Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is focusing on redshirt freshman J.T. Barrett to step into the void left by injured starer Braxton Miller.    

Former NFL referee Mike Carey told The Washington Post that he requested not to work home or away games for the Washington Redskins since 2006 due to the team’s controversial nickname.    

The Dallas Cowboys haven’t made the playoffs since 2009, yet somehow Jerry Jones’ team has once again risen in value — by 36 percent over last year — to lead the Forbes NFL Team Values list, which was released Wednesday, at $3.2 billion.    

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling revealed Wednesday for the first time the type of cancer he was battling — squamous cell carcinoma, or mouth cancer — and detailed the painful treatment and recovery process that caused him to lose 75 pounds.    

The Cleveland Browns have committed to start Brian Hoyer over rookie Johnny Manziel at quarterback to begin the 2014 season, the team announced Wednesday morning.    

After three straight walk-offs, the Washington Nationals went for a cakewalk instead, scoring six runs in the third inning Tuesday night as they ran their winning streak to eight games with an 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.    

Victor Martinez drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk during a three-run 11th inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6 on Tuesday night.    

The Cleveland Browns did not like what they saw in wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday night in the 24-23 loss to Washington.    

Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team’s website that he has ALS.    

Defensive end Brett Keisel has reached an agreement to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.