Sports National

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

« News / Sports National


49ers’ Hyde spins into spotlight

His touchdown on Monday night was reminiscent of OSU’s Braxton Miller.


Kang suffers ‘serious injury’ in Pirates’ loss

The rookie shortstop injured his knee in the first inning.


Broncos down Chiefs in stunning comeback

Manning is 14-1 against Kansas City


Howland, Hubbard girls play to a draw

The crowd at the Howland-Hubbard girls soccer match erupted into boos and yelling after referees made a judgment call late in the game on Wednesday night.


Manziel ready to step in as Browns starter

Like a Broadway understudy, Johnny Manziel knows he might practice with Cleveland’s starters all week and not play Sunday.


Lindor leads Indians past KC, back to .500

While Francisco Lindor makes a late run for AL Rookie of the Year, he might be accomplishing something even more important for the Cleveland Indians.


Steelers’ Williams looking to build on solid debut

DeAngelo Williams understands the stereotype, even if he doesn’t agree with it.


Sacrifice fly lifts Cubs over Bucs in 12

Chicago moves to 3 games behind Pittsburgh


Rutgers football coach suspended

Rutgers has suspended football coach Kyle Flood for three games and fined him $50,000 for contacting a faculty member over a player’s grade.


Indians making late playoff push

With a September surge, the Indians have manager Terry Francona feeling great.


Texas AD Patterson sent packing

Steve Patterson resigned Tuesday in what university President Greg Fenves called a “mutual” agreement.


Tomlin’s complete game goes for naught

Josh Tomlin wouldn’t take any satisfaction in going the distance against the AL’s best team, the presumed Central champions.


Ohio State DB Conley’s development impresses

Getting his first career interception Saturday against Hawaii was one of “the best things ever,” Ohio State sophomore cornerback Gareon Conley said.


Pirates, Cubs split doubleheader at PNC

Associated Press PITTSBURGH J.A. Happ has spent most of the last six weeks doing a pretty solid


Browns sign QB to practice squad

With starter Josh McCown recovering from a concussion, the Browns added depth at quarterback by signing Matt Blanchard to their practice squad.