The Red Sox didn’t play Thursday, and still, they lost ground in the playoff race. In part, that’s because the Yankees did play and won. But the bigger issue was how much better the competition got ...

It’s a Mark It Down Monday on Buckeye Talk, and this one deals with Ohio State’s season-opener against Texas on Aug. 30. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis mark down the starters for ...