CINCINNATI — Coach Brian Kelly is so accustomed to hearing rumors about him leaving Cincinnati that he pays little attention to what he calls the “silly season” of college football.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Bruce Gradkowski provided more than a spark for the struggling Oakland Raiders. He delivered a much-needed comeback victory that the Cincinnati Bengals handed over to Oakland.

Crawford scores 26, Xavier hits 100 again while topping Sacred Heart 105-65

CINCINNATI — Jordan Crawford scored a career-high 26 points in Xavier’s up-tempo offense, and Jason Love had his second straight double-double Saturday, leading the Musketeers to a 105-65 victory over Sacred Heart.

Jets get the worst time to play Patriots, as if there’s a good time

There’s never really a good time for the New York Jets to face the Patriots. Since Bill Belichick became New England’s coach in 2000, the Jets are 7-13 against their rivals from Foxborough.

Ohio judge warns Cincinnati QB Collaros to get the ball moving on diversion program

Rashad Bishop scores career-high 20, Cincinnati beats Toledo 92-68

Bud Adams pays the price, but he’s not the first owner to embarrass himself

Santonio Holmes: Ben Roethlisberger may have been out of sync, but Steelers weren’t

Holmes disputes Big Ben: Steelers were in sync

Cedric Benson has guarded reaction to Bengals signing RB Larry Johnson

Benson guarded in reaction to Johnson

CINCINNATI — Most Cincinnati Bengals players are accepting the addition of troubled running back Larry Johnson as a move to improve the team.

Jordan Crawford scores career-high 24, Xavier shoots its way to 101-57 win over Bowling Green

Crawford has 24, Xavier beats Bowling Green 101-57

Tuesday’s College Basketball

Tuesday’s College Basketball

EAST

Adelphi 68, St. Rose 49

RB Larry Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals as a backup

RB Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals

CINCINNATI — Larry Johnson might have his career up-and-running sooner than expected.

Person familiar with deal: RB Larry Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals as a backup

AP source: RB Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals

Vaughn scores 12 in second half, Cincinnati rallies to beat Prairie View A&M 69-62

Cincinnati rallies over Prairie View A&M 69-62

Monday’s College Basketball

Monday’s College Basketball

EAST

Army 56, Harvard 53

Win over Steelers leaves Cincy in control of AFC North, trying not to get caught up in moment

7-2 Bengals in control of AFC North

CINCINNATI — Black, long-sleeve shirts were hanging in the Cincinnati Bengals’ lockers on Monday morning when they showed up at Paul Brown Stadium, a gift from coach Marvin Lewis reminding them not to get too caught up in their panoramic view atop the AFC North.

Hurry up! Steelers in a catch-up mode, as Ochocinco said, and bad special teams aren’t helping

Hurry up! Steelers playing catch-up to Bengals

Bengals interested in signing RB Larry Johnson as backup, unrelated to Cedric Benson’s injury

Bengals interested in RB Larry Johnson as backup

Manning’s TD pass with 13 seconds left gives Colts 35-34 win after Patriots’ 4th-down gamble

Manning rallies Colts after Patriots’ late gamble

TCU’s big victory can’t push Horned Frogs past big three in BCS standings

TCU stuck in BCS standings after big win

NEW YORK — TCU’s big victory wasn’t enough for the Horned Frogs to make a move up the BCS standings.

Graham’s 4 FGs, Scott’s kickoff return TD put Bengals in 1st, beat Steelers 18-12

Bengals beat Steelers 18-12, lead AFC North

Bengals’ Benson pulled against Steelers with unspecified hip injury

Bengals’ Benson leaves game with hip injury

Steelers’ Troy Polamalu leaves game, goes to locker room

Steelers’ Polamalu leaves game

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu reinjured his left knee early in Sunday’s game against Cincinnati and was undergoing tests as the Bengals’ 18-12 victory ended.

Tony Pike throws 2 TD passes, No. 5 Cincinnati overcomes mistakes to beat West Virginia 24-21

Pike, No. 5 Cincinnati beats West Virginia 24-21

BC-FBC–T25-West Virginia-Cincinnati Stats, FBC

BC-FBC–T25-West Virginia-Cincinnati Stats, FBC

Pike throws 2 TD passes, No. 5 Cincinnati overcomes mistakes to beat West Virginia 24-21

No. 5 Cincinnati beats West Virginia 24-21

Crawford’s 14 points lead 5 Musketeers in double figures as Xavier sinks Youngstown St. 83-57

Xavier beats Youngstown State 83-57

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Jordan Crawford scored 14 points to lead five Xavier players in double-figure scoring in an 83-57 win over Youngstown State in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.