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Scrappers’ Vanek used to spotlight from time in school

NILES — JC Vanek feels right at home playing in front of a few thousand fans under the lights at Eastwood Field. The 20-year-old Scrappers infielder is at ease working with manager Quinton McCracken and coaches Roosevelt Brown and Ron Mahay, all of who have played in the Big Leagues. ...

Jimmy got what he wanted in Brook Park

The Cleveland Browns have always had a home in downtown Cleveland, but with Thursday’s news, the franchise will move outside the center of the city for the first time in the team’s history. The Ohio budget bookmarked $600 million in for the construction of a new stadium in Brook Park, a ...

A healthy Ohio River provides fascinating fishing

For many anglers, fishing is one part relaxation, one part casting and catching and one part adventure. Our pursuit of adventure pulls us to the water, motivates us to motor up around the next bend, and inspires us to try new and interesting tactics and techniques. One of my favorite ways ...

Gray, Cardinals shut down Guardians

CLEVELAND — Sonny Gray allowed only one hit and struck out a season-high 11 for his first complete game since 2017 as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 on Friday night. Alec Burleson and Pedro Pages homered, and Nolan Arenado had a pair of RBIs for the Cardinals, ...

Keller wins for first time since March, Reynolds hits HR as Pirates rout Mets

PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller pitched 5 1/3 innings to end his 15-start winless streak and Bryan Reynolds hit a three-run home run as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-1 on Friday night. Keller (2-10) allowed one run and five hits to win for the first time since his first start of ...

Islanders take Schaefer with No. 1 pick in draft

LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward Anton Frondell third at the Peacock ...