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Traffic accident

YOUNGSTOWN — YSU football coach Jon Heacock released the following statement regarding Friday’s accident:

“First and foremost the thoughts and prayers, from me and my family go out to Kayla McCann. My greatest concern is for her health and wellbeing. I would also like to thank the community for their concern for all those involved.”

The accident happened at 10:44 a.m. Friday at Belmont Avenue and Eastbound Service Road on the city’s North Side, according to police reports.

Police reported that Heacock, 48, of Canfield, who was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe, struck the passenger side of a Chevrolet Cavalier driven by McCann, 22, of Niles.

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NBA official DeRosa slated for Curbstoners

BOARDMAN — National Basketball Association official Joe DeRosa will be the guest speaker of the Curbstone Coaches Assn. when the sports group meets for its noon luncheon on Monday at the Blue Wolf Catering Center on Lockwood Blvd.

DeRosa has appeared many times before the Curbstoners, who snagged the Lowellville native during this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game break.

Prep hockey

KENT — Canfield (10-14) will face Cleveland Heights (3-19-1) Tuesday in the Kent district hockey tournament.

In a 24-team field, Canfield is seeded 20th and Cleveland Heights is 17th.

The Tigers took seventh (1-11) in the Blue North division of the GCHSHL.

The Cards went 3-7 to finish in a fourth place tie in the Blue South division.

The winner will take on the number one seed, University School (22-6-3) February 21 at 11 a.m.

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Police cite Steelers kicker for tantrum

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed is in trouble with the police over some towels, but not the Terrible kind waved by his fans.

Pennsylvania state police say Reed threw a temper tantrum at a Sheetz convenience store in New Alexandria, a tiny borough about 35 miles east of Pittsburgh, because its restroom didn’t have any towels.

Reed has been cited for disorderly conduct and criminal mischief, offenses similar to traffic tickets that carry a maximum fine of $300 and 90 days in jail each. Police said he broke the towel dispenser then used profane language to an employee and also outside the store.

Johnson has 4-shot lead at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Dustin Johnson poured in one last birdie at Poppy Hills, a quick putt from 7 feet above the hole that broke sharply into cup for a 5-under 67 and a four-stroke lead Saturday in the AT&T National Pro-Am.

There to celebrate his third straight round in the 60s were no more than about two dozen fans.

It was easy to overlook Johnson on Saturday, for the crowds typically flock to Pebble Beach to watch the celebrities and their follies. But if he can put together one more round, the 24-year-old Johnson will be difficult to ignore.

Stanford wins SBS Open; Wie denied

KAHUKU, Hawaii — Angela Stanford spoiled Michelle Wie’s bid for a victory in her first start as an LPGA Tour member, overcoming a three-stroke deficit to win the season-opening SBS Open by three shots.

Stanford closed with a 2-under 70 for a 10-under 206 total at wind-swept Turtle Bay, giving the Texan her fourth career win and third in seven starts. Wie had a disappointing 73 for her second straight runner-up finish in the tournament.

The 19-year-old hometown favorite was cruising along until a costly double bogey down the stretch that provided a small opening for Stanford, who then took control.

Uhlaender dead at 68

ATWOOD, Kan. — Former major league outfielder Ted Uhlaender, whose daughter races for the U.S. skeleton team and is eyeing her second Olympic berth, has died. He was 68.

Uhlaender died Thursday after a heart attack, the San Francisco Giants said. He had worked as a scout for the team since 2002, and was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer last year.

Sam F. Davis Stakes

TAMPA, Fla. — General Quarters held off Sumo to win the Grade 3 $225,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes for 3-year-olds on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs.

General Quarters took the lead from A.P. Cardinal at the quarter pole and pulled away to win by 31‚Ñ2 lengths. The 13-1 longshot, trained by Mark L. Miller and ridden by James Lopez, covered 11‚Ñ16 miles in 1:43.54.

General Quarters paid $29, $12.60 and $6.40. Sumo, a 33-1 shot, paid $24.00 and $12.40, and Musket Man paid $4.60 to show.

Aqueduct Dearly Precious Stakes

NEW YORK — Dream Play outdueled Chattertown for an 81‚Ñ4-length win Saturday in the $67,860 Dearly Precious Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Aqueduct.

Dream Play ended the suspense at the top of the stretch, shaking loose for her second win in three starts for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin. The time was 1:10.86 for the six furlongs on the fast track.

Dream Play, ridden by Eddie Castro, earned $41,496 for Stewart L. Armstrong and paid $7, $3.50 and $2.20. Chattertown held off Liza Too by a half length in the battle for the place spot, returning $4.50 and $2.50.

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Pan American Cup

HAMILTON, Bermuda — The United States and Argentina won field hockey semifinals Saturday and will meet in a third consecutive final of the Pan American Cup.

The U.S. women routed Trinidad and Tobago 7-0, and Argentina edged Chile 1-0. Argentina, ranked No. 2 in the world, won the previous finals in 2001 and 2004 and will be favored again today.

The United States overpowered Trinidad and Tobago behind two goals by skipper Carrie Lingo. The other goals were by Tiffany Snow, Katie Reinprecht, Sarah Dawson, Kayla Bashore and Kathryn Evans.

Camperdown Classic

KINGSTON, Jamaica — In his first race this year, Olympic star Usain Bolt won the 400 meters in 46.35 seconds Saturday at the Jamaica Camperdown Classic.

He slowed in the last 50 meters, smiling while looking right and left in winning this event for the second straight year. Bolt refrained from his famed celebratory dance at the finish. Instead, he was greeted by his masseuse for a rubdown.

“The first 300 meters of the race was good, but the last 100 meters need some work,” Bolt said. “I am not really in the best of shape, but I’m happy I got through it.”

Vindicator staff/wire reports