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Johnson, Williams each surpass 100 yards rushing to lead Northern Illinois over Akron 29-16

Nov. 13, 2024 23:24 PM EST

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Telly Johnson Jr. and Gavin Williams each ran for more than 100 yards, wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph accounted for two scores and Northern Illinois shut out Akron in the second half in a 29-16 victory on Wednesday night. Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21...

Babcock & Wilcox: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 12, 2024 17:47 PM EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (BW) on Tuesday reported a loss of $5.3 million in its third quarter. The Akron, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share. Losses, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, were...

Saint Mary's (CA) takes on Akron after Marciulionis' 27-point game

Nov. 12, 2024 03:35 AM EST

Akron Zips (1-1) at Saint Mary's Gaels (2-0) Moraga, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -14.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Saint Mary's (CA) faces Akron after Augustas Marciulionis scored 27 points in Saint Mary's (CA)'s...

Saint Mary's (CA) hosts Akron following Marciulionis' 27-point game

Nov. 11, 2024 03:44 AM EST

Akron Zips (1-1) at Saint Mary's Gaels (2-0) Moraga, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Mary's (CA) hosts Akron after Augustas Marciulionis scored 27 points in Saint Mary's (CA)'s 86-74 win over the Chattanooga Mocs. Saint Mary's (CA)...

Hardman scores 15 as Akron downs Ohio Wesleyan 88-57

Nov. 08, 2024 23:01 PM EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Bowen Hardman scored 15 points off of the bench to lead Akron past Ohio Wesleyan 88-57 on Friday night. Hardman finished 5 of 10 from 3-point range for the Zips (1-1). Isaiah Gray added 13 points while going 5 of 5 from the field while they also had five...

Ohio Democratic Rep. Emilia Sykes wins reelection as Rep. Kaptur's race remains too early to call

Nov. 06, 2024 15:16 PM EST

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes won reelection to a second term representing a northeast Ohio district targeted by Republicans, but fellow Democrat Marcy Kaptur's race remained too early to call Wednesday. Sykes, 38, defeated Republican Kevin Coughlin in a district...

AP Race Call: Democrat Emilia Sykes wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio's 13th Congressional District

Nov. 06, 2024 15:01 PM EST

Democratic Rep. Emilia Sykes won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Ohio on Wednesday. Sykes, a first-term congresswoman, was previously leader of the Ohio House Democratic caucus. Democrat Joe Biden narrowly carried the Akron-based district in 2020. The Associated Press declared Sykes the winner at...

AP Race Call: Democrat Shontel Brown wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio's 11th Congressional District

Nov. 05, 2024 20:16 PM EST

Democratic Rep. Shontel Brown won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Ohio on Tuesday. Brown was first elected to the heavily Democratic-leaning 11th Congressional District during a special election against progressive Nina Turner in 2021. The district includes Akron, Cleveland and the city's eastern...

Pinion's 16 lead Arkansas State over Akron 80-75 in OT

Nov. 05, 2024 00:21 AM EST

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Joseph Pinion's 16 points helped Arkansas State defeat Akron 80-75 in overtime on Monday night in a season opener. Pinion shot 5 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Red Wolves (1-0). Derrian Ford scored 15 points and added seven rebounds....

Goodyear: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 04, 2024 17:24 PM EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT) on Monday reported a loss of $34 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 37...