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Manziel struggles as Bengals blank Browns

The rookie’s much-ballyhooed debut couldn’t have gone much worse.

Steelers keep pace in AFC North race

Ben Roethlisberger threw for 360 yards in a 27-20 win over Atlanta.

Manziel to make debut as Browns’ starting QB today

With their offense sputtering and their playoff hopes wilting, the Browns (7-6) are handing the ball to Manziel.

Steelers, Falcons have lots at stake today

The Steelers are eager to get back to the postseason after missing out the past two seasons. They haven’t endured a three-year playoff drought since 1998-2000.

Blue Jackets defeat Penguins in shootout

Cam Atkinson and Ryan Johansen scored in the shootout to lift the Blue Jackets to a 4-3 victory over the Penguins on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.

Oregon QB easily wins Heisman Trophy

Marcus Mariota, the prototypical 21st-century quarterback, took an old-fashioned approach to become Oregon’s first Heisman Trophy winner.

Despite loss of Davis, Pelicans defeat Cavs

James returns after one-game absence

Steady Timmons leads Steelers ‘D’

Lawrence Timmons is in the midst of another Lawrence Timmons season. Steady. Occasionally spectacular. Largely unnoticed.

Kentucky’s Poythress tears ACL in practice

Poythress, 6-foot-8 and 240-pounds, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the school said Friday.

Crosby sits, but Penguins douse Flames

Blake Comeau and Kris Letang scored early in the first period to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night.

Manziel welcomes taunts from defense

For all the adulation and attention Johnny Manziel receives, he gets almost equal doses of negativity, some of it in the form of taunts and hard tackles.

Army looks to halt Navy’s dominance

Navy’s unprecedented 12-game winning streak against Army has increased the pressure on both teams today.

Browns kicker nursing knee injury

Slumping Browns kicker Billy Cundiff is questionable for Sunday’s game against Cincinnati because of an unspecified knee injury.

On the links | Friday’s professional golf results

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT NAPLES, FLA. Jason Day and Cameron Tringale shot an 8-under 64 on

Oregon’s Mariota favored to win scandal-free Heisman race tonight

Whether character should count in Heisman voting has been a hot topic in three of the last four years.