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BKN–CAVALIERS-PACERS
INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James and the Indiana Pacers renew their rivalry Monday night in Indianapolis. The Pacers have won two straight on their home court. James and the new-look Cavaliers have won four straight since Tyronn Lue became head coach. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game time 7 p.m.
BKW–T25–OHIO STATE-ILLINOIS
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois hosts No. 7 Ohio State. The Illini have lost 11 of their last 12 while the Buckeyes have won 12 of their last 13. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game time 7 p.m.
FBN–MANZIEL-TWITTER BOYCOTT
CLEVELAND — Tired of Johnny Manziel’s off-field transgressions, some Browns fans have vowed not to discuss quarterback Johnny Manziel on Twitter this month. They’ve begun a “Johnny Free February” movement to refrain from mentioning Manziel on their social media accounts. Manziel is being investigated by police in Texas for a possible assault over the weekend. By Tom Withers. SENT: 380 words, photos.
FBN–SUPER BOWL MELTDOWNS
Getting to the Super Bowl takes years of hard work and sweat for the players who reach the game. Surviving the week of lead-up proved too challenging for a handful of players. By Josh Dubow. SENT: 360 words, photos.
— GAS PRICES-OHIO: Ohio drivers are still seeing prices below $2 at the gas pump despite a slight increase over the past week in the average price for a gallon of regular fuel.
