Republican midterm convention provides Vance center stage moment as party faces midterm verdict
DALLAS (AP) — Republicans opened the second and final day of their midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday knowing that history is not on their side this election season, but counting on President Donald Trump to propel voters to protect their House and Senate majorities. They're also ...
Pirates get over .500
CHICAGO (AP) — Jared Jones pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Oneil Cruz added a solo home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday night to complete a three-game series sweep. The White Sox had just two hits in losing for the eighth time in 11 games. Chicago's AL Central lead over idle Cleveland slipped to 1 1/2 games. Jones (4-6), making his 40th career start, allowed leadoff walks in the third and fourth innings and carried a no-hit bid into the seventh, when Colson Montgomery shut down the bid with a two-out double. Jones finished the inning, ...
Tua’s fresh start begins in Pittsburgh
ATLANTA (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa's first chance at a fresh start with the Atlanta Falcons will come Sunday at Pittsburgh, where he made the last start of his rocky final season with the Miami Dolphins. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Monday that Tagovailoa will open the season as the starter and Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive. Cooper Rush will be the backup. Penix was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice but did not play in a preseason game as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL in his left knee that ended his 2025 season. There already is ...
Miami gains school-record 856 yards
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — No. 7 Miami set a school record for yards and tied the mark for points in a game, with quarterbacks Darian Mensah and Luke Nickel each throwing three touchdown passes in a 77-7 victory over lower-division Florida A&M on Thursday night. The Hurricanes finished with 856 yards, breaking the mark of 750 against Ball State in 2024. Miami had 77 points in a game twice previously, both against Savannah State. And the game was so one-sided that the teams agreed to shave five minutes off the fourth quarter, setting the clock for 10 minutes instead of the standard ...
Boil advisory issued in Calcutta
The Buckeye Water District has issued a boil advisory for the following area in Calcutta for anyone that experienced no water or low water pressure: Sprucevale Road from Summit Drive north to Santa Clara.