VERNON — Badger’s earned a strong reputation in the Northeastern Athletic Conference. The Braves have been one of the top dogs in the league for years now. And that just means they’re getting everyone’s best shot. On Thursday, Lordstown’s shot was good enough, and the Red Devils ...
INDEPENDENCE — The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t one of the first teams interested in acquiring Peyton Watson. However, once they began their pursuit of the restricted free agent, the 23-year-old forward saw how it made sense for both parties. “They weren’t one of the first teams that was speculated to be interested or one of the first teams that kind of came into the fold, but as soon as they were, they were interested,” Watson said during a news conference on Thursday at the Cavaliers training complex. Watson was acquired in a sign-and-trade that was part of a five-team ...
On paper, Girard junior Braxton Sloan is considered the team’s first-string punter. Indians coach Pat Pearson describes Sloan as “a really talented all-around athlete, someone who can do it all on the football field.” As a wide receiver, Sloan has pulled in 12 receptions through four games, including five catches for touchdowns. From his defensive backfield position, he has recorded 19 tackles. As for his punting duties, well, fans will have to just take Pearson’s word that Sloan is a viable punter. Through four games, Girard has yet to punt the football. The Indians ...
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Thursday. Milwaukee, a major league-best 95-58, leads the Los Angeles Dodgers by ...
TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield doesn’t need extra motivation after a turnover-filled performance in Week 1. His former team provides it anyway. Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in their home opener after starting the season with a 33-27 loss at ...
WARREN — Entering Thursday’s home match against Ursuline, Didi Ryan knew she was on the cusp of making school history. She tried not to think about it, but it was hard for the Warren JFK senior to ignore the circumstances. Once the match kicked off, though, she was off to the races. ...
