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Steelers jump on Bengals early, often

Special teams miscues cost Cincinnati.


Kaepernick, 49ers rip Buccaneers

The San Francisco quarterback hurt Tampa Bay with his arm and his feet.


Bengals looking to keep momentum against Steelers

Welcome to the new AFC North, the one where the balance of power is 60 minutes away from sitting well west of Pittsburgh and Baltimore.


Cutler returns to face Browns

Josh McCown returns to a reserve role today behind starter Jay Cutler.


Malkin hurt as Penguins beat Red Wings on road

Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists before hurting his left leg early in the third period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.


James scores 25 as Heat top Cavs

LeBron James scored 25 points against his former team, leading the Miami Heat to a 114-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.


FSU’s Winston wins Heisman

Jameis Winston left voters no choice but to give him the Heisman Trophy.


Ross, Smith power unbeaten Buckeyes

LaQuinton Ross and Lenzelle Smith Jr. each scored 18 points to lead No. 3 Ohio State past North Dakota State, 79-62, on Saturday night.


Pens’ Fleury stops 37 to defeat Devils

Pittsburgh has won 7 of 8 games


Irving, Waiters lift Cavs to rare road win

Kyrie Irving scored 31 points and Dion Waiters added 21 for Cleveland.


Buckeyes still aren’t over defeat

The Ohio State Buckeyes were hoping to prepare for a major bowl game. Just not this one.


Allen making plays for Steelers

Will Allen’s 10-year NFL career has taken some twists. Now he finally appears settled in for a second stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers.


School workers plead not guilty in rape case

Associated Press STEUBENVILLE Four eastern Ohio school workers entered not guilty pleas Friday


Big-play problems plague Pittsburgh

The plays keep popping up on video, one after another, no two of them quite alike, save for the result: big chunks of yardage against a defense not used to giving them up so easily.


GIRLS BASKETBALL | Thursday’s other games

Denver East 61, Boardman 51 BOARDMAN The Angels, one of Colorado’s top teams, used a 24-point