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Buckeyes not just a finesse team

Both Ohio State and Wisconsin are best when running. Wisconsin is third in the nation in rushing, averaging 350 yards. Ohio State is sixth at 311.


Browns’ Taylor fires back at Peterson

Cleveland Browns nose tackle Phil Taylor believes the defense made a statement by holding Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in check.


Last-minute travel for Steelers

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is trying to keep things as normal as he can these days, believing routine and repetition will lead to a sense of comfort and — he hopes — success.


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Giambi’s blast saves game for Indians

In a stunning season of walk-off wins, late-inning comebacks and magical moments, Jason Giambi provided the most stirring one yet.

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Cole helps Pirates take wild-card lead

Gerrit Cole threw six strong innings and the Pirates took over the NL wild-card lead, beating the Chicago Cubs, 8-2, Tuesday night.


mlb roundup Tuesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 7, Yankees 0 NEW YORK Matt Moore had New York flailing for five wild


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Buckeyes facing first real test against Badgers

In a close game, nothing can be left to chance.

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Browns will decide on QB later

After a quarterback change and blockbuster trade unsettled them and the outside world threatened to tear their young season apart, the Cleveland Browns pulled together.


Mistake-prone Steelers off to unusual 0-3 start

Two plays. Two balls on the ground. Two very different results. One all-too familiar story for the Pittsburgh Steelers.


Manning throws three more TD passes in Denver victory

Peyton Manning threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns Monday to lift the Denver Broncos to another easy victory, 37-21 over the Oakland Raiders.


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Pirates clinch first playoff berth in 21 years

It will be Pittsburgh’s first trip to the postseason since Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Co. won three straight NL East titles from 1990-92.

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Turnovers doom winless Steelers

Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles.

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Indians rock Astros, control destiny

Cleveland has a 1 1/2 game lead on the Rangers for the second wild-card spot.


Stenson wins Tour championship, FedEx Cup

He walked away with $11.44 million for winning both events.


Kenseth wins second straight Chase race

He held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch.