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The Columbus Crew fired Crew 2 coach Federico Higuain after an alleged physical interaction with a female referee and comments criticized as sexist. The decision comes weeks before the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs and after referee advocates challenged an initial two-game suspension.
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Federico Higuain received a two-game suspension after an Aug. 23 match following an alleged physical and sexist interaction with…
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Ohio State dropped two spots to No. 7 in the latest AP Top 25 despite a 59-3 win over Kent State. Texas remained No. 1, while…
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Mohamed Farsi and Brais Méndez scored in the second half as Columbus defeated CF Montreal 2-0 Saturday night. Patrick Schulte…
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The sixth-ranked Buckeyes answered their loss to Texas with a 59-3 victory over Kent State at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.…
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Freshman running back and returner Legend Bey is expected to get more opportunities Saturday after playing only one snap at…
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The NCAA acknowledged that replay procedures were not followed during Michigan’s 13-12 victory over Western Michigan on Sept. 5.…
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The Columbus Blue Jackets will open training camp under Rick Bowness with a short runway to prepare for an 84-game season and a…
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Ohio State’s men’s and women’s basketball schedules are set, with both teams beginning play Nov. 2. The men face BYU on the…
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The Columbus Crew beat Orlando City SC 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals, with Brais Mendez scoring the decisive goal in the…
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The sixth-ranked Buckeyes return to Ohio Stadium Saturday for a noon kickoff against Kent State, their final nonconference game.…