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Why the James Harden trade saga might linger, depending on whose track record prevails
PHILADELPHIA The actual fireworks arrived in Philly throughout July 4th weekend. But not the metaphorical ones that would set the NBA transaction cycle ablaze at least when it comes to James Harde
Little League Softball: Pittston opens sectionals with win over Back Mountain
DALLAS The hitting wasn t quite there for Pittston on Wednesday afternoon. The defense and pitching was.
IronPigs rally to knock off RailRiders
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 5-4 on Tuesday in front of a sellout crowd of 10,000 at PNC Field. Everson Pereirahit a three-run homer in his Triple-A debut.
Nola beats former teammate Eflin as the Phillies beat AL-leading Rays 3-1 for 10th straight road win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Aaron Nola tied a career-high with 12 strikeouts and beat former teammate Zach Eflin as the Philadelphia Phillies won their 10th consecutive road game, 3-1 over the AL-leading T
Gleyber Torres helps power Yankees past Orioles
NEW YORK Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run from first base on Giancarlo Stanton s fifth-inning single, leading the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 on Tue
Andy Murray gets a win at rainy Wimbledon and a thumbs-up from Roger Federer
WIMBLEDON, England On a day filled with far more rain drops than drop shots at Wimbledon light, but persistent, showers prevented the completion, or even start, of dozens of matches Roger Federe
Philipsen makes it back-to-back Tour de France stage wins, Yates keeps overall lead
NOGARO, France Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen won a mass sprint to earn a second straight stage victory at the Tour de France on Tuesday, while Adam Yates kept the race leader s yellow jersey headin
Gearinger, Gill take top honors at annual Bernie’s Run
WILKES-BARRE More than 500 runners started their Independence Day celebration on Tuesday with a 3-mile run through downtown Wilkes-Barre and its adjacent neighborhoods.
Flyers sign defenseman Marc Staal to a 1-year deal while the Leafs add Max Domi
Marc Staal is joining the Philadelphia Flyers, signing a $1.1 million contract for next season with a team embarking on a lengthy rebuilding process.
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves agree on max contract extension
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it clear: They re going to build around Anthony Edwards.
Late fireworks lift RailRiders over Mets
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre topped the Syracuse Mets 10-8 thanks to a late game rally. The RailRiders took the series four games to one and have now won four straight. A rare Monday night contest will go in
The Padres and Mets are running out of time to turn around disappointing seasons
In the last few days before the All-Star break, the San Diego Padres will host the New York Mets this week. It s safe to say both teams are ready to put the first half behind them.
Mets acquire reliever Trevor Gott from Mariners
NEW YORK The New York Mets acquired right-handed reliever Trevor Gott from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for lefty Zach Muckenhirn.
Mountain Top defeats GPA in District 16 9-11 baseball
Bryce Williams struck out five to earn the win as Mountain Top defeated Greater Pittston Area 8-5 in District 16 9-11 baseball action.
Andy Murray and Roger Federer will both be at Centre Court on Tuesday
WIMBLEDON, England Andy Murray will be back at the site of some of his greatest triumphs on Tuesday: Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Russians and Belarusians back at Wimbledon as war in Ukraine continues
WIMBLEDON, England When Victoria Azarenka walked into Court 15 on Monday morning for her first Wimbledon match in two years, she was greeted by polite clapping. When the two-time Grand Slam champion
Venus Williams falls early in her first match at her 24th Wimbledon and loses to Elina Svitolina
WIMBLEDON, England As Venus Williams entered Centre Court for her 24th Wimbledon appearance at age 43, greeted by a standing ovation, she held a green exercise band overhead with both hands and stre
NASCAR thinking big after exciting finish to Cup Series’ 1st street race in its 75th season
CHICAGO Moments after NASCAR s daring adventure was over a soggy day in downtown Chicago rescued by a compelling Cup Series race they were all thinking big.
Philipsen wins third stage of the Tour de France, Yates keeps overall lead
BAYONNE, France Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen won the third stage of the Tour de France in a bunched sprint on Monday, while Adam Yates of Britain kept the race leader s yellow jersey.
Back Mountain American wins in extra innings
In District 31 Majors baseball play, Back Mountain American defeated NorthWest/Swoyersville in extra innings on Sunday afternoon.