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North Carolina keeps Butler at bay

North Carolina expects strong offensive performances from junior leaders Justin Jackson and Joel Berry II, but Luke Maye provided an unexpected bonus


Notre Dame blows out Ohio State in Sweet 16

Irish pull away in third quarter to advance to Elite 8


Carrasco sharp in first start since injury

Carlos Carrasco took a step Friday toward being ready for his first regular season start


Xavier stuns Arizona

The Musketeers held Arizona scoreless over the final 2:52.


Kansas routs Purdue

No. 1 seed Kansas had coasted to a 98-66 victory and a spot in the Elite Eight.


Former Phantom Mayfield skating with Isles

Before he was a Denver Pioneer, Scott Mayfield was a pioneer when top-tier junior hockey came to Youngstown.


Balance, experience pay off for Kennedy Catholic

Kennedy Catholic defeated Girard College 73-56 in the PIAA Class 1A boys final.


YSU pitchers shut down St. Bonaventure

Maddi Lusk and Paige Geanangel each threw a shutout.


No. 1 Gonzaga holds off WVU

Jevon Carter fired up two potential tying 3-pointers only to see them go off-target and Gonzaga didn’t allow West Virginia to get off a third.


Oregon stops Michigan’s wild ride

Tyler Dorsey scored 20 points and made the go-ahead layup with 1:08 left.


Senators take down Penguins in shootout

Kyle Turris and Bobby Ryan scored in the shootout for Ottawa.


Prep sports at a glance

BOYS BASKETBALL STATE SEMIFINALS DIVISION II Wauseon 42, Eastmoor Academy 35 COLUMBUS


More will be expected of YSU’s wideouts this season

The Penguins’ receivers are an experienced group.


Son of former Niles star named Mr. Basketball

Kaleb Wesson is the son of former Niles and Ohio State player Keith Wesson.


No more happy returns for Browns’ Josh Cribbs

Josh Cribbs played eight seasons with Cleveland, where he blossomed into one of the league’s best career returners.