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Locals among scholars honored NORMAN, Okla. — Four Youngstown State men’s golf student-athletes have been honored as 2024-25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), the organization announced on Tuesday. The quartet of Penguins recognized ...

YSU looking for intensity as fall camp opens

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YOUNGSTOWN — Nearing the end of practice on Monday morning, new Youngstown State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich wasn’t happy with what he was seeing from his unit. As the defense continued to work through drills on one half of the field, Yurcich pulled all the offensive players aside ...

Clase placed on paid leave as part of MLB betting investigation

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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting. Clase, a three-time All-Star, becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe. ...

Pickett still in QB race despite injury

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BEREA — Kevin Stefanski still expects Kenny Pickett to be a candidate for the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback job despite being sidelined with a hamstring injury. Stefanski said before Monday’s practice that the process of determining who starts the Sept. 7 opener against the ...

Penguin women unveil 2025 non-conference schedule

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The Youngstown State women’s basketball program unveiled its non-conference schedule for the upcoming season on Monday. The Penguins will open the 2025-2026 regular season on Nov. 3 at home against Division III foe Thiel to begin head coach Melissa Jackson’s second season in ...