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Another shot at Hershey

Hazleton Area seniors get one last chance at reaching the PIAA Team Championships tonight.

February 9

Downing, Wiedlich tabbed for W-B slots

WILKES-BARRE – The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board filled its two varsity football coaching openings Monday night, hiring Paul Wiedlich Jr. at GAR and Dwayne Downing at Meyers.

February 9

Danica to show off at Daytona commentary

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Here’s something to consider: Maybe Danica Patrick is a pretty good race car driver.

February 9

Reality setting in for Saints

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations, Sean Payton leaned on a podium Monday morning, clutching the Vince Lombardi trophy in his right hand.

February 9

An outcome impacted by real troopers Paul Sokoloski Opinion

They came to a hockey game with care in their hearts, showing a willingness to sacrifice that defines much braver men, both overseas and on the ice.

February 9

Misericordia women win 3rd straight

COBLESKILL, N.Y. – Misericordia’s women’s basketball team won its third straight game on Monday, a 59-55 overtime win over SUNY-Cobleskill.

February 9

Villanova holds off West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 4 Villanova held off No. 5 West Virginia 82-75 on Monday night.

February 9

Vancouver still unseasonable

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Snow is still being trucked and flown in to Cypress Mountain in an effort to get the Olympic venues ready for the Vancouver Games, which open Friday.

February 9

Loss could motivate Colts for a run next season

MIAMI — Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters.

February 9

Richards’ goal leads Flyers past Devils

PHILADELPHIA — Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.

February 9

Bortuzzo doesn’t suffer nerve damage

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo didn’t think the cut on his forearm was that bad.

February 9

Torch relay particpants announced

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Arnold Schwarzenegger will hand the Olympic torch off to Sebastian Coe on Friday morning, the day of the opening ceremony at the Vancouver Games.

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Bortuzzo doesn’t suffer nerve damage

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo didn’t think the cut on his forearm was that bad.

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LSU running back Scott out for Capital One Bowl

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU running back Charles Scott won’t make it back from a broken collarbone in time to play Penn State in the Capital One Bowl on New Year’s Day.

Penn State

Baseball - National

Yankees add Thames, finalize Winn

Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left f ...

Basketball - National

Shock may make move without 2 All-Stars

One of the last things the Detroit Shock did before they moved to Oklahoma was announce that All-Stars Deanna Nolan and Katie Smith had agreed to contract extensions.

Football

Reality setting in for Saints

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations, Sean Payton leaned on a podium Monday morning, clutching the Vince Lombardi trophy in h ...

Football - National

Peppers doesn't want long-term deal with Panthers

Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina, saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseason.

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Hockey - National

Gaborik's knee cut by skate in Rangers practice

New York Rangers star Marian Gaborik has left practice after being cut on the right knee by goalie Henrik Lundqvist's skate.

Golf

Stricker wins at Riviera, moves to No. 2

LOS ANGELES — Even with a big lead, Steve Stricker expected a tough day. Everyone else expected him to win.

Golf - National

Verplank, Na play themselves into Match Play

Ross McGowan of England might get the final spot in the 64-man Match Play Championship, but only if Tiger Woods doesn't return from his indefinite break.

Outdoors

Derby finds a new home Times Leader Photo Galleries

KINGSTON TWP. — Jerome Paulukonis knew the wind would be a problem as he walked onto the frozen lake at Frances Slocum State Park on Saturday morning.

High School Sports

Another shot at Hershey

Hazleton Area seniors get one last chance at reaching the PIAA Team Championships tonight.

College Sports - National

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Soccer - National

Terry dropped as England's soccer captain

John Terry was dropped as England's soccer captain by coach Fabio Capello on Friday, a week after allegations became public that the defender had an affair with the former girlf ...


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