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Steelers' Heyward calls franchise tag 'stupid'

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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 ...

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The Warren girls volleyball team was all business Wednesday as it defeated Brookville 25-12, 25-18, 25-14 at Warren Area High School. The victory was an all-around team effort spearheaded by total domination on the offensive end as everyone played their role and contributed to the ...

Golf leagues

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RUSSELL — Arthur Stewart shot the low round of 37 in the Cable Hollow Senior Men’s League, while Bill Hargenrader had the low net of 29. The most points were scored by Rick Setili with nine, Al Ludwick had two birdies, Stewart had the most pars with eight and Wayne Matve was the points winner for the regular season with 91.5. There will be a scramble Friday at 8 a.m., while the East Champions Mike’s Townline will take on the West Champions Townline Auto. ——— WARREN — Following are the results from the Stableford League at Jackson Valley Golf Course. High team ...

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Photos courtesy of Mark Evans Warren’s Scotlynn Perry, left, and Carly Fitzsimmons return volleys at first and third singles respectively during their tennis match Wednesday against St. Marys.

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, ...