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Cubs beat Pirates to snap losing streak

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PITTSBURGH — Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking three-run home run and drove in five runs on Wednesday night while playing in his hometown as the Chicago Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Happ’s three-run shot snapped a 4-4 tie and started a six-run inning that helped the Cubs get their first win since May 15. Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto hit a two-run home run later in the inning to extend the lead to 10-4. Happ also hit a two-run single in the first inning to open the scoring and has reached base in each of his last 40 games in ...

Howland hires Giesy as new boys basketball coach

High School Sports

Howland announced the hire of Craig Giesy as the school’s next boys basketball head coach late on Wednesday. Giesy previously served 13 seasons as the head coach at Bristol, where he won 242 games and led the Panthers to 11 conference titles, 10 sectional titles and two district championships. “Howland school officials and the Tigers athletic department are excited to welcome Coach Giesy and look forward to the future of the basketball program under his leadership,” the school said in a press release. “His vision, passion for developing student-athletes, and commitment to ...

Travis Kelce joins Guardians’ ownership group

Local Sports

CLEVELAND — Travis Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and fiance of music superstar Taylor Swift. On Wednesday he added minority investor in the Cleveland Guardians to his resumé. The Guardians announced before their game against the Washington Nationals that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has purchased a minority share in the franchise. The Cleveland Heights native bought a small share of David Blitzer’s 35% stake. Blitzer can become the controlling owner after the 2027 season or he can wait to exercise that option later. “The opportunity came ...

Sabalenka shines during French Open win

National Sports

PARIS — Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sun during a first-round victory at the heat-soaked French Open on Tuesday. The top-ranked Sabalenka looked light on her feet on Court Philippe-Chatrier, despite wearing two thick necklaces in a 6-4, 6-2 win against Jessica Bouzas ...