Can anyone close the gap on Ohio State in the Big Ten East?
After last year's loss in the national title game, Ohio State returns as the clear favorite. But is Penn State ready to bounce back? And what about Michigan or Indiana?
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Madden NFL 22 ratings and rankings: Who are the top 10 edge rushers and interior defensive linemen?
We're debuting Madden NFL 22 ratings every day this week, starting with the wide receivers, edge rushers and interior defensive linemen.
Orlovsky reorders the top 10 edge rushers in Madden NFL 22 (0:57)
What Jeff Passan is hearing as Friday's MLB trade deadline approaches
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New teams, big movers grace Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
July's key college basketball deadlines brought good news to multiple 2022 Final Four hopefuls.
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What NBA history has taught about building through the draft (3:00)
Indians claim LHP Young off waivers from D-backs
Alex Young, who went 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA in two stints with the Diamondbacks this season, was claimed on Monday by the Indians and optioned to their Triple-A affiliate.
Who really won these recent NFL trades? Barnwell reevaluates 18, from OBJ to Mack
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Will OBJ's return improve the Browns? (1:31)
Amed Rosario sprints home for Indians' go-ahead run (0:28)
Indians rally for 3-2 win, end 11-game losing skid to Rays
— The Indians showed the Rays they can mount a comeback, too.
OBJ feels something special about this Browns team (0:46)
Indians' Francona misses second game with cold
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona missed his second straight game Sunday with a head cold, but has also received a negative COVID-19 test.
OBJ eyes a Super Bowl on eve of Browns camp
Odell Beckham Jr. said Sunday at his youth football camp that his surgically repaired knee is "feeling great" and that the Browns have a "special opportunity" at a Super Bowl this season.
Meadows hits 2 homers, Rays win 11th in row over Indians
— Austin Meadows hit a pair of two-run homers, Ji-Man Choi had three RBI and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland 8-2 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak over the Indians to 11 games.
Indians' Francona sent home with head cold
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wasn't in the dugout Saturday night for Cleveland's game against Tampa Bay because of a lingering head cold.
Cleveland Browns unveil retro uniforms honoring 75th anniversary
Harking back to a dominant era of Browns football, the team revealed a new look for the 2021 season.
Cruz HR in Rays debut, Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 10th in row
— Nelson Cruz hit a solo homer in his Tampa Bay debut and Joey Wendle delivered the go-ahead single in a six-run ninth inning as the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5 Friday night.
Cleveland Indians CEO explains significance of Guardians nickname (1:00)
Cavaliers extend qualifying offer to center Allen
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen received a qualifying offer from the team on Friday, making him a restricted free agent.
Why Cleveland's MLB name change should have happened a while ago (1:43)
Ryan Day wants NIL money to be spread around (1:28)
OSU's Day says NIL money should be spread out
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Friday that there should be consideration to sharing NIL money among players who won't get the same opportunities as high-profile players.
Eduardo Perez expects Guardians name to grow on new generation (1:29)
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NFL: 2020 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 416 | 312 |
| Baltimore | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 468 | 303 |
| Cleveland | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 408 | 419 |
| Cincinnati | 4 | 11 | 1 | .281 | 311 | 424 |
NBA: 2020-21 Central Standings
NCAAF: 2020 Big Ten - East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 6-2 |
| Penn State | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Maryland | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 2-5 |