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Clemson’s Scott and Ohio State’s Hafley pulling double duty

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jeff Scott likes watching and listening to introductory news conferences, in part so he can map out what he’ll say...

LSU’s Edwards-Helaire still mending, a no-show for media day

ATLANTA (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire was a no-show at both the Peach Bowl media day and the team’s practice on Thursday, more signs that...

Misery in Ohio: Browns, Bengals end woeful seasons together

CINCINNATI (AP) — Yet another dismal season of professional football in Ohio concludes within the state’s borders — a most appropriate finish for two...

Six teams still battling for all-important first-round bye

Six teams are still fighting for three important spots to ease their path to the Super Bowl.While 10 teams have clinched playoff spots entering...

Only 3 playoff slots locked up as NFL goes into final week

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL goes into the final week of the season with the Baltimore Ravens knowing exactly what lies ahead of...

Year sees Day rise from unknown assistant to celebrity coach

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — At a crowded news conference last December, Ryan Day sat next to Ohio State legend Urban Meyer whose sudden decision...

Plays of the year: 2019 had a flair for the dramatic

Thousands of pro games, hundreds of thousands of college games, millions of high school games and billions of youth-league, rec-league, bar-league and whatever other...

London repeats as Blanchester Holiday Duals champion

BLANCHESTER — London successfully defended its title at the Blanchester Holiday Duals wrestling tournament Saturday afternoon.James Peters of Blanchester was the tournament’s most valuable...

COLUMBUS — Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow is a hero on LSU’s Baton Rouge campus, but he hasn’t seen much of it because he...

Hot-shooting Wildcats trip Falcons 85-73

FRANKLIN — A night after a 62-36 win over Wilmington, Franklin had its shooting shoes on again Saturday in an 85-73 win over Clinton-Massie.The...