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Mayfield hopes NFL officials find consistency on helmet hits

Baker Mayfield has become the NFL’s unwanted poster boy for helmet-to-helmet hits.


Steelers stomp Panthers

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t playing like a team missing Le’Veon Bell.


OHSHAA REGIONAL SEMIFINALS Week 12’s games at a glance

TONIGHT CANFIELD CARDINALS VS. AKRON EAST DRAGONS What: Division III, Region 9 semifinal. When


After year off, YSU’s Sullivan breaks cross country school record

Ryan Sullivan put the real world on hold and is reaping the benefits.


McDonald, Mogadore are familiar playoff opponents

The Blue Devils and Wildcats are meeting for the sixth time in the playoffs.


Akron East presents challenge for Canfield

The Cardinals and Akron East Dragons will meet in Ravenna on Friday.


Tease photo

Sexton scores 15 as Cavs lose

Oklahoma City Thunder's Alex Abrines, left, from Spain, and Cavs' Jordan Clarkson compete for a loose ball during the first half of thel game Wednesday in Cleveland. Dennis Schroder led OKC with 28 points in place of the injured Russell Westbrook.


SPORTS DIGEST || Bulldogs’ Sherry wins High School Heisman

Bulldogs’ Sherry wins High School Heisman EAST PALESTINE East Palestine quarterback Parker


Oshie’s late goal lifts Caps over Penguins

Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby traded goals, and T.J. Oshie got the winner with 1:14 left.


college basketball roundup | Wednesday’s other games

MEN Ohio 97, Wilberforce 61 ATHENS Jason Carter and Teyvion Kirk each scored 17 and Ben Vander


NBA roundup

NBA roundup Wednesday’s other games Pistons 103, Magic 96 ORLANDO, FLA. Andre Drummond had


PREP FOOTBALL

PREP FOOTBALL All games at 7 p.m. FRIDAY Division I Region 1 1 Mentor (10-1) vs. 5 Canton


SAINTS

SAINTS New Orleans adds free-agent Dez Bryant METAIRIE, LA. A person familiar with the


Newton leads Panthers against red-hot Steelers

The Panthers and Steelers meet tonight in Pittsburgh.


Buckeyes blow past Bearcats

Cincinnati opened its new on-campus arena, but the celebration ended with an Ohio State win.