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BLUFFTON — Bluffton University’s first football game under the newly installed stadium lights is scheduled for the Beavers’ home opener at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, against Adrian College. A dedication ceremony with donors Randy and Debbie Gade will take place during halftime.

The University of Northwestern Ohio’s athletic director, Chris Adams, has formally announced his retirement effective September 9, 2022. Hired in 2007 to relaunch the athletic program at UNOH, the past 15 years have been filled with numerous accomplishments.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Trubisky staked his claim to take over for the retired Ben Roethlisberger, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown as the Pittsburgh Steelers eased past Detroit 19-9 in the NFL’s preseason finale on Sunday afternoon.

SEATTLE (AP) — Robbie Ray tossed seven dominant innings, Dylan Moore and Ty France homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-0 on Sunday.

ATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy, the strongest voice for the PGA Tour in a tumultuous year, had the final say with his clubs Sunday when he rallied from six shots behind to win the Tour Championship and capture the FedEx Cup for the third time.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — For a week and a half at the Little League World Series, no team came close to Hawaii. The championship Sunday was no different.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Major league losses leader Patrick Corbin ended Washington’s record 43-game drought without a starting pitcher earning a victory as the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 Sunday.

CELINA — The host Bulldogs swept the boys and girls team titles in the Division I/II races during Saturday’s Rotary Invitational at Wright State University - Lake Campus.

BATH TOWNSHIP — A stout defensive effort and a little bit of grit offensively helped Bluffton fend off Bath, 2-0, in a non league affair Saturday.