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COLUMBUS (AP) — Reigan Richardson scored 28 points, and added seven rebounds, as No. 7 seed Duke rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat No. 2 seed Ohio State 75-63 on Sunday — and earn a spot in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2018.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Jamison Battle had 21 points in Ohio State’s 81-73 victory against Virginia Tech on Saturday night in the NIT.

The Browns are giving unpredictable, and unreliable, kicker Cade York another chance.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Jacy Sheldon had 19 points, and three other Ohio State players scored in double figures, as the Buckeyes ran away from Maine 80-57 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Gohlke has no illusions of going to the NBA.

The College Football Playoff and ESPN announced a $7.8 billion deal on Tuesday that will give the network exclusive rights to the expanded postseason through the 2031 season, with the national championship game moving to ABC starting in 2026.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are bracing for the possibility of another key player being unavailable for the season opener — after second baseman Matt McLain’s recent injury to his non-throwing shoulder.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Jamison Battle scored 17 points, including a go-ahead three-pointer from the corner with 41 seconds left, and Ohio State knocked off Cornell 88-83 on Tuesday night in the NIT.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jerry Jeudy is already going deep for the Browns.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Texas A&M Aggies improved their candidacy for the NCAA Tournament at Kentucky’s expense, and coach John Calipari got another reminder that his Wildcats must defend better to finish this season in a winning fashion.