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Top-seeded Kent State used a little help from the temporary, three-foot outfield wall at Firestone Stadium to steal a 2-1 victory over No. 5 Western Michigan Thursday and move to within one win of a championship-game berth in the Mid-American Conference softball...  Read Story.

James struggles again offensively against the NBA's top defensive...  Read Story. (1 comment)

Group effort lifts Waterloo to win over...  Read Story.

Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish. The Yankees played home run derby Thursday, with Giambi, Johnny Damon, Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit connecting in a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians that prevented a three-game...  Read Story.

People wait hours for a 23-cent Papa John's apology...  Read Story.

Another special night for Waterloo's Alyssa...  Read Story.

Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA...  Read Story.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife has some very strong advice for well-meaning people who pick up baby or injured wild animals. LEAVE THEM ALONE! Every year, wildlife officers, biologists and licensed rehabilitators attempt...  Read Story.

Kent State 15th After Day One At NCAA Central Regional Kent State 15th After Day One At NCAA Central Regional Flashes solid on back nine after sluggish start AUSTIN, Texas -- The No.-13 ranked Kent State Golden Flashes struggled out of the gate and was...  Read Story.

The Akron Aeros plated only a single run against the Altoona Curve on Thursday morning at Canal...  Read Story.

Chance for sweep gets swept away By Ben Walker Associated Press NEW YORK -- Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish. The Yankees played home run derby Thursday, with Giambi, Johnny Damon, Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit...  Read Story.

By Thomas J. Sheeran Associated Press UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Customers, some bundled in blankets on a chilly spring day, waited as long as three hours Thursday for cheap pizza as Papa John's made good on its apology to Cleveland Cavaliers fans....  Read Story.

Garcia builds an early lead Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Sergio Garcia put together his third straight impressive round at The Players Championship. The first two gave him a runner-up finish last year. The 6-under 66 on Thursday was only...  Read Story.

KSU one step closer to tourney crown By David Carducci Record-Courier staff writer AKRON -- Top-seeded Kent State used a little help from the temporary, three-foot outfield wall at Firestone Stadium to steal a 2-1 victory over No. 5 Western Michigan...  Read Story.

Red Wings roll past Stars 4-1 in West finals opener By Larry Lage Associated Press DETROIT -- Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a...  Read Story.

Uribe homer lifts White Sox Associated Press White Sox 6, Twins 2 CHICAGO -- Jermaine Dye homered for the third straight game and Juan Uribe added a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth for the White Sox. John Danks (3-3) made it through five innings,...  Read Story.

Jessica Toocheck's RBI-single in the bottom of the 10th inning helped top seeded Kent State escape a scare in the Mid-American Conference Tournament opener with a 3-2 victory over the University of Akron Wednesday at Firestone...  Read Story.

Cavaliers look to rebound from Game 1 filled with...  Read Story.

Tribe pitcher improves to...  Read Story.

The Akron Aeros withstood a late rally from the Altoona Curve on Wednesday to collect a 3-2 victory at Canal...  Read Story.