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Ohio State could achieve rare NFL Draft milestone

COLUMBUS — Ohio State has remained one of the nation’s top football programs under coach Ryan Day. However, what happens during the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft could put the Buckeyes in a group only two other schools have joined. If the mock drafts hold up, Ohio State would be ...

Phantoms sign new forward Hall to tender

The Youngstown Phantoms announced the signing of forward Austin Hall to a tender agreement this week. The Phantoms surrendered their first round pick in the upcoming USHL Phase I Draft to complete the move. Hall is a 2010-born left-handed forward from Livonia, Michigan, who plays for the ...

White House recognizes YSU’s national championship bowling team

Youngstown State’s 2025 national championship bowling team was recognized at the White House on Tuesday as one of seven recent NCAA championship teams invited by President Donald Trump. The Penguins spent a few moments and were photographed with the President in the Green Room on the State ...

Alvarez hits 11th home run to power Astros past Guardians

CLEVELAND — Yordan Alvarez hit his major league-leading 11th home run and Peter Lambert pitched six scoreless innings, leading the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Alvarez’s two-run shot in the first inning off Tanner Bibee (0-3) helped the Astros ...

High school scoreboard – April 22, 2026

SOFTBALL Niles 8, Struthers 7 — Julie Burke struck out 13 for Niles. Burke added a double and two RBIs on offense. Mia Myers added a pair of doubles with a single and RBI. Aerie Jones hit a home run for the Dragons. South Range 10, Poland 1 — Gabby Spooner led South Range with three ...