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Allen gives Browns up-close view of franchise QB

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — As the Browns' clumsy starting quarterback competition winds down, they got an up-close view at what a franchise QB looks like. Josh Allen reminded them what's missing. Despite not having two of his top wide receivers due to injuries, Buffalo's star QB showed typical poise and precision while working against Cleveland's solid defense as the Bills and Browns held a joint practice Thursday in advance of their weekend exhibition. Allen connected with tight end Dalton Kincaid for a long touchdown and the Bills, one of the AFC's preseason Super Bowl favorites, made ...

Moving day at Diethrick

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – Janesville, Wisconsin, trailed for most of Thursday’s first quarterfinal at the Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series. The Ohio Valley Region champions made up for it late. Wisconsin used a pair of bunts to plate the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning ...

Bok makes history as first girl in local BRWS

JAMESTOWN — Since 1980, in the 20 Babe Ruth World Series that Jamestown, New York, has hosted, many athletes have made their mark on baseball history. That includes Richie Sexson, who went on to be a two-time MLB All-Star, Ben McDonald, who was the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft in 1989, and ...

Stateline set for action-packed night of racing Saturday

BUSTI — As the dog days of summer begin to wind down and the number of remaining race nights shrinks, Stateline Speedway is hosting the perfect event for the whole family. This Saturday marks the highly anticipated Westfield Ag & Turf “Free Night,” presented by Rent To Hometown. Fans will be treated to free grandstand admission, an on-track autograph session to meet their favorite drivers and a massive giveaway where the first 500 K-5 students through the gates will receive a brand-new backpack filled with school supplies. While the fans enjoy the free promotions, the on-track ...

Survive & advance

JAMESTOWN — Host teams historically have not done well against the regional champions in the Babe Ruth World Series. In recent editions that have been hosted at Diethrick Park the local talent has fared much better, even reaching the quarterfinals in 2021. On Wednesday night, the local ...

Golf leagues

WESTFIELD — Darien Swanson shot a low gross score of 35, while Rob Strang posted a low net of 31 in the Thursday’s Men’s League at Pinehurst Golf Course. Paul Bretz was closest to the pin on No. 4, while Brad Babcock was closest on No. 7. Other low gross scores were Chris Robson 38, Aaron Fuller 39, Daryn Coon 40, Chad Fuller 40, Gordy Jaynes 40, Bretz 40, Dan Tofil 40, Scott Leamer 41, Jeff Jaynes 41, Daryl Larson 41, Josh Sorrento 41. Other low net scores were Doug Mason 32, Marty Hemmer 34, Rich Ressler 35, Gerry Rogers 35, Jim Ferrell 35. — — — FREDONIA — ...