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Rockets ready for McDonald rematch

For the final month of the regular season, Lowellville did not earn a victory on the field. Instead, three lopsided losses and a forfeit win left the Rockets grounded going into the first round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) football playoffs. Despite the lack of momentum and one less game to build on, though, Lowellville made an 150-mile roundtrip to Independence last Friday, returning to the Mahoning Valley with a 24-20 triumph. “It was a great game, back and forth,” Rockets head coach Drew McLaughlin said. “In the fourth quarter, we got a fumble late ...

Guards’ Clase, Ortiz called ‘cheaters’ in trial

NEW YORK — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described by a prosecutor Wednesday as “cheaters” during opening statements at a New York criminal fraud trial that has cast a spotlight on the threat gamblers pose to America's pastime. Assistant U.S. Attorney ...

Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol

BEREA — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could be sidelined for Sunday's game at New Orleans after being placed in the concussion protocol. The 10-year veteran began experiencing symptoms Monday night after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit during last week’s 27-6 loss to the ...

Penguins’ 5-game win streak a full-team effort

YOUNGSTOWN — For five straight games, the Youngstown State football team has found a way to — as the Penguins like to put it — “go 1-0 each week.” As a result, YSU is in the midst of a milestone win streak. The Penguins have won five consecutive games for the first time since the ...

Gilgeous-Alexander’s 42 points help Thunder to a win over Cavs

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 42 points and eight assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a late rally and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116 on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City beat Cleveland for the second time in three nights. The Thunder (6-2) defeated the Cavs ...

Pro Football Hall of Fame announces contributors list

Doug Williams, who was MVP of Super Bowl 22, is among five contributor candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Williams, the first Black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl, is joined by Patriots owner Robert Kraft, late Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, longtime NFL player, scout and ...