While injuries derailed much of his sophomore season, former Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Tory Pitner was cleared for his third collegiate season. His 2026-27 campaign officially kicked off last week as the blueliner participated at the Colorado Avalanche’s development camp. It was the ...

PITTSBURGH — Ryan O’Hearn hit three home runs and finished with a franchise-record 10 RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates drilled the Atlanta Braves 12-4 on Tuesday night. The first baseman, the rare free agent to sign a multiyear deal with the Pirates, made it easy for ace Paul Skenes (7-8) ...

YOUNGSTOWN — When Jada Leonard entered the transfer portal after the end of last season, she was looking for a fresh start for her final season of eligibility. At the time, Leonard was dealing with a bit of uncertainty after a coaching change at Cleveland State and she wasn’t sure if she ...

CLEVELAND — Jose Ramirez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery and the Cleveland Guardians star third baseman will soon start taking batting practice. The seven-time All-Star has been out since having a portion of the hamate bone in his left hand removed on June 16. ...

WASHINGTON — Konnor Griffin put on quite a show for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A single, a stolen base, two spectacular plays in the field — and finally, a bases-loaded hit that put his team ahead to stay. “He’s a complete player,” manager Don Kelly said. “He’s going to help us ...

SEATTLE — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals in the tournament, ...