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Tribe blows lead, walks off happy

Jason Kipnis scores the winning run in the ninth inning


Spoiled dream

OXbow ends Orb’s bid for Triple crown


Astros edge Pirates in 11 innings

Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle was ejected for arguing a call.


Kyle Busch expecting retaliation from Kahne

Associated Press CONCoRD, n.c. Kyle Busch holds a 3-0 advantage over Kasey Kahne this season


Orb set to chase second leg of Triple Crown

The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness.


Andretti team clear favorite at Indy

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Everything seems to be lining up for Michael Andretti this May.


Pirates win on dropped fly ball

Pedro Alvarez hit a two-run homer in the eighth, a 462-foot drive.


Kipnis clout lifts Tribe in 10th

Kipnis’ home run came on an 0-1 pitch and capped a two-out rally that began with a walk and an infield hit.


NASCAR mourns Dick Trickle

The NASCAR garage was full of Trickle stories on Friday.


Crosby’s hat trick powers Penguins

Game 3 is Sunday in Ottawa.


Baffert’s horse wins Black-Eyed Susan

Saddled by Bob Baffert and ridden by Joel Rosario, Fiftyshadesofhay used a late surge to overtake Marathon Lady.


Poland tops Lakeview in softball sectional final

Poland has won 13 consecutive sectional titles.


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O'Neill recalls his Youngstown roots

O’Neill, a North Side native, played football at Ursuline High School and YSU, where he was a theater major. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969 but after being cut in training camp, he made his way back to acting and a life spent making us laugh.

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Orb: from ordinary to extraordinary

Associated Press BALTIMORE Growing up, Kentucky Derby winner Orb was just another horse who fit


Browns’ Weeden: ‘I want to be the guy’

The way Brandon Weeden sees it, nothing’s changed. He’s still Cleveland’s starter.