Hockey: 'Cats look to get season rolling vs. Mountaineers
By Allan Smith | Sep. 25, 2013Ohio will look to turn mountains into molehills on Friday when they face off with West Virginia at Bird Arena.
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Sports Column: Bengals find offensive weapon in Bernard
By Sam Kwiatkowski | Sep. 24, 2013The Cincinnati Bengals have been irrelevant for most of my lifetime, as it’s been 23 seasons since the franchise last won a playoff game — a winless streak that tops every other NFL team.
Ohio could move back to Pruitt in early October
By JIM RYAN | Sep. 23, 2013When Ohio coach Neil Macmillan learned this summer that the renovation of Pruitt Field would keep the Bobcats from using their home pitch, he said he needed somewhere to practice that was “flat — like a tennis court.”
Competitive edge, drive to win fuel freshman forward's early successes
By Andy Kovar | Sep. 23, 2013There is a steep learning curve between high school and collegiate athletics, and many freshmen can benefit from an extra redshirt year of adjustment before donning their college colors on the field of play.
Notebook: Teams prepare for more 'MACtion'
By Charlie Hatch | Sep. 22, 2013As Mid-American Conference teams turn the page from their non-conference schedules toward the beginning of the conference campaign, coaches weighed in during the weekly Monday morning teleconference.
Sports Column: Indians deserve support from city
By Christian Hoppens | Sep. 22, 2013Cleveland always struck me as a city with passionate fans that stuck with their teams through thick and thin.
Football: Bobcats record first shutout since 2004 campaign
By Christian Hoppens | Sep. 22, 2013Three weeks ago, Ohio coach Frank Solich said that Ohio’s blowout loss against No. 7 Louisville was one of the worst afternoons he’d spent on a football field.
Hockey: Bobcats split two overtime games to start season
By Allan Smith | Sep. 21, 2013As its season got underway in front of capacity crowds at Bird Arena this weekend, No. 5 Ohio split a pair of overtime games with No. 22 John Carroll.
High School Football: Athens dominates Jackson, improves to 4-0
By Sam Kwiatkowski | Sep. 20, 2013The Athens Bulldogs entered Friday's matchup against Jackson High School with hopes of not only advancing to 4-0, but securing themselves as a top contender in the Tri-Valley Conference and the Bulldogs did just that with a 49-0 victory against out-of-conference foe, Jackson.
High School Football: Bulldogs to host Ironmen, look to remain undefeated
By Anthony Wolfe | Sep. 19, 2013Heading into week four of the high school football season, the big question surrounding the Athens Bulldogs is what opponent is going to stop its high-flying offense?
Hockey: Ohio to drop first puck of season
By Allan Smith | Sep. 18, 2013Ohio will begin its quest for a national title on Friday as they welcome John Carroll to Bird Arena for a two-game set.
Field Hockey: 'Cats hit the road again to take on Indiana
By Taylor Jedrzejek | Sep. 18, 2013Nearing the midway portion of the 2013 campaign, Ohio field hockey has had two forces working against them — constant travel and a high level of competition.
Volleyball: No. 24 'Cats take on trio of opponents
By Alex Busch | Sep. 18, 2013For the first time since 2007, the No. 24 Bobcats will play a match as a nationally ranked team after winning their second tournament of the season last weekend.
Football: 'Cats ready to strike Peay
By Christian Hoppens | Sep. 18, 2013Teams in the Football Championship Subdivision have been on the prowl to begin the 2013 season.
Sports Column: The Browns have given up, should the fans?
By Charlie Hatch | Sep. 18, 2013I cried Wednesday night.
Dixon brings wealth of experience, energy to Ohio
By Brandon Kors | Sep. 18, 2013Dwayne Dixon’s booming voice cuts the air before every practice as he recites one of his trademark phrases — “it’s a great day to get better.”
Cross Country: Bobcats eager to impress difficult competition
By Charlie Hatch | Sep. 18, 2013Coming off their fourth consecutive Ohio Invitational sweep last weekend, the men’s and women’s cross country teams will venture to North Carolina for the Wake Forest Invitational Friday.
