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Browns, Saints urgent for a win

Both lost 3-point games in Week 1


Gordon covets 5th title

The height of his success was almost 20 years ago, when a young Gordon collected 40 wins in four seasons and won championships in 1995, 1997 and 1998.


DeJoria, Enders-Stevens top NHRA qualifying

DeJoria and Enders-Stevens became the fourth set of female drivers to top qualifying in an event this season and the seventh in NHRA history.


Kyle Busch wins Truck Series race

It was Busch’s sixth win this season and 41st of his career.


Aggressiveness in pits helps Harvick win fourth Nationwide race

Kevin Harvick gained valuable track position with an aggressive pit road call that pushed him to yet another win for JR Motorsports.


Vikings RB Peterson indicted on child abuse charges

Star Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been indicted in Texas on a charge of child abuse after using a branch to spank his son.


Sponsors keep close watch on NFL probe

Associated Press Major brand sponsors are watching closely to make sure the National Football


NASCAR qualifying rained out

With rain in Friday’s forecast at Chicagoland Speedway, the only time on track became a strategy session for the championship contenders.


Red-hot Pirates take down Cubs

Pittsburgh is 14-7 since Aug. 20, moving a season-high nine games over .500 at 78-69.


YSU beats Virginia, first ACC team since ‘02

YSU beats Virginia, first ACC team since ‘02 Evanston, ILL. The Youngstown State volleyball team


Friday’s college football games

No. 8 Baylor 63, Buffalo 21 AMHERST, N.Y. Bryce Petty threw four touchdown passes as Baylor


Browns again waiting on Gordon

The convoluted Gordon saga has hung over the Browns for months, making it difficult to move forward and depriving the team of its top playmaker.


On the links| Friday’s professional golf results

TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP ATLANTA Billy Horschel had another 4-under 66 to build a two-shot lead at the


Tomlin: Mistakes have hurt Steelers

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes his team’s biggest problems are “self-inflicted.”


HGH testing approved, pot test threshold raised

The threshold has been increased to 35 ng/ml.