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Wyoming Valley Conference approves revisions to winter sports schedules
The Wyoming Valley Conference approved revised schedules for all winter sports Wednesday during a virtual meeting of its athletic directors.
H.S. Football: Hazleton Area’s Matthew Cusatis, Williamsport’s Nassir Jones named all-state
The Wyoming Valley Conference had two players selected to the Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State team in Class 6A on Wednesday.
AP source: Auburn finalizing deal with Boise State’s Harsin
Auburn and Boise State s Bryan Harsin are finalizing an agreement for him to become the Tigers head coach.
What now? Slumping Steelers searching for answers
PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin, to borrow a phrase, trusts the process. So does Ben Roethlisberger and everyone else on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Congress approves bill to crack down on racehorse doping
WASHINGTON A bill to ban race-day doping of horses and set national medication and track-safety standards for the horse-racing industry is nearing the finish line. Lawmakers gave final approval to t
H.S. Sports: PIAA reduces the required number of practices needed for all winter sports
The PIAA Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to reduce the minimum number of practices for winter sports before holding a competition.
Holidays come early for Wilkes, King’s hockey
It has been a long couple weeks for area college ice hockey players since the Middle Atlantic Conference announced that the fate of the 2021 season was going to be left up to the United Collegiate Hoc
HOF linebacker Greene dies at 58
Kevin Greene will be remembered for his long blond hair, his charisma, and the havoc he created for opposing quarterbacks.
Injury didn’t alter Eagles S Rodney McLeod’s giving plans
PHILADELPHIA Shortly after an MRI confirmed Rodney McLeod had a torn knee ligament and needed season-ending surgery, the Philadelphia Eagles safety went to a local supermarket, helped bag groceries
Gonzaga strengthens grip on No. 1 spot in AP poll
A two-week layoff did nothing to slow down Gonzaga.
Analysis: Jets’ win leaves players happy, fans angry - and both right
NEW YORK The New York Jets know how many of their fans feel today. They also know this can t happen again.
ANALYSISChange seems likely amid frustration with CFP
Seven years into its existence, the postseason system that replaced the Bowl Championship Series is starting to produce levels of frustration, and in some cases contempt, among fans and competitors th
Brandon Matthews picks up win on Tour Latinoamerica
Brandon Matthews had a number in mind for what it would take to make sure nobody threatened him in the final round of the Puerto Plata Open.
CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out
A season filled with uncertainty brought on by the pandemic will end with a perfectly predictable College Football Playoff.
Team Thomas wins PNC as Woods celebrates memory with his son
ORLANDO, Fla. Justin Thomas and Tiger Woods traded text messages on the eve of the final round at the PNC Championship, their teams tied for the lead and in contention. Neither mentioned winning.
Freiermuth declares for 2021 NFL Draft
Penn State junior tight end Pat Freiermuth has decided to forgo his fourth season and has declared for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Bills clinch AFC East 1st time since 1995 by beating Denver
DENVER (AP) The Buffalo Bills captured their first AFC East title in a quarter-century Saturday when 24-year-old quarterback Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more in a 48-19 rout
Clemson wins ACC crown; Ohio State takes Big Ten title
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Trevor Lawrence had 412 yards of offense and three touchdowns, Travis Etienne ran for 124 yards and a score and No. 4 Clemson dominated No. 2 Notre Dame 34-10 on Saturday to win
Playoffs on line for Browns, Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The Cleveland Browns are coming to the Meadowlands to face the New York Giants with one thing in mind: the playoffs.
PSU notebook: Wade delivers on special teams with kick return TD in finale
STATE COLLEGE Lamont Wade couldn t be sure he d ever get this opportunity again.