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DELPHOS – How do you answer when a team sends 10 batters to the plate and takes the lead in the top of the sixth inning in a game you led by four runs not just once, but twice?

COLUMBUS — Noah Dobson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the New York Islanders stayed alive in their quest for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot with a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS — Tanner Bibee and the Cleveland bullpen had 15 strikeouts to put the clamps on Minnesota’s bats, Steven Kwan had three hits and the Guardians spoiled the Twins’ home opener with a 4-2 victory Thursday.

ELIDA — On Thursday afternoon Elida High School announced the resignation of Matt Tabler as boys basketball coach after three seasons.

COLUMBUS — Chip Kelly is bringing one of his former UCLA assistants — and a former Michigan coach and Jim Harbaugh lieutenant — for his first season as Ohio State football’s offensive coordinator.

Joe Flacco probably would not have rocked the boat — certainly not intentionally — had the Browns re-signed him to back up Deshaun Watson.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State basketball team has been fortunate that the bulk of its returning players from the 2023-24 season have eagerly signed up to play for Jake Diebler, but it’s not completely immune to attrition.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians won’t be changing the name of their ballpark anytime soon.

STORRS — Defending national champion UConn had a tough time getting off the ground on the way to the Final Four.

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 40 points, Kevin Durant added 32 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-101 on Wednesday night.