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Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is finalizing a deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Knowles is expected to agree to a three-year deal that will average $3.1 million per season, which will make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football. He is believed to be the first coordinator in college football to make a base salary of at least $3 million.

After handing over play-calling duties to former offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, head coach Kevin Stefanski is set to reclaim those duties in 2025.

The NBA announced Thursday night on TNT that Cleveland Cavaliers Guard Donovan Mitchell has been selected to play as a starter at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, California.

The Guardians have prioritized adding to their rotation all winter long. Now, they’re adding some experience to their bullpen.

The Guardians and free agent reliever Paul Sewald agreed on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026, the club announced on Wednesday. In order to clear space for Sewald on the 40-man roster, the team designated reliever Pedro Avila for assignment

Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown has signed with Cal, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

After winning a national championship with the Buckeyes on Monday night, Ohio State's No. 2 quarterback is seeking an opportunity to start and will move on to join the Golden Bears. Brown has two more seasons of eligibility.

Former Cleveland pitcher CC Sabathia is officially a first-ballot Hall of Famer after being elected into the Class of 2025 on Tuesday

Early Friday, the Blue Jays swung a deal with the Guardians to add another $2 million in international bonus pool space, setting the stage for what felt like the final push for Japanese star Roki Sasaki. Then came the heartbreak.

The Browns are hiring their new offensive coordinator from within, reaching an agreement with current tight ends coach and passing game specialist Tommy Rees, a source confirms.

At their Board of Education Meeting on January 13th, the Minerva Local School District showed their commitment to
improving the football program by hiring two next level coaches in their choice of Zach Slates and Tim Wolf. Zach Slates
will be Minerva’s next head football coach. Tim Wolf will be both an assistant principal and a varsity assistant football
coach for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Canton City School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Renzy Parnell as the new Head Football Coach for Canton McKinley Senior High School. Parnell brings over 20 years of coaching experience and a proven track record of success.