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Polamalu recovered from virus, is at Hall induction

Polamalu recovered from virus, is at Hall induction

The former safety helped the Steelers win Super Bowls in 2006 and 2009.
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Simone Biles has some rethinking 1996 Kerri Strug moment. ‘She shouldn’t have jumped’

Simone Biles has some rethinking 1996 Kerri Strug moment. ‘She shouldn’t have jumped’

Her face twisted in agony from the pain radiating from her ankle after that first jump, the 18-year-old Strug looked at her coach, Bela Karolyi, and asked a simple question: “Do we need this?”
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Gymnast Simone Biles scratched from Olympics team final due to ‘medical issue’

Gymnast Simone Biles scratched from Olympics team final due to ‘medical issue’

Team USA was a heavy favorite to win the team competition entering the Olympics.
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Cleveland Indians name change is attempt to ‘erase our history,’ Ohio sheriff says

Cleveland Indians name change is attempt to ‘erase our history,’ Ohio sheriff says

While he’s found plenty who agree with him, and some who promised to cast their vote for him in the next county sheriff’s election, others pushed back.
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Odd couple: Mayfield, rocker Alice Cooper team up for TV spot

Odd couple: Mayfield, rocker Alice Cooper team up for TV spot

Alice Cooper and former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley will perform at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre in September.
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Cleveland’s MLB team is now the Guardians

Cleveland’s MLB team is now the Guardians

The name change will occur after the 2021 season.
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Robinson-Shuba Statue unveiled at Wean Park

Robinson-Shuba Statue unveiled at Wean Park

“A Handshake for a Century” commemorates the handshake between Jackie Robinson and George Shuba after Robinson hit his first home run in 1946. 
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Middle school sports returning to Youngstown City Schools

Middle school sports returning to Youngstown City Schools

For the past few years, younger student-athletes have competed in intramural sports through the schools. 
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UPDATE: Blue Jackets goalie, 24, dies from fireworks mishap

UPDATE: Blue Jackets goalie, 24, dies from fireworks mishap

Autopsy says Matiss Kivlenieks, who played in the USHL and in Cleveland, died from chest trauma.
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WEEKDAY MATTERS | Mahoning Valley Historical Society will open 2 exhibits Tuesday

WEEKDAY MATTERS | Mahoning Valley Historical Society will open 2 exhibits Tuesday

Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events.
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