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Kent State and Akron are hoping to ride winning streaks to a Mid-American Conference title, while Case Western Reserve University is a surprise contender in Division III.

The University of Akron’s football program has been hit with NCAA sanctions for improper loans to players; Columbus is on pace to exceed last year's record homicides; the Ohio Attorney General's Office has approved summary language in a petition to legalize marijuana use and sales in the state; and more stories.

Terry Pluto says the ruling signals big changes are coming to college sports, and it will mean smaller Division I schools will be forced to make some tough decisions.

Terry Pluto says the ruling signals big changes are coming to college sports, and it will mean smaller Division I schools will be forced to make some tough decisions.

The Ohio Supreme Court has sided with a county elections board in a dispute over buying voting machines that stems from the 2020 presidential election; the U.S. Supreme Court is leaving in place an appeals court decision that the family of a Black driver who was fatally shot by a white police officer in Euclid cannot sue the city or the officer; Governor Mike DeWine says nearly 2.8 million residents have registered for Ohio’s Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize ahead of tomorrow's first drawing, and more stories.

Body camera video shows a Columbus officer fatally shoot a Black teenage girl Tuesday afternoon; Cleveland officials say they’re working to address what they call an alarming increase in homicide and gun violence; Ohio’s lieutenant governor met with a group of Asian American neighbors following "Wuhan virus" tweet; and more stories.

In his second season, CSU head coach Dennis Gates has the Vikings at 12-5.

In his second season, CSU head coach Dennis Gates has the Vikings at 12-5.

The Mid-American Conference was the first in Division I to cancel the season. What went into the MAC's decision to return and how they're keeping players safe.

The Mid-American Conference was the first in Division I to cancel the season. What went into the MAC's decision to return and how they're keeping players safe.