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Canucks’ J.T. Miller takes indefinite leave for personal reasons

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver Canucks center J.T. Miller is taking an indefinite leave from the team for personal reasons, the team announced Tuesday. General manager Patrik Allvin said the team’s focus is making sure Miller, an East Palestine native, knows “the entire ...

Celtics hold off Cavs to end Cleveland’s perfect start

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BOSTON — The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the ...

Akron beats winless Kent State

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KENT — Jordon Simmons and Charles Kellom both went over 100 yards rushing and Akron defeated winless Kent State 38-17 on Tuesday night in the Wagon Wheel rivalry game. Simmons had 113 yards on 11 carries, including a 59-yarder, and Kellom 104 on 19 with a touchdown for the Zips (3-8, 2-5 ...

Point’s overtime goal sends Lightning past Penguins

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PITTSBURGH — Brayden Point scored at 3:58 of overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Tuesday night. Point’s overtime winner was his 10th goal of the season. Point, who missed the previous two weeks with a lower-body injury, started the comeback ...