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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 2016

Page

7

Browns WR Josh Gordon hit with warrant in paternity case

Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has an arrest warrant in a paternity dispute in Cuyahoga County. A woman alleges he fathered her 1-year-old daughter and he has reportedly skipped blood tests and hearings. Gordon remains suspended for 4 games this season but could return October 9 against New England. NFL says paternity matter does not affect his eligibility. The Browns say they are aware and working with courts.

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NASCAR will not penalize Truex and Johnson after laser probe

NASCAR will not penalize Martin Truex Jr. and Jimmie Johnson for post race laser inspection violations at Chicagoland. Officials will remove level P2 and P3 penalties during the Chase, arguing the changes keep a level playing field for all 40 cars.

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Smith's rise at Ohio hinges on position switch and grit

Sebastian Smith transformed from injury plagued recruit to a major MAC weapon at Ohio. Converted from safety to receiver, he posted 64 catches for 770 yards and seven TDs as a junior in 2015, with a breakout 156 yards against Tennessee showcasing his potential. He honors his late father Vernon Smith after tragedy, using family motivation to fuel his pursuit of school records and pro success.

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Ohio Faces FCS Test After Upset-Rich 2016 Season

Senior linebacker Blair Brown says the Bobcats will stick to a one game at a time approach as they prepare to face Gardner-Webb. Ohio notes FCS upsets in 2016 include North Dakota State over Iowa and MAC losses to FCS squads, while GW is 1-11 all-time against FBS opponents. Brown emphasizes consistency and emotional balance each week.

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Ohio high school ratings update across divisions

The ratings list shows regional standings for multiple divisions with teams such as DeSales Bexley Beechcroft and Chillicothe in Division III Region 11 and Valley View Wyoming Waverly Washington D H in Division V Region 16, plus Belmont Union Local Sugarcreek Gatoway and Wheelersburg in Division VI Region 19, among others, noting win loss records and numeric scores for each. Top teams in several regions include Germantown Valley View Cin Wyoming Waverly and Washington D H with 4-0 records, while struggling squads such as Logan and Big Walnut sit at 0-4.

Massillon Perry Boardman Canal Winchester Dublin Scioto Logan Big Walnut Cols. DeSales Bexley Cols. Beechcroft Chillicothe Whitehall Miami Trace Marietta Jackson Athens Cols. Independence Sheridan Cols. Eastmoor Hamilton Township Zanesville Morgan Vinton County Warren Germantown Valley View Cin Wyoming Waverly Cin. Mariemont Reading Unioto Meigs Circleville Gallipolis Belmont Union Local Sugarcreek Gataway West Lafayette Ridgewood Wheelersburg Coshocton Portsmouth Piketon Rock Hill Minford Liberty Union Martins Ferry Harrison Central Nelsonville-York Bidwell River Valley Zane Trace Wellston Ironton Alexander

Bengals Ogbuehi to face Von Miller in home opener

Cincinnati's Cedric Ogbuehi recalls struggling against Von Miller as a redshirt freshman at Texas A&M. Now in his third NFL start, he faces Miller again as the Bengals host Denver, seeking better protection for Andy Dalton and a win over a top defensive unit.

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Peterson leads Vikings move past injury woes on Carolina trip

Peterson remains the focal back but back injuries shuffled roles as Asiata and McKinnon mix in carries and pass routes. Robison praised the depth while noting key injuries. Peterson’s low early-season yardage contrasts with Vikings’ two-win start. Vikings head to NFC champion Carolina.

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Coleman Continues Role as Browns Lose Receivers

Browns coach Hue Jackson conveyed optimism about Coleman after he posted seven catches for 173 yards in two games. Cleveland suffered injuries with Cam Erving bruised lung and Carl Nassib breaking a hand, sidelining key players as Nassib eyes a comeback with a cast. Jackson joked about another big performance, praising Coleman's early impact.

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Ohio University and Athens County police blotter Sept 20

Ohio University Police tied to three underage drinking citations for Jeffrey Tarby Joseph Sliger and Alexander Herges and one arrest for civil stalking protection order violation Wesley Schulte. A call to Alden Library led to care for an emotionally disturbed person. Athens County deputies handled a suspicious death at Radford Road and a trespass report at Route 550 Amesville.

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