http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports Sports news from Go Lackawanna en-us 2009 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:36:52 GMT Christopher J. Hughes 2012-02-10T08:36:52Z en-us 2009 http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=139074194&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FMets_rsquo__Alderson_rsquo_s_tweets_draw_some_atttention_02-10-2012.html Even Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can’t resist pointing out the team’s financial difficulties. The team tweeted Thursday afternoon that Alderson had started a Twitter account (at)MetsGM. Alderson’s first tweet: “Getting ready for Spring Training-Driving to FL but haven’t left yet. Big fundraiser tonight for gas money. Also exploring PAC contribution.” Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:36:52 GMT 98765c077aa68ff212818848810731bd 2012-02-10T08:36:52Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=139074214&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FBortuzzo_making_amends_for_error_02-10-2012.html It’s not a play that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguin Robert Bortuzzo wants to have happen again. Seconds into the overtime period against Providence two weeks ago, Bortuzzo had the puck stripped from his stick by Bruins forward Craig Cunningham, who promptly shot into the net for the game-winning goal. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:33:52 GMT 6480f94150380064f768b5807b795446 2012-02-10T08:33:52Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=139076489&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FCOLLEGE-ROUNDUP-Lackawanna-Union-dump-Union.html Christina DiBartolomeo scored 16 points to lead four players in double figures Thursday night when Lackawanna College knocked off the top NJCAA Region XIX Division II women's basketball team with a 61-50 win over Union County College. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:21:05 GMT 16a2b089f403bcd9f989626953943ec0 Joe Soprano 2012-02-10T08:21:05Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=139074259&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FHaley_returns_to_his_roots_02-10-2012.html PITTSBURGH — Throughout the 16 minutes that followed him glowingly introducing former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley as his new offensive coordinator, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stood proudly in the corner of the second-floor media room at the team’s facility. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:20:28 GMT 2769f2d0c33b77e713d3a08c1ab22a29 2012-02-10T06:20:28Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=139013514&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FValley-West-downs-Invaders-in-wrestling.html Wyoming Valley West defeated West Scranton, 42-27, Wednesday night in a non-league wrestling match. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:43:27 GMT 0a9edd3c94377aa0ff3d45d206605f75 Joe Soprano 2012-02-09T15:43:27Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=139011544&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FCOLLEGE-ROUNDUP-Murray-sets-Marywood-record-for-3-pointers.html Ashley Murray set a school record with eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 28 points Wednesday night to lead Marywood University to a 78-52 Colonial States Athletic Conference women's basketball victory over Cedar Crest College. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:20:41 GMT d424f125bf712ea3f3b9d579c84dcb40 Joe Soprano 2012-02-09T15:20:41Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138993699&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FFrom_the_hardwood_to_the_Great_White_Way_02-09-2012.html Showtime is about to have a whole new meaning for Magic Johnson. The story of the NBA Hall of Famer’s rivalry and friendship with Larry Bird is coming to Broadway in “Magic/Bird,” set to open in April. The two consulted in its production, and Johnson can’t wait to watch their story told. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:33:03 GMT 5e5e2e05fa6af74d62084bc1008ef5f4 2012-02-09T08:33:03Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138993684&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FParker_scores_37_points__leads_Spurs_over_76ers_02-09-2012.html Tony Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-90 in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night. Tim Duncan had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Tiago Splitter scored 15 for the Southwest Division-leading Spurs. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:32:40 GMT 010a1c1e1768d8138127b76c9a663b2d 2012-02-09T08:32:40Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138993679&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FHolmes_staying_put_with_Jets_02-09-2012.html It appears Santonio Holmes is sticking around — just as the New York Jets said he would. By remaining on the roster through the second day of the NFL’s waiver period Tuesday, the talented but troublesome wide receiver will get $15.25 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:31:35 GMT 1001898a8048fce65c5d20c2b48f053b 2012-02-09T08:31:35Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138941814&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FCOLLEGE-ROUNDUP-Baileys-return-sparks-Lady-Falcons.html Kayla Bailey returned from an injury and came off the bench to score 15 points Tuesday night to lead Lackawanna College to a 66-61 victory over Harcum College. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:23:56 GMT 2026c5c36a3a601ce68e6115015c1a88 Joe Soprano 2012-02-08T17:23:56Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138910494&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FScranton-downs-DV-in-overtime.html Andrew Moran scored four of his seven points and made a pair of key defensive plays in overtime Tuesday night as first-half champion Scranton forced a tie for the second-half Lackawanna League Division 1 boys' basketball lead with a 45-42 victory over visiting Delaware Valley. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:35:10 GMT 9162c03d2ad321f223932e378e2e16ad Joe Soprano 2012-02-08T16:35:10Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138912519&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FPierce_passes_Bird_in_Celtics_rsquo__victory_02-08-2012.html Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird for No. 2 on the Celtics’ career scoring list, finishing with 15 points as Boston increased its winning streak to five straight with a 94-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:40:22 GMT 5c10bf36dd396e291ddec5e80ecdc184 2012-02-08T08:40:22Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138912504&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FPittsburgh_names_Haley_offensive_coordinator_02-08-2012.html The Steelers have named Todd Haley their new offensive coordinator. Haley, 45, will replace Bruce Arians, now with the Indianapolis Colts, and will inherit an offense that scored 325 points last season en route to finishing 12-4. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:39:45 GMT b6169c68edf892ecf56531645b116f60 2012-02-08T08:39:45Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138912509&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FRicky_Williams_retires_02-08-2012.html Ricky Williams is retiring from the NFL. Again. This time, however, it appears to be for good. The 34-year-old Williams told the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday he won’t be back to fulfill the second year of a contract he signed in August. Playing as a backup to Ray Rice this year, Williams ran for 444 yards and scored two touchdowns. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:39:01 GMT 9990d9786fcd43459eba825b303ea58d 2012-02-08T08:39:01Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138912484&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FGiants_lauded_as_Super_Bowl_champs_in_NYC_parade_02-08-2012.html Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the “Big Blue Apple,” as thousands of fans crowded lower Manhattan on Tuesday to celebrate the New York Giants’ Super Bowl victory amid tons of confetti. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:37:58 GMT e04337bf27d97ecdf53171598b5c0546 2012-02-08T08:37:58Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138912524&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FIsles_rsquo__Nabokov_stones_Flyers_02-08-2012.html PHILADELPHIA — Evgeni Nabokov made 45 saves and Frans Nielsen and John Tavares scored on Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout, helping the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Tuesday night. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:50:19 GMT 2707345925bea1c95021974b6f3f4e5f 2012-02-08T06:50:19Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138866339&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FCOLLEGE-ROUNDUP-Keystone-drops-second-straight.html Keystone College had a winning streak snapped for the second time in three days. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:36:12 GMT 43f73232caa891be93f0efa31a1614ea Joe Soprano 2012-02-07T18:36:12Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138831219&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FDallas__tabs_new_top_coach_02-07-2012.html DALLAS TWP. – As Dallas High School parents, players and assistant coaches made one final appeal to keep Ted Jackson on Monday night, the man destined to replace one of the Wyoming Valley Conference’s most successful football coaches sat quietly. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:37:09 GMT bf213db843c8beee045bad6040cbd072 2012-02-07T17:37:09Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138831604&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FWilliams_rallies_76ers_to_win_over_Lakers_02-07-2012.html Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant’s record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:35:39 GMT c9a9edbaff6966c819fece7403454049 2012-02-07T08:35:39Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=138831579&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fgolackawanna%2Fsports%2FDisappointed_Patriots_return_home_02-07-2012.html When New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft sits down with network executives to negotiate the NFL’s television contracts, he knows what they’re looking for. On Sunday, he experienced the wrong side of it. “Look, we’re all disappointed in what happened,” he told reporters after returning to the team’s stadium on Monday... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:34:30 GMT d1443f36a9bcf7e2420ea74efd9fe64a 2012-02-07T08:34:30Z