COLUMBUS — After 15 years coaching in the NFL, Arthur Smith was hired to fix an Ohio State offense that was efficient but not explosive last season. The Buckeyes averaged 33.4 points per game last season, but faltered in their final two games, scoring just 10 points in a loss to Indiana in ...
DENVER — The NCAA notched an important win in federal court Friday over its much-disputed five-year eligibility rule, though it fell short of shutting down the last-minute shuffling threatening to upend college sports rosters with football season fast approaching. A 2-1 decision by a panel ...
James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, two people close to the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. It includes a player option for the 2028-29 ...
GIRLS TENNIS Boardman 3, Howland 2 SINGLES: No. 1: Nina Sinchak (B) def. Avery Gebhardt (H) 7-5 6-4, No.2: Reagan Homa (H) def. Svera Ceccarani (B) 6-4 6-2, No. 3: Makayla Hathhorn (H) def. Katie Mosher (B) 3-6 6-6 (7-2) 6-0. DOUBLES: No. 1: Stella Mitchell/Reese Murray (B) def. Penelope Morris/Ximena Martinez (H) 3-6 6-0 6-4, No.2: Riley Zelesnak/Kenzie Tobey (B) def. Anastasia Leivadiotis/Aubrey Tolley (H) 1-6 6-4 6-2. Liberty 3, McDonald 2 SINGLES: No. 1: Mary Ann Woods (L) def. Chloe Baldwin (M) 6-0 6-1, No. 2: Cordelia Kerr (L) def. Sarah Sprague (M) 7-5 6-0, No. 3: Layla ...
VIENNA — The high school football season in the Mahoning Valley kicked off on Thursday with a five-game slate across the area. A hotly contested game in last year’s season opener, the 2026 meeting between Jackson-Milton and Mathews provided some of the same theatrics. It was a ...
CLEVELAND — Gavin Williams struck out 11 over 5 2/3 innings, Jose Ramirez had an RBI single in the three-run first and the Cleveland Guardians beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 for their first home series victory in seven weeks on Thursday. The Guardians hadn’t won a series at Progressive ...
