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Bengals hope for more explosive plays, fewer turnovers

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CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals’ offense has a very rare level of continuity with all 11 starters as well as most of the team’s key backups returning from last season’s roster. Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher wants to see the unit aim even higher in 2026. He says the keys for the offense taking the next step are finding more explosive plays and limiting turnovers at a higher rate. “We can really look at it from a schematic standpoint and make sure we have the tools we need,” Pitcher said Monday as the Bengals had their pre-training camp luncheon. “(Turnovers) speaks ...

Ready to go: YSU opens fall camp with expectations abound

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YOUNGSTOWN — Upon walking into Youngstown State’s football facility in Stambaugh Stadium, there’s an unmistakably distinct vibe in the air surrounding the program. Preseason expectations for the Penguins are as high as they’ve been in a number of years, likely since the team was ...

Philadelphia celebrates LeBron James’ arrival

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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers sent the message that LeBron James was indeed — officially and perhaps amazingly — on the roster with a straightforward photo: James’ blue No. 23 jersey hangs in a locker with a crown as a nod to his King nickname on the shelf. The 76ers and ...

O’Hearn’s grand slam lifts Pirates past Cubs

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PITTSBURGH — Ryan O’Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the three-game series. The Cubs nearly erased a six-run deficit. Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run home run with one out in the ninth ...

Columbus Crew hold off FC Cincinnati 2-1

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COLUMBUS — Dániel Gazdag scored the go-ahead goal on a first-half penalty kick and Patrick Schulte made it stand up as the Columbus Crew edged FC Cincinnati 2-1 on Saturday night. Columbus (5-8-4) took a 2-1 lead into halftime when Gazdag scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time. The PK was awarded after Max Arfsten was fouled by Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga. Two of Gazdag’s three goals this season have come on PKs in the last week. Kévin Denkey scored in the 9th minute to give Cincinnati (6-6-5) an early lead in the 22nd edition of the Hell is Real derby between the Ohio ...