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Knights have Cougars' number again
HAZLETON — 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.
Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener
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SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times...
Wadas, Lukas win River Street Run titles
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WILKES-BARRE — Chris Wadas and Whitney Lukas — both of Courtdale — ran to easy victories in the River Street 3 Mile Run on...
Boychuk breaks Game 2 tie, Bruins top Rangers 5-2
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BOSTON — 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...
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Doubles tourney is learning experience
May 16
Wyoming Seminary sends two teams to battle Scranton Prep in today’s semifinal round.
Bae wins Byron Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title
May 20
(AP) Sang-Moon Bae led by four strokes in the final round of the Byron Nelson Championship when his tee shot at the ninth hole went way...
Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas
May 20
(AP) Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years.
Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera
May 20
(AP) David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs.
Cabrera has 3-homer game in Texas, 2nd of career
May 20
(AP) Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has hit three home runs in a game for the second time in his career.
Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens
May 20
(AP) Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that...
Masterson, Brantley lead Cleveland past Mariners
May 20
CLEVELAND — Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and Michael Brantley homered and drove in four runs off Felix Hernandez as the Cleveland Indians toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner on...
Galvis, Kratz homer to lift Phillies in 9th
May 20
PHILADELPHIA — Freddy Galvis and Erik Kratz each homered off closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth innings Sunday, rallying the Philadelphia Phillies past the Cincinnati Reds for a stunning 3-2 victory.
Columbus clips RailRiders
May 20
COLUMBUS, OHIO- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre jumped out to an early lead, but couldn't thwart the Columbus offense as the Clippers compiled 16 hits, including four homers, and 10 runs to cruise to a 10-4 victory over the RailRiders...
South Korean captures Nelson crown
May 20
The Associated PressIRVING, Texas — 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.
Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox
May 19
(AP) The Minnesota Twins have lost five straight and are a season-worst four games under .500. Facing a nine-game road trip, starting with...
Ken Schrader oldest ARCA winner
May 19
(AP) Longtime NASCAR driver Ken Schrader became the oldest winner in ARCA Racing Series history Sunday, dominating the Menards 200 at...
Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy
May 19
INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal took care of business right away Sunday.
Johnson wins again and shrugs off the haters
May 19
CONCORD, N.C. — It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy.
Golf Capsules
May 19
(AP) Sang-Moon Bae won the Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after...
Michel Jourdain Jr. fails make Indy 500 field
May 19
(AP) Michel Jourdain Jr. was the only driver who failed to make the Indianapolis 500 field during Bump Day qualifying Sunday.
Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers
May 19
(AP) Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves...
Cespedes homer helps A's complete sweep of Royals
May 19
(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...
Jennifer Johnson wins Mobile Bay LPGA Classic
May 19
(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...
Visconti in solo victory on snowy 15th Giro stage
May 19
COL DU GALIBIER, France — 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...
Bae wins Byron Nelson for first PGA Tour title
May 19
(AP) Sang-Moon Bae won the Bryon Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after...
Boychuk breaks Game 2 tie, Bruins top Rangers 5-2
May 19
(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...
District 2 Softball Schedule
May 19
DISTRICT 2 SOFTBALL SCHEDULECLASS 4A(one team to states)Tuesday's games
Recent District 2 Softball Champions
May 19
RECENT DISTRICT 2 SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSCLASS 4A2012 – Hazleton Area*2011 – Wallenpaupack*
Brackets filled with minefields
May 19
Having a higher seed doesn't necessarily guarantee a team a victory in D2 playoffs.
The District 2 baseball tournaments opened last week with a couple big upsets. The same could hold true with the District 2 softball tournaments that begin today.
Indians blank Mariners 6-0
May 19
(AP) Cy Young himself wouldn't want to mess with the Indians right now.
Rays hit 2 HRs, beat Orioles 3-1 for 3-game sweep
May 19
(AP) Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the...
Tejay van Garderen wins Tour of California
May 19
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Tejay van Garderen stayed out of trouble to seal his first professional stage race title Sunday, winning the Tour of California in front of BMC Racing Team's home fans.
Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards
May 19
(AP) Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through.
Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw
May 19
(AP) After 1,500 matches in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson was denied a final victory Sunday to cap the most successful...
Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win
May 19
CONCORD, N.C. — Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.
Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even series
May 19
(AP) In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past...
Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6
May 19
(AP) Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.
Milone's long skid ends as A's beat Royals
May 19
(AP) Brandon Moss hit a tiebreaking triple in the sixth inning to help Tommy Milone outduel Ervin Santana, and the Oakland Athletics beat...
Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6
May 19
INDIANAPOLIS — Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the...
Napravnik takes 3rd in Preakness debut
May 18
BALTIMORE — Rosie Napravnik had to settle for a third-place finish in her first Preakness ride.
Federer, Nadal to renew their rivalry in Rome final
May 18
ROME — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday — exactly a week before the French Open starts.






















