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Kidd-Gilchrist leads Charlotte

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 16 points and the Charlotte Bobcats used a strong fourth quarter to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 86-80, on Friday night.


Neal, Sutter power Penguins

James Neal and Brandon Sutter each had a goal and an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Friday night.


Kenseth on pole for Sprint Cup finale

Matt Kenseth and his Joe Gibbs Racing team took a huge step away from their bad performance last week by winning the pole Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the championship-deciding race.


OSU’s Perry ‘looking good’ on defense

Although his Ohio State teammates might straggle to 5 a.m. workouts wearing sweatpants, the sophomore linebacker from Olentangy High School doesn’t want to look scruffy.


Steelers’ Taylor welcomes shot at stopping Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor figures there’s only one way to keep up with Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson.


Canfield, West Branch to play in showcase

Canfield, West Branch to play in showcase CANTON The varsity girls basketball teams at Canfield


Indianapolis rallies from 14-0 deficit to beat Tennessee

The Indianapolis Colts just keep digging themselves into early holes, then proving they know how to come back and win.


Bucs’ Cutch named NL MVP

The Pirates center won in a landslide


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Phantoms hoping magic against Muskegon reappears

Leading scorer Kyle Connor is back after winning gold

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Browns prepare for critical game

Browns cornerback Joe Haden has been impatiently waiting to play in an NFL game as significant as the ones he almost took for granted in college.


Expanded instant replay gets first vote of approval

Final vote is expected in January


Meyer: These Buckeyes are better

If you’re comparing the 2012 Ohio State Buckeyes and the current version, coach Urban Meyer has the answer.


Scherzer, Kershaw win Cy Young Awards

Scherzer, Kershaw win Cy Young Awards NEW YORK Max Scherzer did most everything on the mound


Steelers battle lower attendance

It’s a problem affecting many NFL teams, not just the one in Jacksonville.


Browns announce $120 million stadium upgrade

The plan reduces the stadium’s capacity by 3,000 seats.