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Yurko’s game-ending shot is good

Following are results from November 23 games in the Dallas Youth Basketball League:

Pilger gets first turkey

Dylan Pilger, 13, of Kunkle, shot his first turkey on November 28 while hunting with his father and his friend, Bill and Jake. The turkey weighed 17 pounds and had a 9-inch bear. Pilger is having the turkey mounted by Jeff May of Sweet Valley.

DJHS soccer team grabs D-2 title

The Dallas Junior High soccer team recently captured the District 2 championship, defeating previously-unbeaten Abington Heights of the Lackawanna County League, 2-0.

Bowanko, Pincofski lead Eye Care Specialists

Following are results from last weekend’s games in the Dallas Youth Basketball League:

PSU/WB golf team captures championship

The Penn State Wilkes-Barre men’s golf team was honored as the 2008 Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC)Eastern Conference champions. The team also captured the runner-up title in the PSUAC state tournament. From left, are Jack Monick, athletic director; Ed Keil, head coach; Justin Sherin, Harvey’s Lake; Nick Wagner, Huntington Mills; Zack Aciukewicz, Trucksville; Steve Sabol, Dallas; Bobby Konarski, Larksville; and Michael Haley, Kingston.

Baseball - National

Red Sox give AL MVP Pedroia a 6-year, $40.5M deal

Dustin Pedroia has a Rookie of the Year award, an MVP, a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger and, of course, a World Series ring. And now he's got the big-bucks contract befitting one ...

James not distracted by New York talk

LeBron James isn't bothered by the unending onslaught of questions about his free-agent future. He's sure his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates don't mind them, either.

Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Williamses

A Minnesota judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, but the players' s ...

Ecclestone expects gold medals in place for 2009

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is confident his proposal for the world drivers' championship to be decided by gold medals awarded to race winners will be implemented next se ...

Crosby gains on Montreal trio in all-star voting

Pittsburgh Penguins start Sidney Crosby is closing on a trio of Montreal Canadiens in voting for the NHL all-star game.

Wie opens with a 69 on tougher qualifying course

Michelle Wie rolled in a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole Wednesday for a 3-under 69, giving her a solid start in the 90-hole qualifying tournament as she tries to earn an ...