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Browns interview Durde, Pitcher for head coach

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BEREA — Seattle defensive coordinator Aden Durde and Cincinnati offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher interviewed for the Cleveland Browns’ head coaching opening on Friday. The Browns fired Kevin Stefanski on Monday after six seasons and a 36-58 overall mark. Stefanski interviewed for ...

Pirates-Mets part of NBC’s MLB 2026 opening-day doubleheader

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NEW YORK — NBC’s return to broadcasting Major League Baseball games will start with an opening-day doubleheader on March 26. Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates will face Juan Soto and the New York Mets at 1 p.m. Eastern on NBC and Peacock. At 8 p.m., ...

YSU beats Bryant & Stratton to snap four-game losing streak

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YOUNGSTOWN — For Youngstown State, the difference between wins and losses this season has been small, with four of the Penguins’ five losses in Horizon League play coming by five or fewer points. Games have come down to just a few plays, as was the case in losses to Robert Morris, Oakland ...

YSU struggles offensively in 61-49 loss to Northern Kentucky

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YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State was unable to overcome its worst shooting performance of the season on Thursday. Northern Kentucky gave the Penguins a dose of their own medicine defensively, as YSU shot just 27.1% in a 61-49 loss to the Norse at Zidian Family Arena. “We shot it really good ...

Western Reserve brings the fire, cruises past Jackson-Milton

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BERLIN CENTER — Before Thursday’s game, the Western Reserve Blue Devils wore shirts saying “U Bring the Smoke, We’ll Bring the Fire.” Inspired by a playful offseason exchange between Blue Devils coach Steve Miller and one of Jackson-Milton’s players, the rival teams were both eager ...

Newton Falls stays hot, routs rival LaBrae

High School Sports

LEAVITTSBURG — Things couldn't have gone much better for the Newton Falls boys basketball team on Thursday. The Tigers mixed a pressure defense with solid shooting from the opening jump, taking down rival LaBrae 61-46 at LaBrae High School. The shots were falling early. The teams traded ...