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Heyward criticizes franchise tag

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward is over the franchise tag. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle said Wednesday that the mechanism which lets teams retain control over their players beyond the length of their current contract is "stupid." "It hampers players," the seven-time Pro Bowler said. "Why should any team be able to take advantage of a player for one year?" The questions came as the Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. close in on a deadline for getting a new deal done before the season starts. Porter is in the final year of his rookie contract. The club has a ...

Championship battles come to a head at Stateline

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BUSTI, N.Y. — A massive crowd and a jam-packed pit area featuring 121 cars set the stage for a spectacular early September evening at Stateline Speedway. With zero division titles officially clinched entering the regular-season finale, the double-points Championship Night delivered high-stakes drama and relentless action across all seven weekly divisions. SUPER LATE MODELS Kyle Bedell masterfully rim-rode the Busti oval to secure the Super Late Model feature victory. A highly technical track surface caught out Justin Carlson mid-race, as the top cushion caused his machine to flip, ...

Dragons beat Erie in home opener

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WARREN — The Warren boys soccer team picked up a win at their home opener Tuesday evening at War Memorial Field. Facing Erie High, the Dragons well-handled the quickness of the Royals and played consistent soccer to win by a 4-2 margin. Gabe Dougherty found the back of the net twice, ...

Eisenhower sweeps

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Times Observer photos by Steve Younger Eisenhower defeated Tidioute 25-7, 25-8, 25-13 in nonregion volleyball Tuesday. The Knights’ Alanna Byrd opened the first game with 10 straight service points, totaling seven aces and six kills on the night. Paisley Lawson had five aces and four ...

Cathedral Prep sweeps Warren in tennis

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WARREN — The Warren girls tennis team lost 5-0 Tuesday as the Dragons hosted Cathedral Prep at Betts Park. Featuring a loaded lineup that included two-time PIAA small-school bronze medalist Paige Patsy, the Ramblers took care of business and handed the Dragons (1-2) their second loss of the season. At first singles, Patsy beat Scotlynn Perry 6-0, 6-0. At second singles, Cathedral Prep’s Ella Fetzner beat Olivia Romanosky 6-0, 6-0. At third singles, the Ramblers’ Lydia Beuchert topped Carly Fitzsimmons 6-0, 6-0. At first doubles, Cathedral Prep’s Ellen Hutchinson and ...

High-scoring Knights dominate again

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CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS — The Eisenhower girls soccer team continued its strong start to the season Tuesday by defeating Cambridge Springs 8-1 in nonregion action. Leading the way for the Knights were Rosalie Rondeau and Kierra Cressley, who each tallied three goals. Josie Elms added two goals. Rondeau added two assists while Grace Martin and Hannah Lund each had one. Adding assists in the game were Rondeau with two, while Grace Martin and Hannah Lund each added one. “Amelia Smyth had a strong defensive game,” Eisenhower head coach Ashley Elms said. “Grace Martin and Josie ...