ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Cleveland Guardians are beginning to look like a team that knows exactly who it is. After surviving three consecutive elimination games against Chicago, Cleveland carried that resolve into the American League Championship Series on Monday night, rallying past Tampa Bay 7–3 at Tropicana Field to take a 1–0 series lead. The Guardians finished with 14 hits and scored in each of the final four innings. The victory offered a compelling picture of a roste

CLEVELAND, Ohio — From the brink of elimination to the doorstep of the World Series, the Cleveland Guardians have once again reminded baseball fans why October is unlike any other month in sports. After completing a remarkable comeback against the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series, Cleveland now turns its attention to the Tampa Bay Rays in a best-of-seven American League Championship Series beginning Monday night at Tropicana Field. The matchup features

CHICAGO, Ill. — Down but never out. Just 24 hours after keeping their postseason dreams alive, the Cleveland Guardians delivered another gutsy performance Thursday night, rallying past the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Rate Field. After dropping the first two games of the best-of-five series at Progressive Field, Cleveland has now stormed back with consecutive victories on Chicago's home turf, setting up a winner-take-all Game 5 Sat

CHICAGO, Ill. — The Cleveland Guardians weren't ready to pack their bags and head home for the winter just yet. With their season hanging by a thread and facing elimination Wednesday afternoon, the Guardians delivered their biggest offensive performance of the postseason, defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Rate Field. The victory cuts Chicago's advantage to 2-1 in the best-of-five series and gives Cleveland another opportun

BELLVILLE, Ohio — The Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference championship may no longer be within Clear Fork’s control, but there is still plenty for the Colts to play for. In fact, Friday night’s trip to Highland might be one of Clear Fork’s most important games of the season. The Colts enter Week 8 at 5-2 following a frustrating 28-21 home loss to undefeated Shelby. Now Clear Fork travels to Marengo to face a 3-4 Highland team that delivered one of the Colts’ most disappointing defea

MANSFIELD, Ohio — Growing pains are rarely easy. For a young Mansfield Senior football team, the 2026 season has included plenty of them. But as the Tygers prepare to welcome Wooster to historic Arlin Field for Homecoming on Friday night, there are also signs that the future of the program is beginning to take shape. Mansfield Senior enters the Ohio Cardinal Conference matchup at 1-6 following last Friday’s 30-7 loss at Ashland. The defeat came one week after the Tygers final

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State returns home Saturday afternoon looking to keep its Big Ten momentum rolling, but before the Buckeyes turn their attention toward a difficult stretch later in October, they first have to deal with a Maryland team coming to Columbus with little to lose. No. 5 Ohio State welcomes Maryland to Ohio Stadium for a 4:15 p.m. kickoff Saturday on Big Ten Network. The Buckeyes enter the matchup 4-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play, while the Terrapins arri

CLEVELAND — Forty-five years later, Len Barker was back on the mound in Cleveland. Before Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox Monday night at Progressive Field, one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history received another opportunity to take the ball in front of the Cleveland faithful. Barker threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2, providing a special postseason moment and giving Guardians fans

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians had the start they needed Monday evening at Progressive Field. They had an early lead, an electric performance from Gavin Williams and an opportunity to even their American League Division Series. Then came the sixth inning. Chicago erased Cleveland’s early advantage with three runs in the sixth and held on for a 4-3 victory in Game 2, sending the Guardians to Chicago facing elimination and trailing the best-of-five series 2-0. Cleveland st

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Jeremiah Smith didn’t just strengthen his Heisman Trophy case Saturday afternoon. He struck the pose, then rewrote Ohio State’s record book. Smith caught 11 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns as No. 5 Ohio State defeated No. 14 Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. The junior became the Buckeyes’ career leader in receptions, receiving touchdowns and receiving yards. When Smith broke loose for a 57-yard touchdown with 6:11 remaining in the third quarter, he tur

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians had their opportunities Saturday afternoon, but one big swing from Chicago’s Munetaka Murakami and a dominant performance from the White Sox pitching staff proved to be the difference. Chicago blanked Cleveland 3-0 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field, taking a 1-0 advantage in the best-of-five series. For Cleveland, it was a frustrating afternoon offensively. The Guardians managed only three hits while stri

CLEVELAND, Ohio — After 13 regular-season meetings and a division race that went down to the wire, the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are about to see a lot more of each other. Only this time, the stakes are considerably higher. Cleveland will welcome its American League Central rival to Progressive Field Saturday afternoon for Game 1 of a best-of-five American League Division Series, with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. Chicago arrives in Cleveland with plenty of

MANSFIELD, Ohio — Trust the process. That has been the message surrounding Mansfield Senior football as first-year head coach David Phillips works to rebuild a program looking toward a brighter future. Last Friday night, Tygers fans got their first taste of what that future could look like. Phillips earned his first victory as Mansfield Senior’s head coach in dramatic fashion, as the Tygers outlasted rival Lexington 32-27 in a shootout at historic Arlin Field. For Phillips, t

BELLVILLE, Ohio —The Clear Fork Colts have put themselves in an excellent position through the first six weeks of the season in the playoff picture. Now, they try to put themselves back in the hunt for a MOAC title. Clear Fork enters Friday night’s Homecoming showdown against the Shelby Whippets with a 5-1 record and currently sits atop the Division IV, Region 14 computer rankings. The Colts earned their fifth victory of the season last Friday, grinding out a hard-fought 21-7

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was one of those nights that reminded everyone just how special soccer can be. A record crowd of 21,188 packed ScottsMiracle-Gro Field Sunday night to watch the Columbus Crew battle Inter Miami, with thousands arriving for an opportunity to see one of the greatest players to ever touch a soccer ball — Lionel Messi. They got their Messi moment. They also got a Columbus Crew victory. The Crew stunned Inter Miami 2-1 in dramatic fashion, with substitute Jamal

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Apparently a 56-point victory wasn’t enough to keep Ohio State from sliding in the polls. Despite dismantling Kent State 59-3 Saturday afternoon at Ohio Stadium, the Buckeyes dropped one spot from No. 6 to No. 7 in the latest Associated Press Top 25. Ohio State’s drop had more to do with movement around the Buckeyes than their performance against the Golden Flashes, as Ole Miss jumped from No. 8 to No. 4 following a 32-24 victory over LSU. For Ryan Day’s team

COLUMBUS, Ohio There was no Texas hangover inside Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon. One week after suffering a difficult loss on the road against Texas, No. 6 Ohio State returned home and responded exactly how Ryan Day’s team needed to, overwhelming Kent State 59-3 to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Buckeyes scored touchdowns on each of their first four possessions, built a 35-0 halftime lead and never gave the Golden Flashes an opportunity to make things interesting. Ohi

It was a beautiful night to kick off Homecoming weekend for a Lexington football team desperate for win. The Minutemen felt good heading into the yearly matchup with Wooster and why wouldn't they? Lexington had won four in a row against the Generals and just a year ago the Minutemen had a 42-0 lead at Follis Field. Yes, Lex had a much different team led by two kids that are now playing high level division one football and several more that would go on to play various sports f

COLUMBUS, Ohio Sometimes the best way to respond to a heartbreaking loss is simply to get back on the football field. That opportunity comes Saturday afternoon for No. 6 Ohio State as the Buckeyes return to the friendly confines of Ohio Stadium to host in-state opponent Kent State. Kickoff is scheduled for noon on FOX. Ohio State enters the matchup 1-1 after suffering a stunning 24-23 loss at No. 4 Texas last Saturday night in Austin. The Buckeyes appeared to have complete co

ONTARIO, Ohio Something has to give Friday night. Clear Fork and Ontario will enter the opening week of Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference play with identical 3-0 records, setting the stage for one of the most intriguing matchups of the young season. The Colts have earned victories over Granville, Zanesville and Lexington, while Ontario has taken care of its non-conference schedule with wins over Lexington, Norwalk and Tiffin Columbian. The strength of schedule certainly favors Cle