Bobcats eye MAC East title during bye week
Ohio holds a one game lead in the MAC East with 7 3 record as Akron and Miami chase, while Ohio rests this week before Nov 15 at Central Michigan. Akron hosts Bowling Green and Miami visits Buffalo with potential tiebreakers and division clinching scenarios outlined.
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Indians decline qualifying offers to Napoli and Davis
Cleveland does not extend $17.2 million qualifying offers to Mike Napoli and Rajai Davis while expressing strong interest in re-signing them. Napoli posted career highs in homers and RBIs despite a rough postseason, and Davis led the AL with 43 steals helping the Indians reach the World Series. Coco Crisp’s $13 million option is also declined.
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LeBron James Surfaces On NFL TV Rating Decline
Akron area notes that LeBron James linked lower NFL ratings to rules he says take the fun out of football. He cites players’ comments and broader concerns while NBA and MLB viewership rise. James, fresh from Cavaliers win over the Warriors, notes Cubs and Indians World Series viewership but stops short of predicting football’s fall.
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Tomcats and Buckeyes Learn Playoff Destinations
The Trimble Tomcats and Nelsonville York Buckeyes earned playoff spots and revealed their next opponents after the OHSAA pairings. Buckeyes (9-2) meet Wheelersburg in Division V Region 19 semifinal at Jackson Holzer Field. Tomcats (9-2) face Waterford in Division VII Region 27 semifinal at Philo Sam Hatfield Stadium. Both games Saturday at 7 p.m.
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Ohio State expects Weber to play at Maryland
Ohio State tailback Mike Weber sprained a shoulder against Nebraska but is expected to play when the Buckeyes visit Maryland. Weber, a freshman with 842 rushing yards, left Saturday in the third quarter and did not return. coach Urban Meyer said no contact this week.
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