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Hoyer gets starting nod as Browns quarterback

BEREA, Ohio — Brian Hoyer defied long odds — and stiff-armed Johnny Football — to keep his dream job. Through sweat and tears, he fought his way back from a serious knee...

August 21, 2014 Professional

Longer PATs in NFL's future

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Reviews have been mixed around the league for the NFL’s experiment with longer kicks on extra points. Regardless, it appears there’s a future for t...

August 21, 2014 Professional

Davis, Philly lose, 8-1

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — Mo’ne Davis didn’t have her best stuff when she and her Philadelphia teammates needed it most, and Las Vegas took advantage. Dallan Cave and Brennan...

August 21, 2014 Sports

Kent State football player found dead at 21

CLEVELAND — Kent State football player Jason Bitsko, who was slated to start at center for the Golden Flashes this season, died Wednesday. Police believe he passed away ...

August 21, 2014 Sports

McIlroy eyeing FedEx Cup

PARAMUS, N.J. — Rory McIlroy isn’t just biding his time for the next seven months until the Masters and his chance to complete the career Grand Slam. Next up is the FedE...

August 21, 2014 Professional

Steelers' backs facing charges

Bell, Blount caught with marijuana PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers running backs Le’Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount will be charged with marijuana possession following a...

August 21, 2014 Professional

Kelly may be free of cancer

Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly received encouraging news in his battle with cancer. An initial physical exam showed no evidence of sinus cancer three months after th...

August 21, 2014 Professional

Promising future

BUFFALO TWP — Brandon Spithaler has an open mind when it comes to racing. “Put me in anything and I'll drive it,” the 22-year-old Evans City resident said. He's already ...

August 21, 2014 Sports

Schilling battling mouth cancer

BOSTON — Former major league pitcher Curt Schilling says he has been treated for mouth cancer and blames the disease on his use of chewing tobacco for about 30 years. Sc...

August 21, 2014 Professional

Lessons learned

Heinauer's football education soon to result in 150th career victory as Mars head coach ADAMS TWP — He has been called a football guru, but even Scott Heinauer had to lea...

August 21, 2014 Sports

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