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By Tom Withers Associated Press BEREA - Brady Quinn got his first NFL win as a starter almost single-handedly. Quinn broke his right index finger during the first half of Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills, but Cleveland's new starting quarterback stayed in and led the Browns to a 29-27 victory. Despite the injury, Quinn will try to play...  Read Story.

By Tom Withers Associated Press BEREA - Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage has apologized to a fan whom he sent a profane e-mail to following Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills. Savage used an expletive in his response to the fan, who criticized the GM in several e-mail exchanges. "It happened after the game," Savage in an e-mail...  Read Story.

CRESTWOOD Football: Steven Pochedly, Tyler Alto, Talon Stephens, Cory Usher, Nick Prochnow, Brian Long, Chris Graves, Brittany Brodzinski, Paul Sabo, David Herrington, Mitchel Porter. Cheerleading: Kelsey Cornette, Samantha Gregoire, Linsdey White, Sarah Davis, Heather Ristau, Jena Green, Maria Sargiovanni. Tennis: Aubrey Blubaugh, Gabriella Roman, Liz...  Read Story.

Associated Press COLUMBUS - Jeramie Simmons hit two 3-pointers in a 10-3 run at the outset and Ohio State never trailed in beating Delaware State 70-42 Thursday night in its season opener. David Lighty and last year's high school Mr. Basketball in Ohio, William Buford, each had 13...  Read Story.

Associated Press COLUMBUS " As is typically the case, former Ohio State coach Earle Bruce spoke to the team earlier this week as a way of setting the stage for Michigan week. Needless to say, he left quite an impression. Coach Jim Tressel always has Bruce, who is 77, as a keynote speaker on the Sunday night before the Michigan...  Read Story.

I recently received a letter from a Newton Falls resident who posed a question that I thought some of my readers would be interested in, along with my response. It is as follows: Jack, I know most people don't care about catching carp but I had a wonderful time this summer doing just that. I fished the breast of the...  Read Story.

Performance by KSU guard is one for the ages, Flashes win in...  Read Story. (1 comment)

Detroit catches fire in fourth quarter to snap Cleveland's win...  Read Story.

DOVER, Del. - Sophomore guard Jamilah Humes scored 19 of her career-high 25 points in the second half, as Kent State downed Delaware State 66-56 on Wednesday night at Memorial Hall. The Flashes' defense frustrated the Hornets throughout most of the game and when Delaware State's offense heated up in the second half, Humes answered on the other end. Senior...  Read Story.

By Tom Withers Associated Press BEREA - Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow sprained his right shoulder in Monday night's win over the Buffalo Bills, an injury unlikely to keep him out for an extended period. Winslow, who played through a painful injury to his left shoulder last season, got hurt while catching a 16-yard pass that set up kicker...  Read Story.

Kent State wrestler Dustin Kilgore has achieved a rare accomplishment for a freshman, a national top-10 ranking. Ranked 10th by NWCA/Intermat and ninth according to Wrestling International Newsmagazine (W.I.N.) at 184 pounds, Kilgore is one of only two freshmen in the country to achieve this status. However, Kilgore is not the only KSU wrestler in the top-10...  Read Story.

Associated Press MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - Nate Davis threw four touchdown passes, and No. 14 Ball State survived a scare from Central Michigan on Wednesday night in a 31-24 victory that gave the Cardinals a school-record for wins in a...  Read Story.

Associated Press COLUMBUS - The Lake Erie fishing report provided by the Division of Wildlife of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Walleye"Walleye fishing remained excellent through last week. Recent wind, snow and cold temperatures have temporarily ended most main lake fishing. If conditions improve expect some of the same areas to produce more great walleye fishing from Vermilion to...  Read Story.

By Tom Withers Associated Press BEREA - Cleveland running back Jamal Lewis is quickly approaching two round milestones: 30 years of age and 10,000 career yards. He won't hit the big 3-0 until Aug. 26, when the self-described "gym junkie" will be preparing for his 10th season as a...  Read Story.

Associated Press A lot is being made of freshman Terrelle Pryor starting at quarterback against Michigan (12:08 p.m. kickoff Saturday, Ohio Stadium). But what if he doesn't? This is the final home game for...  Read Story.

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals picked up the leadoff hitter they had been seeking, acquiring center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez on Wednesday. Kansas City was 12th among 14 AL teams in runs last season and added power last month, obtaining first baseman Mike Jacobs from...  Read Story.

Associated Press CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians have hired former Detroit pitching coach Chuck Hernandez as their new bullpen coach. The 48-year-old Hernandez replaces the popular Luis Isaac, who was fired after the season by manager Eric Wedge. Isaac, 62, spent 44 seasons in Cleveland's organization as a minor league manager, scout and...  Read Story.

Washington overwhelms Cleveland State,...  Read Story.

Associated Press COLUMBUS - The learning curve continues for No. 17 Ohio State. Jantel Lavender had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Samantha Prahalis added 17 points and Brittany Johnson scored 15 to lead...  Read Story.