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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ohio State twists CFP race; ND is in

The twist the playoff race has been waiting for came Saturday. The debate, for now, is between Ohio State and Oklahoma.History suggests it was...

Buckeye blitz: No. 10 Ohio State blows out No. 4 Michigan

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — This season for Ohio State has been anything but normal, beginning with its celebrated coach suspended for three games.There have...

WHS grad Adkins, ‘Hawks face Dunbar in OVHC opener Friday

The opening game of the fifth annual 2018 Ohio Valley Hoops Classic basketball showcase will feature Dayton Dunbar and Lakota East when they meet...

Noll’s 17, pressure defense lead WC women to comeback win

WILMINGTON - Kelly Noll’s 17 points in the fourth quarter and a swarming defensive effort sparked the Wilmington College women’s basketball team to a...

Rager makes all-tourney team at Elks Inv.

CENTERVILLE - Clinton-Massie’s Emily Rager earned all-tournament honors Saturday at the Centerville Elks Invitational bowling tournamen at Poelking South Lanes.Rager had games of 203,...

Gallion leads WHS boys to 8th at Elks Inv.

CENTERVILLE - The Wilmington High School boys bowling team finished eighth Saturday at the Centerville Elks Invitational bowling tournament at Poelking South.Individually, Hunter Gallion...

Blan bowlers score 2 wins

BLANCHESTER — The Blanchester Wildcats’ bowlers hosted the Bethel-Tate Tigers on Tuesday at Eastgate Lanes, with the Wildcats’ boys and girls both winning.For the...

Michigan’s Higdon stokes hype, predicts win over Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Michigan running back Karan Higdon pondered the question for a moment, smirked and glanced up at tight end Zach Gentry...

For 3rd week, ‘Bama, Clemson, ND, Mich top CFP; UCF’s path

Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan were at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, marking the first time in the...

No. 23 Ohio State starts slowly but beats Samford 68-50

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Don’t flinch.That was the message Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann had for his young Buckeyes, trailing for the first time...