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Pittsburgh in NFL purgatory, needs to find a way out

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PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin, as always, got right to the point. “When you don’t get it done, words are cheap,” a subdued Tomlin said Monday night after the Pittsburgh Steelers were quickly ushered out of the playoffs again, this time in a 30-6 loss to Houston. “It’s about what you do ...

Rockets rally in fourth to best MVAC rival Springfield

High School Sports

LOWELLVILLE — Things are just starting to click into place for Lowellville, which managed to pull off a come-from-behind win vs. Springfield on Tuesday. After leading by as many as nine points in the first half, Lowellville surrendered its advantage in the second before jumping in front ...

Phantoms’ Willson sets franchise record

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Following Friday’s 4-3 victory over the Des Moines Buccaneers, Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Jack Willson had a surprise waiting for him in his Instagram messages. Among them was a video message sent by former Phantom Kyle Connor congratulating him. Earlier that night, Willson surpassed ...

High School Sports Roundup from Jan. 13

High School Sports

BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 55, Howland 54 (2 OT) — Jace Ricardo scored 25 points to lead Canfield (11-2) in a tightly contested matchup. The game was tied at 41 going into overtime. Landon Shina added 11 for the Cardinals. For Howland, Luca Naples led the way with 15 points and Darren Douglas ...

Bowness ready for next challenge as Jackets coach

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COLUMBUS — Rick Bowness was enjoying time on his boat in Florida when he received a call from Don Waddell on Monday afternoon. Bowness thought the call from the Columbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations and general manager was about a player Bowness once coached. It turned out ...

Jenner’s late goal propels Columbus to win over Flames

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COLUMBUS — Boone Jenner scored with 1:34 remaining, Charlie Coyle had two goals and an assist, and Rick Bowness won his debut as Columbus’ coach as the Blue Jackets defeated the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Tuesday night. Jenner, Columbus’ captain, ripped a snap shot from the left faceoff ...