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Tigers extend Guardians’ losing streak to 8 games

CLEVELAND — Wenceel Pérez and Zach McKinstry homered as the Detroit Tigers extended the Cleveland Guardians' losing streak to eight games, 2-1 on Friday night. José Ramírez went deep for the Guardians, who are on their longest skid since dropping nine straight in 2021. Tyler Holton (4-3) ...

Steelers sign GM Khan to extension

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a three-year extension after an offseason that saw the team bring in quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers announced the deal Thursday that will keep Khan with Pittsburgh through the 2028 season. He was hired as the ...

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YSU football season tickets available Youngstown State football fans can purchase or renew their season tickets for the upcoming 2025 football season, which will feature six exciting home games at Stambaugh Stadium. Penguin Club Memberships for the upcoming campaign are also available. The ...

McDonald’s relay teams shine at state track and field meet

COLUMBUS — McDonald wasted zero time seeking out the podium at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. From the first event of the Division III meet on Day 1, to the finale on Day 2, the Blue Devils made a conscious effort to keep piling on medals. It began with a bronze-medal run of 9:31.53 in the ...

Guardians’ Luis Ortiz placed on leave as MLB conducts gambling investigation

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the nature of ...

Guardians lose 1-0 to Cubs in 10th

CHICAGO — Rookie Matt Shaw’s deep sacrifice fly to center scored Nico Hoerner from third in the 10th inning, giving the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night. Hoerner, the automatic runner, advanced to third on Michael Busch’s groundout. He trotted home ...