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Western Reserve rallies back to down rival Jays

NORTH JACKSON — It ain’t over till it’s over, and Western Reserve proved that in earnest on Friday night. Facing a 13-point deficit in the second half, the Blue Devils rallied all the way back to take down MVAC rival Jackson-Milton 51-46 for the third straight time and claim the Bud ...

Mancini hosts Fight Night to support veterans

BOARDMAN — After a couple months of work, everything was finally in place. The guests were seated, plates were filled and Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini stood on stage to give the open remarks and prayer. On Friday night, Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman was the host for the “Boom ...

‘Fight Night 5’ set for Struthers Fieldhouse

STRUTHERS – A 15-bout, all-amateur fight card, presented by Paolone-n-Burnside Boxing, is set for Feb. 1 at Struthers Fieldhouse. Titled “Fight Night 5,” the card will feature Struthers native Austin “The Bull” Gibson, of Burnside Boxing Club, going up against undefeated Tyler James ...

Braided lines are an adjustment, but worth it

When it comes to choosing fishing lines and rigging, freshwater anglers have had it pretty easy for generations. We spooled up with whatever strength and diameter nylon monofilament we preferred, threaded the line through our rods’ guides, and tied on our lures and hooks. It was pretty ...

Cavaliers bested by shorthanded 76ers, fall 132-129

PHILADELPHIA — Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak. Cleveland lost its second straight to drop into a tie for the NBA lead with Oklahoma City at 36-8. ...

YSU cruises past Penn State-Shenango 112-63 without head coach Faulkner

YOUNGSTOWN — Even without head coach Ethan Faulkner, Youngstown State didn’t miss a beat on Friday. Faulkner was suspended by the Horizon League for one game for “unsportsmanlike actions” towards an official at the conclusion of the Penguins’ last-second loss to Robert Morris on ...