[naviga:h3]KC downs East Butler in BCABL action, 10-7[/naviga:h3]

Karns City defeated East Butler, 10-7, Tuesday in Butler County Area Baseball League play.

Broc Weigle earned the pitching win. No other details were available.

[naviga:h3]Smith joins Lakers for championship push[/naviga:h3]

LOS ANGELES — J.R. Smith has joined LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their championship push.

The Lakers announced their long-anticipated signing of Smith as a substitute player Wednesday.

Smith is the Lakers’ replacement for Avery Bradley, who cited family reasons last week for his decision not to finish the season with his team in Orlando.

[naviga:h3]Steelers’ Heyward, NFL players express concern[/naviga:h3]

Some NFL players are raising concerns about playing football amid the coronavirus pandemic while others are ignoring advice of medical experts by working out with teammates.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward has asthma so he wants to “take every precaution” if he plays.

The league informed owners last week that training camp is expected to open as scheduled later this month. Discussions regarding shortening the preseason schedule are ongoing.

The NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame already canceled the opening preseason game between Dallas and Pittsburgh set for Aug. 6.