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Kicker Dawson signs contract, retires a Brown

Cleveland will retain the 44-year-old’s rights in perpetuity.


Meyer pushed Smith to turn down Alabama offer

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer encouraged Zach Smith to stay with the Buckeyes in January 2018.


Marte homes Pirates past Mets

Pittsburgh records fourth win since the All-Star break


Ellis off US soccer roller coaster

The most successful head coach in program history seems quite content to get off this merry-go-round on her own terms.


Flexibility key for Steelers rookies

The message couldn’t have been clearer when the Pittsburgh Steelers called Sutton Smith on the final day of the NFL draft.


Kicker Phil Dawson retires after 20 years

Phil Dawson played in 305 games — the seventh most in league history — and ranks 11th with 1,847 points.


SPORTS digest

Welk’s RBIs power ‘Birds past Scrappers Niles Toby Welks drove in three runs and the Aberdeen


Astros rocket past Indians

Cleveland’s latest additions can’t clobber Cole


ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf results

PGA An, Im share lead after 1st round of Wyndham GREENSBORO, N.C. Byeong Hun An and Sungjae Im


Former Olympic skater writes of sexual assault

Former Olympian Ashley Wagner says she was sexually assaulted by another figure skater in 2008 when she 17.


Mayfield has new look, new leadership style

The Browns’ second-year QB displays fiery side and a mustache.


Hall of Fame linebacker Buoniconti dies at 78

Nick Buoniconti was captain of the Dolphins’ back-to-back Super Bowl champions, including the 1972 team that finished 17-0.


Homer-happy Indians club Astros

Roberto Perez homered twice and Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis each hit a three-run shot.


SPORTS digest

Boardman 11-U team crushes New Albany CAMBRIDGE Collin Resetar pitched five innings of one-hit


Indians pick up power for Bauer

The Indians added some power — and a little punch — for their playoff push.