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Shaky defense spells doom for Bristol in D-IV

The Panthers fell to Jeromesville Hillsdale, 3-0, in a regional semifinal.


McDonald’s Magill qualifies for state

Nine Blue Devils will be competing in Columbus


James, Love and a dose of tenacious ‘D’ power Cleveland

LeBron James scored 23 points then grabbed a seat, Kevin Love scored 25, and the Cleveland Cavaliers unleashed tenacious defense.


Kluber, Indians shut down ChiSox

Corey Kluber still is considered an ace in the Cleveland Indians’ clubhouse.


Kerr: Warriors down, but can shift momentum

Steve Kerr gave his Golden State players a much-needed mental day off with time to rest their weary bodies.


NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs Game 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS CAVALIERS116 RAPTORS78 Cleveland leads series,


Murray outlasts Bourgue in five sets

Andy Murray lost 16 points in a row during one stretch.


Pirates rally past Diamondbacks

David Freese hit a long two-run home run to cap a four-run fifth inning.


RACING roundup

NASCAR SPRINT CUP COCA COLA 600 Site: Charlotte, N.C. Schedule: Today, practice (FS1, 2 p.m.),


Two YSU football players charged in gun incident

Two Youngstown State football players have now been charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.


Springfield’s Cyrus twins eye state meet

Twin sisters Caitlyn and Courtney Cyrus are ultra-competitive.


Larimer, Blue Devils have experience on their side

Western Reserve is chasing a third straight state tournament berth.


Spartans are back with state aspirations

Boardman’s boys did not have a state qualifier in 2015 and the Spartans want to change that this spring.


Devils, Bulldogs among softball surprises

For the Lakeview and Lisbon high school softball teams, Thursday’s regional games have been a long time coming.


Cavs’ swagger has disappeared

Cleveland was stripped of its dominance and a 2-0 advantage during a long weekend in Toronto.