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Columbus mayor honors unbeaten Ohio State football team

Thousands of fans gathered at St. John Arena on Friday to honor No. 3 Ohio State for its perfect season, waving signs that read “12-OH” and chanting for coach Urban Meyer.

Gordon is flashing for recharged Browns

The rookie has blossomed into one of Cleveland’s top receivers

NHL rejects players’ offer to break impasse

The NHLPA made counterproposals on issues the league says have no wiggle room

Steelers’ steady Suisham enjoying career year

Pittsburgh kicker leads the NFL in field goal percentage

Steelers to start Roethliberger against Chargers

Ben Roethlisberger will return to Pittsburgh’s starting lineup Sunday against San Diego after missing three weeks.

49ers lineman closing in on record

Aldon Smith is chasing Michael Strahan’s sacks mark

MLB’s biggest free agents remain on the market

Josh Hamilton, Zach Greinke are available for big spenders

Manning leads Broncos past Raiders 26-13

The Broncos quarterback threw his 30th touchdown of the season

Browns’ Thomas blasts ex-teammate Hillis

Offensive tackle Joe Thomas called Chiefs' running back Peyton Hills a distraction.

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Utah State basketball player getting better

Utah State basketball player Danny Berger, who collapsed at practice Tuesday, is making progress

Belcher’s mom: Slayings haven’t lessened love

The mother of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher says she still loves him and his murdered girlfriend

Negotiations between hockey owners and players are going so well that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says he’s “pleased with the process” — even if he has been left outside the latest rounds of discussions.