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Expansion May Be Coming To The NBA. Here’s Some Of What You May Want To Know

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA is now officially looking at expansion, with Seattle and Las Vegas the two targeted cities. A vote Wednesday by the league's board of governors — part of a two-day series of meetings in New York — cleared the way for formal talks between potential ownership groups ...

Martins Ferry Holds Off Barnesville 5-2

BARNESVILLE – In the first week of the season, coaching staffs are trying to find out what certain players can do and how to use them. Getting a win is a bonus for some teams. Not Martins Ferry, however. The Purple Riders have some very high expectations and Wednesday’s 5-2 softball ...

Bellaire Bats Boom In Besting Union Local

ST. JOE - It was a season opener, but the Bellaire bats were in mid-season form. The debuting Lady Big Reds banged out 16 hits en route to a 14-7 win over Union Local Wednesday afternoon. “For the season opener I was really happy with how hit the ball,” Bellaire head coach Dave Menendez ...

Straub, Vincent, Schott Named All-Ohio Hoops

COLUMBUS – The Divisions IV, V, VI and VII boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA from regular-season accomplishments. A trio of OVAC standouts ...

Linsly Walks Off Wheeling Central For 7-6 Win

WHEELING — It is very early in the spring season, but the Linsly Cadets are already making a reputation for themselves as cardiac kids. The Cadets walked-off the Wheeling Central Maroon Knights at the Holloway Field Complex on Wednesday, coming back from a two-run deficit in the sixth ...