http://timesleader.com/section/feeds.rss Latest Stories from the Times Leader News en-us Copyright 2013 Civitas Media http://timesleader.com/news/hsbaseball-sports/528642/Knights-have-Cougars-number-again&source=RSS HAZLETON 8212 The throw was up the line but still beat him to the plate. So Joe Baran simply went airborne, jumping to avoid the catcher's tag. The emphatic safe call by the umpire had Hazleton Area's bench roaring.With this particular pack of Cougars, it sure felt like a sign. Sun, 19 May 2013 21:46:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/hsbaseball-sports/528642/Knights-have-Cougars-number-again&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/992670489595322766/Ken-Schrader-oldest-ARCA-winner&source=RSS AP Longtime NASCAR driver Ken Schrader became the oldest winner in ARCA Racing Series history Sunday, dominating the Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway. Sun, 19 May 2013 21:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/992670489595322766/Ken-Schrader-oldest-ARCA-winner&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/autoracing/528907/Young-Americans-waste-no-time-qualifying-for-Indy&source=RSS INDIANAPOLIS 8212 Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal took care of business right away Sunday.Less than 24 hours after getting bumped out of the top 24 starting spots, Newgarden and Rahal posted the two fastest four-lap averages on Bump Day, easily earning spots in the race. Sun, 19 May 2013 21:08:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/autoracing/528907/Young-Americans-waste-no-time-qualifying-for-Indy&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/autoracing/528541/Johnson-wins-again-and-shrugs-off-the-haters&source=RSS CONCORD, N.C. 8212 It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy.What's a Johnson win, after all, without a good conspiracy theory? Sun, 19 May 2013 21:02:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/autoracing/528541/Johnson-wins-again-and-shrugs-off-the-haters&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/2735764619666722452/Golf-Capsules&source=RSS AP Sang-Moon Bae won the Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead. Sun, 19 May 2013 20:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/2735764619666722452/Golf-Capsules&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/884904445718389393/Michel-Jourdain-Jr-fails-make-Indy-500-field&source=RSS AP Michel Jourdain Jr. was the only driver who failed to make the Indianapolis 500 field during Bump Day qualifying Sunday. Sun, 19 May 2013 20:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/884904445718389393/Michel-Jourdain-Jr-fails-make-Indy-500-field&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/5612470732178361499/Braves-rally-with-4-run-8th-to-sweep-Dodgers&source=RSS AP Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on a rain-soaked Sunday. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/5612470732178361499/Braves-rally-with-4-run-8th-to-sweep-Dodgers&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/6790840558426760547/Cespedes-homer-helps-As-complete-sweep-of-Royals&source=RSS AP Yoenis Cespedes hit a leadoff home run in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/6790840558426760547/Cespedes-homer-helps-As-complete-sweep-of-Royals&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/545796409834163432/Jennifer-Johnson-wins-Mobile-Bay-LPGA-Classic&source=RSS AP Jennifer Johnson won the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first tour title, birdieing four of the final six holes for a one-stroke victory over Jessica Korda and Pornagong Phatlum. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/545796409834163432/Jennifer-Johnson-wins-Mobile-Bay-LPGA-Classic&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/basketball/528597/Spurs-rout-Grizzlies-105-83-in-West-finals-opener&source=RSS SAN ANTONIO 8212 The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.The Memphis Grizzlies looked like the first-timers still trying to adapt to their first conference finals appearance. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:30:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/basketball/528597/Spurs-rout-Grizzlies-105-83-in-West-finals-opener&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/cycling/528590/Visconti-in-solo-victory-on-snowy-15th-Giro-stage&source=RSS COL DU GALIBIER, France 8212 A superb solo ride up the grueling Col du Galibier gave Giovanni Visconti the victory in a weather-affected 15th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, while favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:24:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/cycling/528590/Visconti-in-solo-victory-on-snowy-15th-Giro-stage&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/running/528162/run&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 Chris Wadas and Whitney Lukas 8212 both of Courtdale 8212 ran to easy victories in the River Street 3 Mile Run on Sunday at the Jewish Community Center.Wadas broke the tape in 15 minutes and 17 seconds. The 31 year old outran second-place finisher Jeff Skwierz, 30, of... Sun, 19 May 2013 18:56:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/running/528162/run&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/118896742799630991/Bae-wins-Byron-Nelson-for-first-PGA-Tour-title&source=RSS AP Sang-Moon Bae won the Bryon Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead. Sun, 19 May 2013 18:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/118896742799630991/Bae-wins-Byron-Nelson-for-first-PGA-Tour-title&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/8194161742692601745/Boychuk-breaks-Game-2-tie-Bruins-top-Rangers-5-2&source=RSS AP Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Sun, 19 May 2013 18:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/8194161742692601745/Boychuk-breaks-Game-2-tie-Bruins-top-Rangers-5-2&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/hockey/528459/Boychuk-breaks-Game-2-tie-Bruins-top-Rangers-5-2&source=RSS BOSTON 8212 Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/hockey/528459/Boychuk-breaks-Game-2-tie-Bruins-top-Rangers-5-2&source=RSS