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Not so ‘Special:’ Failed trick play sums up Penn State’s win at Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — In February, “Philly Special” was etched into history as the play that personified the Philadelphia Eagles’ first Super Bowl win. On Saturday, a near-identical play — already dubbed...
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McSorley, Penn State seniors cap off final home game with big win over Maryland
STATE COLLEGE — First came the curtain call. Then the victory lap. And then Trace McSorley kneeled down in the end zone before lying down on the ground at Beaver Stadium for a quick kiss of the grass....
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PSU notebook: McGovern back at center, paves way for Lions offense
STATE COLLEGE — He had spent his high school career at center and started all 13 games there last season for Penn State. Still, it took some time for Connor McGovern to get used to being back in the...
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VIDEO: Hazleton Area girls score at the buzzer to win 6A state opener
SALEM TWP. – There were a myriad of reasons the Hazleton Area Cougars should consider themselves fortunate to advance in the PIAA state tournament for the first time in a decade. There were the 26...
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Higashioka, Kratz complete wild comeback as RailRiders rally for IL North title
MOOSIC — As the high, arcing drive smacked off his bat, Erik Kratz dropped his head under a feeling of failure. Moments later, he was standing at second base with a two-run double. And the...
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Green and gold: Wyoming Area scores 21 fourth-quarter points to win Class 3A...
HERSHEY — Down 14 points and down to the final quarter of the season. A quarterback with two aching knees from a vicious hit. A defense that couldn’t corral the opposition’s star running back with any...
View ArticleBoys basketball: Pittston Area clamps down on Crestwood, moves into...
YATESVILLE — It’s becoming mighty crowded at the top and Pittston Area played a big part in it. The Patriots held Crestwood to its worst offensive performance in its last 48 games Friday night,...
View ArticleEnd of the line for classic Philly trolleys?
As I hung up the phone, colleague Bill O’Boyle didn’t miss a beat. “You trolley guys are nuts,” he said flatly. I much prefer “passionate” or “dedicated,” but OK. On one level, I can understand...
View ArticleVideo: Wyoming Valley Run hosts group run, announces sponsor
WILKES-BARRE — The inaugural Wyoming Valley Run is eight months away. But that and freezing temperatures Thursday night didn’t keep dozens of runners from showing up on Public Square for a group run...
View ArticlePenn State, Barbour planning for all options to play football
Sandy Barbour is confident there will be a 2020 college football season. Even if it means playing some or all of it in 2021. Penn State’s athletic director knows as well as anyone that football fuels...
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