For scores of Youngstown-Warren-area anglers, spring officially arrived the moment they grasp the back of a fat prespawn walleye and remove their jig from the fish’s mouth. Walleye fishing is as sure a sign as any that the promise of spring is real. Like daffodils, dandelions and spring ...

CHICAGO — Michigan coach Dusty May leaned on Elliot Cadeau in the final minutes, and freshman Trey McKenney also stepped up at times. It’s a group effort for the Wolverines when it comes to replacing L.J. Cason. Cadeau and McKenney helped No. 3 Michigan hold off Ohio State for a 71-67 ...

This time last year, Reghan Koch was ready to quit. Despite winning the 155-pound district title as a freshman and having a 27-2 record entering the state tournament, the Austintown Fitch standout admitted that she just wanted to “get it over with.” Things couldn’t be any different ...

CANTON — The Canfield boys basketball team was centimeters away from forcing overtime, but the ball rolled out of the hoop. The putback was slightly right, and the buzzer sounded as it fell to the floor. The Cardinals fell to Cleveland Central Catholic 54-52 in a Division IV regional ...

CHICAGO — Bruce Thornton had 24 points, John Mobley Jr. scored all 12 of his points in the second half, and No. 8 seed Ohio State held off a late rally by No. 9 seed Iowa for a 72-69 victory Thursday in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament. Ohio State (21-11) advances to play ...

MEDINA — It wasn’t the ideal start to a Division III regional semifinal. The Chaney boys basketball team brought the wrong jerseys to Medina High School for its meeting with Hawken after failing to get the email on time. But after grabbing Medina’s tops, the Cowboys were ready to go. And ...