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EMU player killed in apparent robbery

Demarius Reed played prep football at Chicago’s Simeon Academy, carefully avoiding any run-ins with the gangs on the city’s South Side.


Browns QB on mend following knee surgery

Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer capped a personally poignant week by having knee surgery.


Hawkeyes looking to snap Ohio State’s 18-game win streak

Iowa’s Jake Rudock once quarterbacked his Florida high school team in a game at Ohio Stadium.


Steelers LB Jones iffy for Ravens game

Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones, suffering from a concussion, is listed as questionable for the game vs. Baltimore on Sunday.


Simpson has four-stroke lead in Shriners Open

Webb Simpson opened a four-stroke lead Friday in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, taking advantage of perfect scoring conditions at TPC Summerlin.


UFC rallies to topple Bridgewater and No. 8 Louisville

Blake Bortles and Central Florida had one last rally left, and it was enough to topple Teddy Bridgewater and No. 8 Louisville.


St. Louis World Series-bound again

Carlos Beltran and the Cardinals stunned Clayton Kershaw with a four-run third inning.


On the tracks | This weekend’s auto races

NASCAR SPRINT CUP Gordon relishing title chase: It wasn’t that long ago people were wondering if


Eagle putt puts Henry in front at Shriners

The two-time PGA Tour winner broke the course record with a 60.


Browns trying to fix 3rd-down issues

Despite leading the NFL by giving up just 4.4 yards per game, the Browns are ranked 29th on third down.


Napoli’s homer lifts Red Sox

The Tigers lost of three games in Detroit


Wilson, Lynch power Seahawks over Cardinals

Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Marshawn Lynch rushed for 91 yards and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals, 34-22, on Thursday night.


Meyer still seeks 1,000-yard running back

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has learned to accept the aggravation and quickly counter it.


Pens stomp Flyers

Fleury improves to 6-0 with 4-1 win


Irving leads Cavs; top pick Bennett has asthma issues

Associated Press CLEVELAND Kyrie Irving scored 12 of his 15 points in the third quarter to lead