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Pistons atop NBA as second half starts

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The Detroit Pistons had the worst record in franchise history at the All-Star break four years ago. And two years ago, their record at the break was even worse. Look at them now. When the NBA starts post-All-Star play on Thursday, the Pistons — a franchise that last won a playoff series ...

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YSU’s Gebhardt gets HL honor Senior left-hander Braden Gebhardt (Howland) of the Youngstown State baseball team was named the Horizon League Pitcher of the Week following the opening weekend of the 2026 season. Gebhardt recorded the most strikeouts in a game by a Penguin in nearly five ...

Poullas finds new avenue to continue wrestling

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Georgio Poullas always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Growing up in Canfield, he starred on the wrestling mat. But he envisioned more for himself. Now, Poullas is getting ready for one of the biggest stages of his new career. He’s set for a 175-pound matchup with Arman Tsarukyan in a Real ...

Johnson talks state of YSU athletics

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BEAVER TOWNSHIP — Youngstown State President Bill Johnson cannot hide his smile when boasting about the accomplishments of his athletics department. The state of YSU athletics, especially its student-athletes, is drawing high praise from the school’s top boss. “I couldn’t ask for ...

Area fighters to square off in Youngstown

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YOUNGSTOWN — A 15-bout, all-amateur fight card is set for Feb. 28 at St. Mary Byzantine Hall, 356 S. Belle Vista Avenue in Youngstown. Presented by Lights Out Management and Springfield High School baseball, in conjunction with Golden String Boxing, the show will feature John Davis of ...