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Sports at a glance: OSU’s Downs heads to NFL

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Safety Caleb Downs is the latest Ohio State standout to declare for the NFL draft.

The two-time AP first-team All-American announced his decision on Wednesday during the “Downs 2 Business” podcast with his brother, Josh Downs, a wide receiver with the Indianapolis Colts.

Downs is projected as a top-10 pick and one of the first defensive players who could be selected in April’s draft.

Elsewhere in football:

n Ty Simpson declared for the NFL draft on Wednesday, leaving Alabama after one season as the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback.

Cubs to get RHP Cabrera

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are adding Edward Cabrera to their rotation, agreeing Wednesday to acquire the right-hander in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move.

A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

Elsewhere in sports:

n The LPGA Chevron Championship will be played this year at Memorial Park in Houston.

n Derek Sprague is leaving the PGA of America as CEO after one year to tend to his family.

n Glenn Hall, Hockey Hall of Famer with NHL record streak of 502 consecutive games played as a goaltender, died at 94.

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