The New York Times – Sports:
When he rushed for 1,144 yards in 1973, he became the first N.F.L. running back to gain more than 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons.
Category: Ohio State University
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South Carolina Pulls Away From Maryland for 3rd Straight Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
Maryland led after a quarter, but the Gamecocks wore down the Terrapins with their swarming defense. South Carolina will face Iowa in a national semifinal.
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Georgia and Ohio State Know All About No. 4 Seeds Making Title Runs
The New York Times – Sports:
Top-seeded teams have been more likely to win College Football Playoff semifinals. But teams ranked fourth — including Ohio State in 2014 — have won just as many national titles.
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Hubert Davis Brings Out North Carolina’s Toughness at the Garden
The New York Times – Sports:
The men’s basketball teams at North Carolina and U.C.L.A., in wins against Ohio State and Kentucky, took to the big stage at Madison Square Garden and showed how tough they could be.
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Georgia, Michigan, T.C.U., Ohio State are Playoff Semifinalists
The New York Times – Sports:
Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.
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Century-Old Letters Add New Twist to Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry
The New York Times – Sports:
Fans have long wondered whether Michigan’s famed coach, Fielding Yost, had a hand in derailing Ohio State’s 1922 season. Newly uncovered correspondence shows exactly how he did it.
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Ohio State Over Powers Penn State
The New York Times – Sports:
Ohio State defeated Penn State, 44-31. It was Penn State’s 11th consecutive loss to a top 10 opponent.
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Big Ten Players Wonder Where They Fit Into a $1 Billion TV Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
Student-athletes are excited for the exposure their league will receive, but paying players looms large.
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What’s Next for LeBron James Jr.?
The New York Times – Sports:
Coaches recruiting the high school point guard known as Bronny will have a lot to navigate, including his famous father’s ties to Nike, ESPN and the state of Ohio.