BEREA — It was a totally different opening to the Cleveland Browns training camp on Wednesday compared to a year ago.

No one suffered an injury. The starting quarterback was already known. » Full Story

BOARDMAN — Sometimes a rain delay can be good for a team. It can give players a chance to regroup if things aren’t going their way. » Full Story

NILES — It was a disappointing night for area baseball fans at Eastwood Field. » Full Story

BOARDMAN — Lauren Casassa says she’s always up to bat when there are two outs. » Full Story

BOARDMAN — Carrying momentum from week to week is essential for any travel softball team. » Full Story

The Valley Extreme 10-and-under softball team faced a familiar opponent in the second day of bracket play at the PONY National tournament on Tuesday morning: the Valley Sting. » Full Story

SCORES

10-and-under

Bracket One

• VALLEY EXTREME 5, VALLEY STING 3

• CT Eliminators 8, Lake Erie Diamond Chix 1

• CT Eliminators 9, VALLEY E » Full Story

NILES — Aberdeen pitcher Stephen Procner is pretty familiar with Eastwood Field.

He pitched on the field as a member of the Girard Indians and the Cleveland State Vikings. » Full Story

STRUTHERS — The project has been in the works for several years.

On Aug. 11, it’s scheduled to be mostly completed. » Full Story

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Youngstown State was picked to finish third behind preseason favorite North Dakota State and Northern Iowa in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2008. » Full Story