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Wollitz: Fishing with friends is a ‘winning experience’

It had all the makings of a big-time tournament. Even the Goodyear blimp showed up. It is human nature to compete. Everybody likes winning, and putting a little something on the line is a motivator. Like golfers wagering a few dollars, anglers put up money in hopes of claiming the pot at the end of the day. Whether it is investing in a megabucks bass tournament or pocket change for a weekday throw-together, it’s all about competing for the bucks and bragging rights. Wednesday was one of those days. Ray Halter asked me to join him at Mogadore Reservoir south of Kent for a ...

Capsules – June 19, 2026

Curbstone to honor state champions At Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township, they will honor the following Ohio Spring sports state champions: -- Cooper Grim, Heartland Christian High School, Division II Boys Tennis Singles -- Cardinal Mooney High School, Track and Field Division IV Boys 4x200-Meter Relay -- Kellan Shipman, Howland High School, Track and Field Seated Division Boys Shot Put -- Claire Liposky, Heartland Christian, High School Track and Field Division V Girls Discus -- Chaya ...

LaBrae’s Matthew Kujala finishes third in return trip to state track meet

COLUMBUS — Matthew Kujala admits that his first trek to Columbus last June didn’t meet his expectations, as he failed to even make the finals. After tossing a career-best throw of 177-09 feet on his first attempt at this year’s OHSAA state meet, though, the LaBrae junior snagged himself ...

Three HRs lift Guardians to 4-2 win vs. Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Travis Bazzana hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning, Parker Messick pitched six effective innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday. David Fry and Kyle Manzardo also homered for the Guardians, who lost the first two games of the ...

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 ...