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T.J. Battinieri, King's College High school: Gov. Mifflin. Honors: Berks Football League Section 1 second-team defensive back, selected for the Voices Berks Senior Football Classic, BCFCA all-academic team, has received a Merit Scholarship and a Monarch Scholarship from King's. Profile: The 5-10, 185-pounder played strong safety and running back ... (more)
Shamokin festival news: Committee members
Jeanne Shaffer, Pamela Burns, Sandy Winhofer, Garth Hall, Gloria Zielinskie, Sol Bidding, Kevin Richardson, Lanza and Chris Williams, Dolores Splane, Maryann Levins, Jeff Tweed, Crystal Hall, Ann Slodysko, Beverly Katalinas, Meagan Baumgartner, Tracy Donnelly, Deb Yeager, Tara Venna and Joyce Sickora.
Flenory's grandson picks Stanford
Baron "B.B." Flenory remains a legendary figure in high school basketball, in college basketball and to those in western Pennsylvania.
Michael Vick and Trent Cole try to adapt to new Eagles era
After closing time at Club Chipper, the hot new dance spot in South Philadelphia, the patrons clear out pretty fast.
Steelhawks win third straight, beat Albany on late field goal
For the first time in what has largely been a triumphant return to organized football, Adam Bednarik might have thought "What the heck am I doing out here?" at various points on Saturday night.
In Class AA, Lakeland boys won the team championship and Holy Redeemer won the girls championship.
Sportswriters' notebook: Poores have helped Wilson be rich in titles
The Poore family of Wilson, from left, 2011 grad Talitha, seniors Karis and Jesse, and 2009 grad Gabby.
Former NCAA champ Terkay pins down spot in Washington-Greene Hall of Fame
The list of NCAA wrestling champions from Washington County is a short and distinguished one.
Express semi-pro football team to open season Saturday in Ohio
Erie Express coach Mark Pilling said maybe an early signing of personnel director/defensive lineman Paul Pennington's son could beef up an undermanned offensive line that will start in today's Heartland Football League semi-pro football opener against the Ohio Legends.
Upper St. Clair State Champion Named Bills General Manager
The Buffalo Bills promoted Upper St. Clair native Doug Whaley to the general manager position Thursday morning.
Penn State players defend trainer
Tim Bream drew more attention on one day this week than he did during his entire first season in Penn State's training room.
McGloin signs 3-year deal with Oakland Raiders
The record-setting former Penn State and West Scranton quarterback signed a three-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday.
High School softball: Distrct 6 Class AA playoffs open Thursday
Three-time defending District 6 Class AA champion Philipsburg-Osceola doesn't have the easiest road to another crown this season.
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Warren Ruda / The Citizens' Voice In court Wednesday, Joseph J. Ostrowski apologized to 'the court, my family and the victims.' A former high school football coach who tricked young men into performing sexually explicit acts over the Internet was "the very definition" of an online predator, a federal prosecutor said, and for that Joseph J.
Rick O'Brien: Lacrosse star's return to baseball pays off for La Salle
After focusing on lacrosse the last three years, Pete Auteri approached La Salle skipper Joe Parisi last December about a possible switch to baseball.
Neil Bodley's track career took an unexpected turn when a hamstring injury took him out of the sprints for the rest of the season.
Tim Tebow to play in Philadelphia?
Tim Tebow will play football here in Philadelphia... if former Eagle and current Soul owner Ron Jaworski gets his way.
Curwensville Defeats Harmony, 4-1, in Moshannon Valley League Baseball Action
In a game weather-wise that felt like first downs, touchdowns and extra points being called, the Curwensville high school baseball team beat the Owls of Harmony 4-1, on a very, very cold Monday afternoon of Moshannon Valley League action on the Golden Tide's home field.
D2 Class Aa Girls: Montrose and Lakeland tie for second; Holy Redeemer races to third straight title
Butch Comegys / Staff Photographer Lakeland's Cassidy Jenkins wins the 100-meter hurdles on Monday during the District 2 Class AA championships at Scranton Memorial Stadium.
Sound & Fury: The Practice Playlist
You've read all about it. You've seen the tweets. Heck, if you live close enough in South Philadelphia, you might have even heard it with your own ears.