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NHL clears ex-Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock after review

NEW YORK — The NHL said Thursday it completed a review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in Columbus, cleared him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him. The league launched an investigation at the request of the NHL Players’ Association in light of the Edmonton Oilers’ interest in hiring Babcock. The league in a statement said even in the least favorable light, there was no basis to restrict Babcock’s employment. It was not immediately clear if or when the Oilers would name Babcock coach. They have been looking for a replacement since firing Kris Knoblauch following a ...

Locals get All-Ohio baseball, softball honors

With the spring sports season over, the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association and the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association released their respective 2026 all-state teams. The teams were voted on by members of their respective organizations. SOFTBALL There was ...

McDonald’s Sheesley continues to add to state medal count

COLUMBUS — The first two days of this year’s OHSAA Jesse Owens Track & Field State Championships were a whirlwind for anyone brave enough to compete in the mile- and two-mile events. Add in a relay, and McDonald sophomore Naomi Sheesley logged a lot of time on the track. Sheesley has ...

Berard looks to take step forward with Phantoms

If there’s one word that describes Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Brody Berard, it is “fearless.” Despite being one of the youngest players in the USHL last season, Berard carved out a role on the blue line, bringing a physical presence as one of the team’s shutdown ...

Guards put DeLauter on IL, call up Watson

MILWAUKEE — Cleveland outfielder Chase DeLauter has become the latest Guardians position player to go on the injured list. The team announced the move before Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The rookie fractured a rib on his right side Saturday when he collided with ...

Cleveland, Williams battered by Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio homered and the Milwaukee Brewers scored seven runs in the first four innings in a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. Chourio’s two-run shot in the fourth gave him six homers in his last seven games. One night ...