MITCH STACY

Ohio sports writer

Stacy is a veteran of both news and sports at The Associated Press. He covers the Reds, Bengals, Ohio State Buckeyes, Blue Jackets and more.
Columbus Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko, left, shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fantilli scores in the 4th round of a shootout as Blue Jackets beat Hurricanes 4-3
 
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals keep confidence and playoff hopes high as they head for a showdown with Pittsburgh
 
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) tries to get past Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Burrow throws 3-yard TD pass to Higgins in OT as the Bengals beat the Broncos 30-24
 
Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone (22) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Broncos can end postseason drought by beating the Bengals
 
Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone (22) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Riding a 3-game win streak, the Bengals cling to playoff hopes with the Broncos next
 
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard looks for an open receiver against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
After beating Tennessee, Ohio State will finally get its rematch with Oregon
 
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, top, celebrates after his touchdown against Tennessee during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP
 
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) and wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (80) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The Cincinnati Bengals won 27-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Bengals still clinging to playoff hopes as they host the struggling Browns
 
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, catches a pass against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State wants redemption, Tennessee seeks respect in first-round CFP matchup
 
Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone (22) points as he runs towards the endzone to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Burrow keeps Bengals offense going in sloppy win over Titans
 
Dayton forward Nate Santos (2), guard Hamad Mousa (10), forward Amael L'Etang (29) and guard Malachi Smith (11) celebrate after an NCAA college basketball game win over Marquette in Dayton, Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Dayton rallies from 13 points down to beat No. 6 Marquette 71-63
 
Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Aliaksei Protas scores in OT to lift Capitals over Blue Jackets 2-1
 
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks across Wrigley Field as his team arrives for an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, at the historic home of the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Ohio St AD Ross Bjork is ‘absolutely’ confident that coach Ryan Day will return next year
 
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The Cincinnati Bengals won 27-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase stay hot as the Bengals finally break through to end a 3-game skid
 
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center, looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ryan Day admits mistakes in Ohio State’s loss to Michigan and looks to playoffs to redeem himself
 
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks off the field after his team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Joe Burrow is no longer talking about the playoffs after another loss by the high-scoring Bengals
 
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) prepares to pass to tight end Pat Freiermuth (not shown) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Russell Wilson throws for a season-high 414 yards and 3 TDs as the Steelers top the Bengals 44-38
 
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, left, and Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore shake hands after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan, Ohio State players brawl after Wolverines beat No. 2 Buckeyes. Police use pepper spray
 
Michigan players celebrate their touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines’ 4th straight win over bitter rival
 
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson throws a Hail Mary pass on the final play of the game in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns won 24-19. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Steelers will try to stay on top of the AFC North when they face the Bengals in Cincy
 
Ohio State defensive lineman Jack Sawyer, left, celebrates his fumble recovery and touchdown against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
After 3 straight losses to Michigan, No. 2 Ohio State yearns for revenge in The Game
 
Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka, right, catches a touchdown pass thrown over Indiana defensive lineman Lanell Carr during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15
 
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow answers questions after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Frustrated Bengals are 4-7 at their bye week and still looking for ways to win the close games
 
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Dominated by No.2 Ohio State for years, surprising No. 5 Indiana has a chance for the big payback
 
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow answers questions after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Burrow and the Bengals head into their bye week with playoff hopes on life support
 
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, left, shoots the puck in front of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Blue Jackets rout the Penguins 6-2 to snap a 6-game skid
 
Ohio State's Micah Parrish, right, posts up against Youngstown State's Ty Harper, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Bradshaw and Mobley each score 16 as newly ranked No. 21 Ohio State routs Youngstown State 81-47
 
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, runs past Purdue defensive back Nyland Green to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Jeremiah Smith breaks school record with 9th TD catch as No. 3 Ohio State rolls over Purdue 45-0
 
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow pauses on the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 35-34. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Despite the heroics of Burrow and Chase, 4-6 Bengals let another one slip away with Chargers next
 
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Coach Day challenges No. 3 Ohio State to keep the intensity high when Purdue visits the Horseshoe
 
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