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NFL will not host supplemental draft for Sorsby

Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career. The NFL informed the 22-year-old quarterback on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplemental draft this year, and encouraged him to focus on preparing for possible entry into the league through the regular draft next ...

Curbstone honors state champions

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — The Mahoning Valley was well-represented during the recently completed state athletic competition this past spring, both individually and teamwise. Four area individuals, along with one of the area’s top relay teams, earned the right to stand atop the podium after capturing their events and the good news is six of the eight champions are still underclassmen. Their goal becomes simple and that is to keep training in the offseason, have another outstanding regular season and return to state in 2027 to defend their titles. Honored for their efforts Monday by the ...

Scrappers take series vs. Canada

NILES – The first two games of the three-game series between the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the Canadian Junior National Team featured a pair of blowouts. On Friday, the Scrappers sailed to a win. On Saturday, seven Scrappers pitchers combined to issue 15 walks in a Canada rout. ...

Alvarez hits AL-leading 25th homer, Astros beat Guardians

HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez hit his American League-leading 25th home run, Kai-Wei Teng threw six solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Sunday. Alvarez hit a solo shot to right-center off Slade Cecconi in the first inning. It was his first home run since he ...

Gonzalez and Reynolds homer as Pirates hold off Rockies

DENVER — Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday. Gonzalez and Reynolds finished with two hits each to help Pittsburgh salvage the finale of the three-game series in what could have been a sweep. The Pirates lost the ...

Title defense: McDonald’s Zajack takes fifth in discus and shot put

COLUMBUS — Having to defend your state title in an event always leads to an interesting return trip as a senior. McDonald thrower Drew Zajack was up for the task in the boys discus, but placed fifth during the Division V meet, marking 170-08 feet. He did improve greatly over last year in the ...