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Haskell to speak to Curbstone Charles “Chuck” Haskell, the executive director of the Ohio Athletic Commission, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township. The event begins at ...

Lakeview pulls away from South Range in 2nd half

CORTLAND — For a half, South Range gave Lakeview everything it could handle. But the Bulldogs’ depth eventually got the best of the Raiders on Thursday night. Despite trailing for most of the first half, Lakeview’s relentless pressure defense wore South Range down in the second half, as ...

Springfield comes up short in 39-29 loss to Mineral Ridge

WEATHERSFIELD — The shots never really fell on Thursday night at Mineral Ridge High School. But the Mineral Ridge boys basketball team picked it up on the defensive end in a 39-29 win over Springfield. The Rams ran their press defense throughout, but it started to pay off in the third ...

Maplewood mauls Badger, 59-20

MECCA — During Maplewood coach Stephanie Pykare’s tenure, the Rockets have made it a point of pride to play aggressively and to pressure teams defensively. Maplewood’s defense was smothering on Thursday as they cruised to a 59-20 victory over Badger. “We’ve been after a level of ...

Steelers’ T.J. Watt hospitalized with lung discomfort

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is in the hospital after experiencing discomfort in his lungs. Coach Mike Tomlin said the seven-time All-Pro and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year was sent to the hospital for evaluation on Wednesday after experiencing ...

Penguins fall to ex-Phantoms star Jacob Fowler in NHL debut with Canadiens

PITTSBURGH — Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. Montreal gave the rookie plenty of support, as Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield staked the Canadiens to a 3-0 lead through two ...