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H.S. Football: Pittston Area cancels season; WVW at Hazleton Area cancelled
The Pittston Area School District has shut down its football program, canceling the final two games of the season because of a COVID-19 situation. while Wyoming Valley West at Hazleton Area has been c
Saban wants Alabama’s focus on what’s ahead
Nick Saban s postgame dance during Alabama s celebration of a big win was short-lived, then it was back to business.
Pacers tab Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren as coach
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana wanted its next coach to take the franchise in a new direction.
Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to start a most strange World Series played amid the pandemic
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY NOTEBOOK Only the beginning for Black Knights
When Lake-Lehman defeated Wyoming Area, which entered the day in second place, as part of its final cluster meet last week, the Black Knights secured their first Wyoming Valley Conference regular-seas
H.S. Football: Pittston Area picks up Tamaqua to replace WBA on schedule
Pittston Area will play at Tamaqua at 7 p.m. Friday in a high school football game scheduled due to a pair of COVID-19 situations.
PSU notebook: Freshman Parker Washington earns starting spot at receiver
For the last two years, Penn State s most dangerous weapon on offense has lined up in the slot. With KJ Hamler now in the NFL, the Nittany Lions will turn to a true freshman to take over the job.
‘Medical condition’ puts season in doubt for Penn State RB Journey Brown
By the end of 2019, Journey Brown had become Penn State s most productive player on offense. Now there s doubt whether the junior running back will be able to play at all in 2020.
Cards cruise past Cowboys 38-10
ARLINGTON, Texas Kyler Murray accounted for three touchdowns in his first game back home as a pro, Ezekiel Elliott set up the first two Arizona TDs with fumbles and the Cardinals beat the Dallas Cow
Chiefs run away with win over Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed new teammate Le Veon Bell and the rest of the NFL how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs running attack is already.
A different kind of Series
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) A World Series like no other opens Tuesday night with Clayton Kershaw s Los Angeles Dodgers pursuing redemption, Kevin Kiermaier s Tampa Bay Rays seeking acclaim and Major Leag
Harbaugh starts season with 2 years left on deal at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Usually, college football coaches at major programs have many years on their contract that helps them persuade recruits to sign with the school.
Same old Pitt? Panthers stuck in neutral after hot start
PITTSBURGH Pat Narduzzi calls it the 24-hour rule. Win or lose, the Pittsburgh coach expects the Panthers to move on quickly regardless of the outcome during a given week.
Ball’s injury forces Hoosiers to scramble to fill void
Indiana coach Tom Allen had big plans for fifth-year senior Marcelino Ball.
Kyle Larson reinstated to compete in NASCAR in 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kyle Larson can return to NASCAR competition next season following a long suspension for using a racial slur while playing a video game.
Local Roundup: Gayoski’s goal lifts WVW to field hockey victory
Olivia Gayoski scored at the 3:33 mark of the third quarter for the game s only goal, lifting WyomingValley West over visiting Honesdale in a high school field hockey match on Monday.
District 2 Girls Tennis: Krypel, Mazurek both fall in championship matches
WILKES-BARRE Three members of the Wyoming Valley Conference had the chance to win a girls tennis District 2 singles championship on Monday afternoon at Kirby Park.
Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, beloved voice of hockey in US, retires
Hall of Fame hockey broadcaster Mike Emrick announced his retirement Monday after almost 50 years behind the microphone.
Miami turns up heat on Jets, coach
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. Ryan Fitzpatrick blocked on a running play, improvised a left-handed completion and led cheers for his replacement during mop-up time Sunday.
Jason Kokrak wins CJ Cup
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. In his 10th season, in his 233rd tournament, Jason Kokrak can finally call himself a PGA Tour winner.