ATHENS, Ohio — D.J. Cooper had 16 points, five assists, three steals and two blocks in Ohio’s 71-46 win over Lamar on Monday night.

Quarterback Tony Pike expected to start for No. 5 Cincinnati against Illinois on Friday

Cincy QB Pike expected to start against Illinois

Blue Jackets F Derek Dorsett placed on IR after Neal boarding in game against Stars

Blue Jackets F Dorsett on IR after Neal boarding

Sherman scores 15 points to lead Kent State to 63-44 victory over Rochester

Kent State defeats Rochester 63-44

KENT, Ohio — Rodriquez Sherman scored 15 points to lead Kent State to a 63-44 victory over Rochester (Mich.) on Sunday night.

Gradkowski leads late comeback to give Raiders 20-17 victory over Bengals

Raiders rally past Bengals 20-17

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.

Hayes has 23 points, Haddix adds 21 in Miami (Ohio)’s 69-58 victory over Nicholls State

Miami (Ohio) tops Nicholls State 69-58

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Kenny Hayes scored 23 points Saturday and Rodney Haddix had 21 to lead Miami of Ohio to a 69-58 win over Nicholls State Saturday night in the Basketball Travelers World Vision Classic.

LeBron James scores 32 and tough defense down stretch sends Cavs past Sixers 97-91

LeBron’s 32 lead Cavaliers over 76ers

CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 32 points, Mo Williams added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 10 points over the final 12 minutes for a 97-91 victory on Saturday night.

Scott throws 3 TDs, helps Ohio keep MAC title hopes alive in 38-31 win over Northern Illinois

Ohio holds off Northern Illinois 38-31

ATHENS, Ohio — Theo Scott threw three touchdown passes to lead Ohio to a 38-31 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday, keeping the Bobcats’ Mid-American Conference title hopes alive.

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

Xavier beats 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.

Cole scores 24 points to lead Cleveland State to 80-65 victory over Sam Houston State

Cleveland State beats Sam Houston State 80-65

Valentino throws 2 TDs, runs for another as Dayton beats Marist 27-16 for share of PFL title

Dayton beats Marist 27-16

DAYTON, Ohio — Steve Valentino threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading Dayton to a 27-16 win over Marist on Saturday that clinched the Flyers a share of the Pioneer Football League title.

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Ohio State tops Michigan 21-10, clinches outright Big Ten title with 6th straight win vs rival

No. 9 OSU tops Mich. 21-10 on 5 Forcier turnovers

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

Bad time to be playing Patriots

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.

Williams and Collins combine for 3 rushing TDs to lead Toledo past Eastern Michigan 47-21

Toledo routs Eastern Michigan 47-21

TOLEDO, Ohio — DaJuane Collins ran for two touchdowns and Morgan Williams rushed for another to lead Toledo to a 47-21 win over Eastern Michigan on Friday night.

Sheehan passes for 338 yards on record-setting day as Bowling Green defeats Akron 36-20

Bowling Green holds off Akron 36-20

AKRON, Ohio — Tyler Sheehan had a record-setting day, throwing for 338 yards and two touchdowns, to lead Bowling Green to a 36-20 victory over Akron on Friday night.

Evan Turner’s double-double leads No. 15 Ohio State over No. 13 Cal 76-70 in 2K Sports Classic

Turner leads No. 15 Ohio State over No. 13 Cal

Browns coach Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday after scary neck injury

Browns’ Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday

Ohio State plays at Michigan, hoping to clinch outright title and keep rival home for holidays

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Deon Thompson’s double-double helps No. 6 North Carolina hold off No. 15 Ohio State 77-73

No. 6 N. Carolina beats No. 15 Ohio St 77-73

Cole scores 38 to lead Cleveland State past Florida A&M 78-64

Cleveland State beats Florida A&M 78-64

CLEVELAND — Norris Cole scored 38 points to lead Cleveland State to a 78-64 win over Florida A&M on Thursday night.

Samantha Prahalis has 14 points, 12 assists to lead No. 3 Ohio State past West Virginia 92-69

Prahalis leads No. 3 Ohio State past West Virginia

Stefanie Spielman, wife of Ohio State and NFL star, dies at 42 after long battle with cancer

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42

Browns meet with player’s union representatives; meeting not prompted by practice complaints

Browns have routine meeting with NFLPA

BEREA, Ohio — Representatives from the NFL players union met with Cleveland players, but it was not prompted by complaints about coach Eric Mangini’s practices.