White Sox LaRoche Announces Retirement With $13 Million Left
White Sox first baseman designated hitter Adam LaRoche told team Tuesday he will retire leaving $13 million on the table. GM Rick Hahn called it a personal decision after LaRoche, 36, hit .207 with 12 homers in 2015 and had back spasms keeping him out since early in the month.
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Petrak Bell head to PIAA swimming championships
Lawrence County swimmers Taylor Petrak of Ellwood City Lincoln and Zachary Bell of New Castle travel to Bucknell University for the PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Petrak eyes state medals in 50 and 100 free, seeded second in both Class AA events behind Emma Watson and Emily Zimovsky, while Bell debuts as 26th and 27th seed in the 50 and 100 frees after strong WPIAL results.
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Taylor Petrak
New Castle
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Bucknell University
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Grove City
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Gerbel Catholic
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Bucknell
Penguins edge Islanders in shootout for wild-card lead
Kris Letang scored the shootout winner as the Penguins beat the Islanders 2-1 in Pittsburgh. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 25 shots and Chris Kunitz added his 14th goal in his 800th game, boosting Pittsburgh’s bid for playoff position in a tense, one-goal finish. Sidney Crosby extended his points streak to nine.
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Brooklyn
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Chris Kunitz
Sidney Crosby
Ondary
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Islanders
Wichita State guards power past Vanderbilt in First Four upset
Wichita State, led by Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker, rode a second half surge to beat Vanderbilt 70 to 50 in Dayton. VanVleet scored 14 despite a head cut, Baker added 14, and the Shockers used lockdown defense to advance to play Arizona in Providence. Vanderbilt struggled from the floor, finishing 30 percent with 3 of 19 from three.
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Riley LaChance
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Laurel Hosts Alumni Hoops Games In Lawrence County
Laurel High hosts the Lawrence County Alumni Basketball Games sponsored by the Laurel Community Foundation. Friday and Saturday feature Wilmington vs Laurel, then Shenango vs Laurel, plus a Legends game for players 40 and older from five area schools. Admission is five dollars.
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Wilmington
Jared Mitchell
Jesse Hilliard
Jake DeMedal
Marc Peoples
Matt Krawchyk
Dave Cameron
Josiah Bloise
Rocco Freed
Laurel
Greg Foltz
Adam Dando
Josh Dando
Jake Dando
Shane Caldararo
Mike Natale
Tyler Forbes
Tyler Worner
Andy Mckhissick
Marcus Cook
Noah Wertz
Shenango
Steve McNees
Luke O’hara
Terry Grossetti
Ryan Grafton
Bryan
Chad Wise
Tommy
Matthew Barker
Bob Book
Kevin Carlson
Dave Kelliher
Steve Sickafuse
Joe Vanasco
Neshannock
Ricci LaRocco
Bob McQuiston
Union
Kevin Benedict
Darren Berkley
Steve Mrozek
Don Nogay
Steve Shaffer
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