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Lakeview pulls away from South Range in 2nd half

High School Sports

CORTLAND — For a half, South Range gave Lakeview everything it could handle. But the Bulldogs’ depth eventually got the best of the Raiders on Thursday night. Despite trailing for most of the first half, Lakeview’s relentless pressure defense wore South Range down in the second half, as ...

Springfield comes up short in 39-29 loss to Mineral Ridge

High School Sports

WEATHERSFIELD — The shots never really fell on Thursday night at Mineral Ridge High School. But the Mineral Ridge boys basketball team picked it up on the defensive end in a 39-29 win over Springfield. The Rams ran their press defense throughout, but it started to pay off in the third ...

Maplewood mauls Badger, 59-20

High School Sports

MECCA — During Maplewood coach Stephanie Pykare’s tenure, the Rockets have made it a point of pride to play aggressively and to pressure teams defensively. Maplewood’s defense was smothering on Thursday as they cruised to a 59-20 victory over Badger. “We’ve been after a level of ...

Steelers’ T.J. Watt hospitalized with lung discomfort

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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is in the hospital after experiencing discomfort in his lungs. Coach Mike Tomlin said the seven-time All-Pro and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year was sent to the hospital for evaluation on Wednesday after experiencing ...

Blue Jackets trounced by Senators, 6-3

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COLUMBUS — Tim Stützle scored twice, and the Ottawa Senators used a four-goal first period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3 on Thursday night, snapping a three-game skid. Michael Amadio had a goal and two assists, David Perron and Drake Batherson each had a goal and an assist, and ...