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Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under par 69 in the


RACING roundup

NASCAR Keselowski late move in the pits pays off DARLINGTOn, S.C. Brad Keselowski beat leader


Eighteen aces help Williams advance

Serena Williams beat Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-0, 4-6, 6-3.


Brossette, Burrow lift LSU over Miami

Nick Brossette ran for 125 yards with two TDs and Ohio State transfer QB Joe Burrow won his first college start.


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TEMPLE OF DOOM

With no timeouts and seconds ticking down, Butler lined up for a 44-yard field goal near the end of Saturday’s contest against Youngstown State. The setup was sloppy and kicker Drew Bevelheimer’s kick resembled a wounded duck, but it just got over the bar to stun Stambaugh Stadium.


Ed Puskas: Put away the torches & pitchforks

YSU lost to Butler, but no one is getting fired.


Former Mooney, OSU star John Simon among Valley natives cut by NFL teams

Cardinal Mooney High School graduate John Simon is seeking his fourth NFL team in six seasons.


SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers fall to Black Bears

The West Virginia Black Bears jumped on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers for three runs in the first inning en route to Saturday’s 5-2 victory.


Mount Union starts slow, finishes strong

Purple Raiders roll to 54-point romp


GOLF LEAGUE SCORES

GOLF LEAGUE SCORES Bedford Trails Lady Players Low Gross — Jeanne Gaume 43. Low Net —


MORE TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECAPS FROM SATURDAY

No. 12 Notre Dame 24, No. 14 Michigan 17 SOUTH BEND, IND. Brandon Wimbush connected on a long


COLLEGE FOOTBALL

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Regional games Pittsburgh 33, Albany 7 PITTSBURGH Kenny Pickett threw for


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Valley Christian 33, Western Reserve Academy


SATURDAY’S BIG TEN GAMES

Illinois 31, Kent State 24 CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Illinois defeated Kent State to extend its home-


YSU defensive lineman laments preparation problems

There’ was plenty to point out that went wrong for Youngstown State in a 23-21 upset loss against Butler in the season opener.