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Ursuline wins again, hands Farrell first loss

FARRELL, Pa. — Offense, defense and special teams each had their share of plays Thursday for the Ursuline football team. The Fighting Irish got contributions in all three phases to beat Farrell 24-13 at Pegues Sports Complex in Farrell. With the win, the Irish have won their last three ...

Warren JFK holds on, earns long-awaited win vs. United

WARREN — United struck first, but Kennedy had the last laugh as Trumbull County’s Eagles took down the Golden Eagles 3-2 on Thursday. Team records are uncertain, but Thursday’s victory marked Kennedy’s first win over United in more than 20 years. JFK hopes it’s a statement victory ...

Mollenkopf Stadium ‘better than ever’ after renovations

WARREN — Built in 1934, Mollenkopf Stadium is the second-oldest high school football stadium in Trumbull County. The Warren landmark hosted its first football game one year after Niles cut the ribbon on what is now Bo Rein Stadium. Yet while the home of the Warren G. Harding Raiders is old in years, it has evolved into one of the most modern, up-to-date high school football facilities in Ohio. “Simply put, this is one of the top high school complexes in the state,” said Warren City Schools athletic director Tim Porter. “Naturally, you have Massillon, and you have (Canton) ...

Guardians beat Red Sox, clinch spot in playoffs

BOSTON — Angel Martinez homered and Joey Cantillo threw five one-hit innings in a bulk relief role as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Cleveland is guaranteed at least an American League ...

Pirates beat Cardinals, avoid another losing season

PITTSBURGH — Ronny Simon raced home on Spencer Horwitz’s eighth inning sacrifice fly and the Pittsburgh Pirates assured themselves of the club’s first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Simon reached on a walk by Ryne Stanek (2-3), ...

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. battling injuries, front office

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. “definitely” sees himself playing at some point this season. When that is, even Porter doesn’t know, though he didn’t rule out making his 2026 debut on Sunday against Cincinnati. The fourth-year pro sat out each of ...