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Paul Skenes rents a bounce house for clubhouse to celebrate Konnor Griffin’s birthday

PITTSBURGH — A bounce house stood in the middle of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse before Monday night’s game against St. Louis, courtesy of NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes. Skenes rented the inflatable kids’ attraction as a part of a belated celebration for rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, who turned 20 on Friday and celebrated by hitting his first major league home run in a win at Milwaukee. “Unfortunately, I didn’t get to get in it, but I love it,” Pirates manager Don Kelly said of the bounce house. “Teammates, it’s good camaraderie and I know that ...

McDonald boys, Salem girls win Poland Invitational track meet

POLAND — Traditionally, a track meet ends with the 4x400 relay. Many finish with that iconic situation where teammates pass the baton with the meet on the line. But the 30th edition of the Poland Invitational was different. As the day went on and the temperature dropped on Saturday, a ...

Cavs collapse late as Raptors win Game 4 to level series

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes hit the go-ahead free throws in the final minute and finished with 23 points, Brandon Ingram also scored 23 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 on Sunday, tying the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at two games apiece. The ...

Browns bolster offense during NFL Draft

BEREA — Even though most of the frustration with the Cleveland Browns’ offense has focused on the lack of a franchise quarterback, the unit has also been among the worst because of struggles at wide receiver and injuries along the offensive line. General manager Andrew Berry and ...

Steelers use seven of 10 draft picks on offense

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers still don’t know if quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return for his 22nd season in 2026. If the 42-year-old decides to play, the four-time MVP will lead a team filled with fresh faces on offense. Pittsburgh used seven of its 10 picks in the NFL draft on ...