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High School Sports Roundup from June 1

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SCHEDULE BASEBALL REGIONAL SEMIFINALS TODAY DIVISION IV Cardinal Mooney vs. Norton, Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium (Canton McKinley), 2 p.m. DIVISION VII Maplewood vs. Tiffin Calvert, Oberlin College, 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY DIVISION V Poland vs. Lakeview, at Massillon Washington, 2 p.m. DIVISION VI LaBrae vs. Lake Center Christian, at Louisville, 2 p.m. SOFTBALL STATE SEMIFINALS AT AKRON FIRESTONE STADIUM WEDNESDAY DIVISION I Austintown Fitch vs. Lancaster, 10 a.m. THURSDAY DIVISION VII Maplewood vs. Southeastern Local, 10 a.m. SATURDAY DIVISION ...

Vegas and Carolina rugged and rolling as they open a Stanley Cup Final

National Sports

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rod Brind'Amour knows the exact moment he realized the Carolina Hurricanes could be Stanley Cup contenders. “Eight years ago,” he said. That was when Brind'Amour took over as coach, beginning a journey of making the playoffs every year and falling short of the final each time until now. The Vegas Golden Knights were born nine years ago, but from the time they pillaged the rest of the NHL in the expansion draft through this spring, they have set championship expectations. They made the final in their inaugural season and won it all in 2023. Their third visit to the ...

Meyer: Union will fight salary cap

National Sports

NEW YORK — The head of the baseball players’ association insisted his union will fight management’s salary cap proposal as long as it takes as negotiations proceed with the threat of a lockout that could cancel games next season. Major League Baseball proposed a salary cap last week ...

Scrappers start 2026 season tonight

Local Sports

NILES – Baseball fans making their way out to Niles this summer to catch a Mahoning Valley Scrappers game will notice a lot of changes, both on and off the field. From the name of the stadium to the field itself to the team manager, there will be a newness to the Scrappers’ organization as they begin their 28th season of baseball in the Mahoning Valley. The Scrappers open their 2026 campaign tonight when they host State College for the first of a three-game series. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. On Monday, the team and coaching staff were introduced to area fans at the ...

Twins acquire Lawrence from Pirates

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash on Monday night. The 31-year-old Lawrence was 0-2 with a 5.32 ERA in 23 appearances for the Pirates this season. He was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on ...