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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.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State removed the interim tag from men’s basketball coach Jake Diebler’s title on Sunday, and announced he will receive a five-year contract.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 28 points to help No. 13 Illinois overcome a 10-point second-half deficit — and beat Ohio State 77-74 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday night.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are exploring their options after starting center fielder T.J. Friedl broke his right wrist on a diving play in spring training last Saturday.

CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson.