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Thompson sees path to win with Miami

National Sports

MIAMI — Klay Thompson says he already feels right at home in Miami, and there are reasons why that makes perfect sense. Mychal Thompson, his father, starred for a team that won a high school state title at Miami Jackson High in 1974. Mychel Thompson, his brother, went to the same high school in Oregon that Heat coach Erik Spoelstra attended. He’s never had a chance to live this close to the many relatives he has in the nearby Bahamas. And if all that wasn’t enough, the news conference where Thompson was getting introduced Tuesday as the newest Heat player started a bit late ...

YSU’s Riemedio eyes challenge of facing former school

Local Sports

YOUNGSTOWN — When Ryan Riemedio took over Youngstown State’s defensive coordinator job in January, he knew in the back of his mind what was awaiting him on Aug. 27. After 14 years strolling the sidelines in Mercyhurst’s green and blue colors at Saxon Stadium, Riemedio will find himself ...

James and PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone

Local Sports

ATLANTA — LeBron James’ growing passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour announced Tuesday that will bring a two-day tournament to Firestone Country Club in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, next summer to connect youth with aspiring professionals. The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will be played July 6-7 on the South course at Firestone, where the PGA Tour recently ended a 72-year run. The event is to include mentorship that connect students from James’ “I Promise” program with players who advanced through the tour’s Pathway to Progression ...

High school scoreboard — Aug. 25

High School Sports

BOYS GOLF Fitch 158, Boardman 167 at Reserve Run Fitch: Joey Wollet 34, Braeden Sallee 39, Michael Vlaiku 39, Logan Polish 46 Boardman: Milo Wright 37, Chase Zelesnak 42, Brayden McCallum 43, Andrew Marks 45 Records: Fitch 9-2 Poland 147, Hubard 177 at Knoll Run Poland: Angelo Rinaldi 36, Nicholas Dipasqua 36, Matthew Morrone 37, Ryan Lombardo 38 Hubbard: No stats were provided. Lowellville 180, McDonald 182 at Bedford Trails Lowellville: Kasen Smith 41, Ian Doll 42, Steven Yan 44, Mike Matasic 53 McDonald: Zach Booth 41, Nick Larson 43, Lucas Morar 47, Owen ...

Niles wins battle between top area teams, down Poland, 5-1

High School Sports

NILES — Winning has become a common occurrence for the Niles girls soccer program. And when Poland came to town on Monday, there was little the Bulldogs could do to slow the Red Dragons down. The Red Dragons got a hat trick from Maddie Yost, and they won 5-1 at Bo Rein Stadium. And with ...