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Hazleton Area trio misses out on medals at PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships
HERSHEY The blood round in the PIAA Championships is the third round of consolations. The nickname arose because it is an excruciating, tooth-and-nail, knockout round that creates tears of joy or te
Matthews shoots 9-over 81 in second round of Arnold Palmer Invitational
Brandon Matthews recorded his first career birdie in a PGA Tour event on Friday when he sunk a three-foot putt on the fourth hole at Bay Hill in Orlando during the second round of the Arnold Palmer In
PIAA 3A wrestling: Hazleton Area trio still alive at states
HERSHEY When wrestling in the PIAA Championships, participants will face the toughest competition they have seen all season.
PIAA 2A wrestling: Wyoming Area’s Pepe wins state debut, reaches quarterfinals
HERSHEY One of the big keys for wrestlers is to always wrestle until the end of the match because you never know what can happen. That s especially true at the state tournament.
Pittston Area’s Matthews debuts on PGA Tour with 3-over 75 at Bay Hill
Brandon Matthews introduction to the PGA Tour was a tough one.
PIAA boys basketball: Wyoming Valley Conference teams hope first step is one of many in states
It s tough getting to the PIAA boys basketball playoffs. It s even tougher staying there.
Four WVC girls teams step into PIAA basketball tournament
Sometimes losing a big one can be a positive thing.
PIAA wrestling preview: A look at all 11 WVC entrants in Hershey
Here s a closer look at the 11 Wyoming Valley Conference state qualifiers, who will be participating in the PIAA Championships this weekend at Giant Center in Hershey
PIAA wrestling preview: Lake-Lehman’s Josh Bonomo seeking to carve out his own legacy
HERSHEY About a year-and-a-half ago, Cael Sanderson instructed a clinic held at Wyoming Valley West.
Pittston Area’s Brandon Matthews ready to make PGA Tour debut this week
ORLANDO, Fla. Brandon Matthews makes his PGA Tour debut this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, all because of a putt he missed last November in the Argentine Open.
College Corner: Record swim by Redeemer’s Mahler helps ECU win conference
The East Carolina men s swimming team captured the American Athletic Conference championship, and freshman Adam Mahler played a big part in the victory for the Pirates.
NBA Roundup: Knicks stop Rockets win streak
NEW YORK Rookie guard RJ Barrett tied his season high with 27 points and the New York Knicks held on to beat Houston 125-123 on Monday night, snapping the Rockets six-game winning streak.
A hot summer ahead for boxing’s heavyweight division
Boxing s heavyweight division will be heating up even further this summer, highlighted by a third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua defending his belts against Kubrat Pule
OF Luis Robert, INF Carter Kieboom among rookies to watch
CHICAGO New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso was the breakout star in an impressive group of major league rookies last summer. Now another wave of young talent is looking to leave its mark on the sport
NBA to players: Avoid high-fives as virus concern grows
MIAMI The NBA has told players to avoid high-fiving fans and strangers and avoid taking any item for autographs, the league s latest response in its ongoing monitoring of the coronavirus crisis that
Panic time? Penguins staying patient during unexpected slide
PITTSBURGH Mike Sullivan s voice was calm as he urged patience and understanding, qualities that tend to be in short supply around the NHL when the calendar flips to March and the number of regular-
Q&A: What’s next for the Tokyo Olympics as virus spreads?
TOKYO The spreading virus from China has been reported in more than 60 countries and puts the Tokyo Olympics at risk. The Olympics are to open on July 24 less than five months away. The Paralympic
IN THE PITS: Bowman makes case to keep his Hendrick ride
CHARLOTTE, N.C. There is a strong crop of drivers headed into free agency this summer and Alex Bowman has hardly been at the top of the list.
Antetokounmpo has 41 points, 20 rebounds in Bucks’ win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 20 rebounds and six assists and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 93-85 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory.
Im wins Honda Classic, Langer picks up 41st Champions win
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. Sungjae Im started fast and finished stronger Sunday, winning the Honda Classic by one shot over Mackenzie Hughes for his first career PGA Tour victory.