You get the hint. Why then is the University of Akron known as the Zips, and why would the school have the kangaroo Zippy as a mascot? The story hops around more than a pouched marsupial in Australia.

CLEVELAND — Don't worry, Akron Zips. Adding salt to Freeman's wound ... Freeman may have benefited from some kangaroo karma after all. He entered the action Sunday for the first time with ...