Ohio State football hires former Chip Kelly, Jim Harbaugh assistant
COLUMBUS — Chip Kelly is bringing one of his former UCLA assistants — and a former Michigan coach and Jim Harbaugh lieutenant — for his first season as Ohio State football’s offensive coordinator.
Winston ready to support Browns QB Deshaun Watson
Joe Flacco probably would not have rocked the boat — certainly not intentionally — had the Browns re-signed him to back up Deshaun Watson.
Ohio State loses Gayle Jr. to transfer portal
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State basketball team has been fortunate that the bulk of its returning players from the 2023-24 season have eagerly signed up to play for Jake Diebler, but it’s not completely immune to attrition.
Guardians, Progressive Insurance strike 13-year deal
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians won’t be changing the name of their ballpark anytime soon.
UConn men delayed in Connecticut because of plane issues
STORRS — Defending national champion UConn had a tough time getting off the ground on the way to the Final Four.
Suns improve playoff position with win over Cavs
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 40 points, Kevin Durant added 32 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-101 on Wednesday night.
After long rain delay, Encarnacion-Strand, De La Cruz carry Reds past Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Elly De La Cruz had RBI doubles, Frankie Montas pitched 5 2/3 innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday night after a long rain delay.
Jenner’s wife gives birth to stillborn baby, the couple says
COLUMBUS — Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner’s wife, Maggie, delivered a stillborn baby on Sunday, the couple said in a statement released by the club.
Roundup: Sifrit shuts down LCC
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Allen twirls gem, Guardians continue to roll with win over Mariners
SEATTLE — Logan Allen scattered four hits over 6 2/3 shutout innings, Steven Kwan had three hits and scored three times in his first three at-bats, and the Cleveland Guardians continued their hot start with an 8-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.
