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Chubb makes comeback in time for return to Pittsburgh

CLEVELAND — With every game, every carry, Nick Chubb puts a little distance between himself and a moment that changed him. On Sunday, he’ll return to where it happened. The full circle. More than a year since the Cleveland running back’s left knee was obliterated on a trap play near ...

Steelers’ Porter Jr.’s mentality serving him well in bumpy stretch

PITTSBURGH — Joey Porter Jr. thrives on the pressure. Wants it. Invites it. Needs it. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin first noticed it more than a decade ago, when Porter was just a kid running around the team facility while his father, Joey Porter Sr., served as an assistant ...

Mitchell leads Cavs to 13-1 home record after win over Nuggets

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Darius Garland added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 13-1 at home with a 126-114 victory Thursday night over the Denver Nuggets, who wasted a triple-double by Nikola Jokic. The Cavs made a season-high 22 3-pointers and extended their ...

Strom named Pirates’ assistant pitching coach

PITTSBURGH — Brent Strom didn’t want his lengthy coaching career to end on a sour note after Arizona dismissed the longtime pitching guru in October. A chance to write a happier ending awaits in Pittsburgh. The Pirates hired Strom as assistant pitching coach on Thursday. The ...

Harding sends three to DI programs

WARREN – It’s not too often a high school sees a student sign with a Division I program, and it’s even rarer for a school to have three in one year. But the Warren Harding community gathered at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to celebrate three football players signing their ...

Penguins apply lessons in hard-fought win

YOUNGSTOWN – The Youngstown State women’s basketball team learned some hard lessons on the road over the last couple of weeks. Injuries and travel took their toll on the Penguins, but they were back at Beeghly Center Wednesday night. YSU created some breathing room and maintained the lead ...