Indians open 2017 with walk-off 2-1 win over White Sox
Michael Brantley delivered a walk-off opposite-field double in the 10th, giving Cleveland a 2-1 victory over Chicago at Progressive Field as the crowd of 35,002 joined in the home opener festivities and the 2016 AL title ring celebration. James Shields, Brantley, Lindor and Santana were key names in a tense opener.
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Sox
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Francisco Lindor
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Cubs
Geovany Soto
Kahnle
James Shields
Shields
Lindor
Carlos Carrasco
Frazier
Andrew Miller
Soto
Matt Davidson
Yandy Diaz
Saladino
Tim Anderson
Miller
Bryan
Shaw
Cody
Allen
Rick Renteria
TNS
Cleveland Indians
Edwin Encarnacion
Chicago White Sox
Ohio corners group aims to improve with spring progress
Ohio’s cornerbacks room shows depth and competition this spring as Ellis Williams Miller and Nelson contend for starting roles. Jalen Fox returns after 13 games last season, with freshmen Xavier Motley Xavier and Ilyaas Motley joining Morgan and walk-on Cameron Gunners in the battle. New coach DeAngelo Smith praises one on one battles and notes his mix of experienced players and talents, eyeing growth under a Cover 4 scheme influenced by Michigan State.
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Morgan
Cameron Gunners
De’Angelo Smith
Smith
Columbus
Independence HS
University of Cincinnati
Bearcats
OSU
Kerry Combs
Bobcats
Southern dominates Rebels in 14-1 five inning baseball victory
Southern rolled past the Rebels 14-1 in five innings while winning the softball game 17-2. A rain delay halted play in the third inning but the suspended game was declared official after both teams agreed not to continue. Upcoming action has Athens at River Valley for TVC-Ohio baseball and softball, Nelsonville-York at Vinton County, Trimble hosting Belpre, and Federal Hocking traveling to Eastern for softball and baseball.
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Penguins face Columbus in anticipated opening playoff series
After a 3-2 loss at Madison Square Garden, Penguins players describe a tight, physical series with the blue jackets. Nick Bonino and Sidney Crosby expect intense, emotional games as both teams bring strong playoff form and history of battles.
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Detroit Pistons move eyed for NBA All-Star Game bid
Amn Tellem and Pistons owner Tom Gores pitched Detroit’s case to NBA owners after the Palace farewell loss to Washington. They outlined plans for the Little Caesars Arena move and said the league supports Detroit’s bid, aiming to host an All-Star Game in the future. Los Angeles hosts 2018, Charlotte eyed for 2019.
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North Carolina
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Silver
This Week's Sports Calendar Items and Events
Athens Messenger outlines upcoming events including a Runners Clinic on 4/12 at Willow View Cafe OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital from 6 to 8 pm. Also listed are a Gun Show on 4/15 at Izaak Walton’s in Logan with $3 admission, Amphibian Day Camp on 4/15 at Raccoon Creek, and a recurring Yoga for Adults class starting 4/17 at 5200 W Washington Rd Albany.
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Hocking County Fish and Game
Izaak Walton's
Blosser Rd
Logan
Raccoon Creek
New Marshfield
Washington Road
Albany
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