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Central set to host Bridgeport on HoCo

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STEUBENVILLE — Catholic Central’s youthful squad finds itself above the .500 mark through the first three weeks. They got their with a thrilling 52-45 victory over Bishop Rosecrans last week to get to 2-1, coming out on top with four defensive scores in a wild second half. This week, ...

Crosby understands why trade talk surrounds him

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LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby is well aware of the trade talk swirling around him, now that he and the Pittsburgh Penguins have gone three seasons without making the playoffs. Going into another at age 38 with little realistic hope of the team contending, the three-time Stanley Cup champion ...

Bruins seek first win in trip out to Cambridge

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CAMBRIDGE — For the first time this season, the Brooke football team will head on the road. They’re hoping the return trip to Brooke County is with their first win secured. That trip is to 0-3 Cambridge Friday night in a battle of teams seeking their initial victory. The Bruins have ...

Ryan Day opposes NCAA transfer recommendation

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Ryan Day made it clear he is not a fan of a proposal to reduce the transfer portal to 10 days in January at his weekly press conference on Tuesday. The NCAA’s Football Oversight Committee recommended that the two current portals be replaced with one, which would run for 10 days from Jan. ...

Edison gearing up for a big trip to Martins Ferry

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MARTINS FERRY — The Edison football team is preparing for a tough test this week as the Wildcats looking to improve to 3-1 on the season. Last week, Edison defeated Southern Local, 41-8, on the road up at Wigwam Stadium. “The game started out well,” first-year Edison (2-1) head coach ...

Rodgers showed he has plenty left to help the Steelers

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Aaron Rodgers showed he can still sling it with a take-that performance. Maybe the NFL’s oldest quarterback just needed a fresh start. The 41-year-old four-time NFL MVP avenged an awkward departure from the New York Jets by tossing four touchdown passes to help the Pittsburgh Steelers ...