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Ohio State, Penn State to light up Happy Valley

The fourth-ranked Buckeyes (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) and No. 9 Nittany Lions (4-0, 1-0) are the conference’s only remaining unbeatens.


AROUND THE NHL | Friday’s preseason games

Blue Jackets 7, Penguins 6 COLUMBUS Oliver Bjorkstrand broke tie with 3:56 left to help Columbus


Steelers figure to get starting linemen back

Right guard David DeCastro and right tackle Marcus Gilbert both practiced in full this week.


Kang returns as Pirates top Reds

The veteran infielder debuted and helped the Pirates continue their dominance over the Reds.


Big inning sends Tribe over Royals

The Indians’ 10-run seventh inning leads to team’s 90th win.


ON THE TRACKS Today’s auto racing roundup

NASCAR Busch masters Charlotte’s ‘roval’ to win pole CONCORD, N.C. Kurt Busch felt like a kid


FRIDAY’s COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES

Colorado 38, UCLA 16 BOULDER, COLO. Steven Montez was 22-of-26 passing for 237 yards and a


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Poland’s defense is doggone good

Poland linebacker Steve Bannon sacks Marlington quarterback C.J. Greiner as Bulldog teammate Blake Wilson (2) watches during their Week 1 contest Aug. 24 at Marlington.


Restraining orders granted in two cases against OHSAA

Cases involve athletes at East and Ursuline.


Phantoms’ late rally comes up short

Youngstown falls to Tri-City 5-4 in the USHL opener Thursday night.


Teamwork pays off for Hubbard against S. Range

Hubbard mates Derrick Cobbin and A.J. Trobek teamed up to lead the Eagles.


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE | Thursday’s other results

BOYS GOLF Locals qualify for districts Several local golfers advanced to districts while


Goff’s big night lifts Rams

Jared Goff passed for career highs of 465 yards and five touchdowns.


Plenty of points likely in OSU-PSU clash

Saturday night’s game could be a shootout.