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I can't remember people having a fit about third-place matches when we hosted the World Cup in 1994. Then again, we weten't living in the Likes to Complain Era back in the day.

The course was new, the competition was intense and the air quality was at its worst. Brandon Hoelzer overcame all of it to win his first Tigertown Open title. @PopperUSATODAY's story. cantonrep.com/story/sports/2…

Golf has wrapped up at The Elms. Here are the 2026 Tigertown Open division winners. Pro: Brandon Hoelzer -11 61 Amateur: Jimmy Wild -6 66 Senior Pro: Paul Wackerly -8 64 Senior Amateur: Rick Stimmel -10 62

No one has threatened to unseat Brandon Hoelzer atop the pro division leaderboard at the Tigertown Open. The closest who are still on the course are @MoldovanMaxwell and Connor Gdovin. Both are at 4-under, seven shots off the lead.

Smoke? What smoke? The air quality hasn't affected this year's Tigertown Open scores. Mike Van Sickle shot 10-under 62 and Blake Sattler finished at 9-under 63 in the pro division. Brandon Hoelzer's 11-under 61 still tops the leaderboard.

Brandon Hoelzer is the clubhouse leader at 11-under par in the men's pro division. There is still a lot of golf to be played. The final group has just teed off.

Aside from seeing what you're breathing, not a bad office view for today's Tigertown Open. @PopperUSATODAY will have updates this afternoon.

I think people are overlooking one of the biggest reasons why the Warriors would be appealing to LeBron. It really has nothing to do with basketball. Just think about it.

We mourn the passing of Kent State great Jim Corrigall. Jim embodied what it means to be a Golden Flash both as a player and a coach. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A recent Jackson High School graduate won titles at one of the nation's largest adaptive sports competitions. My story. cantonrep.com/story/sports/h…

Emily Venters has faced one barrier after another throughout her life. Now the 27-year-old long distance runner must feel like she's on a clear path to a bright future. Mike Popovich's story on the 2026 Women's 6K Championships winner. cantonrep.com/story/sports/2…

Mike Popovich's interview with Emily Venters after she won her first national title at this year's Women's 6K Festival in Canton.

A longtime area college coach will be inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. cantonrep.com/story/sports/c…

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The 1961 and 1962 national championship game rematch that should be played every year.

Just add the other Ohio teams and boom

Yeah, the hacked X account has become an absolute mess filled with worthless information. It looks like we'll be at @PopperUSATODAY until I'm 90 ... if X even lasts that long. Head over there. x.com/mpopovichREP?s…

Malone University is turning to a successful Wayne County high school coach to lead its women's basketball team. @Malone_WBB @maloneathletics @GreatMidwestAC cantonrep.com/story/sports/c…