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Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump's most contentious picks
WASHINGTON (AP) — After several weeks working mostly behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a new, more visible role: Helping Donald Trump try to get his most contentious Cabinet picks to confirmation in the Senate, where Vance has served for the...
Clayton scores 34 as Ohio knocks off Portland 85-73
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — AJ Clayton scored 34 points as Ohio beat Portland 85-73 on Friday. Clayton added 12 rebounds for the Bobcats (2-4). Aidan Hadaway scored 13 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the line and added eight...
Trump-backed Derek Merrin concedes to Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s Trump-endorsed rival said he called the veteran Ohio congresswoman to concede defeat in the 2024 election. In a video posted to X, formerly Twitter, fourth-term state Rep. Derek Merrin did not rule out running for Kaptur's...
JD Vance is leaving the Senate for the vice presidency. That's set off a scramble for his Ohio seat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years, setting off a scramble for the appointment among the state's ruling Republicans. GOP Gov. Mike DeWine is tasked with filling the vacancy,...
Portland Pilots and the Ohio Bobcats play in Conway, South Carolina
Ohio Bobcats (1-4) vs. Portland Pilots (2-3) Conway, South Carolina; Friday, 11:30 a.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -6.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: Ohio and Portland play at HTC Center in Conway, South Carolina. The Pilots...
Safford scores 17, Kent State defeats Niagara 76-73
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Morgan Safford had 17 points in Kent State's 76-73 victory against Niagara on Thursday night. Safford also added seven rebounds for the Golden Flashes (3-1). VonCameron Davis scored 15 points while shooting 5 of 14 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line. Jalen...
The Latest: Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as Trump’s attorney general
Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Republican's announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support...
Porter, Middle Tennessee knock off Ohio 83-81 in OT
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Jestin Porter scored 24 points, including four in overtime, and Middle Tennessee knocked off Ohio 83-81 on Thursday. Kamari Lands sank a 3-pointer with 4.2 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 75-all. Porter shot 9 for 18 (3 for 6 from 3-point...
Middle Tennessee takes on Ohio in Conway, South Carolina
Ohio Bobcats (1-3) vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-1) Conway, South Carolina; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -1.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee will take on Ohio at HTC Center in Conway, South Carolina. ...
Sinani leads Campbell against Ohio State after 24-point game
Campbell Fighting Camels (3-2) at Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Campbell visits Ohio State after Jasin Sinani scored 24 points in Campbell's 86-66 win against the Navy Midshipmen. Ohio State went 22-14 overall...
