Area fans gather to root on favorites

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:21
Posted: July 14
Updated: Today at 8:17 AM

JAY MONAHAN For The Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – The United States’ remarkable win in the 2011 Women’s World Cup on Sunday drove many soccer fans to local sports bars to watch Wednesday’s semifinal against France.

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Ben Rachilla, 11, and Reed Karaska,11, of Mountain...

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Key date is July 21 for a new contract

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:21

NFL

July 12

Owners will meet next week with the hope of ratifying a new CBA for the league.

BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

NEW YORK — Less than two weeks before some training camps are scheduled to open, the NFL remains in labor limbo.

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FILE - This March 4, 2011, file photo shows NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell...

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Just in time, stars ascend to proper place Paul Sokoloski Opinion

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:21

Paul Sokoloski

July 12

Back when he was a relief pitcher for the Scranton/Wilkes-BarreYankees, David Robertson made his mark by sneaking a fastball past batters.

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So it’s only natural Robertson would sneak into his first Major League All-Star game tonight.

The reliable right-hander was named to his first All-Star...

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Americans hope to keep momentum

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:21

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

July 12

More than just winning the tournament, players want to keep the buzz going for the sport.

NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer

DUSSELDORF, Germany — The U.S. women’s soccer team shared the Yankee Stadium scoreboard with Derek Jeter, made an appearance on “Good Morning America” and can now count Tom Hanks, Lil Wayne...

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More details emerge on Ward’s DUI arrest

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:21
July 12

KATE BRUMBACK The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward had glassy, bloodshot eyes and failed field sobriety tests during a traffic stop in Atlanta that landed him a drunken driving charge, according to a police report released Monday.

A transit police officer pulled Ward over just before...

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Clemens may not take stand in trial

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:21

BASEBALL

July 12

Lead attorney hints that the former star may not testify in his defense.

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The attorney for Roger Clemens gave his strongest hint yet that the former baseball star may not testify in his trial on charges of lying to Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs as he pressed p...

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Luck happy to be back

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:21

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

July 12

The Stanford quarterback turned down being the first overall pick in the draft to return for his senior year in Palo Alto.

BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

THIBODAUX, La. — Andrew Luck still has no regrets.

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Andrew Luck said he still has no regrets about holding off on the NFL and returning...

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Jeter and A-Rod join Rivera as Yankee scratches for All-Star game

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:21
Posted: July 9
Updated: Today at 1:52 AM

Injuries take their toll on AL-NL matchup. Ailing Victorino won’t play for NL.

BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer

Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Shane Victorino became the latest All-Star scratches, further threatening to turn baseball’s big show into the All-Scar game.

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Charles...

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AHL announces realignment, playoff format

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:21
Posted: 12:21 PM
Updated: 12:23 PM

The American Hockey League has released its new division and conference alignment for the 2011-12 season, as well as the 2012 Calder Cup Playoff format, it was announced today by league President and CEO David Andrews.

 

The league’s Eastern and Western Conferences will now have three divisions, with ...

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