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YSU scores 28 straight points to rally past Southern Illinois

YOUNGSTOWN — For a half, it seemed like nothing would go Youngstown State’s way on Saturday. The 21st-ranked Penguins had some untimely penalties, an uncharacteristic turnover, several replay reviews that went against them, as well as the ball literally not bouncing their way on multiple ...

Sayin, Smith lead Buckeyes past Purdue for 13th straight win

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Julian Sayin threw for 303 yards and one touchdown Saturday and No. 1 Ohio State used four straight scoring drives in the second quarter to pull away from Purdue 34-10. Jeremiah Smith finished with a season-high 10 catches for 137 yards and caught a 35-yard TD pass to ...

Chalker falls to St. Mary in 8-man football state title game

LEETONIA — Chalker came up just short of its ultimate goal, falling, 34-20, to Sandusky St. Mary in the 8-man football state championship game on Saturday. “They played their butts off,” Wildcats coach Justin Kren said. “It just didn't come out how we needed. We made a few mistakes, ...

Legendary Cavs coach Lenny Wilkens dies at 88

SEATTLE — Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame who was enshrined as both a player and a coach, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 88. The family said Wilkens was surrounded by loved ones when he died and did not immediately release a cause of ...

Special teams lift Jets to 27-20 win vs. Browns

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets made some franchise history in the span of 36 seconds. Then they held on the rest of the way for their second win in a row. New York got touchdowns on a kickoff return and a punt return in the same game for the first time, Breece Hall took a screen ...

Rodgers struggles as Chargers crush Steelers 25-10

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Justin Herbert threw for 220 yards and a touchdown while Aaron Rodgers stumbled to his worst game of the season as the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 25-10 on Sunday night for their third straight win. After opening the season with three consecutive ...