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WVU coach heads back to Jets
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Mike Smith is leaving West Virginia to return to the New York Jets, just two weeks after he was named an assistant coach on defense for the Mountaineers.
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Dundee a boxing ambassador
By Tim Dahlberg Associated Press He saved a young Cassius Clay when he was in trouble in England, convinced Sugar Ray Leonard that he could somehow overcome Tommy Hearns. Angelo Dundee worked thousands of corners, and had just as many stories about fighters and the games they played in the ring.
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Manning cleared by doctors to resume workouts
Associated Press The Indianapolis Colts just can't escape the Peyton Manning questions. Even on a day the team hired four new assistant coaches for Chuck Pagano's staff, the Manning saga was still causing a stir. With a $28 million decision looming next month, new general manager Ryan Grigson acknowledged that the Colts couldn't afford to make a mistake based solely on sentimental reasons.
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Hernandez wants to stay in step for game
INDIANAPOLIS - Move over salsa-specialist Victor Cruz. Aaron Hernandez may need room to show his merengue moves in the end zone. The dueling dancers are practicing the steps that they hope will lead to touchdowns at the Super Bowl and give the NFL showcase the look of a hard-hitting episode of Dancing With the (Football) Stars.
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Hunter's choice helped Waynesburg rebound
When Hannah Hunter decided to play basketball at Waynesburg University four years ago, it was like purchasing stock in Microsoft or Apple in 1985 - a risky proposition with room for growth, but few expected it to be profitable.
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Giant mistake for DE
INDIANAPOLIS - No big deal, just a costly mistake. A day after being fined $20,000 by the NFL for missing a mandatory media session at the Super Bowl, Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora apologized for his mistake and said he understands why he was docked so much money.
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Ringgold site for wrestling
The WPIAL will hold the semifinals for its team tournament at Ringgold High School tonight. In Class AA, Jefferson-Morgan wrestles Bentworth and Chartiers-Houston takes on Burrell in 6 p.m. matches.
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Goodell: Expansion a possibilty
INDIANAPOLIS - Commissioner Roger Goodell says if the NFL puts a team in Los Angeles, it is probable the league would expand to 34 franchises.
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Wagner too much for RMU
Associated Press Latif Rivers scored 28 points as Wagner led from the start and coasted to an 80-69 victory over Robert Morris Thursday night.
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Palmer grabs lead at Phoenix Open
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Ryan Palmer parred his final hole at dusk for a 7-under 64 and the lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Phoenix Open.
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High school basketball: Charleroi knocks off WHS in OT
Shannon Flament scored seven of her game-high 27 points in overtime to secure a 52-46 victory for Charleroi over Washington in a Section 4-AA game.
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Signing day: West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia continues to reap the benefits of recruits who follow in others' footsteps. Deontay McManus of Baltimore's Dunbar High School signed a national letter of intent with the Mountaineers Wednesday. It's the same school that produced WVU star Tavon Austin.
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Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Mike Smith is leaving West Virginia to return to the New York Jets, just two weeks after he was named an assistant coach on defense for the Mountaineers.
Full story >>
Dundee a boxing ambassador
By Tim Dahlberg Associated Press He saved a young Cassius Clay when he was in trouble in England, convinced Sugar Ray Leonard that he could somehow overcome Tommy Hearns. Angelo Dundee worked thousands of corners, and had just as many stories about fighters and the games they played in the ring.
Full story >>
Manning cleared by doctors to resume workouts
Associated Press The Indianapolis Colts just can't escape the Peyton Manning questions. Even on a day the team hired four new assistant coaches for Chuck Pagano's staff, the Manning saga was still causing a stir. With a $28 million decision looming next month, new general manager Ryan Grigson acknowledged that the Colts couldn't afford to make a mistake based solely on sentimental reasons.
Full story >>
Hernandez wants to stay in step for game
INDIANAPOLIS - Move over salsa-specialist Victor Cruz. Aaron Hernandez may need room to show his merengue moves in the end zone. The dueling dancers are practicing the steps that they hope will lead to touchdowns at the Super Bowl and give the NFL showcase the look of a hard-hitting episode of Dancing With the (Football) Stars.
Full story >>
Hunter's choice helped Waynesburg rebound
When Hannah Hunter decided to play basketball at Waynesburg University four years ago, it was like purchasing stock in Microsoft or Apple in 1985 - a risky proposition with room for growth, but few expected it to be profitable.
Full story >>
Giant mistake for DE
INDIANAPOLIS - No big deal, just a costly mistake. A day after being fined $20,000 by the NFL for missing a mandatory media session at the Super Bowl, Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora apologized for his mistake and said he understands why he was docked so much money.
Full story >>
Ringgold site for wrestling
The WPIAL will hold the semifinals for its team tournament at Ringgold High School tonight. In Class AA, Jefferson-Morgan wrestles Bentworth and Chartiers-Houston takes on Burrell in 6 p.m. matches.
Full story >>
Goodell: Expansion a possibilty
INDIANAPOLIS - Commissioner Roger Goodell says if the NFL puts a team in Los Angeles, it is probable the league would expand to 34 franchises.
Full story >>
Wagner too much for RMU
Associated Press Latif Rivers scored 28 points as Wagner led from the start and coasted to an 80-69 victory over Robert Morris Thursday night.
Full story >>
Palmer grabs lead at Phoenix Open
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Ryan Palmer parred his final hole at dusk for a 7-under 64 and the lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Phoenix Open.
Full story >>
High school basketball: Charleroi knocks off WHS in OT
Shannon Flament scored seven of her game-high 27 points in overtime to secure a 52-46 victory for Charleroi over Washington in a Section 4-AA game.
Full story >>
Signing day: West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia continues to reap the benefits of recruits who follow in others' footsteps. Deontay McManus of Baltimore's Dunbar High School signed a national letter of intent with the Mountaineers Wednesday. It's the same school that produced WVU star Tavon Austin.
Full story >>
COLUMNS
- Chris Dugan: Wild Things turning back clock on start
- Mike Kovak: Bucs should be proud of season
- F. Dale Lolley: Deer seasons remain unchanged
- Joe Tuscano: WPIAL could teach PIAA how to runa tournament
- George Block: Stopping power not that important when tramping through woods
- John Steigerwald: Who made the decision that sealed the fate of Arians?
BLOGS
Signing day: Pitt
PITTSBURGH - Paul Chryst thought about the question, then shrugged his shoulders. Sure, it hasn't been the most normal recruiting season for Pittsburgh's new coach, who spent the first six weeks on the job finishing his work as Wisconsin's offensive coordinator and introducing himself to high school players that have watched Chryst become the Panthers' fourth head coach in barely a year.
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Steratore to officiate another Super Bowl
Staff and wire reports INDIANAPOLIS - For the second time, Tony Steratore will be making the calls at the Super Bowl. Steratore, a McMurray resident who is in his 11th season as an NFL official, has been selected to officiate as the back judge Sunday in the Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and New York Giants.
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Briefs
PT, Ringgold ousted Hampton won nine of the 14 bouts, including two by forfeit, to defeat Peters Township, 44-21, in the first round of the WPIAL Class AAA Team Tournament.
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Colts' Irsay plans to take time on Manning decision
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS - Jim Irsay is putting the Peyton Manning decision on hold. The Colts owner said Wednesday he will monitor Manning's recovery from Sept. 8 neck surgery over the next month and may wait until the last possible moment to determine whether to pay the quarterback a $28 million roster bonus, redo the five-year contract he signed last summer or risk losing the four-time MVP as a free agent.
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NHL hopeful for peaceful labor talks
By Dan Gelston Associated Press The realignment proposal seemed like it would be rubber-stamped. Shuffle some teams around, create some new conferences, make sure each team made a visit to each NHL city. Sounded promising.
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Garry resigns as FC coach
When the time came for Fort Cherry High School to begin an offseason weightlifting program, head coach Tim Garry no longer felt the urge to get the players motivated.
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Duquesne wins at Dayton
Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio - B.J. Monteiro scored 20 points to pace four in double figures for Duquesne in an 83-73 win over Dayton Wednesday night, helping the Dukes avoid their first three-game skid of the season.
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PITTSBURGH - Paul Chryst thought about the question, then shrugged his shoulders. Sure, it hasn't been the most normal recruiting season for Pittsburgh's new coach, who spent the first six weeks on the job finishing his work as Wisconsin's offensive coordinator and introducing himself to high school players that have watched Chryst become the Panthers' fourth head coach in barely a year.
Full story >>
Steratore to officiate another Super Bowl
Staff and wire reports INDIANAPOLIS - For the second time, Tony Steratore will be making the calls at the Super Bowl. Steratore, a McMurray resident who is in his 11th season as an NFL official, has been selected to officiate as the back judge Sunday in the Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and New York Giants.
Full story >>
Briefs
PT, Ringgold ousted Hampton won nine of the 14 bouts, including two by forfeit, to defeat Peters Township, 44-21, in the first round of the WPIAL Class AAA Team Tournament.
Full story >>
Colts' Irsay plans to take time on Manning decision
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS - Jim Irsay is putting the Peyton Manning decision on hold. The Colts owner said Wednesday he will monitor Manning's recovery from Sept. 8 neck surgery over the next month and may wait until the last possible moment to determine whether to pay the quarterback a $28 million roster bonus, redo the five-year contract he signed last summer or risk losing the four-time MVP as a free agent.
Full story >>
NHL hopeful for peaceful labor talks
By Dan Gelston Associated Press The realignment proposal seemed like it would be rubber-stamped. Shuffle some teams around, create some new conferences, make sure each team made a visit to each NHL city. Sounded promising.
Full story >>
Garry resigns as FC coach
When the time came for Fort Cherry High School to begin an offseason weightlifting program, head coach Tim Garry no longer felt the urge to get the players motivated.
Full story >>
Duquesne wins at Dayton
Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio - B.J. Monteiro scored 20 points to pace four in double figures for Duquesne in an 83-73 win over Dayton Wednesday night, helping the Dukes avoid their first three-game skid of the season.
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Bentworth responds, tops Yough
BENTLEYVILLE - The extra time in the practice room, the numerous miles of roadwork and the energy-sapping workouts were done with this match in mind for Bentworth High School's wrestling team.
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Canon-McMillan wastes no time, pins down 2 wins
CANONSBURG - Despite being the top-ranked wrestling team in Pennsylvania, Canon-McMillan entered the opening round of Wednesday's WPIAL team tournament wanting to make a statement.
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Signing day: Penn State
STATE COLLEGE - New Penn State coach Bill O'Brien gave credit to the recruits who stuck with their verbal commitments to the Nittany Lions. It would have been easy for them to join the roughly half-dozen prospects that left for other schools in light of the upheaval surrounding the football program since November.
Full story >>
Small college basketball: Cal unable to protect late lead
Sam Moore made a three-point field goal - his only basket of the game - with 47 seconds left to give Edinboro the lead and the Fightning Scots defeated California 65-62 Wednesday night in a key PSAC West Division game at the Convocation Center.
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Soccer fans riot in Egypt, 74 dead
Associated Press CAIRO - At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday following an upset victory by the home team over Egypt's top club, setting off clashes and a stampede as riot police largely failed to intervene.
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Strong all over, J-M rolls to semis
JEFFERSON - The Jefferson-Morgan High School wrestling team has had a fantastic season to date, going wire-to-wire as the Observer-Reporter's No. 1-ranked Class AA squad.
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Provenzano super, sticks it to SF
HOUSTON - Pete Provenanzo wasn't expecting to wrestle his best friend Wednesday night, yet that's exactly what happened when Seth Carr was bumped up to 126 pounds.
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BENTLEYVILLE - The extra time in the practice room, the numerous miles of roadwork and the energy-sapping workouts were done with this match in mind for Bentworth High School's wrestling team.
Full story >>
Canon-McMillan wastes no time, pins down 2 wins
CANONSBURG - Despite being the top-ranked wrestling team in Pennsylvania, Canon-McMillan entered the opening round of Wednesday's WPIAL team tournament wanting to make a statement.
Full story >>
Signing day: Penn State
STATE COLLEGE - New Penn State coach Bill O'Brien gave credit to the recruits who stuck with their verbal commitments to the Nittany Lions. It would have been easy for them to join the roughly half-dozen prospects that left for other schools in light of the upheaval surrounding the football program since November.
Full story >>
Small college basketball: Cal unable to protect late lead
Sam Moore made a three-point field goal - his only basket of the game - with 47 seconds left to give Edinboro the lead and the Fightning Scots defeated California 65-62 Wednesday night in a key PSAC West Division game at the Convocation Center.
Full story >>
Soccer fans riot in Egypt, 74 dead
Associated Press CAIRO - At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday following an upset victory by the home team over Egypt's top club, setting off clashes and a stampede as riot police largely failed to intervene.
Full story >>
Strong all over, J-M rolls to semis
JEFFERSON - The Jefferson-Morgan High School wrestling team has had a fantastic season to date, going wire-to-wire as the Observer-Reporter's No. 1-ranked Class AA squad.
Full story >>
Provenzano super, sticks it to SF
HOUSTON - Pete Provenanzo wasn't expecting to wrestle his best friend Wednesday night, yet that's exactly what happened when Seth Carr was bumped up to 126 pounds.
Full story >>
