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RUSSELL — Leighton Swanson shot a low round of 31 in the Cable Hollow Senior Men’s League, while Al Ludwick, Tim Mack, Arthur Stewart and Chad Johnson tied with a low net of 29. Johnson had the most points with 8.5, Swanson carded an eagle on No. 10, Stewart scored four birdies, while both Ludwick and Lou Swanson had seven pars on the day. The Eastern Division standings are: 8 Mike’s Townline 269.5, 10 Litehouse Auto 258.5, 1 Maple Place Farms 239, 3 Warren Tire 233.5, 6 Olde Duffers 233, 7 Cable Hollow 228.5, 11 Huber Paving 226.5. The Western Division standings are: 14 ...

Pitt eyes getting out of ACC’s mushy middle

PITTSBURGH (AP) — 2025 record: 8-5 EXPECTATIONS The Panthers have been stuck in the mushy middle of the ACC since winning the conference title in 2021, going 16-16 in league play over the last four years. If Pitt wants to escape it in 2026, it will depend largely on how big of a step ...

Allar, Howard to get extended looks Friday

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Will Howard and Drew Allar dazzled at times in their NFL preseason debuts for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The challenge for both young quarterbacks heading into a visit from the New York Jets on Friday? Doing it again. They won't lack for opportunities after coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that Howard and Allar will split snaps against New York while starter Aaron Rodgers and longtime backup Mason Rudolph get the night off. "We've got two games here, and I want to see those guys play as much as possible," McCarthy said. Howard will start, with Allar coming on ...

Gaining separation

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Through four innings, Janesville, Wisconsin found itself in a tight nightcap to Day 4 of the Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series. Then the Ohio Valley Regional champions gained some separation. In a big way. Leading 2-1, Janesville sent 14 batters to the plate in the ...

Warren’s Holden named Paul Clough Outstanding Wrestler

Warren senior Hayden Holden has been named this year’s Paul Clough Outstanding Wrestler in Warren County. The award, now in its fifth year, is presented by the Clough family to a senior wrestler who reflects the qualities Paul Clough valued. Previous recipients include Cael Black of ...

Baker Jr. officially declared RUSH Stock Car special winner

BUSTI, N.Y. — When the dust settled on Saturday night’s $750-to-win RUSH Stock Car special at Stateline Speedway, William Baker Jr. was the first driver to cross the finish line. However, the celebration was briefly put on hold when an official protest was filed against Baker’s engine in the post-race tech barn. The claim mandated a comprehensive inspection by RUSH Racing Series officials, leaving the official race results in limbo pending the outcome of the teardown. The Official Ruling On Monday evening, the RUSH Stock Car Series officially cleared Baker, cementing his ...