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YSU captures 4th Horizon League title in five years, to face Ohio St.

YOUNGSTOWN — Since head coach Mickael Sopel took over the Youngstown State women’s tennis program 2013, he has built the Penguins’ program into a force to be reckoned with. Each year, new players from around the world make their way into the program, while returning players continue to ...

Evans fans 20, no-hits Jackson-Milton

MCDONALD — McDonald star pitcher Aubrey Evans turned in a no-hitter against Jackson-Milton on Monday to give her Blue Devils the top spot in the Mahoning Valley Athletic (MVAC) Scarlet Tier. After three scoreless innings to start the game, the Devils jumped ahead 4-0 in the fourth and added ...

How do the draftees fit?

As a Browns fan growing up, the NFL draft was one of the only things to look forward to on the league calendar. Hours were spent as a kid looking at draft profiles and big boards, while thinking of potential trades that could shake up the selection process. The 2026 draft is over. So, ...

Guardians fall, 3-2, to Tampa Bay

CLEVELAND — Ryan Vilade had three hits and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their fifth straight by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 Monday night. Daniel Schneemann had a two-run homer in the fifth inning and rookie ...

Charpie talks Penguins baseball with Curbstone

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — The Youngstown State baseball team is preparing for the home stretch of the 2026 season. The Penguins are preparing for a key series against Northern Kentucky, but head coach Trevor Charpie took time to meet with the Curbstone Coaches during their luncheon on Monday. ...

Penguins fend off elimination again, beat Flyers

PITTSBURGH — Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of their first-round series on Monday night. Sidney Crosby shook off a shot to his left knee to add ...