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AP source: Saints, Winston in ‘advanced’ negotiations
NEW ORLEANS The Saints and quarterback Jameis Winston are working on a contract proposal to make the former Buccaneers starter a backup to Drew Brees in New Orleans, a person familiar with the situa
Newman says he will be ready to race when racing resumes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Ryan Newman said he will be ready to race when NASCAR resumes competition, which could be as early as May 17.
Bowman makes it 3 straight for Hendrick
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Talladega Superspeedway wasn t immune from The Big One or a typical overtime finish, even in virtual racing.
Eagles pull off a stunner, draft quarterback Jalen Hurts in second round
After giving Carson Wentz a playmaker, the Philadelphia Eagles drafted his backup.
Penn State’s Gross-Matos, Hamler drafted eight spots apart in second round
Wearing jersey No. 1 and No. 99, KJ Hamler and Yetur Gross-Matos were Penn State s smallest and biggest playmakers, respectively.
April 25, 1998: Pro basketball test game for USBL fell flat locally
The trial balloon lost air quickly in 1998.
For all the changes, NFL draft kind of looked, well, normal
For all the uniqueness of this NFL draft, including the angst over a potential communications fiasco, things looked and sounded pretty normal Thursday night.
Draft night close-up put on hold for Penn State’s Gross-Matos
Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State defensive lineman is OK participating from home.
H.S. FOOTBALL: Former player Dennis Buchman selected as Hazleton Area’s new coach
For the first time in Hazleton Area football history, a former Cougar will lead the Cougars.
April 24, 1981: Wyoming Valley West won baseball showdown with Coughlin
Wyoming Valley West won a battle of divisional leaders in 1981 in Wyoming Valley Conference baseball.
From Mellus and Platukis to McGovern, locals dot NFL draft history
West Hazleton s George Platukis and Hanover s John Mellus were the first in 1938. Lake-Lehman s Connor McGovern was the last in 2019. In between, there have been many Wyoming Valley football standouts
Penn State draft hopefuls persevere during uncertain times
Yetur Gross-Matos and KJ Hamler have been dreaming of this week for years. But it wasn t long enough to imagine this scenario.
Logistics share draft spotlight with Joe Burrow, Chase Young
From his home in the New York City suburbs, Roger Goodell will handle perhaps his most visible annual chore announcing draft picks.
April 23, 1989: First round of NFL draft featured a local tie-in
The NFL Draft in 1989 is known for producing four Hall of Fame players in the first five picks Troy Aikman, Barry Sanders, Derrick Thomas and Deion Sanders.
Agent: Gronkowski coming out of retirement for reunion with Brady in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. Four-time All Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski has agreed to a reunion with Tom Brady.
Wyoming Valley Conference coaches announce swimming honors
The season never got to conclude as normal. But for Wyoming Valley Conference swimmers, there was still plenty to recognize from the 2019-20 campaign.
H.S. Girls Basketball: Dallas’ Lauren Charlton selected to 4A all-state second team
Dallas senior Lauren Charlton was selected to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class 4A basketball all-state second team on Tuesday. The reason, she believed, was twofold.
April 22, 1981: Joltin’ Joe paid a visit to NEPA to honor a friend
Joe DiMaggio paid a visit to the area in 1981 to speak at a testimonial for local veteran broadcaster Frank Silva.
Projecting the first round: Look for 3 QBs in first 5 picks of NFL draft
Talk about virtual drafts, what is a mock draft, really? Make believe.