Trojans spike Crusaders

WILKES-BARRE — If there were any doubts that North Pocono could win a big match this season, they were put to rest on Monday.

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New indictment against slugger Barry Bonds unsealed

SAN FRANCISCO(AP) — Federal prosecutors have filed a new indictment against Barry Bonds, charging the home run king with 14 counts of lying to a grand jury and one count of obstruction when he denied knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs.

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Moments after another impressive Saturday night victory, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers Coach Rich Ingold cautioned his players to take care of their bodies.

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Engelland thrives with punishing ‘D’

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Judging by points alone, it doesn’t seem as though Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland is having a great playoff run, with only one assist ...

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Vena powers Pioneers victory

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – It was a slow start for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, but once the engine got warm, there was no stopping the Pioneers.

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PSU: Five captains elected

Gaines, Lee, Scirrotto, Shipley and WIlliams were elected captains for Penn State's 2008 season.

Baseball

A-Rod out for series vs. Mets

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez’s strained right quadriceps will keep him from playing this week, causing the AL MVP to miss this weekend’s series against the crosstown rival ...

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Hornets regroup at home for Game 5 against Spurs

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Steelers sign free agents

PITTSBURGH — Dorien Bryant, one of the nation’s most productive pass receivers and kick returners last season at Purdue, was among 12 rookie free agents signed Monday by the Pittsb ...

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Ex-NFL player Hambrick gets 5 years for drug sales

A Tampa judge has sentenced former NFL running back Troy Hambrick to five years in prison for selling crack cocaine. The former Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals player was s ...

Hockey

Wilson fired as Sharks coach

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after his club followed another outstanding regular season with yet another early exit from the Stanley Cup ...

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Paul Maurice fired after failing to get Leafs into playoffs

Paul Maurice was fired as coach of the Maple Leafs on Wednesday after Toronto failed to make the playoffs during his two years. The dismissal was the first big move in what is e ...

Golf

Harison, 1st tee Masters starter, dies

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Harison, who introduced everyone from Ben Hogan to Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods during his 60 years as the starter on the first tee of the Masters, has died. He ...

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Woods' knee talk of course

Often, the talk around Harbour Town Golf Links centers on Tiger Woods' latest victory, record or streak. On Wednesday, it focused on his left knee.

Outdoors

Keeping a boat afloat

Imagine backing your boat into a favorite fishing spot, firing up the engine and having it sputter to a stop.

High School Sports

Trojans spike Crusaders

WILKES-BARRE — If there were any doubts that North Pocono could win a big match this season, they were put to rest on Monday.

College Sports

Mayo’s agency denies illegalities

LOS ANGELES — The head of the sports agency representing O.J. Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, a day after ESPN reported Bill Duff ...

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IU responds to allegations of NCAA recruiting violations

Indiana University told the NCAA on Monday that its own self-imposed penalties should be enough to keep the organization from having to punish the school for improper phone call ...

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Kovalainen in stable condition after crash at Spanish GP

McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen was taken to the hospital by helicopter after a high-speed crash at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Honduras Beats Depleted Cubans

Down to 10 players after seven players deserted and another was suspended for a red card, Cuba dropped a 2-0 decision to Honduras on Thursday night in Group A play in the CONCAC ...

Olympics

Olympic torch nears Everest summit

The Olympic torch moved to within striking distance of the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday, with the flame likely to reach the top of the world's tallest mountain in the ne ...


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