FAA investigates after basketball-sized chunk of ice crashes through roof of Colo. homeNovember 18th, 2009 Chunk of ice crashes through roof of Colorado homeBRUSH, Colo. — A basketball-sized chunk of ice crashed through the roof of a family's Colorado home after apparently falling from an airplane passing overhead.
Ashley Cole 'prefers football over wife Cheryl'November 16th, 2009 LONDON - English soccer star Ashley Cole chose to watch football instead of reality show 'The X-Factor,' in which his wife Cheryl appears as a judge, it has emerged. The Chelsea defender seemed more interested in England's loss to Brazil than listening to the Girls Aloud member's comments on the contestants.
Friend says Michigan man showed no sign of trouble before shootings that killed him, familyNovember 16th, 2009 Sheriff: Michigan man shot wife, sons before selfCOLUMBUS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — If Phillip Parsons was having financial or other troubles, he didn't let on to his friend, Russ Whittaker, as they cut trees or talked about high school sports.
Jantel Lavender leads No. 3 Ohio State over Bowling Green, 91-72November 15th, 2009 Lavender leads No. 3 Ohio State over Bowling GreenCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Jantel Lavender had 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead No.
Coleman scores 21, including 14 in the second half, in Ohio's 81-68 win over Middle TennesseeNovember 15th, 2009 Ohio defeats Middle Tennessee 81-68ATHENS, Ohio — Steven Coleman scored 21 points, including 14 in the second half, to lead Ohio past Middle Tennessee 81-68 on Sunday. Leading 38-34 at halftime, the Bobcats (2-0) scored 13 straight points to take a 51-34 lead on two free throws by Ivo Baltic with 15:11 to play.
If only running backs were dummies: NFL tackling suffers because players don't practice itNovember 3rd, 2009 Bad NFL tackling? It's because they don't practiceFrank Gore runs right up the gut of the Indianapolis defense. Defensive back Jerraud Powers delivers a big body-blow, but Gore just bounces off and keeps on running, one of two broken tackles on the way to a 64-yard San Francisco touchdown.
Ohio mom puts sign in yard to blast school after son deemed ineligible to play footballOctober 20th, 2009 Ohio football mom blasts school with sign in yardBERLIN HEIGHTS, Ohio — An Ohio mother who says her son got a raw deal from his middle school's football program has put her feelings on a marquee-style sign in her yard. Amy Ortner's bright yellow sign in Berlin Heights in northern Ohio has letters about six inches tall and the message, "Berlin football — Shame shame — We don't play those kind of games!"
Ortner said after her son, Keegan, trained with the team for weeks and paid $70 for a physical and cleats, she was told the student handbook said his grades weren't good enough to play.
Harden's 121 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns lift Ohio to 28-7 victory over Miami (Ohio)October 17th, 2009 Ohio defeats Miami (Ohio) 28-7ATHENS, Ohio — Donte Harden rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns to lead Ohio to a 28-7 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. Harden scored on a pair of 1-yard runs to help the Bobcats (5-2, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) win their third consecutive game and defeat Miami for the fourth straight time.
Animal interference: 7-year-old Ohio boy attacked by male deer during backyard football gameOctober 13th, 2009 Ohio boy, 7, hit by deer while playing footballWINTERSVILLE, Ohio — A 7-year-old Ohio boy playing a game of backyard football was tackled by a deer. Brandon Hiles says he encountered the buck when the ball rolled into woods while he was playing with friends Saturday in Wintersville, about 125 miles east of Columbus.
No. 8 Cincinnati, No. 9 Ohio St will have to wait 3 years to settle who's better on the fieldOctober 6th, 2009 Ohio St fans not happy trailing UC in AP Top 25COLUMBUS, Ohio — Unlike powerhouse programs such as Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, Southern California and Michigan, Ohio State football has had no peers within its borders. The Buckeyes haven't lost to an in-state rival in 88 years.
Strauss blasts Shah for injuring Denly in a footie tackleSeptember 4th, 2009 LONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss yesterday blasted Middlesex batter Owais Shah after he injured Kent batsman Joe Denly in a tackle during a warm-up football match. Denly collapsed in agony clutching his left knee and was taken to hospital following a challenge by Shah during the kickabout.
Ohio State AD Smith appointed NCAA Men's Basketball Committee chairJune 30th, 2009 Ohio State AD to lead men's hoops committeeINDIANAPOLIS — Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has been appointed chairman of the Division I Men's Basketball Committee for 2010-11. The NCAA made the announcement Tuesday.
Ohio prosecutor opposes ex-football star Maurice Clarett's request for early prison releaseJune 18th, 2009 Ohio prosecutor: Keep Maurice Clarett in prisonCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A prosecutor is opposing former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett's request for early release from prison. Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien says Clarett hasn't made a strong case that he should be released so early.
Former Chiefs executive Carl Peterson is new chairman of USA FootballJune 16th, 2009 Peterson new chairman of USA FootballNEW YORK — Former Kansas City Chiefs executive Carl Peterson is the new chairman of USA Football. He replaces the late Jack Kemp.
Owens' claims search for place to live in Orchard Park hits snagJune 3rd, 2009 Owens' claims search for new home hits snagORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Terrell Owens' search for a place to live in the Buffalo area hit an apparent snag.
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