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Sandusky accuser prepares to recant abuse claim

A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse years ago by Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky, 82, has been serving a decades-long prison sentence since he was convicted of 45 counts of sexual abuse in 2012. Eight young men testified about what happened to them as boys. He has repeatedly lost efforts to get a new trial, but Sandusky's lawyers are trying again. A man identified in court documents as R.R. said he was coached extensively by authorities. "I was told — both directly and indirectly — ...

Sayin takes charge as Ohio State captain

COLUMBUS — Julian Sayin's main focus during Ohio State's fall camp last year was on winning the starting quarterback job. This season, there's no doubt on who is commanding the huddle. Sayin was elected as one of Ohio State's seven team captains while teammates have noticed a more ...

No surprises in the OAC

ALLIANCE — Players come and go, but Mount Union football is always the head of the class in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Mount Union, winners of 35 of the last 36 OAC titles, was picked to win another in 2026 by the league's head coaches. The Purple Raiders received eight of nine ...

GOLF RESULTS

BRITTAIN LEAGUE At East Palestine C.C. TEAM WINNER (4-man, 2-ball): Roger Linsley, Tom Brittain, Sid Harvey, Rick Huston. HOLE PRIZES: Closest to pin in two No. 1, Daren Gamble; Closest to pin in two No. 3, Frank Quetot; Longest putt No. 5, Roger Linsley; Longest putt No. 9, Frank Quetot. SKINS WINNERS: Rick Huston No. 5 and No. 8; Daren Gamble No. 1; Sid Harvey No. 4; 50/50: Brian Cartwright.

SPORTS BRIEFING

WALSH WINS OPENER WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The Walsh University football team built a 17-point lead midway through the third quarter and held on to beat West Liberty University, 30-27, in the season opener Thursday night in front o 1,521 fans at Russek Stadium. Walsh junior All-Ohioan Brendan Zurbrugg made his collegiate debut, splitting time at quarterback. He completed 6-of-9 passes for 46 yards with one touchdown in the second quarter and one interception. Zurbrugg was an All-Ohioan at Alliance High School and spent the past two seasons at Oklahoma and Utah. Redshirt junior ...