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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, is forced out of bounds by Illinois defensive back Juice Clarke during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Illinois can’t stop Jeremiah Smith, who ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches in No. 7 Buckeyes’ 42-19 win

September 26, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

After becoming the program's career leader in receiving yardage last week against Kent State, Jeremiah Smith had a monster game Saturday as No. 7 Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day watches players warm up before a game against Texas on Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 7 Ohio State still looking to clean things up going into Big Ten opener against Illinois

September 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Ryan Day has more than a couple areas of concern as seventh-ranked Ohio State hosts Illinois to open Big Ten Conference play on Saturday.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates his touchdown reception against Ball State with teammate Brandon Inniss during the first half Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith eyes a breakthrough vs. Texas as Buckeyes and Longhorns meet for 3rd year in a row

September 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

As No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas meet Saturday for the third straight season, Jeremiah Smith will be looking to reach the end zone for the first time...

Ohio State quarterback Justin Sayin throws a pass against Miami during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game on Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Big Ten football: Top-ranked Ohio State is loaded on offense — but has plenty of questions on defense

August 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Ohio State is the preseason No. 1 for the first time since 2015 after their quest for a second straight national title was derailed by Miami in a College Football...

ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown commentator Ryan Clark looks to the cameras during warmups before a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders on Oct. 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

ESPN starts layoffs tied to NFL Network acquisition, memo says

July 21, 2026 at 12:52 p.m.

ESPN is undergoing a significant round of layoffs for the first time in three years after taking over NFL Network in April.

Guardians’ Rhys Hoskins celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Twins in Cleveland on July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Guardians hit 7 home runs — 1 short of franchise record — in 13-4 win

July 21, 2026 at 6:59 a.m.

The Cleveland Guardians hit seven home runs in a 13-4 victory over Minnesota Twins, one short of the franchise record and matching the record for a home game.

Myles Garrett of the Browns celebrates after breaking the NFL single-season sack record against the Bengals on Jan. 4, 2026, in Cincinnati. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Myles Garrett, the 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, gets traded to the Los Angeles Rams

June 1, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

In exchange for Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns acquired 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round selection and two other draft picks.

This photo provided by NBC Sports shows NBC “Sunday Night Baseball” play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti, center, standing with former Arizona Diamondbacks player Luis Gonzalez, left, and former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser, right, before a baseball game on March 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Jesse Grant/NBC Sports via AP)

‘Sunday Night Baseball’ begins summer stretch on NBC with Cubs-Cardinals matchup

May 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The format of “Sunday Night Baseball,” where play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti is joined in the booth by analysts from both teams, has proved to be a success.

Travis Kelce reacts during the second half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Travis Kelce joins Cleveland Guardians ownership group as a minority investor

May 27, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

Travis Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and fiance of music superstar Taylor Swift. And now, a minority investor in the Cleveland Guardians.

A Netflix banner is seen before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NFL keeps spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates more windows on other days

May 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Of the 272 regular-season NFL games, 22 will stream as the primary network and 14 will be primarily on cable. That leaves 236 for CBS, Fox, NBC or ABC.

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