West Penn all-star football classic set for June 21 at Farrell
The third annual West Penn Coaches North-South All-Star Football Classic will be played June 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Farrell High Stadium. Horizon Hospital Systems of Mercer County and Jameson Rehabilitation Center of Neshannock sponsor the event. South teams include Farrell Karns City Laurel Mohawk Neshannock New Castle Shenango Slippery Rock Union and Wilmington high schools.
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North and South high school all star game rosters and tickets
The North team comprises Greenville Grove City Hickory Kennedy Christian Mercer Reynolds Sharon Sharpsville and West Middlesex high schools with John Turco leading Kennedy Christian. Lou Falconi coaches the South from Farrell. Presale tickets are $3 via any head coach, with gate price $4.
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Riverside earns another trip to state softball title
Riverside High girls softball team clinched a PIAA Western Finals berth with a 4-0 win over Northwestern, earning a shot at the state crown against Northern Lehigh on Thursday at 11 a.m. in Shippensburg.
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Miller Time and Steelers New Contracts
Steve Treu analyzes the Steelers’ Miller contract, arguing it boosts Miller’s value and confidence while signaling to Tomczak and Stewart. He notes Miller’s limited NFL output yet strong incentive package, and praises Tomczak’s backup readiness and Stewart’s versatile potential as “Slash.”
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Kendall bloop scores decisive run for Pirates over Giants
In San Francisco the Pirates beat the Giants 5-4 as Jason Kendall blooped a ninth inning single helped by gusty wind, driving in the winning run after Dunston misplayed the ball. Ramon Morel earned his first victory and Cordova notched the save. San Francisco stranded 12 while Dunston’s late double play sealed it.
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Darwin named NL player of week for Pirates pitcher
AP reports Danny Darwin pitched 16 scoreless innings and won two games for the Pittsburgh Pirates, earning the NL Player of the Week for June 3 to 9. He allowed 10 hits and no walks with six strikeouts, including a win over the Dodgers that gave Jim Leyland his 800th victory. Jose Canseco powered the AL with four homers and 11 RBIs as Boston's Red Sox enjoyed a hot week. Mo Vaughn, Frank Thomas, and Paul Molitor also posted strong numbers.
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Avalanche Clinch Cup In Triple Overtime Thriller
Colorado endured a five hour playoff marathon to beat Florida 1-0 in triple overtime, as Uwe Krupp’s 4:31 into OT3 sealed the win. Patrick Roy and John Vanbiesbrouck combined for 118 saves in a masterful goaltending duel, with Sakic earning the Conn Smythe as the playoffs MVP.
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Sakic Wins Conn Smythe and Stanley Cup MVP Moment
Sakic, long viewed as an anonymous star, earns the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP and his name on the Stanley Cup. He says this is the greatest moment of his life after scoring 18 goals in the postseason, with six game winners, setting a new record for playoff year, while tying for goals in a single playoff era.
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