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Game moved

YOUNGSTOWN — This weekend’s Horizon League baseball series between Youngstown State and Butler has been altered due to the threat of rain. The game scheduled for today at 3 p.m. has been moved to Sunday at noon. Saturday’s slate remains the same with a doubleheader beginning at noon.

All three games will be played at Eastwood Field in Niles. Audio of all three games will be streamed live at horizonleaguenetwork.tv.

LOCAL

HOF applications

YOUNGSTOWN — Applications for the 2009 Greater Youngstown Bowling Association Hall of Fame are available at local centers or by contacting the GYBA office (330) 758-8367.

Applications must be submitted no later than April 24.

To be eligible for this year’s selection, an application for nomination that was submitted longer than two years ago must be updated by calling Ted Bundy (330) 770-8161.

Correction

Howland senior Kelly Barzak’s name was misspelled in a photo caption in Thursday’s paper.

Hardhats’ practice

YOUNGSTOWN —The Youngstown Hardhats will hold their first official practice for the upcoming season on Saturday at 2 p.m, at the team practice field.

All candidates are asked to get prepared for work-out conditions and outside weather.

Women’s 9-pin no-tap event set

CANFIELD — The Youngstown-Salem USBC Women’s Bowling Association’s 10th annual 9-pin no-tap handicap tournament for women and men will be at Amron Lanes, starting April 17.

Entry fee per person is $16 ($64 per team) and should be mailed to the association office by April 14.

nation

Broncos agree to trade Cutler to Bears

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos traded disgruntled quarterback Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears.

The terms hadn’t been announced by the team, but a source said the Broncos would receive two first-round draft picks, a third-rounder and quarterback Kyle Orton in return for Cutler and a fifth-round draft pick this year.

The Broncos get the Bears’ top pick in this year’s draft, which is No. 18 overall, and Chicago’s first-round draft pick in 2010 along with a third-round selection this year (No. 84 overall).

Cutler had asked for a trade last month after his relationship with new coach Josh McDaniels soured over his talks with other teams about trading his rocket-armed passer.

Bears, Pace agree to 3-year deal

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year deal with free agent Orlando Pace on Thursday, adding a seven-time Pro Bowl tackle to their offensive line on the same day they acquired quarterback Jay Cutler in a trade with Denver.

Released by the Rams three weeks ago in a move to clear $6 million in cap room, the 33-year-old Pace joins a team that suddenly has a different look on offense after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. The Bears have a Pro Bowl quarterback they craved in Cutler, to go with promising young players such as tight end Greg Olsen and running back Matt Forte.

Original MLS player seeks first league title

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Revolution midfielder Steve Ralston has the most assists in the history of Major League Soccer in his 14-year career.

So the fact that the quiet, humble Ralston still hasn’t won an MLS championship doesn’t gnaw at him.

The Revolution are 2-0 but Ralston missed those road games with a strained thigh muscle. He hopes to play Saturday night in the home opener against FC Dallas.

U.S. club is challenger for America’s Cup

ALBANY, N.Y. — American software billionaire Larry Ellison scored a significant victory Thursday in his quest to win the America’s Cup when San Francisco’s Golden Gate Yacht Club was declared the Challenger of Record.

Legal fight over girls’ sports will cost $6M

DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association has agreed to pay $6 million in legal fees to the winners of a gender-equity case that changed the seasons for girls’ basketball and volleyball.

Dandridge wins dunk contest

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — New Mexico’s Tony Dandridge beat Charlotte’s Charlie Coley III in the college slam-dunk contest Thursday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

In the final round, Coley received a perfect 50 from the judges after a dunk off a pass from Rhode Island’s Jimmy Baron in the stands.