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Devin Grant blocks FG attempt in overtime to help Buffalo beat Akron 13-10 for first win of season
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Alex McNulty made a 42-yard field goal in overtime and then Devin Grant blocked a field-goal attempt to help Buffalo beat Akron 13-10 on Saturday in a Mid-American Conference opener for both teams. Buffalo (1-4) beat Akron (1-4) for the sixth straight time. ...
Indiana outlasts Akron 29-27 in four overtimes
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana quarterback Tayven Jackson turned a trick play on a mandatory two-point conversion in the fourth overtime into a scoring pass to DeQuece Carter, and Akron’s conversion pass on the ensuing possession fell incomplete as the Hoosiers held on for a 29-27 victory...
Hoosiers trying to even record against Akron in final non-conference game
Akron (1-2) at Indiana (1-2), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (BTN) Line: Indiana by 17, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Indiana leads 3-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Both teams are trying to even their records though Indiana's mission...
Devin Leary throws 3 TD passes, Ray Davis scores twice to lead Kentucky 35-3 blowout of Akron
LEXINGTON, Ky (AP) — Devin Leary’s arm and Ray Davis’ speed were dual threats for Kentucky in a 35-3 rout of Akron, but Saturday night showed the Wildcats still have lots to clean up. Leary threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns, including one to Davis who added a 55-yard...
Kentucky hosts MAC member Akron in final non-league warm up before beginning SEC play
Akron (1-1) at Kentucky (2-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Line: Kentucky by 25 1/2, according to FanDuel.com Sportsbook. Series: Kentucky leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE Kentucky had to rally past neighboring FCS foe Eastern Kentucky 28-17...
Bryan McCoy's scoop-and-score lifts Akron past upset-minded Morgan State, 24-21
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Bryan McCoy's scoop-and-score with just under a minute left allowed Akron to escape an upset bid by Morgan State, 24-21 in the Zips' home opener on Saturday night. Jeff Undercuffler Jr. had the Zips at the Morgan State 11 with 1:08 left in the game, but his pass...
Babcock & Wilcox: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (BW) on Tuesday reported a loss of $5.1 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents. The power generation equipment...
Myers: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Thursday reported net income of $10.6 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had net income of 29 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 35...
Ohio utility that paid federal penalty says it's now being investigated by a state commission
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio-based utility company says it's being investigated by a state office focused on organized crime in connection with payments the company made to the state's former House speaker and a top utility regulator, a news outlet reported Wednesday. FirstEnergy...
Goodyear: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $208 million in its second quarter. The Akron, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 73 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 34 cents per...
