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Back in the playoffs: YSU to take on Yale in first round

YOUNGSTOWN – The Youngstown State football team is back in the FCS playoffs. The team gathered inside Stambaugh Stadium as the brackets were released at noon on Sunday. And after 23 of the 24 teams were revealed, YSU finally heard its name called. YSU will host Ivy League champion Yale on ...

Sanders earns win in first start, Browns beat Raiders, 24-10

LAS VEGAS — Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders passed for 209 yards and a touchdown in his NFL starting debut and Myles Garrett had three of Cleveland’s 10 sacks in a 24-10 victory over the Raiders on Sunday, the fifth straight loss for Las Vegas. The Browns (3-8) ended a three-game skid while ...

Bears beat Steelers 31-28 with nemesis Aaron Rodgers sidelined

CHICAGO — Caleb Williams hoped he’d get a chance to chat with Aaron Rodgers. He got his opportunity after he led the Bears to yet another close win. Williams threw for three touchdowns, and Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 in a matchup of division leaders on Sunday while ...

Ohio St. pulls away from Rutgers

COLUMBUS — Even without its top two playmakers on offense, top-ranked Ohio State had more than enough on Saturday to pull away in the second half for a 42-9 victory over Rutgers. But with the game well in hand during the fourth quarter, coach Ryan Day’s thoughts began to turn toward next ...

Mitchell scores 37 points, takes over in Cavaliers’ 120-105 win

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points and took over when the game got close, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 120-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Mitchell helped the Cavs pull away with a flurry of plays late in the third quarter. He finished with five ...

YSU makes FCS playoffs, faces Yale at Ice Castle Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS — Youngstown State is among the field of teams competing for the 2025 FCS Football Championship. The field was announced today by the NCAA. The 15-seed Penguins (8-4) will host Yale (8-2) out of the Ivy League in the first round at Stambaugh Stadium on Nov. 29 with a noon ...