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DeChambeau and his Paul Bunyan power the talk of the Masters
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DeChambeau and his Paul Bunyan power the talk of the Masters

· November 9, 2020

AUGUSTA, Ga. The scene was straight out of the World Long Drive Championship spectacle. Bryson DeChambeau would consider that a compliment.

Seahawks sign coach Pete Carroll to contract extension
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Seahawks sign coach Pete Carroll to contract extension

· November 8, 2020

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has signed a multiyear contract extension that will keep him tied with the team well past his 70th birthday.

Horse racing hopes for return to normal
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Horse racing hopes for return to normal

LEXINGTON, Ky. The golden sunset over Keeneland provided a picturesque and welcome wrap for horse racing after the pandemic wiped out its spring, cramped marquee stakes races into a crowded schedule

Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Cowboys 24-19
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Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Cowboys 24-19

ARLINGTON, Texas Ben Roethlisberger limped around the backfield directing his receivers this way and that, occasionally reaching for a left knee injured during the second-quarter drive while complet

Elliott drives from back of the field to first NASCAR title
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Elliott drives from back of the field to first NASCAR title

AVONDALE, Ariz. The new face of NASCAR circled Phoenix Raceway for a celebratory lap of his finest achievement. Chase Elliott, NASCAR s most popular driver, was now a Cup champion, too.

Jones, Giants hold on to beat Washington for 2nd victory
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Jones, Giants hold on to beat Washington for 2nd victory

· November 8, 2020

LANDOVER, Md. Well after completing his longest pass of the season and avoiding the mistakes that have cost the New York Giants games, Daniel Jones faced one final challenge to preserve his first ga

‘Bama is on top again; ND up to No. 2
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‘Bama is on top again; ND up to No. 2

Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13.

Wyoming Area tops Pittston Area
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Wyoming Area tops Pittston Area

· November 8, 2020

YATESVILLE Rocco Pizano halted Pittston Area s comeback bid and Drew Mruk finished off the Patriots.

Washington gets quick second chance against Giants
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Washington gets quick second chance against Giants

· November 7, 2020

LANDOVER, Md. Ron Rivera didn t second-guess going for 2 in the final minute and Washington losing to the New York Giants as a result.

Eagles have reasons for optimism despite record
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Eagles have reasons for optimism despite record

PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Eagles reached the midpoint of their season with a losing record and a spot in first place.

Opinion: Sports has reason to be proud, but can’t be one-off
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Opinion: Sports has reason to be proud, but can’t be one-off

· November 7, 2020

ATLANTA Sports has every reason to be proud.

A Masters like no other
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A Masters like no other

· November 7, 2020

Nothing about this Masters will look familiar until the champion slips his arms through a green jacket.

Hine, Keating medal at cross country states
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Hine, Keating medal at cross country states

· November 7, 2020

Chris Hine and Madelyn Keating kept getting better all the way to the finish line of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Cross Country Championships.

Girls Soccer: Berwick claims district title with overtime win
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Girls Soccer: Berwick claims district title with overtime win

· November 7, 2020

DALLAS TWP. Berwick spent the morning imagining what it might be like to hoist a district championship trophy in the air. Over pancakes and sausages staples of any team breakfast the girls empha

‘We’re not a good football team right now:’ PSU falls to 0-3 after lopsided loss to Maryland
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‘We’re not a good football team right now:’ PSU falls to 0-3 after lopsided loss to Maryland

· November 7, 2020

STATE COLLEGE There weren t enough fans for there to be boos. Just mostly empty stands a giant metal mausoleum for Penn State to stare at and wonder how things could go so wrong.

PSU notebook: Lions looking for improvement up front
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PSU notebook: Lions looking for improvement up front

· November 7, 2020

STATE COLLEGE The 2019 season had just ended, and Penn State was ready to make a change in the trenches.

No. 4 Notre Dame beats No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in 2OT
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No. 4 Notre Dame beats No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in 2OT

· November 7, 2020

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Kyren Williams had a 3-yard touchdown run in the second overtime and No. 4 Notre Dame shut down top-ranked Clemson with a couple of sacks to seal a 47-40 victory Saturday night

H.S. Boys Soccer: Crestwood routs Valley View for fourth consecutive D2-3A title
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H.S. Boys Soccer: Crestwood routs Valley View for fourth consecutive D2-3A title

· November 7, 2020

WRIGHT TWP. The guy who used to be the smallest came up big Saturday night.

H.S. Girls Soccer: Lake-Lehman shuts down Holy Redeemer for D2-2A crown
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H.S. Girls Soccer: Lake-Lehman shuts down Holy Redeemer for D2-2A crown

· November 7, 2020

FORTY FORT The fate of the entire soccer season came down to the final six seconds Saturday afternoon.

H.S. Football: Crestwood defeats Dallas to claim District 2 Class 4A championship
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H.S. Football: Crestwood defeats Dallas to claim District 2 Class 4A championship

· November 6, 2020

WRIGHT TWP. There hasn t been a lot of perfection in 2020, but Crestwood continued its perfect season with a 34-14 win over Dallas in the District 2 Class 4A championship game on Friday night.