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Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point in 6-4 win over Pens

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Draisaitl, who hit the milestone in the first period on a secondary assist, ...

Salisbury named West Lib football coach

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WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University Director of Athletics Brad Forshey announced today the hiring of Chad Salisbury as the next head football coach of the Hilltoppers, ushering in an exciting new era for the program. Salisbury brings extensive NCAA Division II coaching experience and a ...

Purple Riders survive scare for road win vs. Bellaire

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BELLAIRE — Martins Ferry used a three-prong scoring attack to turn back a spirited Bellaire effort by a 73-65 count at The House of Champions Tuesday night. Anthony Booth (20), Elijah Smith (20) and Gavin Little (18) combined for 58 points in helping the Purple Riders improve to 2-1 on the ...

Monroe Central bests Waterford; Bulldogs blow out Cameron

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WATERFORD — The Monroe Central Seminoles picked up a road win Tuesday over the Waterford Wildcats to move to 3-2 on the season, winning 54-41. The Seminoles’ play coming out of the locker rooms was a big factor Tuesday, as in the first and third quarters, Monroe Central outscored ...

Steelers passes the eye test with win over Miami

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t play a particularly aesthetically pleasing brand of football. It’s been that way for a while. The offense can lack explosion for long stretches. The defense can get pushed around with alarming ease against quality opponents. The coaching ...