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Santoro scores 21 to lead YSU past physical Mercyhurst team

ERIE, Pa. — In six years of playing college basketball, Casey Santoro has played in 125 games. Her experience, steadiness and veteran presence on the floor are the reasons why Youngstown State’s coaching staff wanted the point guard to join the program during the offseason. Each of those ...

No place like home for regional finalist head coaches

More than 300 teams began the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) football playoffs four weeks ago. Now, with the respective regional championship games set to take place tonight, fewer than 60 remain. Of those 60, three are local to the area – Cardinal Mooney, Girard and McDonald ...

McDonald, Mogadore are mirror images of each other

Mogadore coach Matt Adorni and McDonald coach Dan Williams know exactly what to expect tonight when the Wildcats and Blue Devils meet in the Division VII, Region 25 title game at Boliantz Stadium in Macedonia. “Earlier this week we pulled up a video of a McDonald game from 25 years ago, and ...

Browns, Alex Wright agree to extension

BEREA (AP) — Defensive end Alex Wright has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday worth $33 million, including $21 million guaranteed. "It's life-changing. I feel like this is the best fit for me, not only this defense but playing alongside Myles ...

Adam Fantilli scores 2 to lift Blue Jackets past Maple Leafs in OT

TORONTO (AP) — Adam Fantilli scored his second goal of the game at 4:21 of overtime and also had an assist to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night after blowing a two-goal lead. Dmitri Voronkov added a goal and an assist for Columbus. Jet Greaves ...

Ohio State rolls Western Michigan 91-58 as undefeated start continues

COLUMBUS — Christoph Tilly scored 17 points, John Mobley Jr. added 15 to lead Ohio State to a 91-58 win over Western Michigan on Thursday night to remain unbeaten. Amare Bynum added 12 points and 10 rebounds and Devin Royals had 10 points and 10 boards. Bruce Thornton scored 11 points for ...