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NASCAR may overhaul qualifying

NASCAR told its competitors Thursday it is considering eliminating single-car qualifying next season in an overhaul that would likely implement road course-style qualifying at all but two tracks.

NASCAR to implement mandatory concussion tests

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s concussion in a 2012 crash pushed the issue to the forefront.

Brown, Buckeyes build trust

Even though he still harbored doubts about the coaching staff, Corey “Philly” Brown was a very productive player for Ohio State a year ago.

Browns WR Gordon tired of trade talk

Already dealing with cornerbacks, double coverage and defenses targeting him, Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has spent the past month trying to shake free from trade rumors.

Penguins keeping rookie Maatta

The 22nd overall pick in the 2012 NHL entry draft has wowed coach Dan Bylsma with his skating and impressed teammates with his ability to adapt quickly to the sport’s highest level.

Rookie pitcher helps Cardinals tie series

Down 2-1 after David Ortiz hit a two-run homer in the sixth, the Cardinals rallied for three runs in the seventh to end Boston’s nine-game winning streak in the World Series.

ncaa Thursday’s games

Mississippi State 28, Kentucky 22 STARKVILLE, MISS. Dak Prescott threw for 268 yards and two

Penn State, Robinson ready for No. 4 OSU

Getting caught up in the pregame hype surrounding Saturday’s game at No. 4 Ohio State is one catch Penn State receiver Allen Robinson would prefer not to make.

Steelers’ new-look line coming together

The names are not the ones Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin penciled in atop the depth chart when the season began.

Browns bench Weeden; Campbell to start

Jason Campbell didn’t get passed over a second time. He’s all Cleveland has left.

As Stern leaves, NBA Finals format changed

As Stern leaves, NBA Finals format changed NEW YORK David Stern’s NBA owners gathered one last

Meyer: O-line is Buckeyes’ backbone

In the din of the winning locker room, Meyer did something rare: He called up each of the five linemen for special acknowledgement from the rest of their teammates.

Reversal pays off for Boston

Given a bit of help by the umpires and a lot more by the Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox turned this World Series opener into a laugher.

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Fitch has pre-sale tickets for Lake game

Fitch has pre-sale tickets for Lake game AUSTINTOWN Tickets for Austintown Fitch’s football game

Momentum building as Steelers head west

Even as the team stumbled to its worst start in more than four decades, the confidence level in the locker room never wavered.