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YSU struggles offensively in 61-49 loss to Northern Kentucky

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YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State was unable to overcome its worst shooting performance of the season on Thursday. Northern Kentucky gave the Penguins a dose of their own medicine defensively, as YSU shot just 27.1% in a 61-49 loss to the Norse at Zidian Family Arena. “We shot it really good ...

Western Reserve brings the fire, cruises past Jackson-Milton

High School Sports

BERLIN CENTER — Before Thursday’s game, the Western Reserve Blue Devils wore shirts saying “U Bring the Smoke, We’ll Bring the Fire.” Inspired by a playful offseason exchange between Blue Devils coach Steve Miller and one of Jackson-Milton’s players, the rival teams were both eager ...

Newton Falls stays hot, routs rival LaBrae

High School Sports

LEAVITTSBURG — Things couldn't have gone much better for the Newton Falls boys basketball team on Thursday. The Tigers mixed a pressure defense with solid shooting from the opening jump, taking down rival LaBrae 61-46 at LaBrae High School. The shots were falling early. The teams traded ...

Pirates sign Ryan O’Hearn to 2-year, $29 million deal

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PITTSBURGH — By his own admission, Ryan O’Hearn did some digging when the Pittsburgh Pirates approached the All-Star first baseman/outfielder in free agency. The more digging O’Hearn did, the more the Pirates seemed like the right fit. “It’s a team that can pitch and is one or two ...

Evgeni Malkin scores in return as Penguins beat Devils

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PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal in his return from an upper-body injury and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory. Erik Karlsson pushed his career-best home points streak to nine games with a goal, while ...