Buckeyes need wins + help
The Buckeyes still have an outside chance of reaching the Big Ten football championship game, though they do not control their own destiny.
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Manziel may avoid jail
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel has reached a deal with prosecutors for the conditional dismissal of a domestic assault case involving his former girlfriend.
MBK: OSU 72, Providence 67
JaQuan Lyle scored 20 points and Jae’Sean Tate added 14 as Ohio State beat Providence 72-67 on Thursday night.
Hotel standoff closes freeway
A Columbus murder suspect surrendered to police and federal marshals after a standoff that shut down a major freeway on the Far North Side for part of the Thursday morning commute.
Franklin County infant mortality improves
Already among the worst in the nation, Ohio’s infant mortality rate increased last year, with black babies dying at a rate approaching three times that of whites.
Obetz plans lacrosse stadium
The village of Obetz plans to spend $15 million to demolish the now-closed Columbus Motor Speedway and build a 6,500-seat athletic stadium on the site.
Dublin man shot self after chase
A coroner’s office says a motorist who died after a car chase involving gunfire ended in a crash near Columbus shot himself in the head.
Cavs lose with Lebron, J.R. out
Paul George scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers took advantage off the resting LeBron James’ absence to beat the Cavaliers 103-93 on Wednesday night.
RG3 cleared for non-contact drills
Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III has been cleared for non-contact drills but isn’t ready to practice.
WBK – (7) OSU 96, Cleveland St. 78
Kelsey Mitchell scored 31 points to lead four teammates in double figures and No. 7 Ohio State beat Cleveland State 96-78 on Wednesday night.