New Castle Graduate Cox Aims for Big Albany Return
Julian Cox, a New Castle High School graduate, seeks a starting linebacker role at the University of Albany after wrist surgery and a three month recovery. Cox, 2015 CAA Co Defensive Freshman of the Year, suffered a wrist fracture in the 2016 opener, labored through the season, and credits Burk Physical Therapy and Terry Grossetti for aiding his return.
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Bell Leads Pirates Past Tigers With 20th Homer
Pirates rookie Josh Bell powered to a 7-5 win over Detroit with his 20th homer and three RBIs. Manager Clint Hurdle cited Bell’s growth after a conversation with Hall of Famer Dave Winfield at the Futures Game, noting power follows improved average. Bell has 45 extra-base hits this season, the most by a Pittsburgh rookie since Andrew McCutchen in 2009.
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Cole Dominates Tigers In Eight Inning Win
Gerrit Cole shined for the Pirates, tossing eight innings of six-hit, three-run ball to move to 3-1 after the All-Star break. Manager Hurdle credited Cole's mindset and game plan as Pittsburgh snapped a five of six skid by beating Detroit. The Tigers start pitcher Drew VerHagen struggled early before settling in. Pittsburgh heads to Toronto Friday for a five-game AL stretch.
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FEK Baseball to induct 16 Sunday at Flaherty Field
The Fred E. Kelly Baseball Foundation will induct 16 new members into the North County League Legends Club at 6 p.m. Sunday at Flaherty Field. Inductees include Chuck Barber, Mike Busin Sr., Bill Cook, Jim Cook, Rick Gabriel, Mike Gunn, Joe Gunn, Rich Herman, Todd Jay, Curt Johns, Randy King, Brad Olson, Jeff Potter, Joe Ricciutti, John Sansone and Alan Sumner. The foundation honors those impacting Lawrence County baseball as players, coaches, umpires or administrators and began in 2007, having inducted 115 people. It also awards the Anthony Aven scholarship to a New Castle High baseball player.
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Eisner and Olesen Lead PGA Championship With 67s
Jordan Spieth free rolls into the PGA Championship amid lightning fast greens at Quail Hollow. Eisner and Olesen shot 4-under 67 to share the opening lead, while Koepka and Kisner sat near the top as players navigated the demanding layout.
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