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SPORTS BRIEFING

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Herbstreit’s popular dog, Ben, dies Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit announced Thursday that his beloved dog, Ben, died at age 10. Ben was a golden retriever who gained fame for regularly accompanying Herbstreit to games and even appearing on set and the sideline. Herbstreit, who calls ...

Golden Bears more than a one-hit wonder

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NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — Oak Glen’s battle-tested volleyball program is used to playing a multiple sets of matches to get into the state tournament. With the West Virginia Seconday Schools Activities Commission adding an extra division this season, the Golden Bears needed just one win to ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

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River View in state final DOVER — The Warsaw River View boys soccer team advanced to the Division IV state championship match. River View blanked Beachwood, 3-0, at Crater Stadium on Wednesday night. River View has defeated its six tournament foes — including Beaver Local and East ...

Lady luck smiles upon Potters

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The East Liverpool football team hit the jackpot in landing a long shot Div. VI, Region 15 second round home game. The odds that a No. 12 and No. 13 seed would win together on the same night were 2 percent. Well, the No. 12 seed Potters took care of business by beating No. 5 Columbus East ...

TENNIS RESULTS

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Ohio Valley Racquet Club Fall Adult League Sunday’s results Cardinal Financial 32, Gardner-Gardner 6 Nick Dunmyer-Ken Keller (CF) def. Doug Gomoll-Greg Carlisle, 8-1 Nick Dunmyer-Steve Curtis (CF) def. Doug Gomoll-Shawnae Carlisle, 8-2 Megan Dunmyer-Steve Curtis (CF) def. Hadley ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

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Swinney challenged at polls CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — It has been a rough few days for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. First, his 19th-ranked Tigers lost to Louisville on Saturday night, then he was told he couldn’t vote Tuesday at his polling place. Swinney, whose given name is William, ...