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Browns triumph over Steelers 24-19 in snowy, dramatic AFC North battle

CLEVELAND — Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19 on Thursday night, ending the Steelers' five-game winning streak. Chubb's score came in his first game against the AFC North-leading ...

South Range, Poland meet again with regional championship at stake

The South Range football team has been on a roll since the season kicked off. The Raiders are undefeated, and they’ve beaten every opponent by at least 19 points. Well, every opponent but one. Poland and South Range met in Beaver Township on Sept. 27. That night, Poland stormed back with a ...

Ursuline’s staunch defense ready for test in regional title game

YOUNGSTOWN – There is only one blemish on the Ursuline football team’s schedule – an opening-night loss to Walsh Jesuit, one of the top teams in the state. In that game, the Fighting Irish surrendered 37 points. But they learned from it, and the Irish defense has been on a roll ever ...

Former OSU star Smith-Njigba becoming key option for Seahawks

SEATTLE — Over his past two games, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has started to emerge as a key offensive option. Smith-Njigba had his first 100-yard game in Week 2 against New England with 12 catches for 117 yards, but he saved his breakout performance for Week 9 when ...

Pirates hire Matt Hague as new hitting coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired Matt Hague as their hitting coach, bringing him back to the team that drafted him in 2008. Hague replaces Andy Haines, who was fired after Pittsburgh finished in the bottom 10 in the majors in every significant statistical category last season, ...

All-Northeast Inland District Football selections

Division I FIRST TEAM Offense Linemen—Robbie Eberhardt, Massillon Jackson, 5-11, 265, sr. Backs—Kristian Satterfield, Massillon Jackson, 5-8, 165, sr. Quarterback—Kam Montgomery, Canton McKinley, 6-5, 210, sr. Kicker—Vincenzo DiTeodoro, Brunswick, 6-1, 200, jr. Defense ...