The Blue Jackets were looking uphill after two periods at the Nassau Coliseum. But like they did so many times last season, they found a way to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, beating the Islanders 3-2. As one would expect, the New York Islanders – a fast team even without the added adrenaline […]
Sporting KC Downs Crew 1-0
October 7, 2013 by
In a chippy, disjointed match, a header from Sporting Kansas City’s Ike Opara made the difference in a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew that may have brought an end to Columbus’ Cinderella run at the end of the season. The Crew entered the match as one of the hottest teams in the league, earning […]
Buckeyes Escape Northwestern 40-30
October 7, 2013 by
No. 4 Ohio State took Northwestern’s best shot on a wet and raucous night at Ryan Field, and the Buckeyes’ perfect record is still standing. They can thank Carlos Hyde for that. Hyde ran for a career-high 168 yards and three touchdowns, and Ohio State rallied to beat No. 16 Northwestern 40-30 Saturday and extend […]
Crew’s Oduro Named MLS Player of the Month
October 4, 2013 by
Columbus Crew forward Dominic Oduro was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Month by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for the month of September in the 2013 MLS season. Oduro led the Crew to a 4-1-0 record in September contributing three goals – all game-winning – and two assists in five League matches. […]
Browns Beat Bills 37-24
October 4, 2013 by
The Cleveland Browns were down by 10 points, and they just watched their starting quarterback, Brian Hoyer, lie on the ground after suffering a right knee injury while running for a first down. Enter Brandon Weeden. After missing two weeks because of a sprained right thumb suffered in a 14-6 loss at Baltimore on Sept. […]
Indians End Season, Blanked by Rays 4-0 in Wild Card Game
October 3, 2013 by
After five years of missing the postseason, the Indians earned the right to host the American League Wild Card Game, but the script took an unexpected turn. Rays right-hander Alex Cobb had his way with the Indians, sending the Tribe to a 4-0 loss that turned a promising fall into an early winter. “This is […]
Reds Dominated by Pirates 6-2, Bounced from Playoffs
October 2, 2013 by
This October lasted only one day, and one game. Steamrolled in every way by the Pirates during a 6-2 defeat in the do-or-die National League Wild Card Game on Tuesday night at PNC Park, the 90-win Reds are one and done, their season is completed again sooner than expected. A somber visitors’ clubhouse reflected what’s […]
Crew Downs FC Dallas 4-2
September 30, 2013 by
Former FC Dallas forward Dominic Oduro put his old team to the sword on Sunday evening, leading the Columbus Crew to an exciting 4-2 victory that kept the team’s playoff push alive while simultaneously dealing a severe blow to Dallas’ own hopes. Oduro netted the all-important third goal just before halftime, placing it past Raúl […]
Browns Upend Bengals 17-6
September 30, 2013 by
On the strength of the defense shutting down wide receiver A.J. Green and quarterback Brian Hoyer throwing for a pair of touchdowns, the Cleveland Browns earned a 17-6 victory over their in-state rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals, at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday. Hoyer tossed a one-yard touchdown pass to running back Chris Ogbonnaya that extended the Browns’ […]
Indians Win 10th Straight to Gain Top Wild Card Spot
September 30, 2013 by
Terry Francona wanted to soak it all in for a moment. The Indians’ manager waited in the dugout on Sunday afternoon as his players sprinted up the steps, hopped over the rail and stormed the infield at Target Field with arms raised and screams unleashed. Nick Swisher dropped to his knees near first base. Jason […]
