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Peyton Watson arrives in Cleveland after Cavs’ late pursuit

INDEPENDENCE — The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t one of the first teams interested in acquiring Peyton Watson. However, once they began their pursuit of the restricted free agent, the 23-year-old forward saw how it made sense for both parties. “They weren’t one of the first teams that was speculated to be interested or one of the first teams that kind of came into the fold, but as soon as they were, they were interested,” Watson said during a news conference on Thursday at the Cavaliers training complex. Watson was acquired in a sign-and-trade that was part of a five-team ...

Baker Mayfield needs no extra motivation facing Browns

TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield doesn’t need extra motivation after a turnover-filled performance in Week 1. His former team provides it anyway. Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in their home opener after starting the season with a 33-27 loss at ...

Penguins begin training camp with raised expectations, uncertainty

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Sidney Crosby seems at peace with his contract status as his 22nd season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Same goes for teammate Erik Karlsson, though for slightly different reasons. While both future Hall of Famers are entering the final year of their current ...

Pirates pounce on Brewers early to avoid sweep

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Thursday. Milwaukee, a major league-best 95-58, leads the Los Angeles Dodgers by ...

Crestview gets blanked by Champion

EAST FAIRFIELD — Crestview had no answer for Champion’s Abagail Pattinson on Wednesday. The senior scored four goals as Crestview had its three-game winning streak snapped in a 5-0 loss to the Golden Flashes at Crestview High School. “We kinda knew what we were getting into with ...

Lampman scores 4 as Newton Falls tops LaBrae

LEAVITTSBURG — A four-goal effort from senior Brady Lampman helped guide Newton Falls to a 6-2 victory over rival LaBrae on Wednesday. It’s cliche to say, but whenever these two programs go at it, records are irrelevant. Tigers coach Frank Tatarka knew his team was going to need its best ...