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Injured at Pocono, Robert Wickens hopes virtual racing paves a path to his return
INDIANAPOLIS Robert Wickens never gave up on his dreams.
Nats star Zimmerman’s AP diary: Reading ‘Chocolate Factory’
EDITOR S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals. He holds most of the team s career hitting records, and his two
WNBA the latest league to postpone season
NEW YORK The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear.
Penn State, Barbour planning for all options to play football
Sandy Barbour is confident there will be a 2020 college football season. Even if it means playing some or all of it in 2021.
On This Date: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers rout Albany in final season of af2
Ryan Vena threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers defeated Albany 70-28 in 2009 in what would be the final season for arena football in the area.
King’s men’s lacrosse season was brief but successful
The King s men s lacrosse team was off to its best start in program history.
Bowen, Nittany Lions handle challenge of transition on offense during lockdown
Unable to coach as he normally would this spring, Tyler Bowen is doing whatever he can to help his players.
On This Date: Bishop O’Reilly’s Dave Popson selected all-state in 1981
Bishop O Reilly sophomore Dave Popson was selected to the Associated Press All-State basketball team in 1981, while three other Wyoming Valley Conference stars were honorable mention choices.
British man runs marathon in backyard during lockdown
CHELTENHAM, England (AP) Being stuck at home didn t stop a British man from running an outdoor marathon.
Wimbledon canceled for 1st time since WWII because of virus
Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won t be played.
PA Game Commission meeting to be held online
HARRISBURG Due to the continued effects of the global COVID-19 outbreak, the upcoming Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners meeting will be held only online.
Brent Pry helping keep Nittany Lions in line, on track during health crisis
One by one, Penn State s linebackers will join the video call. For Brent Pry, the relief comes when he sees the last player pop up on his screen.
The countdown clock is clicking again for the Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO The countdown clocks have been reset and are ticking again for the Tokyo Olympics.
NFL team owners vote to expand playoffs to 14 teams
The NFL is gearing up for a normal season and playoffs with two additional wild-card teams in the Super Bowl chase.
On This Date: Area lost coaching legend George Curry in 2016
George Curry, who amassed more coaching victories than any other Pennsylvania high school football coach, died in 2016 at age 71.
In The Pits: iRacing is fun but won’t carry teams for long
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Virtual racing has been the small saving grace for motorsports since the coronavirus pandemic brought nearly everything to a halt.
As MLB ponders post-virus season, players worry about health
As Major League Baseball and the players union contemplate various ways to create a schedule for whenever the coronavirus pandemic subsides, Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart raised a concern t
‘There’s no blueprint’ - Virus upends college recruiting
After Michigan lost to Ohio State in the semifinals of the women s Big Ten Tournament, coach Kim Barnes Arico and her staff immediately hit the road. They intended to take advantage of a full week off
British boxer has license suspended over video comments
CARDIFF, Wales British boxer Billy Joe Saunders had his boxing license suspended Monday after publishing a social media video in which he appeared to condone domestic violence amid the coronavirus o
PIAA remains in holding pattern regarding basketball and swimming state championships
The PIAA Board of Directors met Monday via video conference, but didn t discuss canceling either the state basketball and swimming championships or the spring sports season due to COVID-19.