New Castle swimmer Bell earns PIAA at large bids
Freshman Zachary Bell of New Castle High earned at large invitations to the PIAA Class AA swimming championships at Bucknell. He qualified in the 50 yard freestyle with a 22.27 and the 100 yard freestyle in 48.83 after placing seventh and eighth at the WPIAL championships. He will join Ellwood City Lincoln’s Taylor Petrak as Lawrence County’s state entrants.
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Week Zero Sparks Old Rivalries In 2016 Football Opener
Local teams from New Castle Neshannock Laurel Union Wilmington plan week zero games as PIAA expands schedules. New Castle renews rivalry with Aliquippa at Taggart Stadium, a long awaited clash since 1990. Wilmington and Sharon revive a 2013 regional rivalry amid offseason hype.
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Manning retires after 18 NFL seasons with Broncos
ENGLEWOOD Colorado AP Peyton Manning announced his retirement at a news conference due to emotional moments and a sense the timing was right. He thanked rivals and teammates alike, cited hero Johnny Unitas, and noted a planned low key goodbye in Indianapolis with a golf trip to follow. He reflected on preparation and no regrets while his brothers Cooper and Eli dealt with travel hiccups.
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Pitt seeks ACC tourney run to salvage NCAA hopes
Pitt faces a must win in the ACC tournament after a 3-6 stretch that revived concerns about an NCAA bid. Shel Jeter and coach Jamie Dixon stress urgency as Pitt must surge to secure March Madness or risk another NIT appearance. The Panthers, led by James Robinson, head to Washington where a Syracuse rematch looms, seeking a breakout run.
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Titans acquire DeMarco Murray in trade with Eagles
The Titans agreed to trade for running back DeMarco Murray, who will rework his deal with $21 million guaranteed from Philadelphia. Murray, NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2014, gives Tennessee a veteran back to boost a rushing attack that ranked 25th last season.
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