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Steelers need win in Cleveland

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(AP) — Ten teams are in the NFL playoffs. Eight more are battling for the final four spots. The playoff picture will become more clear in Week 17. The Eagles-Bills matchup is a potential Super Bowl preview. Texans-Chargers, Bears-49ers and Seahawks-Panthers could end up playing again in the playoffs. Pro Picks aims to continue a hot streak: CHRISTMAS DAY DALLAS (6-8-1) at WASHINGTON (4-11) Line: Cowboys minus-7 Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are playing to avoid a losing season. The Commanders are playing for pride in a dismal season that began with high expectations after ...

Reason for the NBA season

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(AP) — Jalen Williams’ plan for Thursday is mapped out like this: Presents in the morning, then a game in the afternoon. To him, that sounds like an exceptional Christmas. Williams and the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder — who felt snubbed by the Christmas schedule-makers a year ago — are on the league’s slate of showcase games this year, taking on the San Antonio Spurs as part of the annual Dec. 25 quintupleheader. Today’s schedule, with all times Eastern: Cleveland at New York gets things started at noon, followed by the Spurs at the Thunder at 2:30, ...

AROUND THE HORN

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Buckeyes best Grambling COLUMBUS (AP) — John Mobley Jr. had 20 points and Bruce Thornton scored 18 to propel Ohio State to an 89-63 victory over Grambling on Tuesday. Mobley made 6 of 10 shots with five 3-pointers for the Buckeyes (9-3), who are 7-1 at home. Thornton shot 6 for 10 from the floor and 6 for 7 from the free-throw line. Devin Royal scored 16 for Ohio State and Amare Bynum added 12 points and nine rebounds. Christoph Tilly had 10 points as all five starters reached double figures. Antonio Munoz had 19 points to lead the Tigers (5-7), who are 1-7 on the road. Derrius ...

4JUNIOR HIGH

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GIRLS BASKETBALL Garrettsville Garfield at Crestview 7th Grade: Crestview won 19-14 Monday. Crestview, Olivia Smith 11 points, Brooklyn Barnhart 4, Grace Houser 2, Rylynn Whitacre 2. 8th Grade: Crestview won 48-18. Crestview, Madi Kyser 12 points, Abby MacKay 10, Karlisle Miller 10, Callie Harvey 6, Claire Crable 4. Crestview vs. Boardman 7th Grade: Boardman won 36-21 Saturday. Crestview, Olivia Smith 11 points, Brooklyn Barnhart 6, Faith Yarian 2, Ava Layfield 2.

Heacock, former YSU head coach, calls it a career

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AMES, Iowa — Former Youngstown State head football coach Jon Heacock and current Iowa State defensive coordinator announced his retirement on social media on Tuesday. “I’m so thankful, grateful and blessed to have worked alongside some of the finest players, support staff members and ...

Poland cages Quakers

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SALEM — Visiting Poland dominated the glass and its swarming zone defense hindered Salem’s offense as the Quaker boys basketball team dropped a 57-37 independent setback to the Bulldogs Tuesday night in John A. Cabas Gymnasium. Poland dominated the glass 48-23 and got many second and ...