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Olympian Carlin Isles skips Paris to focus on his job in the Stark Prosecutor's Office
The way Carlin Isles sees it, he'll always have Tokyo and Rio. The world's fastest rugby player won't be headed to Paris as a member of the U.S. men's sevens team for the 2024 Summer Olympics. ...
Northeast Ohio native athletes competing in Olympics 2024
Athletes from across the world are getting ready to try for gold in the 2024 Olympics, which kick off in Paris next week. Some of those Olympians, both new and returning, have roots right here in Northeast Ohio.
Three Kent State Athletics Alumni Headed to Paris Olympics
KENT, Ohio — Kent State University alumni Corey Conners, Chris Ortiz and Danniel Thomas-Dodd will compete on the world stage at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. This is the 11th consecutive Summer Olympic Games that Kent State will be represented by a current or former student-athlete, dating back to the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics.
Boards and BMX bikes will soar Saturday at Akron Skate Park Jam
Akron Skate Park will host its second Akron Skate Park Jam July 27 in an effort to bring together the local skateboarding and BMX community and celebrate the park. Tyler Arney, a 24-year-old BMX biker, planned the event with 30-year-old skateboarder, Miranda Best. ...
Louisville Hot Stove team a runner-up in state tourney
Louisville’s Rick Black Photography finished as the Ohio Hot Stove Baseball E League state runner-up after a weekend of tournament games at Alliance’s Butler Rodman Park. The team of 17- and 18-year-olds lost the final game, 15-9, on Sunday afternoon to Grafton General Plug after qualifying for the game earlier Sunday. ...
Pickleball Association shines at Farmer’s Market
The Garrettsville Pickleball Association (GPA) gave a resounding yes to the invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to showcase their skills at the Farmer’s Market on July 18th. The GPA had the fun opportunity to encourage and engage community members in learning and playing the fastest growing sport in the United States for the last three consecutive years. If you would like more information on how to connect with us, and join our lively group, please reach us at gpagville@gmail.com. Our next Skills Clinic will be August 3rd from 10:00 til 12:00 PM at the outdoor courts across from the YMCA, weather permitting.
Garfield junior Conner Hunt basks in aftermath of Move United Hartford Nationals
Garfield rising junior Conner Hunt had already proven himself at the state level as a tough competitor in the seated track events but now has made his mark at the national level. Hunt won the 100-meter seated dash at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama by setting a national record of 15.71 seconds and finished as the runner-up the 400 and 800-meter seated dashes in the T54-U17 category on July 14.
CRAWFORD | As it looks to build on ACC success, Louisville's intangible is Jeff Brohm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WDRB) -- All you need to know about Jeff Brohm from Louisville's 2024 ACC Football Media Days appearance is this: He made it back to Louisville in time to attend The Ville's TBT regional title win Wednesday night in Freedom Hall. There's a lot of football to talk,...
‘The only person you’re cheating when you aren’t working hard is yourself.’: Mount Union pitcher Anthony Warner’s story of perseverance
Mount Union right-handed pitcher Anthony Warner chose to commit to Mount Union because of his desire to stay close to home. He was high on the team’s radar from Louisville, Ohio, making it a perfect match. “I was really only looking for schools close to home at the time,...
Metro Athletic Conference seeks new member schools
The Metro Athletic Conference is accepting letters of interest from schools who may want to join the league in the 2026-27 school year. That would be the MAC's first year without Coventry, which recently announced its upcoming move to the Principals Athletic Conference. The MAC's members include three Portage County schools (Field, Ravenna...
Wednesday's Canton City Junior Tennis Tournament results
CANTON CITY JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS Semifinal matches10U singles: Haupt d. Corrin 6-4, 4-6. 1-0 (6).Girls 12U singles: Allen d. Lokie 6-0, 6-2.Girls 14U singles: Dempsey d. Potashnik 6-1, 6-1; Hillard d. Rieder 6-4, 6-1.Boys 14U singles: Blake d. Rowbotham 6-4, 6-4. Girls 16U singles: Williams d. Balcom 6-0, 6-1; H. Smith d....
July 23: Bowie's big eighth sinks Akron 6-5 on Splash Day
Bowie Baysox (10-12, 42-48) 6, Akron RubberDucks (15-7, 52-39) 5. WP: Lincoln Henzman (2-2) LP: Davis Sharpe (3-2) Save: Wandisson Charles (1) Despite Akron rallying from 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead, the Bowie Baysox scored four in the eighth to beat the Akron RubberDucks 6-5 on Tuesday afternoon at Canal Park.
Six Zips Earn IWLCA Academic Honor Roll Accolades
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. - The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association unveiled its 2024 IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll and Honor Squads on Wednesday, July 24. The IWLCA named 325 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA as IWLCA Academic Honor Squads for the 2023-24 academic year. To be eligible...
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Whiskey & Wine on Nine Golf Outing
Looking for a fun charity outing with two interesting contests to go along with the golf? Then check out Aunt Susie’s Whiskey & Wine on Nine Golf Outing on Saturday, August 10th at Arrowhead Golf Club in North Canton. The event benefits people in Stark County who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Baseball Earns 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Akron Baseball team recently earned the American Baseball Coaches Association 2023-24 Team Academic Excellence Award. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year.
MEN’S LACROSSE WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT COACH
NORTH CANTON, OH : Head Coach, David Salter , is excited to announce the hiring of Kyle DeCrispino , as Assistant Coach, for the Walsh Men’s Lacrosse Program. DeCrispino arrives to Walsh with a slew of accolades and experience. From Arnold, Maryland, Kyle’s collegiate playing experience includes 99 goals, 41 assists, 84 ground balls, and 17 caused turnovers. Most recently, at Lander University, he was two time All-Conference, two time Player of the Week, and a two time conference champion. He was the 2024 Peach Belt Conference Tournament MVP and an USILA All-Region Selection. He also coached for Zingos Club…
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