BOARDMAN — Friday night represented the beginning of a new football season for most high schools around the state, but for Youngstown, Friday marked the beginning of the first season in the history of the football program after the merger of East and Chaney. The city’s Defenders fell ...
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Fitch entered the 2026 season surrounded by fanfare. The Falcons were returning a good deal of talent, they opted to play up to Division I this year and the program is celebrating its 100th season. However, the celebrations will have to wait, as Fitch’s 100th ...
COLUMBUS — After 15 years coaching in the NFL, Arthur Smith was hired to fix an Ohio State offense that was efficient but not explosive last season. The Buckeyes averaged 33.4 points per game last season, but faltered in their final two games, scoring just 10 points in a loss to Indiana in ...
DENVER — The NCAA notched an important win in federal court Friday over its much-disputed five-year eligibility rule, though it fell short of shutting down the last-minute shuffling threatening to upend college sports rosters with football season fast approaching. A 2-1 decision by a panel ...
James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, two people close to the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. It includes a player option for the 2028-29 ...
GIRLS TENNIS Boardman 3, Howland 2 SINGLES: No. 1: Nina Sinchak (B) def. Avery Gebhardt (H) 7-5 6-4, No.2: Reagan Homa (H) def. Svera Ceccarani (B) 6-4 6-2, No. 3: Makayla Hathhorn (H) def. Katie Mosher (B) 3-6 6-6 (7-2) 6-0. DOUBLES: No. 1: Stella Mitchell/Reese Murray (B) def. Penelope Morris/Ximena Martinez (H) 3-6 6-0 6-4, No.2: Riley Zelesnak/Kenzie Tobey (B) def. Anastasia Leivadiotis/Aubrey Tolley (H) 1-6 6-4 6-2. Liberty 3, McDonald 2 SINGLES: No. 1: Mary Ann Woods (L) def. Chloe Baldwin (M) 6-0 6-1, No. 2: Cordelia Kerr (L) def. Sarah Sprague (M) 7-5 6-0, No. 3: Layla ...
