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Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on social media Monday night. Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of ...

Monroe Central rolls by Shadyside girls, 69-33

SHADYSIDE — So far, so good for the Monroe Central girls’ basketball team, but veteran head coach Troy Baker knows there’s tests ahead. The Seminoles (2-0) won on the road for the second consecutive time Monday night with a dominating, 69-33, decision over Shadyside (0-2) inside the ...

Fourth-Quarter surge sends Big Red to win over the Purple Riders

STEUBENVILLE — Martins Ferry girls basketball coach Dave Reasbeck knew his team was facing a big test right off the hop opening up at Big Red. In fact, he called it the toughest game his team would face prior to the regional tournament which is nearly four months away. For three quarters, ...

For the sagging Steelers, the devil is in the details

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin thrives living on the margins. The Pittsburgh Steelers coach loves it when things get “thick,” to borrow one of his favorite words. Things have rarely been murkier during Tomlin’s 19-year tenure than they are right now for the Steelers ...

Bellaire girls start season with road win against River, 42-19

HANNIBAL — Bellaire made it two wins in a row to start the girls’ basketball season Monday night with a 42-19 win over River. Tamya Morgan led the Big Reds (2-0) with 15 points, which included a trio of treys. Kayla Edgar added a dozen points. Carleigh Trifonoff paced the debuting ...