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All-Star O’Hearn, Pirates agree to $29 million, 2-year deal

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn that’s designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost. A person with knowledge ...

Mobley, Thornton help Ohio State cruise past Grambling 89-63

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Mobley Jr. had 20 points and Bruce Thornton scored 18 to propel Ohio State to an 89-63 victory over Grambling on Tuesday. Mobley made 6 of 10 shots with five 3-pointers for the Buckeyes (9-3), who are 7-1 at home. Thornton shot 6 for 10 from the floor and 6 for 7 ...

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Creek girls top Beaver for back-to-back wins CALCUTTA — The Indian Creek girls basketball team is back on track, knocking off Beaver Local on the road Monday for back-to-back victories following its first and only loss of the season last week. The Redskins went on the road and defeated ...

Crusaders drop a heartbreaker to Malvern

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STEUBENVILLE — In the words of Elvis Presley, the Catholic Central girls’ basketball team is going to have a “Blue Christmas” after Malvern turned the Mickey Barber Gymnasium into “Heartbreak Hotel.” The Crusaders hit a 3-pointer to go up by 11 points just seconds into the fourth ...

WVU men end non-conference schedule with lopsided victory

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MORGANTOWN — First the good news: WVU guard Treysen Eaglestaff tied his season high with 23 points and Harlan Obioha recorded his first double-double of the season to lead the Mountaineers to an 86-51 blowout win on Monday against Mississippi State Valley State inside the Hope ...

No. 19 Ohio State women rout Western Michigan

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COLUMBUS — Elsa Lemmila scored 15 points off the bench to lead five in double-figure scoring, and No. 19 Ohio State beat Western Michigan 95-47 on Monday night. Ohio State is 11-1 and 8-0 at home heading into its Sunday matchup hosting fourth-ranked UCLA. Jaloni Cambridge and Kylee Kitts ...