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Bo Pelini fired by Nebraska despite 66-27 record in seven seasons

Bo Pelini — a Youngstown native, Cardinal Mooney High School graduate and former Ohio State defensive back — was 66-27 and led the Cornhuskers to three league championship games in the Big 12 and Big Ten.

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Buckeyes move on without Barrett

Cardale Jones will start at QB for OSU against Wisconsin.


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Manziel’s TD not enough in an ugly loss

The Cleveland Browns left Buffalo with a dent in their playoff hopes and a big question at quarterback.

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Janay Rice: Goodell wasn’t ‘honest’

Janay Rice says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wasn’t being honest when he said Ray Rice was “ambiguous” about hitting her in a casino elevator.


Georgia Tech final obstacle for FSU

The No. 12 Yellow Jackets (10-2, 6-2 ACC) are the last obstacle in the way of Florida State reaching the College Football Playoffs and defending their national championship.


West Branch takes down Bellevue 51-37

West Branch takes down Bellevue 51-37 CANTON In girls basketball, Melinda Trimmer scored 18


Buckeyes end up with win-lose scenario

OSU defeated Michigan, but QB J.T. Barrett fractured his ankle and Karageorge is still missing


Buffalo survives snow; Browns next?

Cleveland has won six of eight games to remain in contention


Struggling Saints next for surging Steelers

Pittsburgh needs win to keep pace in tight AFC North


Love’s 28 points pace Cavs’ victory

Irving scored 24 as Cleveland won third straight


Poster of missing Ohio St. player shown before game

Silence by the crowd recognized the absent senior


Saturday’s Top 25 football games

No. 1 Florida State 24, Florida 19 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Dalvin Cook ran for a career-high 144


Big ten conference football | Saturday’s other games

Illinois 47, Northwestern 33 EVANSTON, ILL. Reilly O’Toole passed for 147 yards and three


Penguins rebound for series split

Ehrhoff nets game-winner for Pittsburgh


Buckeyes’ big men stand stall against James Madison

Unbeaten Ohio State will play at Louisville next