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Scrappers' Thursday game canceled due to poor air quality

Latest News July 17, 2026

NILES — For the second time in franchise history, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers were victims of Canadian wildfires. The Scrappers were forced to cancel their scheduled home game against Aberdeen on Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires originating in Canada. Shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, the Scrappers issued a press release stating that the game between the Scrappers and IronBirds “has been cancelled out of an abundance of caution due to the air quality index (AQI). Fans holding tickets for Thursday night’s game can exchange them for tickets of equal or lesser value ...

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Messi assists twice as Argentina returns to World Cup final by rallying past England

Local Sports July 16, 2026

ATLANTA — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this year’s World Cup that is now one step away from back-to-back titles. Trailing 1-0 going ...

YSU men’s, women’s non-conference schedules starting to take shape

Local Sports July 16, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The non-conference schedules for the Youngstown State men’s and women’s basketball teams are starting to come into focus. The men are slated to open the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2 with a buy game at St. Bonaventure. The Penguins visited the Bonnies last year, where they ...

Boardman announces Class of 2026 athletics hall of fame inductees

High School Sports July 16, 2026

Boardman High School announced its Class of 2026 athletics hall of fame inductees this week. This year’s inductees are: Sam Deskin (2010, track and cross country), Alexandra DiDomenico (2011, softball), Ashley DiDomenico (2005, softball), Brian Gallagher (coach), Brooke Katzman (2005, track & field), Deveni Lowry (1995, basketball), Ciarra Moran (2010, bowling), Patrick O’Brien (2009, baseball), Tiffany Terlecki (2011, bowling) and Anthony Wills (2007, wrestling). The inductees will be recognized at halftime of the Boardman vs. Erie McDowell football game on Sept. 25 and there ...