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New waters could lead to more summer fun

Summer is shaping up nicely for anglers here in our corner of Ohio as we settle into our familiar routines on our favorite waters. Anglers are fortunate to have so many fishing options near Youngstown and Warren. We have favorite fishing holes based on whatever criteria we personally apply to make our choices. Some pick based on where their favorite species swim. Others select based on familiarity, convenience or proximity to home. But if you are a one-lake-wonder, you are missing some pretty cool opportunities. Sure, it’s easy to get comfortable out there doing the same old ...

Cleveland’s Ingle makes MLB debut

CLEVELAND — Cooper Ingle has been one of the top offensive performers in Cleveland’s farm system this season, but there wasn’t an opportunity to call him up due to an abundance of catchers at the big-league level. However, Ingle’s willingness to play different positions and ...

Crawford singles in go-ahead run in the Mariners’ win over the Guardians

CLEVELAND — Colt Emerson homered, J.P. Crawford singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Friday night. Luis Castillo (3-7) allowed a run on four hits in six innings for his first victory since May 31. Andrés Muñoz ...

Marte’s tiebreaking homer in 8th helps Reds beat Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Pinch-hitter Noelvi Marte hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning after Cincinnati scored four runs off Paul Skenes in the second, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Friday night. Given a 1-0 lead on Konnor Griffin's homer leading off the first, ...

CFL won’t allow Sorsby to sign with any team

TORONTO — Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA for sports betting, won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada. The CFL said Friday it won’t allow the 22-year-old to sign with any of its teams or be placed on their negotiation ...

Blue Jackets acquire Valeri Nichushkin in trade with Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a big addition on the eve of the draft by acquiring do-it-all winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. The Blue Jackets sent the 43rd pick this weekend, a third-rounder next year and a fifth-rounder in 2028 to ...