Canes to host improved Bridgers in late-season showdown
New Castle High hosts Ambridge in a 7 30 p m boys basketball clash as the Bridgers ride a notable upset over North Allegheny to try to challenge the Red Hurricane The Danes ride a two game win streak after beating North Hills 66 50 Laurel visits Farrell in a high stakes Section 2 action while Shenango Neshannock and Ellwood City Mohawk also play nearby wrestling results highlight Laurel pins in a 58 12 victory over Ellwood City with seven Laurel grapplers recording pins
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Baldwin Signals Could Explore Options If Jagr Delays Signing
CANONSBURG AP Penguins co owner Howard Baldwin warned the team may pursue other options if Jaromir Jagr stalls on a 53 million contract. Jagr’s seven year deal would be the NHL’s richest. Jagr’s agent has not finalized terms, Baldwin and co owner Roger Marino said. They blamed Barnett and Jagr for the holdup while noting rival offers raise the bar for Jagr’s decision.
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Patriots Clinch AFC East With Win Over Dolphins
The Patriots beat the Dolphins 14-12 in New England to secure the AFC East title and home field for the first round of the playoffs. Drew Bledsoe led a rally from a halftime deficit as New England finishes 10-6 and hosts the rematch against Miami, who dive into a postseason road-win drought.
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Pitt edges Lafayette in late 67-66 rally
Pittsburgh overcame a nine point deficit to defeat Lafayette 67-66 behind Jarrett Lockhart who scored 19 points and Isaiah Hawkins with 16. Lockhart sealed the win with two free throws with six seconds left as Lafayette’s Stefan Ciosici and Brian Ehlers kept the Leopards within reach. Cummings sat with a strained calf.
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Steelers Turmoil in Tennessee Ended Season With Injuries
Steve Treu notes the Pittsburgh Steelers risked key players in a meaningless finale at Tennessee as four starters Dermontti Dawson Jim Sweeney Mark Bruener and Charles Johnson sustained leg injuries. The 16 6 loss exposed dull offense and questions about lineup decisions as Stewart Thigpen set team records while playoff momentum faded.
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New Castle Falls to North Allegheny in Girls Roundup
North Allegheny raced to a 28-9 first quarter lead and defeated New Castle 77-54 as Kristen Karatinos led the Lady Tigers with 18 points while Aaryn Mariacher and Michelle Womner added 12 and 9. North Allegheny improved to 6-2 overall, 3-0 in Section 3-AAAA.
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