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Steelers will try to shrug off their uneven start vs. Bengals

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers says he isn’t worried about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ resolve. Maybe, but if the four-time MVP and an offense that remains very much a work in progress can’t find a way to take a significant step forward on Sunday when Joe Burrow and unbeaten Cincinnati ...

Browns, Panthers look to go 2-1

BEREA — The biggest question going into Sunday’s game between the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns may not be about the on-field matchups. It’s probably about the reception embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson will get from fans in Cleveland’s first regular-season home ...

Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates

DETROIT — Spencer Torkelson finished a single short of the cycle, Jackson Jobe allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Friday night after nearly wasting a six-run lead. Detroit led 8-2 after seven innings, but RBI singles by Nick Gonzales ...

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Rich Wall to speak at Curbstone Rich Wall, the Youngstown State University women’s soccer head coach, 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 11:45 a.m., and the public is welcome to attend. All sports fans are welcome and you do not need to be a current or former coach. Curbstone taking HOF applications Plans are underway for the Curbstone Coaches 58th Hall of Fame Induction ceremony that will be held on May 2. This event is sponsored by ...

Ursuline wins again, hands Farrell first loss

FARRELL, Pa. — Offense, defense and special teams each had their share of plays Thursday for the Ursuline football team. The Fighting Irish got contributions in all three phases to beat Farrell 24-13 at Pegues Sports Complex in Farrell. With the win, the Irish have won their last three ...

Warren JFK holds on, earns long-awaited win vs. United

WARREN — United struck first, but Kennedy had the last laugh as Trumbull County’s Eagles took down the Golden Eagles 3-2 on Thursday. Team records are uncertain, but Thursday’s victory marked Kennedy’s first win over United in more than 20 years. JFK hopes it’s a statement victory ...