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Sanders has plenty to focus on as Browns prepare for Bills

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BEREA — Shedeur Sanders quickly turned the page after he threw three interceptions in the Cleveland Browns’ 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday. The rookie quarterback didn’t have a choice, considering what is up next on the schedule. Sanders was well into preparations on ...

Ohio fires Smith over ‘professional misconduct’

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ATHENS — Football coach Brian Smith was fired Wednesday by Ohio University, which cited “serious professional misconduct.” Smith had been placed on indefinite leave on Dec. 1. The university said it terminated Smith’s contract for cause following an administrative review that found him ...

Chicago-based group is nearing a deal to buy Penguins

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A family-owned, Chicago-based investment company is closing in on a deal to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group. Multiple outlets, including Victory Sports and ESPN, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that the Hoffmann Family of Companies is nearing the final ...

Guardians trade for Jays’ Bruihl, cut Noel

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TORONTO — Left-hander Justin Bruihl was traded Wednesday from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Cleveland Guardians, who cut 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel to open a roster spot. Toronto received cash from Cleveland in the trade. Noel, who was designated for assignment, hit a tying, two-run ...

Carroll has career night, but YSU falls in OT at Robert Morris

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MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Youngstown State failed to capitalize on a career-best performance by senior forward Cris Carroll on Wednesday night. Carroll had a career-high 31 points and six made 3-pointers, but the Penguins turned the ball over 22 times in an 80-77 overtime loss to defending ...

Brungard leads trio of Penguins on FCS All-America teams

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Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard, a finalist for the Walter Payton Award as the top offensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision, and the three finalists for the Buck Buchanan Award for top defensive player head The Associated Press FCS All-America team announced ...