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YSU’s Gebhardt receives HL award

For his combined success on the baseball field and in the classroom, Youngstown State’s Braden Gebhardt was named the Horizon League Male Spring Scholar-Athlete of the Season, the conference office announced on Wednesday.

Gebhardt, Howland native, became the second YSU men’s student-athlete to be named a Scholar-Athlete of the Season. He is just the fourth Penguin across all sports to earn the distinction from the Horizon League, joining volleyball standout Abbie Householder (Fall 2025), cross country and track and field runner Morgan Cole (Fall 2022 and Winter 2023) and track and field standout Lukas Lang (Winter 2026).

The Horizon League recognizes student-athletes at the conclusion of each of its three athletic seasons as the Scholar-Athlete of the Season. Honorees are selected based on a combination of athletic and academic achievement by the League’s faculty athletics representatives. To be eligible for Scholar-Athlete of the Season consideration, a student-athlete must be a member of that sport’s current-year all-academic team.

Gebhardt became the sixth player in YSU history and the first since Matt Brosky in 2022 to be named Horizon League Pitcher of the Year in 2026. He posted a 5-4 record, a 3.19 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 87.1 innings pitched while matching the single-season school record with 15 starts on the mound in route to First-Team All-Horizon League honors. Gebhardt was named the Horizon League’s Pitcher of the Week a record six times during the 2026 season, and he was named as one of 43 semifinalists for the 2026 College Baseball Foundation National Pitcher of the Year Award on April 22. The senior southpaw led the Horizon League in strikeouts, ERA and innings pitched. Following the 2026 season, Gebhardt was selected to the ABCA/Rawlings East All-Region Second Team.

Gebhardt was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Baseball Team for the third straight season to become just the second three-time honoree in program history. He is the first Penguin to earn Academic All-District honors three times since Josh Page from 2006-08. Gebhardt maintained a 3.95 GPA as a marketing major, and he graduated from YSU this past spring with his bachelor’s degree. He also earned a spot on the Horizon League All-Academic Team for the third consecutive campaign in 2026.

UC denies knowing Sorsby gambled

CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati athletic department disputes a claim from Brendan Sorsby’s agent, who says the school knew about the quarterback’s gambling and didn’t do anything about it.

“All of our student-athletes receive extensive gambling education multiple times throughout the year, and we would never knowingly play an athlete who violated NCAA sports wagering regulations,” the school’s athletic department said in a statement Wednesday. “If we ever became aware of impermissible wagering, we would report to the NCAA and comply with sanctions.”

Sorsby’s agent, Ron Slavin, made the claims in an interview with KRLD radio in Dallas.

The NCAA banished Sorsby from competition for gambling activity that included wagers on his own team while on the roster at Indiana in 2022 and betting on pro sports. He dropped his unprecedented legal battle to play for Texas Tech this year.

Sorsby declared for the NFL supplemental draft Tuesday and has until Monday to file. His attempt to speed up his professional career leans heavily on a rarely used offseason process designed for prospects not eligible for the league’s primary draft.

Sorsby spent a month in a residential treatment program for a diagnosed addiction. Then he sued the NCAA and gained a court-ordered reinstatement that prompted nationwide backlash toward Texas Tech.

He is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams on July 10 at a Dallas-area high school, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. That person spoke on condition of anonymity because the process for conducting the supplemental draft wasn’t complete.

The University of Cincinnati is suing Sorsby, accusing him of breaching his name, image and likeness contract following his transfer to Texas Tech. The university filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in February.

Slavin has said pursuing legal action against his client is misguided and that Sorsby intends to fight the lawsuit and any resulting damages.

Jags make Matiscik highest-paid LS

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville’s Ross Matiscik is now the NFL’s highest-paid long snapper.

Matiscik, who is originally from Youngstown before moving to Texas, signed a two-year, $3.8 million contract extension with the Jaguars on Wednesday, his agency, Sportstars NYC, confirmed.

Matiscik, 29, has spent six seasons with Jacksonville and played 101 games after signing with the team as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Baylor in 2020. Matiscik has earned All-Pro or Pro Bowl honors in each of the past three seasons. He had been entering the final year of his contract, which was set to pay him $1.2 million in 2026.

“Ross’ consistency and ability to get down the field and make plays on special teams gives us an edge in that phase of the game,” Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said. “He has played at an elite level for several seasons and is at the top of the league at what he does.”

Since entering the league, Matiscik’s 22 special teams tackles are tied for the most in the NFL at his position.

Nike to release Clark’s ‘Caitlin 1’ shoe

Caitlin Clark can check another “must-have” item off her list in her rise to one of the biggest stars in women’s basketball: a signature shoe.

Nike announced on Wednesday that it is releasing the “Caitlin 1” this fall.

“Coming to a logo near you,” the sportswear giant posted, a nod to Clark’s penchant for taking 3-pointers from near where the logos sit at midcourt in most WNBA arenas. The shoe, which was showcased in racer blue in the promo launch and features Clark’s initials on the tongue, will retail for $140.

Clark, who is averaging 20.4 points and a WNBA-leading 8.3 assists for Indiana, is the latest female baller to have a shoe designed in her honor.

Other WNBA stars to have their own shoe include four-time MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu.

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CM’s Camp of Champions dates set

The Cardinal Mooney Camp of Champions is returning at the end of the month.

The two-day, non-contact camp will be held at Cardinal Mooney High School on June 29 and 30.

It is designed to help football players in grades 3-8 sharpen their skills. Grouped by age, participants will receive instruction in offensive and defensive fundamentals.

Each camper will also receive a t-shirt and a pizza party.

The camp features guest coaches assisting Mooney’s staff, with this year including: Michael Zordich Sr., Youngstown State cornerbacks coach and 12-year NFL veteran; Reno Ferri, University of Akron tight ends coach; Courtney Love, University of Kentucky director of player development; Kyle McCarthy, NFL Scout and Agent and former NFL defensive back; Donald D’Alesio, New York Giants defensive assistant coach; Matt Kubik, Campbell University offensive coordinator; Tim Marlowe, Cardinal Mooney offensive coordinator and former Nebraska wide receiver; and Michael Zordich Jr., Cardinal Mooney assistant coach and former Penn State and NFL running back and linebacker.

For more information or to register, go online to cardinalmooney.com/summercamps, email fcolaprete@cardinalmooney.com or call 3307885007.

Trumbull County HOF meeting

The Trumbull County Sports Hall of Fame will meet July 9 at Panera Bread on Elm Road at 6:30 pm.

All  sports enthusiasts are welcome to attend.

Officers will be elected for the upcoming year and nominations for induction into the Hall of Fame will be accepted. 

For questions, call Chuck Potashnik 3308566219.

Lakeview HOF class announced

CORTLAND — Lakeview High School and the Lakeview Athletic Hall of Fame Committee are proud to announce the inductees for the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This year’s class represents a blend of athletic excellence, community contribution, and coaching leadership that has helped shape the tradition of Lakeview Athletics.

The 2026 inductees are:

ž 1961-1962 Boys Basketball – Team – As the first graduating class at Lakeview High School, these boys reached the OHSAA Regional championship game and let the Mahoning Valley know that Lakeview was going to be a force in basketball.

ž 1995 Boys Cross Country – Team – A standout team that distinguished itself by only losing to three schools the entire season, and finished as OHSAA State runners-up.

ž 2009 Boys Track and Field – Team – OHSAA Regional Champions and OHSAA State runners-up team featuring record-setting athletes and school-record performances.

ž Harry Hawcroft – Contributor – Dedicated community member who was instrumental in delivering the game of soccer to Cortland, Bazetta, and eventually Lakeview High starting in the late 1970s.

ž Rev. Carl Kish – Contributor – Avid supporter, fan, and follower of Lakeview athletics for over 30 years as the priest at St. Robert’s Church. His presence at games and meets served as a motivation for countless student-athletes.

ž Burke Ensign – Coach – Longtime coach and mentor who guided and positively influenced hundreds of Lakeview athletes during his career and continues mentoring them in retirement.

ž Ed Armstrong – Class of 1978 – Standout quarterback and multi-sport athlete who led the Bulldogs to an undefeated 10-0 season in 1976, set school passing records, and earned All-League and county honors.

ž Nicole Bevilacqua Rush – Class of 2008 – Exceptional two-sport standout in soccer and track and field. A multiple-time All-Ohio honoree in soccer while also setting records and earning All-Ohio honors on the track.

ž Emilee Gysegem McCollum – Class of 2011 – Lakeview’s premiere swimmer who finished on the OHSAA podium eight times, including a 3rd place finish in the 200 yd. IM swim in 2009.

ž Kaylee Neumeister – Class of 2016 – Her golf game helped deliver Lakeview a state runners-up and a state championship in back-to-back years while earning personal All-Ohio honors.

ž Megan Taylor – Class of 2004 – Volleyball standout and four-year letter winner who earned All-State honors and led her team to its first TAC-8 Championship.

The 2026 class will be formally honored during Induction Weekend, which coincides with the varsity football game against Girard High School on Sept. 25, and the Induction Ceremony on Sept. 26 at DiLucia’s Banquet Center in Warren.

A form to purchase tickets for the induction ceremony is available on the Lakeview High School Athletic website.

For questions or media inquiries, please contact Michael DeToro, Hall of Fame Chairman, at 3306374921

Former 49er Smith’s brain donated

SAN FRANCISCO — The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries following his sudden death at age 36.

Smith died Saturday hours after delivering pizzas to a homeless charity in the San Francisco Bay area.

No cause of death was given and Smith’s family has hired attorneys Harry Daniels, Bakari Sellers and Wayne Kendall to investigate Smith’s death.

Smith’s friend, Amir Shirazi, told the San Francisco Chronicle, that he found Smith slumped over in the front passenger seat of his car after delivering the pizzas on Saturday. Smith was taken to a hospital and was declared dead.

Smith was drafted by the 49ers with the seventh pick out of Missouri in 2011 and made an immediate impact on the team, helping San Francisco snap a playoff drought and reach the NFC title game his first three seasons with one trip to a Super Bowl.

His 33 1/2 sacks in his first two seasons are the most in NFL history. He kept that pace up with 4 1/2 sacks in the first three games in 2013 before the off-field issues started with an arrest for DUI and a stint in rehab for substance abuse that sidelined him for five games.

Smith finished his career with 52 1/2 sacks in 75 games.

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Football Legends dinner canceled

The Warren Football Legends dinner, which was set for July 11, has been canceled.

The post-golf dinner is still scheduled for July 12. Reservations are $125 per person, which includes an open bar and charcuterie. The post-golf dinner will start at 5 p.m.

For reservations, make check payable to the Warren Gridiron Club and mail to: Ray Yannnucci (2168701036/ryannucci@yahoo.com) at 4014 Red Wing Trail, Stow, OH 44224.

NFL will not punish Stefon Diggs

Stefon Diggs won’t be facing any discipline from the NFL after a league review determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to punish him under its personal conduct policy.

“The league notified Stefon Diggs today that it concluded its investigation and there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of a personal conduct policy violation,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in statement to The Associated Press.

ESPN was first to report the league’s finding.

Diggs was found not guilty last month of assaulting his personal chef. The charges stemmed from a Dec. 2 incident at his house in Massachusetts where Jamila Adams, a former live-in personal chef, testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during an argument. He had pleaded not guilty to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before clearing Diggs of all charges.

Diggs spent last season with the New England Patriots, helping them reach the Super Bowl, where they lost to Seattle. He was released in March and remains unsigned.

Several NFL players, including Ben Roethlisberger, Jameis Winston and Ezekiel Elliott, have been suspended for violating the personal conduct policy despite not being arrested or charged with a crime.

Diggs led New England with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards receiving with four touchdowns in his only season with the team. He was the go-to option for Drake Maye, who finished runner-up to Matthew Stafford for the AP NFL MVP award.

Diggs, who turns 33 on Nov. 29, has played for three teams in the past three seasons. He began his career in Minnesota in 2015 and went from fifth-round pick to No. 1 receiver in five seasons with the Vikings.

He was traded to Buffalo for a first-round pick in 2020 and had an All-Pro season that year. Diggs spent four seasons with the Bills. He played for the Texans in 2024.

James leads in Canada in pro debut

CALEDON, Ontario — Ben James holed a 25-foot eagle putt to start his round and never let up until he had a 7-under 63 for a one-shot lead in his professional debut at the RBC Canadian Open.

James was an All-American all four years at Virginia and led the PGA Tour University ranking to earn a card through the 2027 season.

“It all kind of came together today. It was just one of those days,” James said. “The putter was good, hitting fairways, had good numbers, and was able to capitalize on a pretty tricky scoring day.”

James was at 10-under 130, one shot over a group of five players that included Sam Burns, who played in the final group at the Memorial last week and tied for fourth.

Brooks Koepka had a 68 and was two shots behind, along with Tommy Fleetwood.

James played bogey-free on the Osprey Valley course at TPC Toronto and goes into the weekend having not made a bogey in his last 33 holes. This is his 10th PGA Tour event, including two U.S. Opens, but first one as a pro.

“I wasn’t really thinking about results at all this week. Just worried about getting comfortable, making new friends and having fun, and just seeing where everything kind of falls,” James said. “Obviously, I have some stuff to work on, just trying to see where everything goes. Because this is just the baseline, it’s my first professional debut. Had a great two days, but just trying to get better.”

Burns had a 67 and was at 131 along with Jackson Suber (65), Haotong Li (64), Keith Mitchell (64) and Jesper Svensson (65).

Tommy Fleetwood, who lost in a playoff at the Canadian Open three years ago when Nick Taylor holed that memorable 72-foot eagle putt, had a 65 and joined Koepka in the group two back that included defending champion Ryan Fox (66).

Koepka was slowed at the start of his round when he lost his tee shot on the 13th and had to scramble for double bogey, and then bogeyed the par-3 14th. He also had four birdies and an eagle on the back nine — he started on No. 10 — the latter coming off a 379-yard drive on the par-5 18th.

He was thinking more of the drive that went sideways.

“I would like to have that tee ball back on 13,” Koepka said. “I just stood there for 10 minutes and tried to hit a low fade and then it turned into a high draw. When you stand there and start thinking too long, that was kind of the issue. I would love to have that one back. But other than that, played solid, it was fine. The ball striking hasn’t been phenomenal, but it’s good.”

Eric Cole, who was part of the six-way tie for the lead after 18 holes, started with a triple bogey and his day never got much better. He shot 76 to miss the cut, meaning he will have no chance to play in the U.S. Open next week. Cole came into the week at No. 63 in the world, and the top 60 earn an exemption to Shinnecock Hills.

James made it through 36-hole qualifying in New York to earn a spot in his third straight U.S. Open. His focus now is on the fifth-oldest championship in golf — the Canadian Open dates to 1904 — and his professional debut.

“I’ve never been in this position, so I’m very excited to find out,” James said about the weekend. “One thing I wanted to do I was, like, ‘Let’s try and get in that last group.’ I just want to feel what that feels and just see what happens out there in that situation. Being so young, I’m just excited. I have no expectations. I’m going to play the best I can like I did the last two days.”

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YSU’s Gebhardt makes region team

Youngstown State senior left-hander Braden Gebhardt (Howland) has been selected to the ABCA/Rawlings East All-Region Second Team for his performance during the 2026 season, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced on Tuesday.

The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams were announced in all eight regions on Tuesday. The teams are voted on by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, and the process is led by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America Committee.

Youngstown State has now had an all-region honoree in back-to-back seasons after Kyle Fossum earned first-team honors in 2025.

Gebhardt became the sixth player in YSU history and the first since Matt Brosky in 2022 to be named Horizon League Pitcher of the Year in 2026. The Howland, Ohio, native collected all-league recognition for the first time his accomplished career while becoming the fourth YSU pitcher since 2009 to garner First-Team All-Horizon League honors.

Gebhardt enjoyed one of the most successful seasons on the mound in YSU history as a senior in 2026. The southpaw posted a 5-4 record, a 3.19 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 87.1 innings pitched while matching the single-season school record with 15 starts on the mound. Gebhardt was named the Horizon League’s Pitcher of the Week a record six times during the 2026 season, and he was named as one of 43 semifinalists for the 2026 College Baseball Foundation National Pitcher of the Year Award on April 22. The senior led the Horizon League in strikeouts, ERA and innings pitched.

With his fifth weekly HL honor of the 2026 season on May 11, Gebhardt became the first pitcher in Horizon League history to win the league’s Pitcher of the Week award five times in a single season. With this sixth weekly award of the campaign, Gebhardt became just the third pitcher in Horizon League history to win the award at least six times in a career. Gebhardt’s 104 strikeouts in 2026 currently rank as the fourth most in a season in YSU history, and he became the fifth Penguin ever to record 100 or more strikeouts in a season. The left-hander finished with a 4-1 record and a 4.02 ERA in 47 innings over eight starts in Horizon League play. Gebhardt became the ninth pitcher in YSU history to reach 200 career strikeouts during the 2026 season, and he finished his career ranking sixth in school history with 240 career strikeouts. He also concluded his career ranking 11th in program history with 246.1 career innings pitched.

Bengals’ Burrow restructures deal

The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured the contract of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move was not announced.

The restructured deal was first reported by ESPN and NFL Network.

Cincinnati gains around $10 million in cap space by spreading out some of his base salary over the final three years of the deal (2027 through ’29). Burrow signed a five-year, $275-million extension in 2023.

The Bengals found themselves low on cap space after acquiring defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants before the NFL draft and signing him to a one-year extension worth $28 million.

Cincinnati is also trying to get some of its key players from its 2023 draft class still under rookie deal signed to extensions before the start of training camp. That group includes DE Myles Murphy, RB Chase Brown, and defensive backs Jordan Battle, DJ Turner and Dax Hill.

Burrow, the top overall pick in the 2023 draft, is going into his seventh season. He led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance in the 2021 season and the AFC championship game the following year, but Cincinnati has missed the playoffs the last three seasons.

Burrow played in only eight games last season. He suffered a turf toe injury in a Week 2 win over Jacksonville and was out until late November. He threw for 1,809 yards with 17 touchdowns and five interceptions that included three pick-6s.

Big 12 heads meet to discuss Sorsby

Big 12 athletic directors took part in a conference call Tuesday with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the court ruling that restored his NCAA eligibility for the upcoming season.

The temporary injunction issued Monday by a Texas district court prevents the NCAA from enforcing its ban of Sorsby. The transfer QB had been ruled ineligible for what will be his final college season after he acknowledged years of gambling that included at least 40 bets on his own team while a freshman at Indiana.

Since NCAA rules call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team, the judge’s decision sent shockwaves through college sports, including in Texas Tech’s own league.

Yormark said there was a “thoughtful and productive conversations” with the athletic directors as “we continue to work through the broader implications of this situation.”

In a statement without getting into specifics, the commissioner said many of the ADs voiced their opinions.

“We will continue to have open and honest dialogue amongst the group, and until there is something to report, these conversations will remain within the conference,” he said.

Next will be a meeting of the league’s executive board, when there is expected to be a discussion to present options, but no immediate action is expected then. The full board of directors, made up of presidents and chancellors from the league’s 16 members, is expected to meet next week.

Part of the injunction from the 99th District Court against the NCAA includes a two-game suspension for Sorsby. He would miss games against Abilene Christian and Oregon State, but eligible to return when the Red Raiders play their Big 12 opener at home Sept. 18 against Houston.

The NCAA is appealing to a higher Texas court.

Sorsby made thousands of impermissible bets on college and pro sports that were worth at least $90,000 while at Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech. Those bets include the ones he made while a freshman with the Hoosiers in 2022, though none were on games in which he played that season.

“I think that’s the unpardonable sin,” Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said Tuesday. “And I think everyone in America grew up knowing that was the unpardonable sin when it comes to sports and gambling.”

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Football Legends golf outing set

The Warren Gridiron Club is set to host its 10th annual Warren Football Legends golf outing on July 12 at the Trumbull Country Club in Warren.

The 18-hole, four-person scramble outing, which is limited to 120 golfers, is $125 per person and includes a pre-golf brunch, post-golf dinner buffet, open bar, beverages and snacks on the course, registration and door prizes, a skins game, 50/50 raffle and a Trumbull Country Club foursome raffle.

Competition prizes include $1,000 to the winning team of four, $100 for being closest to the pin on four holes, $100 for the longest drive on two other holes, and there will be a hole-in-one contest on the 17th hole.

Registration on July 12 is scheduled for 11 a.m., and there will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The event will not be canceled because of inclement weather. If players are not able to tee off, all other parts of the events will take place, and all prizes will be awarded.

Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring the outing can do so for as little as $50. There are several different types and tiers of sponsorships, including bronze for $1,000, silver for $2,000, gold for $3,000 and platinum for $5,000.

For golf outing reservations and title or premier sponsorships, please contact Ray Yannucci at 2168701036 or email ryannucci@yahoo.com.

The deadline for reservations is July 6.

FIFA cancels free World Cup tickets

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error.

The tickets were “allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process,” FIFA said in a statement Thursday.

“FIFA regrets the error and any inconvenience caused,” soccer’s ruling body said. “The tickets requested by these fans remain reserved, and the affected fans have been invited to complete payment of the correct amount.”

It is the latest glitch in an often controversial World Cup ticketing program that the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating for possible violations of consumer protection laws.

The mispriced tickets were sold through the official World Cup site on May 21, FIFA said in an email message to buyers.

That date was more than three months after FIFA President Gianni Infantino said all 104 World Cup games had sold out.

Tickets are still being sold by FIFA for games at the World Cup, which opens next Thursday in Mexico City. It is unclear if seats for games in less demand will drop in price under FIFA’s surge pricing model that has been controversial for fans.

FIFA also is operating its own resale platform — and taking 15% commission from both buyers and sellers — in order to cut out ticket dealers from the market. However, sales platforms such as Seat Geek were offering widespread availability Friday for many games.

Tickets for the 2026 World Cup are wildly more expensive than any previous edition, which FIFA has justified as helping earn billions of dollars it will give to member federations for developing the game globally.

FIFA took control of pricing and selling tickets as part of bringing World Cup operations in-house. The long-time model at previous editions was working with host nations’ local organizing committees.

When the soccer federations of the United States, Canada and Mexico won hosting rights in 2018, they promised to sell hundreds of thousands of tickets at $21 each for group-stage games.

Cowboys finish signing draft picks

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys signed first-round pick Malachi Lawrence on Friday, putting all seven of their draft choices under contract.

Lawrence, the 23rd overall pick out of UCF in April, agreed to a $20.2 million, four-year contract at the end of the first week of voluntary offseason practices. Workouts resume Monday.

Safety Caleb Downs out of Ohio State was the 11th pick of the first round and signed his $28.95 million, four-year deal on May 1, the day rookie minicamp started.

The Cowboys have fifth-year options on both contracts, and must make those decisions during the 2029 offseason.

The other Dallas draft picks signed at the same time as Downs. They included third-round linebacker Jaishawn Barham and three fourth-round choices in offensive lineman Drew Shelton, cornerback Devin Moore and defensive end LT Overton. Receiver Anthony Smith was the last Dallas pick in the seventh round.

Brewers place Hall on injured list

DENVER — Milwaukee Brewers left-hander DL Hall went on the injured list and right-hander Jake Woodford was designated for assignment as part of a bullpen shakeup to start a six-game trip.

The Brewers also recalled left-hander Brian Fitzpatrick and right-hander Craig Yoho from Triple-A Nashville before their game Friday night at Colorado.

Hall went on the 15-day injured list with a left pectoral strain. The injury had forced him out of the Brewers’ 12-9 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.

Woodford allowed four runs over three innings later in that game.

Hall is 0-0 with a 2.03 ERA in 24 games with 32 strikeouts and 24 walks over 31 innings. Woodford is 0-1 with a 6.94 ERA in 16 games.

Yoho is 0-0 with a 1.00 ERA and three saves in 16 relief appearances with Nashville. Yoho has a 1.14 ERA in 110 career minor league outings, but he had a 7.27 ERA in eight games with Milwaukee last season.

Fitzpatrick had a 1.59 ERA in four games with Milwaukee earlier this season. He is 3-1 with a 1.13 ERA in 15 games with Nashville.

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YSU claims third McCafferty trophy

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University earned the Horizon League’s 2025-26 McCafferty Trophy after posting one of its most broadly successful years in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics’ history.

The conference’s all-sports award was presented to YSU President Bill Johnson, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Ron Strollo, Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator Rebecca Fink, Faculty Athletics Representatives Chet Cooper and Barbara Flinn and student-athletes Rylee Sorrell (women’s soccer) and Reid Withey (men’s swimming and diving) at the Horizon League’s annual meetings in Indianapolis on Wednesday.

It’s the third time that Youngstown State has claimed the trophy for success across the Horizon League’s 19 championship sports. The Penguins shared the McCafferty Trophy in 2020-21, and they won it outright in 2022-23. YSU has now finished second or better in each of the last six seasons.

Youngstown State finished as the runner-up by 2.5 points in 2024-25, but it won convincingly in 2025-26. The Penguins outscored second-place Oakland by 19.5 points, creating the widest gap between the top two teams in a decade. YSU is also the first school since 2021-22 to sweep the men’s and women’s all-sports awards, and the Penguins’ 56.5 total points tied for the most since 2015-16.

“We set our sights each year on winning the McCafferty Trophy, and it takes a total group effort from so many people in our department to achieve the success we had this past year,” Strollo said.

“First and foremost, we appreciate the time, energy and dedication from our student-athletes and coaches to help us compete at a high level across the board. To place as highly as we did in so many sports is also a result of an incredible support staff that includes our athletic trainers, sports performance coaches, academic advisors, compliance officers, communications staff, revenue generation group, facilities staff and equipment room.”

Wilson retires from NFL to join CBS

NEW YORK — Ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed Wednesday in a video posted to social media that he’s retiring from the NFL to take a job with CBS Sports.

Wilson’s announcement came two days after news broke that he was finalizing a deal to become an analyst on CBS’ Sunday NFL pregame show.

“As I enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and ‘The NFL Today,’ I’m so blessed to continue doing what I love most — being around the greatest game in the world,” he said in the video.

Wilson played 14 seasons after being taken by Seattle in the third round of the 2012 draft out of N.C. State. He spent his first 10 seasons with the Seahawks, leading them to their first Super Bowl championship in 2013. He was traded to Denver after the 2021 season and spent two rocky years with the Broncos before playing one season in Pittsburgh and another for the New York Giants.

Wilson threw for 46,966 yards, with 353 touchdown passes and 114 interceptions.

He joins Peyton Manning and Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks to throw at least 20 touchdown passes in each of their first three seasons and is one of seven quarterbacks to be selected to 10 Pro Bowls.

Wilson is the only player in NFL history with at least 30 touchdown passes and fewer than 15 interceptions in four straight seasons. He also had three seasons with at least 30 TD passes and 500 yards rushing, which is the most in NFL history.

Wilson is the shortest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl.

Wilson will replace Matt Ryan, who joined the Atlanta Falcons as president of football.

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