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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield went to his denial play call.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Statistics and the oddsmakers make Chase Elliott this year’s favorite to win the NASCAR championship. He leads the Cup Series with four wins, won the regular-season title and enters the playoffs with a 15-point cushion in the standings.

Ohio State and Notre Dame have played each other six times in football going into Saturday’s game between No. 2 OSU and No. 5 Notre Dame.

Jose Nogueras and David Trinko talk about Lima Senior, Lima Central Catholic and St. Marys/Wapakoneta matchups that highlight Week 3 of the high school...

COLUMBUS — When a reporter told Ryan Day his 93-year-old mother was concerned that Ohio State’s players might believe all the hype surrounding them, Day said everyone can be assured that isn’t happening.

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CLEVELAND — Cal Quantrill combined with three relievers for a one-hitter, rookie center fielder Will Benson made a pair of terrific leaping catches at the wall and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Tuesday night.

BLUFFTON — Bluffton University’s first football game under the newly installed stadium lights is scheduled for the Beavers’ home opener at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, against Adrian College. A dedication ceremony with donors Randy and Debbie Gade will take place during halftime.

The University of Northwestern Ohio’s athletic director, Chris Adams, has formally announced his retirement effective September 9, 2022. Hired in 2007 to relaunch the athletic program at UNOH, the past 15 years have been filled with numerous accomplishments.

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