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Browns’ Hoyer, Texans’ Mallett got started as Patriots quarterbacks

There won’t be a parade and there’s not a sponsor lined up, but Sunday’s Browns-Texans matchup will be a pseudo bowl game — the Tom Brady Backup Bowl.


Newman bucks NASCAR’s new system

Ryan Newman is the underdog — minus the darling — of NASCAR’s final four, making a mockery of the revamped playoff format that was supposed to put a premium on winning.


On the links Thursday’s other pro golf results

OHL CLASSIC PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Daniel Berger had five birdies in a seven-hole stretch on


Landry’s leap powers Dolphins past Bills

The Dolphins ended a streak of three consecutive losses to Buffalo, overcoming a third-quarter deficit to win 22-9.


Tribe’s Kluber is Cy Young winner

A 28-year-old righty, Kluber went 18-9 to tie for the AL lead in wins. He had a 2.44 ERA in his first full major league season and 269 strikeouts, two behind league leader David Price.


Browns searching for what to do to slow Texans’ Watt

J.J. Watt seems to be everywhere these days.


Rookie Bryant coming up big for the Steelers

Martavis Bryant long ago gave up on the idea of people pronouncing his first name correctly.


Inexperienced Bucks scoring points in bunches

Before the season, coach Urban Meyer and others had huge questions about an offensive line missing four starters and a running attack without 1,500-yard rusher Carlos Hyde.


YSU creates George E. Gasser scholarship

YSU creates George E. Gasser scholarship The Youngstown State University department of


Battle of the ‘Bigs’ for playoff?

Ohio State may need Big 12 leader Baylor to slip before the season is over.


Dawson’s OT field goal lifts 49ers

San Francisco snapped a two-game skid with a wild win.


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Sloppy Steelers fall to Jets

After throwing for six touchdowns in each of the last two games, Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger threw one touchdown and two interceptions.

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Harvick rolls, Gordon ousted at Phoenix

Gordon finished second but was one of four drivers eliminated from the Cup championship.


How area NFL players fared

A look at how NFL players with Mahoning Valley ties fared in this week’s games.


Canada’s Taylor wins Sanderson Farms title

The 26-year-old overcame a four-shot deficit.