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Streaking Jaguars slug their way to 20-10 win over Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they can take their brand of football anywhere. Regardless of the continent. Regardless of the weather. Regardless of the opponent. Their play is backing it up. The franchise-wide makeover sparked by coach Doug Pederson’s arrival less ...

Burrow throws 3 TD passes to lead the Bengals past the 49ers 31-17

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Joe Burrow set the tone early when he ducked out of two sack attempts, scrambled away and converted a third-down pass that extended a game-opening touchdown drive for Cincinnati. After being hampered early in the season by an injured calf, Burrow looked like his ...

Barnesville’s winning ways continue in playoffs

BARNESVILLE — Despite rolling to its 11th straight victory this season, Barnesville is still trying to prove to the doubters that it can play with the Division V teams. The No. 3 seeded Shamrocks entered Friday night’s first-round playoff game against visiting South Point with a chip on ...

East Knox knocks Martins Ferry out of playoffs 35-17

MARTINS FERRY — After a turnover on its first play from scrimmage, and digging themselves a quick 10-0 first quarter hole, East Knox’s rushing attack took over the final three quarters of its Ohio Division VI, Region 23 first-round playoff game against Martins Ferry and ran away from the ...

St. C scores 44-12 mercy win over Marion-Franklin

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — It was a given that the Red Devils were going to advance in the OHSAA Division IV Region 15 playoffs Friday night. The question was would it be homestanding and 8-2 St. Clairsville or red-hot and explosive Marion-Franklin which brought a six-game winning streak to Belmont ...

River advances to second round of playoffs

HANNIBAL — If highlight-reel plays were on the menu Friday night at Martin Flannery Field, then fifth-seed River High delivered appetizers, entrees and desserts in the Pilots’ Division VII Region 27 playoff opener.   The 8-2 record Rivermen advanced to round 2 with splash plays galore ...