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McCutchen will open 18th MLB season on Rangers’ roster

Local Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas — Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers, who expect the 39-year-old former MVP outfielder to split some time at designated hitter, maybe play a few games in the field and be a mentor to their young, talented outfielders. Chris Young, the ...

Playing in WNIT an ‘opportunity’ for Youngstown State

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YOUNGSTOWN — It may not be a Horizon League championship or the NCAA tournament, but it’s March, and the Youngstown State women’s basketball team still has something to play for. For the Penguins, playing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday night against Maryland Eastern Shore in the second round ...

Niles football coach resigns after two months on the job

High School Sports

For the second time in two months, the Niles McKinley High football program is seeking a head coach. In mid-January, Tom Sporich was hired by the Niles City School District to guide the football program. Sporich was tabbed by the Niles Board of Education to replace Jim Parry, who stepped ...

Fitzpatrick goes from disappointment to win at Valspar

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PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Matt Fitzpatrick took longer than usual to get over his loss last week at The Players Championship, mainly because he played so well and did so little wrong until Cameron Young won on the difference of one tee shot at final hole. “To lose it right at the death is ...

YSU softball sweeps weekend doubleheader with Detroit Mercy

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The Youngstown State softball team swept a doubleheader against Detroit Mercy on Saturday, winning 8-0 in Game 1 and 10-4 in Game 2 to capture a series victory against the Titans to begin Horizon League play after dropping the series opener on Friday night. Freshman Kennedy Kimball pitched ...