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UNC’s Trubisky declares

Mitch Trubisky is a Mentor High School graduate.


Alabama-Clemson rematch tonight

A victory would give Alabama five national championships in eight seasons, a feat never completed at the highest level of the sport during the poll era.


Gregg Williams takes over as Browns defensive coordinator

Gregg Williams revived his coaching career after shame and suspension. His next challenge: Repairing Cleveland’s leaky defense.


Healthy Steelers ready for rematch

The feeling of helplessness remains very real to Le’Veon Bell.


Cavs acquire Korver from Atlanta Hawks

The defending NBA champions just got a whole lot tougher to stop


Time is now: Clemson’s window might be closing

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney still has a picture from that night on his phone.


Seattle takes out Detroit on home turf

Associated Press SEATTLE The formula that has led the Seattle Seahawks to unmatched success


Osweiler, Texans defeat Raiders

Brock Osweiler finally looked like the player Houston spent $72 million on, throwing for a touchdown and running for another to lead the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card playoff win over the Oakland Raiders


Springfield HOF to induct 12 members

Springfield HOF to induct 12 members NEW MIDDLETOWN The Springfield Local Athletic Hall of Fame


Numbers don’t add up for Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have overachieved to earn their first postseason berth since 2008.


Steelers’ Green misses practice

Coach Mike Tomlin says the tight end is in concussion protocol.


LeBron scores 36 as Cavs top Nets

LeBron James scored 36 points, carrying Cleveland while Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love had slow starts in their return to the lineup.


Alabama’s Foster made his mark after switch

Reuben Foster arrived at Alabama as a coveted prospect with an Auburn tattoo. He’ll leave having made another kind of mark.


Browns WR Coleman denies involvement in assault

Coleman was named in a Cleveland police report following an incident Dec. 31 at a downtown condominium building.


SPORTS digest

Duke’s Allen back after one-game suspension durham, n.c. Grayson Allen was back for No. 8 Duke