Kirkland named Steelers MVP of 1998 season
Levon Kirkland earned the Steelers Most Valuable Player honor for 1998, becoming the first defensive player chosen by teammates since 1994. He led with 135 tackles, 93 solo stops, 2.5 sacks, 14 tackles for losses, 12 pass defenses and three forced fumbles. Pirates sign five minor league free agents for spring training including Jim Baron and Reed Secrist.
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NBA owners set Jan 7 drop dead for season salvage
NBA owners and players face a Jan 7 deadline to reach a new contract, or the 1998-99 season may be canceled. With 358 games canceled and teams losing salaries, leaders warn this could be the first major North American pro season to be wiped out by a labor dispute.
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Eagles Star Fryar Retires After Final Eagles Game
Irving Fryar announces retirement after the last game of his 15 season with the Eagles, saying he will not relocate his family again. The Mount Holly, New Jersey native leaves a career highlighted by a Super Bowl appearance and nearing 12,000 receiving yards with 781 catches and 77 touchdowns.
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Missing high school keys after purchase at New Castle office
A woman, with black hair, reportedly walked out of the New Castle High ticket office with athletic director Angelo Fornataro's keys to school facilities hidden in a shirt. She visited about 1 p.m. Monday while buying a commemorative Red Hurricane WPIAL football shirt. If anyone knows the key holder, contact Fornataro at 658-7479.
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Jorgensen Almost Triples Double in Lady Hounds Win
Inge Jorgensen led Wilmington Area High with 25 points and tallied nine assists and nine steals as the Lady Hounds beat Commodore Perry 62-53. Janelle Whiting added 20 points and 19 rebounds with five steals, Becky Baumgartner 11 points, and Laurie Schneider 12. Wilmington also won the JV 44-27.
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New Castle Falls To Pine-Richland In Nonleague loss
New Castle had its two game winning streak snapped with an 80-56 defeat at Pine-Richland. Michelle Albert led New Castle with 14 points while Michelle Warner posted 13 points and 10 rebounds. Kristen Karatinos added 12 points and Tissan Dessau 7 points and 9 boards. Pine-Richland won the JV 70-50 with Francy Fornataro scoring 16 and Kylie Barton 14 for New Castle.
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Farewell ABL and Penguins notes this holiday season
The ABL folds leaving players jobless as the season ends. Wilf Paiement played 23 games for the Penguins in 1987-88. Pittsburgh Pirates sign free agents and minor league veterans as winter meetings loom. Penguins suffer two losses 10-1 combined to Toronto and Los Angeles. Pat Broadwater writes this weekly sports column.
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