Every year, new sports storylines pop up around the Mahoning Valley and in the state of Ohio and 2025 was no different. Some teams made history and won championships, while some individuals put together monumental performances to help lift their teams and programs. Here are the top-10 ...
CORTLAND — Ordinarily, Columbiana likes to push the pace and get up and down the floor in transition. On Tuesday, Lakeview succeeded in taking the Clippers out of their comfort zone. The Bulldogs slowed the game down and weathered a hot start by the Clippers, pulling out a 46-40 victory ...
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers could have outside linebacker T.J. Watt back for their “win or go home” showdown with Baltimore for the AFC North title on Sunday night. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he’s “more optimistic” than he has been that the perennial Pro Bowl edge ...
McDONALD — The McDonald Blue Devils’ football team made it all the way to the state semifinals before losing a game, and the basketball team has picked up right where they left off. They entered their “Border War” rivalry game at home against Mineral Ridge on Tuesday with an ...
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Cotton Bowl has certainly gotten much more significant for Ohio State during three trips in a row to the game. This time, the second-seeded Buckeyes (12-1) are defending national champions as they get ready to play College Football Playoff first-timer Miami (11-2, CFP ...
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jeremiah Smith was answering questions only a few feet away from his coach when Ryan Day was asked how different the Cotton Bowl would be for defending national champion Ohio State had the AP All-America receiver opted to sign with his hometown Miami team in ...