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Yankees’ Rivera closes HOF ceremony

For Mariano Rivera, it was the culmination of a storied career, dreams of being the next Pele long since forgotten.


Lavastida’s three hits lead Scrappers to victory

Mahoning Valley catcher Bryan Lavastida singled, doubled, tripled and had two RBIs.


OSU, other Big Ten East powers facing uncertainty

The two most important spots on a football team are the coach and the quarterback. Ohio State has questions at both.


Tim Dahlberg: Stranger things can happen on major Sundays

The pressure of the final round of a major championship can do funny things to a player’s mind.


SPORTS digest

YSU swimming coaches announced Youngstown Youngstown State Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and


Irishman Lowry shoots 8-under 63 in Open

Shane Lowry has a chance to win his first major.


Royals beat heat, Indians to end Tribe’s win streak

Hunter Dozier homered in the first inning and Jakob Junis pitched two-hit ball through six innings.


Musgrove leads Pirates past Phillies

Pittsburgh celebrates “We Are Family” squad


Around the Horn Saturday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 5, Twins 4 MINNEAPOLIS Khris Davis lined a two-out, two-run single


Big inning dooms Scrappers

Muckdogs score seven runs in fifth inning


AUTO RACING roundup

NASCAR CUP Bowman wrecks backup in practice LOUDON, N.H. Alex Bowman will drive teammate


SATURDAY ON THE LINKS | More professional golf results

Champions Trump’s putting advice helps Herman lead Barbasol Nicholasville, Ky. Helped by


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER | Saturday’s games

EASTERN CONFERENCE Crew 2, Impact 1 COLUMBUS David Accam broke a tie in the 46th minute and


Yankees manager suspended, fined after tirade against ump

Associated Press NEW YORK Yankees manager Aaron Boone expected to be suspended following his


Mercado leads Tribe with five hits

Rookie Oscar Mercado went 5 for 5 and drove in two runs as the Indians won their sixth straight game.