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Ohio State’s Thornton ready to finally make NCAA debut

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GREENVILLE, S.C. — Bruce Thornton arrived at Ohio State with the Buckeyes fresh off a fourth trip to the NCAA Tournament in five years. He’s only now, as a senior, getting to play in March Madness. “I think Bruce is everything that’s right about college basketball,” coach Jake ...

OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Penguins

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby’s return to the Penguins’ lineup. Jackson Blake had a goal and two assists, Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall and Walker each had a ...

YSU has continuity, some new faces as spring practice begins

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YOUNGSTOWN — Despite the sub-freezing temperatures and snowfall outside, spring has arrived for the Youngstown State football team. Coming off an 8-5 campaign and a first-round exit in the FCS playoffs, the Penguins opened spring practice on Tuesday morning inside the Watson and Tressel ...

McDonald looks to make second straight postseason run

High School Sports

Last season, the McDonald baseball team won its first district championship since 1997. And the Blue Devils don’t plan on waiting nearly 30 years to do it again. Returning all but one player from last season’s group, the Blue Devils are poised to make a return trip. McDonald coach Andy ...

Scrappers name Joe Thurston manager for 2026 season

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The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have their manager for the upcoming 2026 season. The Scrappers will be led by former major league infielder Joe Thurston. The team announced the move on Tuesday morning via a press release. “I am honored to be a part of the 2026 Mahoning Valley Scrappers,” ...