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Logano wins at Kansas to clinch spot in Cup Series finale
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Logano wins at Kansas to clinch spot in Cup Series finale

· October 18, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Kan. Joey Logano spent the final 40-plus laps at Kansas Speedway keeping an eye on Kevin Harvick in his rear-view mirror.

Clemson remains overwhelming No. 1
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Clemson remains overwhelming No. 1

Clemson easily held off Alabama on Sunday to retain the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press college football poll, extending its longest run atop the poll to seven weeks.

Northwest shuts down fall sports due to COVID-19 case
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Northwest shuts down fall sports due to COVID-19 case

· October 18, 2020

The Northwest Area School District has halted fall sports and other extra curricular activities for at least two weeks because of a positive COVID-19 test within the school community.

McDermott credits Reid’s influence as Bills host Chiefs
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McDermott credits Reid’s influence as Bills host Chiefs

· October 18, 2020

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Sean McDermott s professional coaching world came crashing down around him upon being fired by Andy Reid in Philadelphia following the 2010 season.

Judge finally gets first win
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Judge finally gets first win

· October 18, 2020

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Joe Judge won t have a lot of time to enjoy his first win as New York Giants coach.

Depleted Eagles fall to 1-4-1
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Depleted Eagles fall to 1-4-1

PHILADELPHIA The Baltimore Ravens got the stop they needed against a depleted Eagles offense that staged an impressive comeback.

Steelers stay perfect
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Steelers stay perfect

· October 18, 2020

PITTSBURGH One by one the dominos toppled.

Top 25 roundup: No. 2 Alabama rolls past No. 3 Georgia, 41-24
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Top 25 roundup: No. 2 Alabama rolls past No. 3 Georgia, 41-24

· October 18, 2020

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Mac Jones passed for 417 yards and four touchdowns and No. 2 Alabama s aerial assault picked apart No. 3 Georgia s heralded defense in the second half of a 41-24 victory Saturd

Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series
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Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series

· October 18, 2020

SAN DIEGO (AP) Remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena homered again, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World Series for the second time,

Dodgers headed to World Sereis
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Dodgers headed to World Sereis

ARLINGTON, Texas Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the third time in four years by topping the Atlanta Br

Florida’s Mullen joins players in testing positive for virus
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Florida’s Mullen joins players in testing positive for virus

· October 17, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida coach Dan Mullen, who last week wanted 90,000 fans packed inside the stadium amid a pandemic, says he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Seager homers again, Dodgers force NLCS Game 7 with 3-1 win
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Seager homers again, Dodgers force NLCS Game 7 with 3-1 win

ARLINGTON, Texas Corey Seager homered again, Walker Buehler pitched six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers pushed the NL Championship Series to Game 7 with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Brav

H.S. Football: Wilkes-Barre Area at Berwick game scheduled for Saturday cancelled
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H.S. Football: Wilkes-Barre Area at Berwick game scheduled for Saturday cancelled

· October 17, 2020

The Wilkes-Barre Area at Berwick football game scheduled for Saturday night has been cancelled because of COVID-19 issues in the WBA school district.

H.S. Football: Lake-Lehman shuts down Wyoming Area in second half
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H.S. Football: Lake-Lehman shuts down Wyoming Area in second half

· October 16, 2020

WEST PITTSTON On a night when the teams combined for 520 yards and 58 points in the first half alone, it was Lake-Lehman s second-half defensive effort that finally separated the two teams.

H.S. Football: Hazleton Area controls the ball, controls Dallas on way to win
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H.S. Football: Hazleton Area controls the ball, controls Dallas on way to win

· October 16, 2020

DALLAS TWP. Stunned on the fourth play of the game Friday night, the Hazleton Area Cougars decided there was no need to panic.

Rhodes powers Wyoming Valley West past Nanticoke Area
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Rhodes powers Wyoming Valley West past Nanticoke Area

· October 16, 2020

KINGSTON Donte Rhodes made big play after big play on the ground and through the air on Friday night as Wyoming Valley West thumped visiting Nanticoke Area 42-0.

H.S. Football: Tunkhannock stuns state-ranked Dunmore on short notice
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H.S. Football: Tunkhannock stuns state-ranked Dunmore on short notice

· October 16, 2020

DUNMORE Mike Marabell took exactly three steps before returning to his Tunkhannock post-game huddle for parting words of wisdom: take note of the championship years painted on the Veterans Memorial

Turnovers loom large again for Northwest in loss to Line Mountain
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Turnovers loom large again for Northwest in loss to Line Mountain

· October 16, 2020

UNION TWP. Northwest had issues holding onto the football again in a 47-20 loss to Line Mountain on Friday night.

Penn State names group of eight captains for 2020 season
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Penn State names group of eight captains for 2020 season

· October 16, 2020

In another week, Penn State will take the field for the first time since December. Half of the Nittany Lions group of captains will remain the same.

H.S. Football: Pittston Area at Williamsport game cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
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H.S. Football: Pittston Area at Williamsport game cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

· October 16, 2020

The Pittston Area and Williamsport football game scheduled for Friday night has been cancelled.