Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74

Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74

Nicknamed “the Cobra,” Parker played 19 seasons, 11 for the Pirates. He was the NL MVP in 1978, won a World Series with Pittsburgh a year later and then won another championship in 1989 with the Oakland Athletics..

Saturday, June 28th 2025, 6:06 PM EDT by Associated Press
Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Bulls for Isaac Okoro

Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Bulls for Isaac Okoro

Ball averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 35 games this past season after missing the 2022-23 and 2023-24 campaigns because of a left knee injury.

Saturday, June 28th 2025, 3:59 PM EDT by Associated Press
NHL Draft: Penguins first round selections

NHL Draft: Penguins first round selections

The Penguins selected center Benjamin Kindel with the 11th pick.

Friday, June 27th 2025, 11:59 PM EDT by Associated Press
Bryan Reynolds hits 3-run HR as Pirates rout Mets 9-1

Bryan Reynolds hits 3-run HR as Pirates rout Mets 9-1

Mitch Keller pitched 5 1/3 innings to end his 15-start winless streak and Bryan Reynolds hit a three-run home run as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-1 on Friday night.

Friday, June 27th 2025, 9:52 PM EDT by Associated Press
Sonny Gray strikes out 11, allows only 1 hit in dominant complete game as Cardinals blank Guardians

Sonny Gray strikes out 11, allows only 1 hit in dominant complete game as Cardinals blank Guardians

The Guardians were blanked for the second straight game.

Friday, June 27th 2025, 9:42 PM EDT by Associated Press
Guardians' Ramírez sidelined with bruised forearm after being hit by pitch

Guardians' Ramírez sidelined with bruised forearm after being hit by pitch

Ramírez was hit by a pitch by Toronto's Kevin Gausman during the fourth inning of Thursday's game.

Friday, June 27th 2025, 6:33 PM EDT by Associated Press
State Champions recognized by Eastwood Mall & Cafaro Foundation

State Champions recognized by Eastwood Mall & Cafaro Foundation

The district received $10,000 from the Cafaro Foundation

Friday, June 27th 2025, 4:42 PM EDT by Dana Balash
Superintendent dispels rumors on Newton Falls sports cuts

Superintendent dispels rumors on Newton Falls sports cuts

As an example of adjustments, Johansson mentioned that the district can no longer afford eight assistant coaches for a football team of 25 players.

Friday, June 27th 2025, 10:38 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Cavaliers make second round draft selections

Cavaliers make second round draft selections

The second round of the NBA Draft held Thursday and the Cleveland Cavaliers had two selections.

Thursday, June 26th 2025, 10:55 PM EDT
NFL suspends Justin Tucker 10 weeks for violating personal conduct policy

NFL suspends Justin Tucker 10 weeks for violating personal conduct policy

The suspension takes effect on Aug. 26, roster cutdown day, and Tucker is eligible for reinstatement on Nov. 11.

Thursday, June 26th 2025, 5:40 PM EDT by Associated Press
Gausman throws 8 innings of 2-hit ball, Blue Jays beat Guardians 6-0

Gausman throws 8 innings of 2-hit ball, Blue Jays beat Guardians 6-0

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Thursday to win the three-game series.

Thursday, June 26th 2025, 5:25 PM EDT by Associated Press
Ramírez hits an RBI single in 10th to give Guardians win over Blue Jays

Ramírez hits an RBI single in 10th to give Guardians win over Blue Jays

José Ramírez hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat Toronto 5-4 on Wednesday night in the second start of the season for the Blue Jays' Max Scherzer.

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 10:24 PM EDT by Associated Press
Mavericks draft Duke's Cooper Flagg first overall

Mavericks draft Duke's Cooper Flagg first overall

As expected, Dallas took Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night.

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 8:49 PM EDT by Associated Press
Misiorowski outduels Skenes; Brewers top Pirates 4-2

Misiorowski outduels Skenes; Brewers top Pirates 4-2

Misiorowski (3-0) allowed two hits, walked two and struck out eight and threw 74 pitches and lowered his ERA to 1.13 for the Brewers, who took two of three in the series and climbed a season-high nine games over .500.

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 8:42 PM EDT by Associated Press
Horse Racing: Ownership group of Zoldan & Kelce win first race

Horse Racing: Ownership group of Zoldan & Kelce win first race

Swift Delivery won at Woodbine

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 2:40 PM EDT by Dana Balash
YSU extends men's basketball coach Ethan Faulkner through 2029-30

YSU extends men's basketball coach Ethan Faulkner through 2029-30

The Penguins finished 21-13 in his first season

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 12:09 PM EDT
Springer's grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians

Springer's grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians

George Springer broke the game open with a grand slam in the eighth inning, Eric Lauer held Cleveland scoreless until the sixth and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Guardians 10-6 on Tuesday night.

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 12:07 AM EDT by Associated Press
Ortiz and Durbin come up big in Brewers win over Pirates

Ortiz and Durbin come up big in Brewers win over Pirates

Joey Ortiz homered twice and Caleb Durbin added a three-run shot as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on Tuesday night.

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 12:03 AM EDT by Associated Press
Hot weather & football: Safety comes first

Hot weather & football: Safety comes first

Trainers are making sure the players are receiving adequate breaks and water

Tuesday, June 24th 2025, 1:45 PM EDT by Dana Balash
Rodgers: "One and done in Pittsburgh"

Rodgers: "One and done in Pittsburgh"

He made the comments on the Pat McAfee show

Tuesday, June 24th 2025, 1:26 PM EDT by Dana Balash

First responders guard Howland neighborhood where six died in plane crash

Cornernersburg's family-run Davidson's Restaurant up for sale

Salem Teach Truth Day focuses on laws changing what is being taught in classrooms

Crews battle flames at mobile home park in Liberty Township

Community members discuss potential ideas if Poland Library relocates

Youngstown man sentenced to 106 months in prison for drug trafficking, firearm convictions

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

2024: The year in retail closures

Decades of Dedication: Wendy's employee retires at 84

New laws coming to schools in the new year

No injuries when fire erupts at Philadelphia transit lot filled with decommissioned buses

No injuries when fire erupts at Philadelphia transit lot filled with decommissioned buses

To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps an aging power plant online through summer

Ohio Supreme Court's Pat Fischer launches 2026 bid to oust court's lone Democrat, Jennifer Brunner

Ohio divorce lawyer pleads not guilty in 2013 fatal stabbing of client

Trump's push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed