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Ursuline falls at Harding

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WARREN — Saturday’s tilt between Harding and Ursuline had all the makings of a postseason showdown — a close game packed full of runs, intensity and a pair of energized fanbases. When the dust finally settled only the Raiders were left standing, fending off the Irish 53-46. “This is ...

Breedlove discusses passion for steelhead

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I know a lot of anglers, many of whom would rather fish than eat, sleep or whatever, and rarely go more than a week or two between fishing trips. John Breedlove, however, is in a class by himself. Fishing to Breedlove is one of life’s necessities. It helps sustain him. It’s like the air ...

YSU dominated by Cleveland State

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CLEVELAND — In a matchup between Youngstown State’s second-ranked Horizon League defense and Cleveland State’s No. 1 offense, something had to give. In the end, it was the Vikings’ zone defense that stole the show on Saturday, as Cleveland State held the Penguins to their lowest ...

Browns prioritizing rest

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CINCINNATI — Two seasons ago, the playoff-bound Cincinnati Bengals rested most of their starters in a meaningless regular-season finale at Cleveland against the also-ran Browns, who were wrapping up a disappointing season. The scenario will be flipped on Sunday. Cleveland (11-5), looking ...

Steelers do their part

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BALTIMORE — Cameron Heyward figures the Pittsburgh Steelers can make some noise in the playoffs. They still need a little help to get in, but they’ve certainly done their part down the stretch. “Let us be dangerous,” said Heyward, the Pittsburgh defensive tackle. “We have a ...

Poland tops South Range

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POLAND – The Poland Bulldogs boys basketball team entered Friday’s big game with the South Range Raiders as the “top dog” in the Northeast-8, boasting a perfect record in the league. So, they knew that the Raiders were going to give them their best shot both figuratively and ...