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Pirates avoid sweep by beating Reds

PITTSBURGH — Ryan O’Hearn homered twice in a game for the third time in the majors and drove in four runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates avoid a series sweep with a 9-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. O’Hearn put Pittsburgh in front 5-4 in the fifth inning with a 421-foot drive ...

Champion’s Weaver retires after historic career with Flashes

It’s the end of an era for the Champion softball program. After 27 years, 540 wins, six state championships in eight appearances and guiding countless players, Golden Flashes coach Cheryl Weaver called it a career on Friday. Weaver, the 13th-winningest coach in OHSAA history, guided ...

Coleman receives medical dismissal from Volunteers

Former Warren G. Harding Raider Chaz Coleman is no longer with the Tennessee football program. According to multiple national media outlets, including ESPN and CBS Sports, Coleman was medically dismissed from the Volunteers on Friday. CBS Sports reported that Tennessee will honor his ...

YSU seeking ‘connectivity’ on and off the court during summer

YOUNGSTOWN — Throughout the course of last season, the Youngstown State men’s basketball coaches and former players stressed the importance of connectivity — something the team often lacked and kept it from consistently reaching its full potential. The Penguins’ shortcomings, ...

New waters could lead to more summer fun

Summer is shaping up nicely for anglers here in our corner of Ohio as we settle into our familiar routines on our favorite waters. Anglers are fortunate to have so many fishing options near Youngstown and Warren. We have favorite fishing holes based on whatever criteria we personally apply to make our choices. Some pick based on where their favorite species swim. Others select based on familiarity, convenience or proximity to home. But if you are a one-lake-wonder, you are missing some pretty cool opportunities. Sure, it’s easy to get comfortable out there doing the same old ...

Cleveland’s Ingle makes MLB debut

CLEVELAND — Cooper Ingle has been one of the top offensive performers in Cleveland’s farm system this season, but there wasn’t an opportunity to call him up due to an abundance of catchers at the big-league level. However, Ingle’s willingness to play different positions and ...