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Monken wants to see what Browns are made of after improbable win

CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson tried to blame the media for his preseason and Week 1 struggles by saying there was "this expectation that I'm supposed to throw 400 yards, five touchdowns every week." Passing for 238 yards, two touchdowns and not committing a turnover will suffice. While ...

Smith sets sights on 2 more Ohio State records

COLUMBUS (AP) — One Ohio State milestone down, two to go for Jeremiah Smith. The superstar junior set Ohio State's career receiving yardage record in just 33 games during Saturday's 59-3 victory over Kent State. After taking over the top spot from Michael Jenkins, Smith was already focused ...

Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25 with win over LSU, SEC has 10 teams ranked

Mississippi moved into the top five with its win over LSU, the Tigers stayed in the top 10, and Florida and Mississippi State cracked the rankings to give the Southeastern Conference 10 teams in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll released Sunday. The Rebels, who held off Lane ...

Big 12 is on the rise, landing 3 teams in top 15 of AP Top 25

The early storylines in college football already seem unforgettable: Michigan's double Hail Mary win. Oregon's shocking loss at Oklahoma State. North Carolina State's loss when it had the ball and the lead with 10 seconds left. Texas supplanting Ohio State at No. 1 after an extraordinary rally. An AI-doctored video about the Longhorns coach. The Big Ten vs. the SEC, again. Lane Kiffin. Pause for a moment to consider the thrill ride ahead in the Big 12. The conference on Sunday put three teams into the top 15 of The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time this season and has four ...

Patriots pummel Rodgers, Steelers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have yet to find much of the offensive rhythm that propelled their Super Bowl run last season. The defense was there to pick up the pieces against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Elijah Ponder had a 19-yard fumble recovery for a score, TreVeyon ...

OVAC soccer tournament fields are set

STEUBENVILLE - The time has come for the OVAC soccer tournament. The Big Red boys' and girls' soccer teams have once again qualified for the annual OVAC Soccer Tournament. Both Big Red teams advanced to the tournament in Class 5A. The Oak Glen boys' and girl's soccer teams also qualified for the annual tournament. The Golden Bears qualified in Class 4A. The top four teams in each of the three classes qualified for the conference tournament. The girls' tournament is scheduled to get underway today with the semifinals in all three classes. In Class 5A, No. 4 Big Red (5-4-1) will take ...