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On This Date: Coaching chase didn’t go smoothly for Valley West in 1988
Replacing a coaching legend is tough enough. Doing it as an outsider is what Bill Chase had to deal with when he was appointed Wyoming Valley West s football coach in 1988.
NWSL consulted players with kids in developing tournament
When the National Women s Soccer League was plotting its course for a summertime tournament, it reached out to a select group: moms.
Hazleton Area’s hopes to return to softball title game dashed by pandemic
Over 100 Wyoming Valley Conference teams were prepared to play this spring. One of them stood out above the rest.
Column: Shut up and dribble? No way. It’s time to listen
A column is normally a spot for pontificating, to speak bluntly on the issues of the day and receive a gamut of feedback, from effusive praise to slanderous insults.
Players left with bitter feelings after deal to restart MLS
Major League Soccer and its players came away with a sense of accomplishment after reaching a new collective-bargaining agreement in February as the league was heading into its 25th season.
Memorable French Open matches: Nadal-Soderling, Serena-Venus
Rafael Nadal s first French Open loss. Serena Williams first victory over Venus Williams in a major final.
PSU’s Franklin addresses the future — for football and society — on Matt McGloin’s podcast
James Franklin has already begun to make peace with the idea.
NFL: ‘We were wrong’ for not listening to players, discouraging protests
When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone.
What’s next for the NBA? A plan for testing is the big key
For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It s getting closer, but the league isn t there yet.
On This Date: Lake-Lehman baseball battled to the end before falling in 1987
The Lake-Lehman baseball team was able to rally once in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals in 1987, but the Black Knights couldn t overcome Newport in an 11-7 loss in 12 innings at the North Berwick fiel
Penn State players will begin return to campus on Monday
There s no telling when the next college football season will begin. But on Thursday, Penn State took the first step toward preparing for one.
NASCAR’s Cup doubleheader confirmed for end of June at Pocono Raceway
It s not quite how anyone would have imagined it. But history will go on as scheduled at Pocono Raceway at the end of the month.
NBA moves closer to return as owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus ne
On This Date: Nanticoke Area softball needed two days and 20 innings for state win
Four hours and 18 innings didn t determine a winner in 2003.
NBA presents players with plan for 22-team restart at end of July
The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league s board of governors on Thursday, a person with knowledge of th
MLB rejects 114-game schedule, threatens plan of about 50
NEW YORK If Major League Baseball and its players take the field for a coronanvirus-delayed 2020 season, it will be after acrimonious negotiations that resemble their labor war of a generation ago.
Penn State QB Clifford works to stay sharp mentally as well as physically
Given the situation, Sean Clifford has been willing to try anything to find an edge.
On This Date: Historic win for Wyoming Valley West baseball in 1973
The Wyoming Valley West baseball team made school history in 1973 as the Spartans defeated Hanover Area 4-1 to win their first Wyoming Valley League championship.
Penn State players speak out, listen to each other on racial injustice
They had listened to politicians and pundits talk. Coaches and commentators. Nearly every range of opinion on racial injustice in America in the wake of George Floyd s death.