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Report: Steelers listening to trade offers for Le'Veon Bell

by Chase Williams, WPXI.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly listening to trade offers for Le'Veon Bell, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. >> Read more trending news The news was made public Sunday morning, just hours after Bell sent out a questionable tweet saying that he just wants to be appreciated. The running back, who hasn't been with the team at all this season, posted: "sometimes a simple...

Bengals trail Panthers at halftime

by John Boyle, Staff Writer

To win their third straight game to start the season, the Cincinnati Bengals will need a second-half rally. The Bengals (2-0) trail the host Carolina Panthers 21-14 at halftime. Andy Dalton has thrown a touchdown pass to A.J. Green and Gio Bernard has a short rushing TD for the Bengals (2-0). Cam Newton tossed a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another score in the first half for the Panthers...

Game schedule: Week 6 high school football

by Marc Pendleton, Staff Writer

Oakwood at Brookville, 7 p.m., ABC 22 / FOX 45, Ch. 45.2, Ch. 995 (Spectrum), Ch. 44 (Dish), mytvdayton.com Alter at Cin. Purcell Marian at Cin. Walnut Hills, OhioSportsline.net/ Arcanum at Bethel Bellbrook at Valley View, radio1.gemcitysports.com Bellefontaine at Kenton Ridge Benjamin Logan at Indian Lake Butler at Greenville Carroll at Badin Catholic Central at Madison Plains Cedarville at...

Wittenberg Tigers blast Kenyon 45-3 to improve to 3-0

by Michael Cooper, Contributing Writer

Wittenberg University junior Nick Kendall knew he had to pay homage to the players who came before him. After finishing a 75-yard touchdown run, Kendall ran over the alumni section in attendance for Champions Night where he gave high-fives to multiple former Tigers football players. Kendall finished with 113 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries as the 14th-ranked Tigers cruised to a 45-3 victory...

Report: Ohio State discussing ‘coach-in-waiting’ scenario with Ryan Day

by Marcus Hartman

Ryan Day returned to his role as Ohio State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Saturday after leading the Buckeyes to a 3-0 start. He was filling in for head coach Urban Meyer, who was suspended after a university investigation found he mismanaged the employment of receivers coach Zach Smith. >>GAME STORY: Ohio State crushes Tulane to improve to 4-0 | 5 things to know...

Cincinnati Bengals: 5 storylines to watch in today’s game at Carolina

by Laurel Pfahler, Contributing Writer

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking for their first 3-0 start in three years when they face the Carolina Panthers on the road Sunday. The Bengals opened the 2015 season 8-0 and went on to make the playoffs for a fifth straight year but haven’t been back since. This season already feels much different than a year ago when they finished 7-9 for a second consecutive time. Instead of an 0-2 start...

Ohio State notes: Haskins continues to showcase accuracy

by David Jablonski, Staff Writer

J.T. Barrett broke almost all the school passing records the last four seasons, not to mention a bunch of Big Ten marks. The way he’s playing in his first season as a starter, Dwayne Haskins won’t stick around the college game long enough to challenge any career marks. Haskins continued to compile stats worthy of the Heisman Trophy in his fourth start, leading the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes...

HS Roundup 9/22: Packnett paces Dunbar football in win over Woodward

by Travis Erickson

Greg Packnett passed for 145 yards and three touchdowns in helping spur Dunbar football to a 22-20 win versus Woodward at Welcome Stadium on Saturday night. Packnett connected with James Murray and Bryce Smith on TD passes in the first half and hit Jaquan Lusbourgh with the go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter. Aaron Richardson tacked on the two-point run to put Dunbar up by eight. Woodward...

HS Scores 9/22: Carroll finishes strong in Midwest Catholic race

Football Saturday’s Results Dunbar 22, Woodward 20 Landmark Christian 34, Middletown Christian 13 Friday’s Results Allen East 50, Delphos Jefferson 6 Alter 45, Fenwick 20 Anderson 47, Withrow 12 Badin 42, Roger Bacon 35, OT Bellbrook 21, Franklin 17 Bellefontaine 14, Ben Logan 6 Brookville 42, Carlisle 2 Butler 13, Xenia 7, OT Celina 42, Ottawa-Glandorf 24 Chaminade Julienne 61, Carroll...

5 things to know about Ohio State’s blowout of Tulane

by Marcus Hartman

Ohio State rolled Tulane 49-6 on Saturday to end a rocky couple of months for the program. So maybe it was only natural the state’s official rock song would be what brought Urban Meyer back to normal coaching the fourth-ranked Buckeyes. “Between the third and fourth quarter, hearing the band play, ‘Hang on Sloopy.’ it’s been the same for seven years,&rdquo...

Wayne grad Smith debuts for Buckeyes against Tulane

by David Jablonski

The latest Wayne High School graduate to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes took the field for the first time Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Freshman wide receiver L’Christian “Blue” Smith made his college debut late in the fourth quarter of a 49-6 victory against Tulane. He did not catch a pass in his first game. Smith can play in three more games and still receive a redshirt thanks...

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Postgame interview: Ohio State's Austin Mack after beating Tulane

by David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Postgame interview: Ohio State's Austin Mack after beating Tulane

Postgame interview: Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins after beating Tulane

by David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Postgame interview: Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins after beating Tulane

Photos: Ohio State vs. Tulane

by David Jablonski

Photos: Urban Meyer returns to sideline for Ohio State

by David Jablonski

Here’s how Ohio State fans reacted to coach Urban Meyer’s return to the Buckeyes

by David Jablonski, Staff Writer

Fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes welcomed coach Urban Meyer back with open arms Saturday as he returned to the sideline following a three-game suspension. At the first glimpse of Meyer before he walked to the Skull Session with the team, fans started cheering. Before he could speak to the crowd at St. John Arena, fans drowned him out with applause. Meyer thanked three groups in his speech that came...

Haskins, Campbell star as Ohio State Buckeyes cruise by Tulane

by Marcus Hartman, Staff Writer

Back home for a final tuneup before the Big Ten schedule resumes, Ohio State had no trouble with Tulane on Saturday. The fourth-ranked Buckeyes (4-0, 1-0) scored touchdowns on their first six possession en route to a 49-6 victory over the Green Wave (1-3). A crowd of 103,336 showed up for head coach Urban Meyer’s first game back on the sideline after a three-game suspension. MEYER: ‘My...

Springfield, Miamisburg last two unbeaten GWOC football teams

by Marc Pendleton, Staff Writer

Springfield and Miamisburg are the only two remaining unbeaten high school football teams in the 20-member Greater Western Ohio Conference. Both are 5-0 after Week 5 wins on Friday. The teams are not scheduled to play in the regular season, but could be paired in the playoffs. Springfield improved to No. 2 in the Division I, Region 3 computer rankings following a 28-0 shutout of visiting Lebanon and...

WATCH: Big applause for Urban Meyer as he speaks at Skull Session

by David Jablonski - Staff Writer

WATCH: Big applause for Urban Meyer as he speaks at Skull Session

Archdeacon: One of Ohio’s best-ever high school sports stories is now a book by a Miami graduate. Here’s why he told it.

by Tom Archdeacon, Columnist

He remembers how excited the five of them were to come to Dayton. Wil Haygood was just 17. One of his pals was able to borrow a car, all of them pooled their money for gas and they headed from Columbus to UD Arena to see their hero. It was Feb. 26, 1972 and Southwestern Louisiana, the No. 10 team in the nation, was playing the Dayton Flyers. The Ragin’ Cajuns were led by Dwight “Bo&rdquo...

Pirates name Tecumseh grad Brubaker their minor league pitcher of the year

by David Jablonski

The Pittsburgh Pirates named Tecumseh High School graduate and Springfield native J.T. Brubaker their Minor League Pitcher of the Year on Friday, honoring him at a ceremony at PNC Park. Brubaker, 24, started the season with the Double-A Altoona Curve and was 2-2 with a 1.80 ERA in six starts before being promoted. With the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, he was 8-4 with a 3.10 ERA in 22 starts. This...

California barber criticized for hanging doll of Colin Kaepernick from noose in shop

by Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

A Northern California barbershop owner apologized Friday and said he has received death threats after a photograph of a hanging doll in his shop portraying former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was posted on social media, the Sacramento Bee reported Friday. >> Read more trending news The photograph was taken inside the Bowtie Barbershop in downtown Placerville and depicts a Kaepernick...

PHOTOS: Northmont at Wayne, Week 5 football

by Marc Pendleton

High School Football Week 5 Roundup: Miamisburg stays unbeaten; Tipp and Fairmont roll

by Travis Erickson

In a Greater Western Ohio Conference showdown of unbeaten teams, visiting Miamisburg beat Troy 31-14 in high school football action on Friday. Tate Vongsy hit Zion Lewis on a 15-yard scoring strike and tacked on a rushing score to help ‘Burg build up a 17-0 lead heading into the half. Lewis added a rushing TD in the fourth quarter to help seal the win.A Brayden Siler threw a TD pass to...

Man who killed Colts linebacker, Uber driver in crash gets 16 years in prison

by Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

The man accused of killing Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson and an Uber driver during a crash in February was sentenced to 16 years in prison, WXIN reported. >> Read more trending news Manuel Orrego-Savala -- a 37-year-old Guatemalan man who was living illegally in Indiana, according to police -- was charged with four felony counts in connection with the crash that...

High School Football: Week 5 boxscores, scores

Allen East 50, Delphos Jefferson 6 Alter 45, Fenwick 20 Anderson 47, Withrow 12 Badin 42, Roger Bacon 35, OT Bellbrook 21, Franklin 17 Bellefontaine 14, Ben Logan 6 Brookville 42, Carlisle 2 Butler 13, Xenia 7, OT Celina 42, Ottawa-Glandorf 24 Chaminade Julienne 61, Carroll 30 Cin. Country Day 28, New Miami 20 Clinton-Massie 34, Bishop Hartley 31 Col. Grove 33, Crestview 20 Coldwater 35, Fort Recovery...

Glass makes most of second chance to lift Shawnee past Northwestern

by Michael Cooper, Contributing Writer

An athlete rarely gets a second chance to be a hero, especially on the football field. But that’s exactly where Shawnee High School junior Robie Glass found himself on Friday night against Northwestern. With Shawnee trailing 35-34 with 39 seconds remaining, Braves sophomore Drew Mitch — playing quarterback for the first time the entire game — lofted the ball in the air along the...

Photos: Springfield 5-0 after blanking Lebanon

by David Jablonski

Highlights: Springfield blanks Lebanon in Week 5

by David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Highlights: Springfield blanks Lebanon in Week 5

Springfield beats Lebanon to stay undefeated

by Dave Jablonski, Staff Writer

The Springfield Wildcats reached the midway point of the regular season with a second straight dominant performance, blanking Lebanon 28-0 on Friday at Evans Stadium. How does it feel to be 5-0, a feat unparalleled in the 11-year history of the new high school? That was the question quarterback Raheim Moss faced after the game. "It's a blessing," Moss. "It's just about how hard we work...

McKee recharges Wayne in 49-20 dismantling of top-ranked Northmont

by Marc Pendleton, Staff Writer

Their season on the brink of plummeting to an unfamiliar low, Wayne coach Jay Minton pleaded for answers. “The coaches told us, we’ve never been put in this position,” said Warriors senior quarterback Rashad McKee, reflecting on a previous blowout loss at Miamisburg. “We made it hard on ourselves. Coach asked if the seniors wanted to say anything. I stood up and said, it&rsquo...

PHOTOS: Bethel at Miami East, Week 5 football

by Marc Pendleton

Wright State Raiders: Five questions facing team entering new season

by Doug Harris, Contributing Writer

A constant issue for Wright State basketball coach Scott Nagy early last season was getting his players to believe they were as good as he thought they could be. They may have professed confidence, but the results conveyed something else. Nagy’s persistence finally paid off in a mid-December win at Toledo , which was also the debut of impactful point guard Cole Gentry...

Bengals-Panthers: 5 takeaways from conversation with Carolina coach Ron Rivera

by Laurel Pfahler, Contributing Writer

During a midweek conference call with media in Cincinnati, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said his team’s Week 3 matchup with the Bengals is an “intriguing” one. The Panthers (1-1) host the Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, and both teams bring talented skill players on offense and tough-to-beat front sevens on defense. A lot of...

Urban Meyer: ‘My love is unwavering for Ohio State. Even more so now.’

by Marcus Hartman, Staff Writer

For the first time since a 52-14 laugher against Illinois last November, Urban Meyer will coach the Ohio State football team in a game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. After serving a six-week, three-game suspension for mismanaging the employment of former assistant coach Zach Smith, Meyer made clear this week there is nowhere else he would rather be. » URBAN MEYER COVERAGE: ...

Surprise: Miami East senior QB a perfect fit

by Marc Pendleton, Staff Writer

Miami East senior Ian Gengler is a perfect fit at quarterback. But at 6 feet 1 and a robust 231 pounds, Gengler appears as if he’s out of position. “We go to 7-on-7’s and they think I’m the center,” he admitted following a 52-28 shootout defeat of visiting Bethel before a capacity crowd in a Week 5 high school football game on Thursday night. “We’ve had bigger...

Candy bar-lovin’ Southeastern senior eclipses 1,000 career digs, kills

by Greg Billing, Contributing Writer

The tradition started during Leslie Flores’ freshman volleyball season at Southeastern High School. “I have to have a Snickers bar,” Flores said, enthusiastically describing her pre-game routine. “Freshman year I needed a Snickers bar before the game and I asked coach, ‘Hey, I don’t have a dollar on me and I need a Snickers bar.’ From there she made sure I...

Fincham seeks consistency in Wittenberg’s third game

by David Jablonski, Staff Writer

The skeleton of Wittenberg’s new $40 million indoor facility rises behind the stands at Edwards-Maurer Field. The football players see it take shape every time they take the field, though it won’t be ready in time for them to use it this season. Coach Joe Fincham’s focus now is on the present. That means a 2-0 start and a 7 p.m. home game Saturday against Kenyon. The Tigers, ranked...

NEW DETAILS: Cavs to play in C-17 hangar at Wright-Patt, tour base

by Max Filby, Staff Writer

The Cleveland Cavaliers will tour Wright-Patterson Air Force base and then play a scrimmage there on Sept. 30. The team will “have the opportunity to see first-hand” what Airmen at Wright-Patt do to help protect the nation, according to a release from the Cavs. The Cavs will play the inter-squad scrimmage on a portable court that will be installed in a hangar designed to house C-17 aircraft...

High School Football: Young Greenon team believing it can win

by Michael Cooper, Contributing Writer

Each week, Greenon High School second-year football coach Josh Wooten gives his team a vocabulary lesson. The Word of the Week is a way to get his players thinking, Wooten said. “We’re constantly getting these kids to believe in themselves,” he said. In Week 4, the word was ‘Leadership,’ Wooten said. »RELATED: Springfield 4-0 for first time since North, South merged...

Tulane at Ohio State: Everything you need to know about Saturday’s game

by Marcus Hartman, Staff Writer

Who: Tulane (1-2) at No. 4 Ohio State (3-0) When: 3:30 p.m., Saturday Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio. TV/Radio: Big Ten Network/1410 Series history: First meeting. Coaches: Ohio State’s Urban Meyer is 73-8 and in his seventh season as the coach of the Buckeyes. He is 177-31 overall in 17 seasons. Willie Fritz is 10-17 in three seasons at Tulane and 164-86 overall in 23 seasons. Ohio...

Sprint Car driver Greg Hodnett killed in crash during race

by Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Sprint Car driver Greg Hodnett was killed in a crash Thursday night during an event at BAPS Motorspeedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, the World of Outlaws said in a news release. He was 49. >> Read more trending news Hodnett, from Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, was a five-time champion at Williams Grove Speedway in Pennsylvania and was the 1993 World of Outlaws top rookie, ESPN...

Drought over: Browns win first game since December 2016

by Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Here are two words that haven’t been back to back in the same sentence since Dec. 24, 2016: Browns win. >> Read more trending news Rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield rallied Cleveland from a two-touchdown deficit in his NFL debut Thursday night to lead the Browns to a 21-17 victory against the New York Jets, ESPN reported. The victory snapped a 19-game winless streak and ended...

Baker Mayfield leads Browns to first win in 635 days: Social media reacts

by John Boyle

The Cleveland Browns got back in the win column after 635 days Thursday. In his NFL debut, quarterback Baker Mayfield, the team’s first overall pick in this year’s draft, brought the Browns back from a 14-0 deficit to beat the New York Jets 21-17. Here’s how people reacted to the win on Twitter:

PHOTOS: Cleveland Browns snap 19-game winless streak

by John Boyle

It’s about time: Cleveland Browns snap 19-game winless streak

by Tom Withers, The Associated Press

For the first time in 635 days, the Cleveland Browns found a way to win. Baker Mayfield showed them how. The No. 1 overall pick replaced injured starter Tyrod Taylor and sparked the Browns, who got two 1-yard touchdown runs from Carlos Hyde and beat the New York Jets 21-17 on Thursday night for their first win since Dec. 24, 2016. And so ends Cleveland’s 19-game winless streak, the NFL&rsquo...

HS Roundup 9/20: McCarthy, Lahmon lead Oakwood at SWBL tournament

by Travis Erickson

Tom McCarthy shot a 77 to help the Oakwood boys golf squad pick up a ten-stroke win in the Southwestern Buckeye League Tournament at Beechwood Golf Course on Thursday. Sam Lahmon of Oakwood and Noah Lindsey of Waynesville were named players of the year. Alex Grant joined Lahmon and McCarthy on the Southwestern Division All-League first team along with Parker Holt and Kyle Neff of Brookville and Alex...

HS Results 9/20: Alter tennis secures split of GCLC

Football Thursday’s Results Miami East 52, Bethel 28 Boys Soccer Thursday’s Results Alter 1, Indian Hill 0 Bellbrook 4, Brookville 0 Botkins 3, New Knoxville 0 Butler 2, Northmont 1 Carroll 2, Springboro 1 Dayton Christian 2, Chaminade-Julienne 0 Eaton 5, Franklin 1 Edgewood 2, Northwest 1 Lebanon 4, Middletown 1 Madison 4, Preble Shawnee 0 Monroe 1, Oakwood 0 Ross 3, Harrison 0 Stebbins...

Reed continues to impress as Reds top Marlins

by Associated Press, Staff Writer

Cody Reed was strong for the second straight start and Scooter Gennett homered and doubled to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. Reed (1-2) scattered five hits and struck out six in six shutout innings. The left-hander joined the starting rotation Aug. 30 and has thrown 11 consecutive scoreless innings. Gennett’s two-run home run in the seventh gave...

Youth may serve young Bengals defense well vs. Panthers

by Laurel Pfahler, Contributing Writer

The youth of the Cincinnati Bengals defense might actually be a benefit this week when they are faced with the task of stopping an offense unlike most NFL teams. Cincinnati (2-0) travels to play the Carolina Panthers (1-1) on Sunday, and Carolina brings an offense that looks more like what a lot of the young guys faced recently in college – a lot of spread with read options and utilizing...

Unbeaten Northmont at Wayne in GWOC showdown

by Marc Pendleton, Staff Writer

Every high school football team is fixated on that special opponent. Doesn’t matter if it’s Week 1 or Week 10, that game is a constant presence. “Honestly, this is what we hoped and prayed for,” Northmont coach Tony Broering said about a Week 5 showdown at Wayne on Friday. “We’ve targeted this all year. … I kept pushing the staff all summer. Guys, we&rsquo...

Urban Meyer: OSU offense ‘a little different style’ while he was gone

by Marcus Hartman, Staff Writer

Urban Meyer’s return to full coaching duties this week for Ohio State football revives a favorite pastime around Columbus: Speculating about who will call the plays the rest of the season. Armchair quarterbacks have loved this game for at least as long as there have been armchairs and quarterbacks for one simple reason: Everyone wants to know who to blame if things go wrong. Early indications...

Undefeated Springfield 4-0 first time since North and South merged

by Marc Pendleton, Staff Writer

Unbeaten Springfield (4-0) landed the knockout that reverberated through Greater Western Ohio Conference football last week. How else to explain a historical 49-6 blitz of host Centerville? Following three straight relatively close defeats of Lancaster, Fairfield and Hudson by a combined 13 points, the Wildcats were at their quick-strike best in shredding the Elks’ usually stingy defense. »...

Ohio State updates status of Nick Bosa

by Marcus Hartman

Ohio State announced the news Buckeye fans hoped not to hear: Nick Bosa had surgery. The junior defensive end is out indefinitely after having “a core muscle injury” repaired Thursday. The 2017 All-American was injured in the second half Saturday night as the fourth-ranked Buckeyes beat No. 15 TCU in Arlington, Texas. Bosa was injured on the third play of the third...

Ohio State football: Davon Hamilton one of most improved Buckeyes

by David Jablonski, Staff Writer

Davon Hamilton benefited from Nick Bosa’s forced fumble and Dre’Mont Jones inability to grab the football in the end zone, scoring his first career touchdown Saturday in a 40-28 victory against Texas Christian. After receiving limited playing time the last two seasons on a deep defensive line, Hamilton found himself in the spotlight in the biggest non-conference game of the season for...

Who are the top high school football teams in the area? Week 5 power rankings

by Marc Pendleton, Staff Writer

The top high school football area teams, compiled by Cox Media Group Ohio. All games on Friday unless otherwise noted. 1. Northmont (4-0): d. Butler 43-16; at Wayne (2-2). 2. Springfield (4-0): d. Centerville 49-6; hosts Lebanon (3-1). 3. Miamisburg (4-0): d. Wayne 30-13; at Troy (4-0). 4. Fairmont (3-1): d. Springboro 24-12; hosts Beavercreek (1-3). 5. Wayne (2-2): lost 30-13 at Miamisburg; hosts...

What’s next for Middletown’s Kayla Harrison in pro MMA?

by Marcus Hartman

Kayla Harrison officially has a chance to be a mixed-martial arts champion. The Middletown native who won two gold Olympic gold medals in judo is going to be the centerpiece of a new 155-pound female division in the Professional Fighters League next year. The UFC has women’s strawweight, flyweight, bantamweight and featherweight but the PFL’s lightweight division will be the...

Northwestern off to hot start with familiar face on sidelines

by Michael Cooper, Contributing Writer

After more than two decades away from high school soccer, Andrew Wildman is back in charge of the Northwestern High School soccer team. The Warriors head coach previously coached the Warriors from 1994 to 1997, one of the winningest runs in school history. Northwestern won multiple district titles and advanced to the regional finals in 1996. »RELATED: Wednesday’s high school roundup »...

Freshman starting on O-line at Wittenberg for first time in 16 years

by David Jablonski, Staff Writer

The John Denver song “Country Roads, Take Me Home,” a famous ode to West Virginia, played over the loudspeaker at Edwards-Maurer Field as the Wittenberg Tigers warmed up for practice Wednesday. Wittenberg coach Joe Fincham, a native of Williamstown, W.Va., heard it and claimed he had nothing to do with the playlist. That seemed true moments later as Drake’s “Big Rings&rdquo...

Guard from Illinois commits to Wright State basketball

by David Jablonski

The Wright State Raiders received a verbal commitment from Treyvon Calvin on Wednesday. Calvin is a 6-foot point guard from St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Ill. He also had a scholarship offer from Illinois-Chicago and interest from Winthrop, he told Scouts Focus Illinois in September. Calvin joins Andre Harris, a 6-2 guard from Brush High School (Ohio), and Noah Freidel, a 6-4 guard...

Kentucky Wildcats receive second commitment from Springfield senior

by David Jablonski

Springfield High School senior defensive tackle Isaiah Gibson announced his verbal commitment to the University of Kentucky on Wednesday night. Gibson, a three-star prospect who ranks 19th among Ohio recruits in the 2019 class, according to 247Sports.com, joins fellow Springfield senior, Moses Douglass, in the Kentucky Wildcats recruiting class. The 6-foot-4, 294-pound Gibson narrowed his choices...

HS Roundup 9/19: Miami East girls golf team has record day

Two school records were set for the Miami East girls golf team in a 183-237 win versus Tri-Village on Wednesday. Paige Lawson posted a 38 to lead the way, setting a new individual low for East. Kearsten Kirby added a 44, Maci Krites a 48 and Marissa Kearns a 53. The 183 team score also marked a school record. Boys Soccer Bellefontaine 7, Indian Lake 0: Dominik Patton and Daunte George drove in two...

HS Results 9/19: Bellefontaine, Ben Logan, Northwestern win by shutout

Boys Soccer Wednesday’s Results Bellefontaine 7, Indian Lake 0 Benjamin Logan 1, Shawnee 0 Northwestern 1, Tecumseh 0 Urbana 2, Jonathan Alder 1 Tuesday’s Results Alter 0, Fenwick 0 Beavercreek 4, Northmont 0 Bellbrook 1, Eaton 1 Butler 8, Greenville 1 Centerville 2, Springboro 0 Colerain 1, Oak Hills 1 Dayton Christian 5, Bethel 1 Fairfield 1, Middletown 0 Fairmont 3, Miami Valley School...

Cincinnati Bengals off to strong start, but injuries piling up

by Laurel Pfahler, Contributing Writer

The Cincinnati Bengals are off to about as good of a start as they could hope for in terms of the results, but the same cannot be said for the health of the team. Cincinnati (2-0) travels to face the Carolina Panthers (1-1) on Sunday and will be using some backups at key positions in an offense that has been rolling through the first two games. »RELATED: Panthers’ college-style offense...

Week 4 area high school football passing leaders

by Marc Pendleton, Staff Writer

The following are area high school football passing leaders through Week 4. Southwest Ohio Conference: Connor Kinnett, jr., Harrison, 57 of 100 passing (57.0 percent), 1,040 yards, 10 TDs, 1 INT. Midwest Athletic Conference: Jake Hemmelgarn, jr., Coldwater, 77 of 102 passing (75.5 percent), 990 yards, 14 TDs, 4 INTs. Central Buckeye Conference: Chris Hart, sr., Northwestern, 61 of 106 passing (57...

Ryan Day to receive hefty one-time payment for serving as interim Ohio State football coach

by Marcus Hartman

How much is navigating a top five team through preseason and to a 3-0 start worth? Nearly half a million dollars. According to a letter released by the university Wednesday, Ohio State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ryan Day will be paid $487,000 for serving as interim head coach in Urban Meyer’s absence. » URBAN MEYER COVERAGE: Coach says he&rsquo...

Bengals first-round pick out at least two weeks with foot injury

by Laurel Pfahler, Contributing Writer

Cincinnati Bengals rookie center Billy Price is out at least two weeks with a foot injury. Price said his injury, which occurred during Thursday’s win against Baltimore, was just diagnosed Wednesday morning and he is required to wear a boot full-time but he does not need surgery. He did not disclose what exactly the injury is except that it is not an ankle or lisfranc (mid-foot) injury, which...

Ohio State football: How much did suspension cost Urban Meyer?

by Marcus Hartman

Urban Meyer returns to full coaching duties at Ohio State this week lighter in the wallet. The football coach’s six-week, three-game suspension cost him $570,507.68 according to a document provided by the university in response to a public records request by this news organization. The sum reflects a reduction in his base salary as well as money his contract calls for him to receive...