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McDonald moves on, tops Badger in district semi

McDONALD — There had not been many teams hotter than Badger over the past six weeks, considering the Braves won eight of their last 10, including four straight, entering Monday’s Division VII, Northeast 1 district semifinals. But their opponent, the nearly flawless McDonald Blue Devils, ...

Pompelia shines in big moments for Eagles

When asked to describe Gianna Pompelia’s contribution to the Warren John F. Kennedy basketball program, JFK coach Marc Morgan doesn’t immediately recite stats, which include a career scoring total of 1,440 points. Nor does he zero in on Pomelia’s tendency to perform at a high level in ...

Gotkin talks Phantoms’ success with Curbstone

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — The Youngstown Phantoms currently have the best overall record in the United States Hockey League. Coming off a weekend split at Eastern Conference foe Green Bay – they defeated the Gamblers on Saturday, 3-2, dropping a 5-3 decision on Sunday afternoon – the Phantoms ...

Browns agree to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans for a fifth-round pick, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal, which can ...

Five area fighters win matches in ‘Lights Out’ event

YOUNGSTOWN – Gabriel Merced of Newark, New Jersey scored a unanimous decision over Youngstown’s John Davis in the main event of Saturday’s Lights Out Management, 13-bout amateur fight card at St. Mary’s Assumption Social Hall. Merced capped off a 4-1 night for the five Newark-based ...