MILWAUKEE — William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Four relievers combined to retire the last 15 Dodgers ...
The Division II state golf tournaments wrapped up on Monday at Firestone Country Club in Akron. After winning the district title last week, the Poland boys golf team ended the season with a fourth-place finish at Firestone’s North Course, while Bulldogs senior Matthew Morrone finished fourth individually against the 72-man field. The Bulldogs shot 627 (323-304) over two days, finishing 27 shots behind state champion Warsaw River View. Morrone opened with a 4-over 76 in the first round on Sunday, but closed out the tournament on a tear with a 3-under 69 on Monday. Junior Nick ...
Ebony Lifeline HOF The Ebony Lifeline Support Group will host its Sports and Music Hall of Fame this week. The 26th annual Induction Ceremony will feature 17 honorees at the Maronite Center in Youngstown. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. The inductees are: Lind Murray (football), Alyssa Brown (basketball), Austin Brown (basketball), Jodi Brown (track), Tony Jones (basketball), Jocelyn Parker (basketball), Derrick Stredrick Sr. (basketball), Derrick Stredrick Jr. (track), Booker Newberry V (football), Willie Donaldson (football and track), Arthur Williams (music), Imani ...
PITTSBURGH — Mike McCarthy is fanatically meticulous in his preparation. Just don't mistake that thorough approach with being inflexible. The Pittsburgh Steelers coach knew something had to change after several of his team's high-profile defenders — longtime defensive tackle Cam Heyward ...
Three straight fourth-quarter comebacks by Deshaun Watson had masked some deficiencies with the Cleveland Browns' offense. Those shortcomings were on display during Sunday's 17-12 loss to the New York Jets. Watson was under constant pressure but also failed to get rid of the ball at times. ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Demario Davis has seen a lot in his 15 NFL seasons. So when the New York Jets linebacker makes a declarative statement, it holds some weight. This time, it might also raise some eyebrows. Braelon Allen ran 22 yards for the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth ...
