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NFL Hall of Fame running back Paul Hornung dies at 84
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NFL Hall of Fame running back Paul Hornung dies at 84

· November 13, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Paul Hornung, the dazzling Golden Boy of the Green Bay Packers whose singular ability to generate points as a runner, receiver, quarterback and kicker helped turn the team int

COVID-19 situations force Valley West football, Crestwood field hockey to forfeit
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COVID-19 situations force Valley West football, Crestwood field hockey to forfeit

· November 13, 2020

The Wyoming Valley West football team and Crestwood field hockey team were forced to forfeit PIAA state playoffs games this weekend because of COVID-19 situations.

Johnson, Thomas part of 4-way share atop Masters leaderboard
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Johnson, Thomas part of 4-way share atop Masters leaderboard

· November 13, 2020

AUGUSTA, Ga. The buzz was back Friday at Augusta National, loud as ever.

H.S. Football: Crestwood to battle fast-paced Jersey Shore in Class 4A quarterfinals
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H.S. Football: Crestwood to battle fast-paced Jersey Shore in Class 4A quarterfinals

· November 12, 2020

Jersey Shore s offensive philosophy is simple. The more plays run, the better a chance that something good happens.

H.S. Football: Spartans to tangle with state power Cathedral Prep
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H.S. Football: Spartans to tangle with state power Cathedral Prep

· November 12, 2020

Here s the task at hand.

Casey shoots 65 to grab early lead at Masters
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Casey shoots 65 to grab early lead at Masters

· November 12, 2020

AUGUSTA, Ga. Already seven months behind schedule because of the pandemic, the most unusual Masters was 30 minutes old Thursday when the silence was interrupted by a rumble down by Amen Corner.

Freddie Freeman, Jose Abreu win AL, NL MVP Awards for 2020
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Freddie Freeman, Jose Abreu win AL, NL MVP Awards for 2020

· November 12, 2020

As opening day finally approached, Freddie Freeman had far bigger concerns than perfecting his swing and practicing his scoops.

Serious heart condition forces PSU’s Journey Brown to retire from football
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Serious heart condition forces PSU’s Journey Brown to retire from football

· November 11, 2020

For the last six years, football has been a lifestyle for Journey Brown.

The Masters in November gives golf a big sendoff
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The Masters in November gives golf a big sendoff

· November 11, 2020

AUGUSTA, Ga. Any optimism that the next Masters will be restored to its full glory of spring blooms and the endless chorus of cheers was dampened only by the reality of the calendar and the recent s

Bieber, Bauerclaim Cy Younghonors for 2020
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Bieber, Bauerclaim Cy Younghonors for 2020

· November 11, 2020

Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer love to talk pitching. They bonded as teammates with the Cleveland Indians, and stayed in touch after Bauer was traded to the Cincinnati Reds last year.

H.S. boys soccer: Crestwood falls in overtime to Selinsgrove in Class 3A state opener
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H.S. boys soccer: Crestwood falls in overtime to Selinsgrove in Class 3A state opener

· November 10, 2020

WRIGHT TWP. That invisible barrier buckled Tuesday night. It swayed. It tilted.

Freiermuth vows to stick out season with PSU despite 0-3 start
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Freiermuth vows to stick out season with PSU despite 0-3 start

· November 10, 2020

It s the last thing Pat Freiermuth envisioned when he decided to play out his junior season. But now that Penn State is 0-3, the All-America tight end isn t rethinking his decision.

Garcia withdraws from Masters after positive COVID-19 test
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Garcia withdraws from Masters after positive COVID-19 test

· November 9, 2020

AUGUSTA, Ga. Sergio Garcia pulled out of the Masters on Monday after informing Augusta National he tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the second player to withdraw following a positive

Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration
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Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration

· November 9, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing with stricter penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans s

A quiet start to empty week at Augusta National for Masters
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A quiet start to empty week at Augusta National for Masters

· November 9, 2020

AUGUSTA, Ga. Take away a few white scoreboards in their usual places behind the greens, and the green television stands behind the 12th tee and a few other strategic locations, and this is what Augu

Williams, Lewis named top rookies
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Williams, Lewis named top rookies

· November 9, 2020

Much like one of his lofty leaps at the wall, Kyle Lewis soared above the field.

Luhnow files $22M breach of contract lawsuit against Astros
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Luhnow files $22M breach of contract lawsuit against Astros

· November 9, 2020

Former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the team, seeking more than $22 million in salary owed under his deal when he was fired in January.

Clemson still has path to national title
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Clemson still has path to national title

No. 4 Clemson won t spend its bye week worried about the college football s championship chase after the Tigers suffered their first regular-season loss in three years.

Nick Saban: No. 1 ‘even more meaningless this year’
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Nick Saban: No. 1 ‘even more meaningless this year’

· November 9, 2020

It s easier than ever for Alabama coach Nick Saban to dismiss a midseason No. 1 ranking.

Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time
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Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time

Just about the only thing Gonzaga has left to accomplish under Mark Few is win a national championship.