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RailRiders outslugged by Rochester, 8-4
The RailRiders rise toward the top of the second-half standings has hit a snag in Rochester.
No. 13 Notre Dame is hoping to keep its revamped offense chugging in Week 2
SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame s revamped offense is off to a fast start.
Eagles, Cowboys are the start of the conversation about contenders in the NFC East
The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys have an NFC East title apiece while both clubs reached the playoffs each of the past two seasons.
Harper’s 300th homer not enough as Angels rally to beat Phillies 10-8 on Drury’s homer in 9th
PHILADELPHIA Bryce Harper put the Philadelphia Phillies ahead in the eighth inning with his 300th home run, but Brandon Drury capped a three-run ninth with a tiebreaking, two-run homer that lifted t
TL partnership draws national attention
The Times Leader Media Group s partnership with the Cipher Sports Technology Group, an iGaming and sports betting content and data solutions provider, has drawn some national attention.
Djokovic and Swiatek roll, Tsitsipas falls in hot, sticky US Open second round
NEW YORK Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenhei
RailRiders bats held in check in 2-1 loss at Rochester
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped a 2-1 decision to the Rochester Red Wings in Tuesday s series-opening contest in Rochester. Andres Chaparro had his organization leading 77th RBI.
Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided defeat at the US Open: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
NEW YORK Venus Williams 100th career U.S. Open match produced her most lopsided loss at the Grand Slam tournament where she won the trophy in 2000 and 2001.
GM Howie Roseman explains Eagles’ cutdown day decisions
PHILADELPHIA The Eagles initial 53-man roster is set with plentiful numbers at defensive tackle and cornerback at the expense of depth at wide receiver, linebacker, and on special teams.
Former AL MVP Donaldson released by Yankees; Bader set for waivers
DETROIT Third baseman Josh Donaldson s unproductive two seasons with the New York Yankees ended Tuesday when the former AL MVP was released.
Local roundup: Pittston Area, Wyoming Area girls soccer prevail
Kayla Rodzinak broke a late tie with her third goal of the game, lifting Pittston Area girls soccer to a 6-5 win over Wallenpaupack on Tuesday.
Pair of 1st inning homers lift Brewers over Cubs 6-2 for 9th straight win
CHICAGO Christian Yelich and Mark Canha homered during Milwaukee s four-run first inning, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Monday night for their ninth consecutive victory.
Former big league manager, coach, catcher Pat Corrales dies at 82
ATLANTA Pat Corrales, who managed the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies before a long stint on the Atlanta Braves coaching staff under Hall of Fame skipper Bobby Cox, has di
Coco Gauff comes back to win at the US Open after arguing that her foe was too slow between points
NEW YORK Coco Gauff already was down a set on Day 1 of the U.S. Open when she found herself locked in a marathon of a 30-point, 25-plus-minute game to begin the second set. Sure, there still was ple
US Open 2023: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know
NEW YORK Carlos Alcaraz, just 20 years old and already a two-time Grand Slam champion, is on the U.S. Open night schedule Tuesday. So is Venus Williams, who won twice in Flushing Meadows and is back
US eases past Greece 109-81 at Basketball World Cup to advance to the second round
MANILA, Philippines The first required step at the Basketball World Cup for the Americans is now complete. They re going to the tournament s second round.
Some US Open players are making winning comebacks from injury or retirement
NEW YORK Comebacks are nothing new in tennis. There s quite a history of that sort of thing, including by stars such as Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Martina Hingis, Bjorn Borg, Kim Clijsters a
No one in college football has bigger shoes to fill than Georgia’s Carson Beck.
ATHENS, Ga. No one in college football has bigger shoes to fill than Carson Beck.
Phillies power past Ohtani, Angels
PHILADELPHIA Trea Turner homered twice, Bryce Harper hit a two-run shot and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Monday night.
Clock ticking as the Tennessee Titans look for a new kicker once again
The clock is ticking for the Tennessee Titans to find a new kicker yet again.