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Three teams left carrying the banner for WVC into state baseball, softball playoffs
The Wyoming Valley Conference hopefuls for state championships are few. Just two in baseball and one in softball.
Misericordia baseball knocks out No. 4 Endicott to stay alive in World Series
Misericordia baseball s record-breaking season will continue.
Back Mountain Triathlon Personal Stories: Swim to the V, then swim back to the flag
On Aug. 20, 2023, the Back Mt. Triathlon will bring triathlon back to Harveys Lake and the Back Mountain community in Northeast PA for the first time since 2016. More than 300 triathletes are expected
RailRiders’ rally falls short against IronPigs despite McKinney’s grand slam
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped an 8-6 decision to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in a hard-fought battle on Saturday in Allentown.
Heat looking to get to the line more; Nuggets vow to be better in Game 2 of NBA Finals
DENVER For the Miami Heat, shooting at Denver s 5,280 feet of mile-high altitude during Game 1 of the NBA Finals wasn t a problem.
H.S. Football: Holy Redeemer duo leads Pioneers to UNICO game victory
WEST PITTSTON The 72nd UNICO All-Star Classic was a close game Saturday night until one of the most prolific passing combination the past few Wyoming Valley Conference seasons struck.
Pa. Game Commission springtime alert: Leave young wildlife alone
Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year.
McKinney’s home run not enough for RailRiders
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 6-3 to Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Friday night in Allentown.
Vegas-Florida Stanley Cup Final pits top team in West against upstart in East
LAS VEGAS Few expected the Florida Panthers to be playing for the Stanley Cup. Not with two weeks left in the regular season and certainly not when they trailed the NHL-best Boston Bruins 3-1 in the
Nuggets get an NBA Finals gem from difference-maker Murray
DENVER The highlight of Game 1 for Jamal Murray came when he dribbled into the paint, put all his weight on his surgically repaired left knee, made a full clockwise turn, then faded away and swished
Cougars fall to top-ranked team in CWS opener
The Misericordia University baseball team dropped a tough 10-5 decision to top-ranked Johns Hopkins in the opening game of the Division III World Series on Friday in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Column: Remember ABA and WHA during one of the greatest times of the sports year
As we relish one of the greatest couple of weeks on the sporting calendar the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final, going back and forth on alternating nights a pair of long-forgotten leagues deserve
Eichel making most of 1st postseason as Golden Knights prepare for Panthers in Cup final
LAS VEGAS Jack Eichel didn t know what to expect when the NHL playoffs began in April.
TNT readies for first Stanley Cup Final; first one exclusively on cable since 1994
Turner Sports has had its share of significant sports events. The Stanley Cup Final, though, will be the first time a champion from one of North America s four major pro sports will air on TNT.
Novak Djokovic laments fans who ‘boo every single thing’ after lengthy French Open win
PARIS Novak Djokovic makes no secret of the way he loves to feed off negativity during a tennis match. Doesn t really matter whether he s ahead or behind on the scoreboard. The guy simply finds moti
Mile-High NBA advantage
DENVER Joking around before the start of the NBA Finals, Charles Barkley and Grant Hill took hits from oxygen masks they brought onto the set for a pregame TV show.
Suns hire veteran coach Frank Vogel to lead franchise, AP source says
PHOENIX The Phoenix Suns hired former NBA champion coach Frank Vogel on Friday to replace Monty Williams, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
Claressa Shields fighting for gender equality for women boxers
DETROIT Claressa Shields is perhaps in the prime of her career, establishing a big enough name as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion in three weight classes to headline the first bo
49ers defensive end Drake Jackson looks to build off ‘humbling’ rookie season
SANTA CLARA, Calif. Drake Jackson s promising rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing finish that has provided the fuel for his offseason.
Eric Bieniemy making noise already as Washington Commanders offensive coordinator
ASHBURN, Va. Before heading out to the field for another Washington Commanders offseason practice, coach Ron Rivera declared everyone would be able to hear new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.