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SRU's Hills named MVP

Rock running back gets NFLPA Collegiate Bowl honor

Slippery Rock University senior running back Wes Hills displays his NFLPA Collegiate Bowl MVP trophy Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

SLIPPERY ROCK — The football season — and career — of Wes Hills are far from over.

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Penguins beaten by Vegas, Fleury

LAS VEGAS — Jonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson have struggled to find the back of the net since Dec. 22, scoring a combined three goals over 12 games.

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NFL past vs. NFL future?

Rams, Pats gear up for intriguing game

It all began in 2002, back when the Rams were in St. Louis and the Patriots were a plucky underdog standing in the way of a potential dynasty.

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Doubling His Pleasure

Butler's Codispot stellar wrestler, pole vaulter

Butler senior Jack Codispot, looking to polish off a pin here, has been excelling as a wrestler and pole vaulter for the Golden Tornado.

BUTLER TWP — By the time this season is over, Jack Codispot will rank among the best wrestlers in Butler High School history.

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Bush instant success on Raider hardwood

Seneca Valley junior making impact for SV basketball

Seneca Valley's Mason Bush, left, puts up a shot in a recent game against North Allegheny. Bush is averaging 18 points per game in his first season as a starter.
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JACKSON TWP — There was no easing into a starting role for Mason Bush.

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Long wins by 1 stroke

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Adam Long made a 14-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win the Desert Classic for his first PGA Tour title.

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Federer fails in bid for 3rd Aussie crown

MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer’s bid for a third consecutive Australian Open title ended in a surprising 6-7 (11), 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-6 (5) loss Sunday night to 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas, the first player from Greece to reach a major quarterfinal.

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Working Overtime

Rams, Patriots go past regulation for title wins on road

Los Angeles Rams players celebrate after Greg Zuerlein's 57-yard field goal in overtime gave them a 26-23 victory over New Orleans in the NFC Championshnip Game.

NEW ORLEANS — A big comeback. A blown call. And, finally, a booming kick that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl.

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YOUTH SPORTS

The Butler Junior High wrestling team secured a 66-25 win at Mars last week, improving to 11-5 overall, 4-1 in section.

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EVENTS

Monday

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BOWLING

Belmont II Wednesday Nights

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Mickelson takes lead to weekend

Veteran at 16-under through 2 rounds

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Phil Mickelson birdied four of his last five holes Friday in the Desert Classic to take a two-stroke lead into the weekend in his first event of the year.

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Future is Now

Butler freshmen impressive in Tornado's 60-21 wrestling victory over New Castle

Butler's Shawndell Zapata tries to take down New Castle�s Josh Stewart during their 195-pound match Friday night. Zapata pinned Stewart at 1:45 of the first period.

BUTLER TWP — Sporting a 10-2 record in duals, the present looks promising for Butler wrestling.

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Give officials a break

Maybe it’s just me.

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Mar still perfect in section play

Planet boys overcome sluggish start, roll past Indiana, 88-44

Andrew Recchia (13) of Mars fights for a loose ball with Indiana's Ryan Dixson during the Planets' 88-44 victory Friday night. Recchia scored 23 points in the contest.

ADAMS TWP — When is a 44-point victory not satisfying?

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Angels sign pitcher Allen

ANAHEIM, Calif. — After seven seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Cody Allen is looking to rebound with a new team.

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Defending champ Osaka advances in Aussie Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Naomi Osaka smashed her racket into the court after losing the first set. She tumbled to the court when she tripped in the second.

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Record 135 forego college eligibility for NFL

NEW YORK — A record number of college football players will bypass their remaining years of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.

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Fahlor, Waltman spark KC victory

Great efforts from Austin Fahlor and Nathan Waltman sparked Karns City to a 62-50 boys basketball victory at Venango Catholic Friday night.

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Till hits 1,000 in SRU triumph

MANSFIELD — Micah Till became the 14th player in Slippery Rock University basketball history to score 1,000 points and grab 500 rebounds during SRU’s 87-76 men’s basketball victory Friday night at Mansfield.

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Chiefs safety Berry figures to play Sunday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs safety Eric Berry sounded confident Friday that he’ll be on the field when Kansas City plays New England in the AFC championship game at Arrowhead Stadium.

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NFL fans join KC bandwagon

People growing tired of Patriots

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It seems football fans everywhere are suddenly on the Kansas City Chiefs’ bandwagon, enthralled by their record-setting young quarterback and exciting playmakers and hopeful their amiable old coach can finally win the big one.

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Payton, McVay cut from same cloth

NEW ORLEANS — One way or another, the NFC Championship between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints will be won by a coach named Sean — with an Irish surname — who designs and calls plays for one of the most innovative and productive offenses in the NFL.