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Irish can’t make up early deficit in Fiesta loss

Knee injury knocked out linebacker Jaylon Smith


Buckeyes, Irish set to meet in desert

Ohio State and Notre Dame entered the season with legitimate national championship hopes and were still in the mix for the College Football Playoff late in the year.


Steelers set on staying aggressive on 4th down

The Steelers need to win Sunday in Cleveland.


Pettine hopes to stay with Browns

With a second straight losing season sinking to its final hours, Browns coach Mike Pettine isn’t getting misty-eyed or gloomy.


LeBron says he doesn’t hit full stride until after All-Star break

James entered Tuesday shooting 31.9 percent on mid-range shots and 28.5 percent outside the lane overall.


Browns want Manziel to fix off-the-field issues in 2016

The second season of Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has officially ended.


Ward powers Houston past Florida State

Greg Ward Jr. and the Houston Cougars showed they could thrive in a big-game atmosphere against a big-name opponent.


SPORTS digest

TCU QB charged with assaulting police officer SAN ANTONIO Police charged star TCU quarterback


Crosby, Malkin provide Pens punch

When the Pittsburgh Penguins needed more offense, they looked to their stars to provide it.


Previews of Today’s Bowl Games

Outback Bowl No. 12 Northwestern (10-2) vs. Tennessee (8-4) Kickoff: Noon at Raymond James


Clemson pulls away from Stoops’ Sooners

The top-ranked Tigers are one win from their first national title since 1981.


Bowled over: Alabama routs Michigan State

Alabama (13-1) will face No. 1 Clemson (14-0) on Jan. 11 in Arizona looking for its fourth national title in nine seasons under coach Nick Saban.


Dantonio faces old boss Saban

Former YSU, OSU assistant Dantonio leads MSU against Alabama.


SPORTS DIGEST || Ohio State QB Jones declares for NFL draft

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones has announced he will skip his senior season and declare for the NFL draft.


Manziel in concussion protocol

Browns QB likely to miss finale vs. Steelers