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Columbus Crew hold off FC Cincinnati 2-1

Local Sports July 27, 2026

COLUMBUS — Dániel Gazdag scored the go-ahead goal on a first-half penalty kick and Patrick Schulte made it stand up as the Columbus Crew edged FC Cincinnati 2-1 on Saturday night. Columbus (5-8-4) took a 2-1 lead into halftime when Gazdag scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time. The PK was awarded after Max Arfsten was fouled by Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga. Two of Gazdag’s three goals this season have come on PKs in the last week. Kévin Denkey scored in the 9th minute to give Cincinnati (6-6-5) an early lead in the 22nd edition of the Hell is Real derby between the Ohio ...

O’Hearn’s grand slam lifts Pirates past Cubs

Local Sports July 27, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Ryan O’Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the three-game series. The Cubs nearly erased a six-run deficit. Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run home run with one out in the ninth ...

Warren native Bill White honored with award by baseball hall of fame

Local Sports July 27, 2026

No matter what Bill White did during his professional career, he excelled. Whether it was on the field as an MLB player, in the booth as a broadcaster or in the front office as an executive, White was a trailblazer and pioneer in all aspects of his career. During baseball’s annual hall of ...

PGA rookie Koivun holds off Scheffler at 3M Open

Local Sports July 27, 2026

BLAINE, Minn. — Jackson Koivun felt the nerves but never flinched, securing his first PGA Tour win in the face of a strong finish by the world’s top-ranked player and clear fan favorite in Scottie Scheffler. Koivun won the 3M Open by three strokes Sunday in only his third start as a ...

Pogacar wins stage 19 of the Tour and extend lead

National Sports July 25, 2026

ALPE D’HUEZ, France — Tadej Pogacar launched a stunning solo attack from the foot of the iconic Alpe d’Huez to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France and extend his overall lead on Friday. Even by the four-time Tour champion’s lofty standards, it was up there with his best wins as ...

Kim shoots 59 at 3M Open, 15th in PGA Tour history

National Sports July 25, 2026

BLAINE, Minn. — Michael Kim shot the 15th 59 in PGA Tour history Friday, making a 24-foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole at the 3M Open. Kim birdied the final four holes of his bogey-free round at TPC Twin Cities to get to 14 under for the tournament and open a three-shot lead over three ...