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Scarlet and Gold: Former Buckeye wins gold at Paris Olympic Games
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Dover, Ohio, native and former decorated Ohio State swimmer Hunter Armstrong is adding more gold to his collection. On Saturday, Armstrong propelled Team USA to its first gold medal of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after swimming 46.75 in the third leg of the 4x100 free relay, clocking the fastest time of his team.
4 Stark County residents won gold medals at the Olympics. Here are their stories
Editor's note: This Monday After column originally appeared in the Repository in August 2021. It is being republished with the Paris 2024 Summer Games underway and Stark County resident Marcus Christopher competing for a medal in men's BMX freestyle. Basketball star Phil Hubbard. Track standout Dave Wottle. Southpaw boxer Ronnie Harris. Heavyweight wrestler Harry Steele. ...
Hall of Fame Village halfway through phase 2 of upgrades
CANTON, Ohio — Enshrinement Week for the Pro Football Hall of Fame is underway, but there’s always something to do at the Hall of Fame Village. The Hall began ramping up the Village back in 2016 and Michael Crawford, the president and CEO of Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment, said they are about halfway through phase two of the project.
Must See Sprints at Midvale Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather Forecast
This Saturday's Must See Racing Sprint Car Series event at Midvale Motor Speedway has been cancelled. "Due to predicted rain and thunderstorms, Must See Racing and Midvale Motor Speedway officials have made the decision to cancel the Saturday, August 3, 2024 event," reads a statement from the series. "This decision,...
Marcus Christopher of Canton narrowly misses medal after finishing 4th in BMX freestyle finals at 2024 Paris Olympics
PARIS, France — 21-year-old Marcus Christopher of Canton narrowly missed winning a medal for Team USA in the BMX freestyle finals at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. He finished in fourth place out of nine competitors. Each athlete was given two runs, but only their best score counted. Christopher...
Jackson’s Dingler Makes MLB Debut Against Guards
The dream has become a reality for Jackson high school grad Dillon Dingler, as he made his Major League debut last night playing catcher for the Detroit Tigers in an 8-4 loss to the Guardians in “Motown”. The 2017 Jackson grad and Ohio State product was drafted in...
Points Battles Define Second Half of Must See Racing 2024 Season
The current points battle for both the Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts and Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series is starting to take shape and give us an idea of what to expect down the final stretch of the season. WATCH MUST SEE SPRINTS AT MIDVALE. In...
Enshrinement Week | Hall of Famers back in Canton to share wisdom with youth football players
CANTON — The game of football continues to be shared with the next generation. Enshrinement week brings one of the best opportunities to do so. Nearly 400 children ages 10 to 14 gathered at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village’s ForeverLawn Sports Complex for the eighth annual Play Football Skills Camp. Participants rotated through six stations that each included a returning Pro Football Hall of Famer. ...
St. Louis SLAM Wins Fifth WFA Title With Three-Point Victory
(CANTON, OH) The St. Louis SLAM have been on a perpetual quest for their fifth national championship within the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) since 2019. Saturday at the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, they finally claimed that goal. The SLAM topped the five-time defending champion Boston...
The Ultimate Guide to Watching the Summer Olympics in Cleveland, Akron, and Canton, Ohio
Are you ready to experience the excitement of the Summer Olympics right in the heart of Ohio? Whether you're a sports enthusiast or just looking for a lively atmosphere to enjoy the games, Cleveland, Akron, and Canton offer fantastic venues and activities to make your Olympic viewing unforgettable. Let's explore the best places to watch the Summer Olympics in these vibrant cities!
Perry holds on to win OHSAA Division V state title over Liberty Center: Ohio high school football 2023 rewind
Perry took home its first football state title in program history with a victory over Liberty Center in the 2023 OHSAA Division V state championship game
Brown: The Ville vs La Familia at Freedom Hall was unifier Louisville basketball needed
For all the imperfections of The Ville’s 70-61 loss to La Familia in The Basketball Tournament quarterfinals, it was a perfect night for Louisville basketball. The fact that The Ville, a team of mostly U of L alumni, had to watch a team of mostly Kentucky alumni advance to the semifinals in Philadelphia was secondary. ...
Cleveland Clinic inks another deal to care for college athletes
Cleveland Clinic has established a multiyear care agreement with North Canton, Ohio-based Walsh University. As part of the five-year agreement, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Sports Medicine will be the preferred medical provider for Walsh's 27 intercollegiate sports and nearly 750 athletes, according to a July 29 news release from Cleveland Clinic.
2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton Repository Grand Parade: See this year's route
CANTON, Ohio — The 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities wouldn't be complete without the Canton Repository Grand Parade, which is set for Saturday, Aug. 3. Organizers say the tradition -- which dates back to 1963 -- is the fifth-largest parade in the country, attracting "around 200,000...
Ohio native qualifies for BMX freestyle finals at Paris Olympics
PARIS — An Ohio native is headed to the BMX freestyle finals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Marcus Christopher, from Canton, Ohio, will represent Team USA as he looks to capture a medal in men's BMX freestyle. Christopher earned a second overall score to qualify with two runs...
Five-star Darryn Peterson has Louisville among final eight
One of the elite prospects has trimmed his list of schools to just eight. First announced via Jeff Goodman, five-star guard Darryn Peterson named the schools that top his list and Louisville has made the cut. Peterson's father confirmed to 247Sports that the 6-foot-5, 195 pound combo guard from Ohio,...
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