Steelers acquire Scobee for draft pick
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After losing Shaun Suisham and Graham Hartley in the preseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers needed another kicker.The Jacksonville Jaguars had one to...
Votto homer beats Cubs
John JacksonAssociated PressCHICAGO — Kris Bryant hardly had time to enjoy his latest home run.The rookie third baseman hit a tying drive in the...
Williams advances at U.S. Open
Howard FendrichAP Tennis WriterNEW YORK — The enormity of what is at stake for Serena Williams at the U.S. Open — the first true...
Bengals McCarron impresses against Chicago
CINCINNATI — With an unexpected impressive performance, AJ McCarron put the Bengals at ease and got his first NFL football for the trophy case.He...
Cleveland State to play some games in Cavaliers’ arena
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland State has partnered with Quicken Loans Arena and will have its basketball teams play some home games on the Cavaliers’...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLCross CountryCarroll claims titles at MoellerCINCINNATI — The Carroll Cross Country teams started their season off with exciting races and great success at...
More NCAA athletes seek own trademarks
BOSTON — Like their counterparts in the pros, more college football stars are starting to snatch up trademark rights to their names, nicknames and...
NFL’s toughest division has big changes, challenge ahead
CINCINNATI (AP) — Anytime there’s a debate about the NFL’s toughest division, teams in the AFC North are quick to point out the playoff...
FANTASY PLAYS: Time to figure out who’s No. 1 in your draft
Welcome to Fantasy Plays. It’s written from the perspective of a fantasy football player who isn’t an expert, rather someone who enjoys the game...
Cincinnati excited to be back on campus for season opener
CINCINNATI — Gunner Kiel walked past the construction crew using jackhammers on a concrete curb outside Nippert Stadium. He took the elevator to the...
