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US, Mexico, Canada advance to knock out rounds

As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group. It's who finishes third. Teams that are first and second in their groups move on automatically to the Round of 32. The United States, Canada and Mexico, co-hosts of the ...

Penguins’ GM waits his turn at No. 22

BUFFALO, N.Y. — At the 2025 NHL Draft, Pittsburgh was all over the place after missing the NHL playoffs, drafting three centers who all appear to be hits as of now. The Penguins returned to the postseason after a year's absence and General Manager Kyle Dubas was satisfied just waiting for ...

Struggles continue

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Jamestown’s struggles at home continued Thursday night. Batavia pounded out 20 hits and scored in every inning but one en route to a 15-5 seven-inning victory over the Tarp Skunks. The win raised the Muckdogs’ record to 13-5, one game in front of Jamestown (12-6), ...

Pirates homer past Mariners

PITTSBURGH — Brandon Lowe hit his team-leading 19th home run of the season and Henry Davis had a two-run blast as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Thursday. Lowe's homer was a solo shot off Bryce Miller with one out in the bottom of the first inning to open the ...

Briefs

Golf leagues WARREN — The team of Julie Moyer and Lisa Irwin shot a gross 45, one stroke better than the team of Tracey Rickard and Katie Penley to highlight the Monday Night Ladies Scramble League at Jackson Valley Golf Course. Leading the Net Division were Tracey Leichtenberger and Amy McMeans with a 33 and Sherry Johnson and Kim Johnson with a 34. ——— WARREN — Tom Moyer and Neal Kent combined for 20 points to lead the Stableford League at Jackson Valley Golf Course. Tim Watkins and Chris Albaugh were second with 19 points, followed by Rob Ritchie and Joe Muscaro ...

Pens acquire Lapierre from Caps

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a big addition on the eve of the draft by acquiring do-it-all winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. The Blue Jackets sent the 43rd pick this weekend, a third-rounder next year and a fifth-rounder in 2028 to Colorado. "Valeri is a big, strong forward who skates exceptionally well, can score goals, win puck battles and doesn't shy away from playing in the hard areas," Columbus general manager Don Waddell said. "He is an accomplished two-way player who competes at a high level and we are very excited to welcome him to ...