe a little of the attitude. If there was anything the Browns’ self-assured quarterba…
Postponing season puts NFL prospects in a holding pattern
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Big Ten and Pac-12 postponing their fall football seasons because of the coronavirus pandemic leaves some NFL prospects facing a dilemma: Leav…
Korpisalo, Blue Jackets win 3-1, tie series with Lightning
TORONTO (AP) — Two days after making an NHL-record 85 saves in a five-overtime loss, Joonas Korpisalo stopped 36 more shots to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Thursd…
