SOFTBALL Austintown Fitch 12, Saluga 2 — Fitch (10-0) scored 12 runs on 11 hits to stay unbeaten. Mila Hanley struck out nine in a complete game effort for the Falcons. Kylie Folkwein led the offense with a single, double and four RBI’s. Morgan Roby added three hits and an RBI and Alyssa ...

NEWARK, N.J. — For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons. They had made 16 postseason appearances in a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rookie Colten Ellis stopped 37 shots for his first NHL career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-0 to dent the Blue Jackets' playoff chances on Thursday night. Josh Doan broke the game open with two third-period goals, while Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn and Rasmus ...

BOARDMAN — A couple years ago, East Palestine native Tanner Hoffer didn’t think she’d be spending part of her April in Boston. But after picking up marathon running, she registered four races under her belt, and in doing so, qualified for the 2026 Boston Marathon. Hoffer is one of ...

WARREN — Unless Mother Nature intervened, somebody had to earn their first win of the season when 0-2 Heartland Christian and 0-3 Warren JFK met Wednesday in Warren. Unfortunately for the Lions, they came up short again, losing 11-1 in five innings to the Eagles. “We’re very young, ...

BEREA — Todd Monken has five months before his first game as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. However, two traits have been apparent since he was introduced on Feb. 3. Monken tries to keep his message and goals simple. When asked what his message was as the Browns began their ...