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Howard returning to Phillies

NEW YORK — Ryan Howard is making progress in his rehabilitation for an Achillies injury, and the star first baseman could make his return to the major leagues this weeke...

July 06, 2012 Professional

Stebbins accepts Moniteau post

23-year-old SRU student hired as new girls basketball coach CHERRY TWP — At age 23, Matt Stebbins has become a high school varsity girls basketball coach. He doesn’t beli...

July 06, 2012 Sports

LITTLE LEAGUE

East Butler Farm Championship Game Bruin Lagoon Bow Club Phillies 5, Aadvantage Insurance Reds 4 (8 innings) — BL: Colin McCune 1B, 2B; Larissa Mattson 1B, 2B; Caden Lec...

July 06, 2012 Youth Sports

NFL players file lawsuit on league

NEW ORLEANS — The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of three players suspended in connection with the bounty investigation, calling Commi...

July 06, 2012 Professional

Junior mixed doubles event set Friday at BCC

PENN TWP — The 17th annual West Penn Inter-Club Mixed Doubles Junior Tennis Championships take place Friday at the Butler Country Club courts. Defending champion Butler ...

July 05, 2012 Youth Sports

Lakers deal for Nash

PHOENIX — Steve Nash wanted to go to the Los Angeles Lakers. He just needed an assist. The Phoenix Suns would have to reach a sign-and-trade deal to facilitate the move ...

July 05, 2012 Professional

Calls to the Wild

The Minnesota Wild were a starless team in need of a big-time jolt to get the franchise back to the point of being worthy of playing in “the State of Hockey.” The jolts ...

July 05, 2012 Professional

Pirates all alone in first place

PITTSBURGH — Two months ago, an early two-run deficit would have had the Pittsburgh Pirates scrambling. Now, it’s just a blip. And for the moment, so is nearly two decad...

July 05, 2012 Professional

Ex-Pen Sullivan to Phoenix

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have signed Steve Sullivan to a one-year contract. The 37-year-old forward played in 79 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins last seas...

July 05, 2012 Professional

Crowe, Rihn prove aces on golf course

WEST MIDDLESEX — Dwight “Dee” Crowe and Lance Rihn are longtime members of the Butler County Bowling Association Hall of Fame. They're not bad golfers, either. That was ...

July 05, 2012 Sports

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