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LeBron James (right) is greeted by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (left) after setting the NBA's all-time scoring record during Wednesday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder (Photo credit: NBA on TNT)

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LeBron James becomes NBA's all-time scoring leader

LeBron James is now the NBA's all-time leader in career points. Needing 36 points entering Wednesday to break the record, James eclipsed the mark initially set by Kareem…

February 8, 2023 · Mitch Spinell

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Carrollton wins share of first league title since 2010-11 season with win over Minerva

For the first time since the 2010-11 season, the Carrollton Warriors are conference champions in boys basketball. With a victory over the Minerva Lions Friday night, Carrollton…

February 4, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Locals remember longtime Strasburg scorekeeper Gary Smith

Gary A. Smith, who operated as the scorebook keeper for Strasburg-Franklin High School's basketball program for five decades, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 86. Known as…

February 3, 2023 · Mitch Spinell

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Hall of Fame in Canton to host USFL teams during 2023 season

At a press conference in Canton Wednesday morning, USFL and Hall of Fame Village leaders announced that Canton will be the host site for two teams during the upcoming regular…

January 25, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Communication is key to Carrollton's 10-game winning streak

"Night and day" is the only phrase to properly describe the difference between this season and last season for the Carrollton boys basketball team. Last year the Warriors finished…

January 14, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Bills safety Damar Hamlin making progress, shows neurological signs

Bills S Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition, but according to the Buffalo Bills organization, he is making progress.…

January 5, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Fourth-quarter rally falls short; Malvern suffers first loss of the season

The best thing under $10 you could’ve done in Carroll County Tuesday evening was buying a ticket to the Malvern vs. Maysville boys basketball game. Both squads entered the game…

January 4, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Bills safety suffers cardiac arrest on field following hit during game; remains in critical condition

A tragic scene unfolded Monday night in Cincinnati just 10 minutes into the Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. Bills safety Damar…

January 3, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Sports betting is live in Ohio; what do you need to know?

Some Ohioans will be ringing in the new year by checking out sports betting, as it officially becomes legal Jan. 1, 2023. What should you know? When is virtual sports betting…

January 1, 2023 · Timothy

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HS Sports Tuesday: Tusky Valley girls handle Dover; Malvern boys remain unbeaten

Tusky Valley improved to 8-1 on the season with a 40-23 Tuesday night win over host Dover. Kayleigh Norris led the Trojans with 10 points (along with six rebounds, five assists,…

December 28, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Indian Valley to honor Hall of Fame coach Bob Huggins at Friday home game

Indian Valley High School will honor 2022 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Bob Huggins during the Braves boys' home game this Friday against Hiland High School. Huggins,…

December 22, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Steelers legend Franco Harris dies at 72, just days before jersey retirement

Franco Harris, an NFL Hall of Fame running back for the Steelers, has died at the age of 72. Harris is most known for “The Immaculate Reception,” which is considered one of the…

December 21, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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HS Sports Tuesday: Garaway, Malvern remain unbeaten; New Philadelphia falls on road

After a 10-10 tie to end the first quarter, Garaway outscored Sandy Valley 17-5 in the second period to eventually win on Tuesday night at Garaway High School. Garaway’s Jarrett…

December 20, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Minor scores 21 points in second half; Malvern remains unbeaten with win over East Canton

Malvern trailed in the early part of Tuesday night's game, but not for long as they cruised to a 65-43 win over visiting East Canton. East Canton jumped out to an early 4-0 lead…

December 20, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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North Central beats Mount Union for Division III football championship

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - North Central College held on to win 28-21 in Friday's Stagg Bowl against the Mount Union Purple Raiders. Up 14-0 at halftime, the Cardinals (15-0) held on to win…

December 16, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Friday: Dover, Malvern, Sandy Valley pick up road wins; New Philadelphia falls at home

The Malvern Hornets remained undefeated after their 68-49 road win at Strasburg on Friday night. In a matchup that saw the top two teams in IVC North face off for the first time…

December 16, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Wednesday: Hiland, Strasburg, TCC girls roll; Indian Valley gets first win vs Sandy Val

Ashley Mullet scored a game-high 26 points to lead Hiland in a 50-15 victory over Ridgewood on Wednesday night at Hiland High School. Mullet also recorded three rebounds and four…

December 14, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Tuesday: Garaway bests Indian Valley; New Philadelphia, Sandy Valley win; Strasburg still unbeaten

Garaway outscored Indian Valley 15-8 in the third quarter of what would become a 51-38 Pirates victory on Tuesday night. The Pirates led Indian Valley 23-19 at the half but…

December 14, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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New Philadelphia girls roll in home win over Ashland

NEW PHILADELPHIA - The New Philadelphia Quakers improved to 3-2 on the season with a 50-30 home win over Ashland High School on Thursday night. New Philadelphia’s Carys Young…

December 8, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Tuesday: Dover beats Wooster as Stevenson scores 19; Garaway, Malvern, Sandy Valley, Tusky Valley win IVC matchups

Tyler Stevenson led the way with 19 points as the Dover Crimson Tornadoes beat visiting Wooster, 47-42, on Tuesday night. Dover’s Carter Grove shoots over Wooster’s Braden…

December 6, 2022 · Mitch Spinell