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Phantoms rev up for 9th season

“Last year, we had more [preseason] games to start off,” defenseman Jake Gingell said. “We’ve been practicing for way too long, the boys just want to [play] some games and go hit somebody and make some contact.


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU soccer team falls to Cleveland State

Junior Alison Green scored her first goal of the season in the Youngstown State women’s soccer team’s 5-1 loss to Cleveland State on Wednesday at Krenzler Field.


Howland’s Buckley fends off Canfield

The statistical numbers looked good from the perspective of Canfield Cardinals girls soccer coach Phil Simone.


PREP ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s results

BOYS SOCCER Boardman 1, South Range 1 BOARDMAN Jacob Smotzer scored the first goal of the


Wade makes it official with Cavaliers

Wade signed a one-year, $2.3 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.


Browns rookie Garrett could make NFL debut Sunday

Myles Garrett appears ready to move away from the stationary bike.


Salazar tames Twins

Minnesota eventually clinches a wild-card berth


Roethlisberger: Blame me for the offense’s slow start

Ben Roethlisberger has a pretty good idea what’s wrong with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. Him.


Bell’s blast powers Pirates

Josh Bell hit a two-run shot as the Pirates beat the Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night to sweep a two-game interleague series.


Around the Horn

Around the Horn Wednesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 12, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON


Pitino, Louisville placed AD on leave after bribery probe

The Cardinals have been winning under Pitino, who has a 416-143 record over 16 years at Louisville.


Unbeaten Hubbard volleyball team sweeps Boardman

The Hubbard volleyball team never seems to lose its composure. That was evident in a 25-18, 25-19, 25-20 victory at Boardman on Tuesday night.


Top-five matchup comes to Stambaugh Stadium

The Penguins (2-1), tied for No. 5 in the nation, host No. 4 South Dakota State Saturday night.


Canfield and South Range atop their regions

The OHSAA’s second weekly computer ratings were released Tuesday.


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Salinas wins unanimous decision over Vue

When Youngstown super featherweight boxer Alejandro “Popo” Salinas wins a fight — which is often — they don’t normally go the distance.