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Big Red’s Bise signs with Baldwin Wallace

Big Red senior Ryan Bise recently signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and football careers at Baldwin Wallace University. Joining Ryan, front, center, for the occasion were, front, from left, Beverly Bise, Megan Bise, Jason Bise and Kathleen Lally; and back, from left, Michael ...

Malkin wants to run it back one last time in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins took a significant step forward this season, returning to the playoffs after a three-year absence. To go deeper than the first round will require another leap. Whether Evgeni Malkin gets a chance to be a part of it is anyone's guess. Malkin's ...

OHSAA girls flag football state championship set for May 16

COLUMBUS – Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton will host the inaugural Ohio High School Athletic Association girls flag football state championship on Saturday, May 16. Eight schools will qualify to the one-day state tournament in the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game and the OHSAA tackle football state championships. The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals will host regional tournaments in early May. The regional finals are Monday, May 11, with the Top 4 finishers from both regions earning a spot in Canton on May 16. There are currently 162 high schools ...

Metcalf will not face charges for altercation with Lions fan

DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face any charges stemming from an incident with a Detroit Lions fan during a game last December. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday that it will not pursue a criminal complaint against Metcalf following an investigation into the incident between Metcalf and Ryan Kennedy. CBS cameras caught Metcalf and Kennedy, a Lions fan wearing a blue wig and a blue and black shirt that aligned with Detroit's colors, having an exchange along the rail in the second quarter of Pittsburgh's 29-24 victory on Dec. ...

Davis homers twice, Keller works 7 strong as the Pirates beat Reds

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Henry Davis hit his first two home runs of the season, Mitch Keller pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 on Friday night to end a five-game losing streak. Davis homered in consecutive innings. He hit a solo ...

No clear favorite and plenty of contenders: The 152nd Kentucky Derby is a 20-horse puzzle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The chaos at the start of the Kentucky Derby sometimes decides the most exciting two minutes in sports in a matter of seconds. Twenty horses bursting out of the starting gate to varying degrees of success makes it a mad dash to the turn. Calling the race on television for NBC, Larry Collmus typically focuses on the favorite. This year presents a challenge. "I don't know who the favorite is going to be," Collmus said. "I guess we'll find out. It's wide open this year." Todd Pletcher-trained Renegade opened as the favorite, but it could just as easily be Brad ...