feated East Division leader.Maryland: After opening 4-0, the Terrapins are now a .500 team still in search of the sixth win need

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers will head into the second half of the season with a full head of steam and some good news to go along with it.Clayton Kershaw, who hasnt pitched since June 26 because of a mild disk herniation in his lower back, could be back on the mound as early as next week, or by the end of the month at the worst.Manager Dave Roberts announced the timetable, the first one the Dodgers have given for their ace left-hander, before the team embarked for Arizona and the second-half opener in the desert Friday against the Diamondbacks.Were really encouraged, Roberts told reporters Thursday. For Clayton, not a whole lots left. He said hes feeling well.Roberts had already revealed his rotation to start the second half, and it did not include Kershaw. Bud Norris was slated to pitch Friday, followed by Brandon McCarthy and Kenta Maeda. When the Dodgers travel to Washington, Scott Kazmir and Hyun-Jin Ryu will pitch in the first two games of that series against the Nationals.?Roberts was not ready to say whether the rotation will be the same five pitchers the next time through, suggesting Kershaw might be ready to come back. The left-hander has already thrown a light bullpen session and was playing catch with fellow injured pitcher Brett Anderson in the Dodger Stadium outfield on Thursday.The Dodgers closed out the first half with a 7-3 homestand, winning the last three games before the break. Since Kershaw has been out of action, the Dodgers have rallied with a 10-4 record.Getting Kershaw back into the mix only suggests better things for the 51-40 club that leads the National League wild-card race by 2? games.The staff ace was 11-2 at the time of his injury with a dominating 1.79 ERA over his first 121 innings. Under the revealed timetable, he will have two months of starts for a Dodgers team that expects to have a number of players return in upcoming weeks.Among other recovery news Roberts revealed Thursday was that Joc Pederson (bruised shoulder joint) is set to start a rehab assignment and is expected to return to the Dodgers on Tuesday at Washington. Anderson, who had his own back injury that required arthroscopic surgery, will pitch in a simulated game, then go on a minor league rehab assignment.Starter Alex Wood (triceps) is also nearing his own rehab assignment, after throwing to hitters in practice in Arizona, while reliever Yimi Garcia (biceps) is also close to a rehab assignment.Outfielder Andre Ethier, who has been out since spring training with a spiral fracture in his right leg, is scheduled for a bone scan. If that comes back clean, the Dodgers will put Ethier on a more aggressive recovery plan, Roberts said.? Custom Phoenix Suns Jerseys Cheap . 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Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Ohio State seems to be getting into a rut -- the good kind that can lead to championships.J.T. Barrett accounted for four touchdowns, Curtis Samuel scored three TDs and the sixth-ranked Buckeyes enjoyed another 62-3 rout -- this time, against Maryland on Saturday.After beating then-No. 10 Nebraska by the identical score last week, Ohio State poured it on against the Terrapins, going up 21-3 after the first quarter and 45-3 at halftime.Its just that time of year where youre getting closer to the playoffs and championship games, Samuel said. We know weve got to step it up. Weve got to come out here every day and give it our all, put up numbers.Unlike last week, this blowout was no surprise because it came against a struggling team with quarterback issues and a porous defense. But playing well in November is what counts, no matter the level of the competition.Thats where you really hang your hat on for the season, Barrett said. We try to do our best in those games.Ohio State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP) has won three straight to remain in contention for the Big Ten title and, more importantly, a berth in the College Football Playoff.We know exactly whats coming down the road, coach Urban Meyer said.Maryland (5-5, 2-5) lost 59-3 to Michigan last week and has allowed 163 points during a three-game losing streak.Back to back weeks when the game got away from us early, coach DJ Durkin lamented. Obviously, the level of competition the past couple weeks factors in, but weve kind of lost our way ourselves.With Barrett and Samuel leading the way, the Buckeyes eliminated any potential drama by scoring touchdowns on three of their four possessions in the first quarter.Samuel got things started with a 2-yard touchdown run. Barrett then took it in from 4 and added a 36-yard TD pass to Samuel.In between, the Buckeyes punted for the first time two weeks. Also, backup quarterback Caleb Rowe led the Terps to a field goal. But even that was disappointing because Maryland failed to get into the end zone after a 37--yard completion produced a first down at the Ohio State 3.dddddddddddd.Rowe took over for Perry Hills, who was injured at the end of Marylands second drive. Rowe proved ineffective and was replaced in the second half by true freshman Tyrrell Pigrome.Barrett made it 28-3 with a 1-yard run early in the second quarter and Samuel got his third touchdown around right end from the 5.Meyer replaced Barrett during a third-quarter drive that ended with a TD for a 55-3 lead. Barrett ran for two touchdowns, threw two scoring passes and finished 18 for 27 for 253 yards.Samuel ran for 38 yards and caught five passes for 74 yards. Freshman Mike Weber carried 12 times for 93 yards.POLL IMPLICATIONSThis blowout victory , combined with No. 3 Clemson losing to Pittsburgh, should boost the Buckeyes up a notch or two in both the AP poll and the CFP.THE TAKEAWAYOhio State: The Buckeyes are gaining momentum heading into the most important part of the season. The offense has been unstoppable over the past two weeks and the defense limited Maryland to 176 yards and 10 first downs. With one defeat, Ohio State cant afford to slip up as it heads toward a Nov. 26 showdown with No. 2 Michigan, the undefeated East Division leader.Maryland: After opening 4-0, the Terrapins are now a .500 team still in search of the sixth win needed to become bowl eligible. Maryland cant seem to keep Hills healthy and has come unglued defensively this month.MISSING YOUThe Terrapins announced the suspension of three players before the game, including running back Lorenzo Harrison, who leads the team with five rushing touchdowns.UP NEXTOhio State travels to Michigan State, which whipped Rutgers 49-0 Saturday. Its the Buckeyes final tuneup before the regular-season finale at home against Michigan.Maryland faces Nebraska on the road in a matchup of the Buckeyes last two victims.---www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '