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Hood hopes camp will inspire area athletes

For the second consecutive year, Atlanta Falcons secondary coach and Youngstown native Justin Hood will be hosting a free youth football camp for middle schoolers at Youngstown State’s Watson & Tressel Training Site (WATTS). Hood, a Chaney High School alumnus, said he founded his ...

Wymer reaches goal of winning title

COLUMBUS — Matthew Wymer embraced the opportunity at hand when it came time to the 400-meter dash. It’s one of the sport’s toughest events. A full lap around the track requires endurance, speed, patience and an ability to kick down the backstretch. After earning a silver medal for the ...

Watson joins Scrappers with prep accolades

NILES — On May 15, Hunter Watson officially concluded his high school academic career when he walked across the stage at Tuttle High School (Okla.) and was handed his diploma. In the 28 days since, Watson has seemingly conquered the world. At 18-years-old, Watson is the youngest player ...

Crappies can save the day

By no measure would I claim to be an expert on fishing for crappies, but I have been enjoying a pretty good catch rate this spring. The majority of my fishing excursions are for other species, including my favorite largemouth and smallmouth bass. But crappies are a reliable fall-back when ...

Strahm’s legacy starts with Warren Western Reserve-Harding rivalry

Sorry to hear about the passing of legendary Findlay College football coach Dick Strahm, who died Tuesday at age 92. Sadly, his wife died on the same day. Strahm led the Oilers to four NAIA national championships during a 24-year run. He’s enshrined in both the NAIA and National College ...

Four-run 7th leads Miami past Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Owen Caissie had a two-run double to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and ninth in 10 games in June. Sandy Alcantara (6-4) won for the third time in three starts in June, ...