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Published on January 18, 2026 - Page 13

It happened in ... 1991

Lead shot was officially banned nationwide in the United States for hunting waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans and coots). A phased-in approach began...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 7

Williams a challenge for Verse, Rams

LOS ANGELES -- When Jared Verse begins to elaborate on the methodology of sacking Caleb Williams, it's quickly obvious the Los Angeles Rams star edge...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 7

Tornadoes look at the bright side despite loss

For the Press Enterprise HUGHESVILLE -- The result may not have been what Mount Carmel wanted, but there were plenty of positives in the Red...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 7

Indians claim highly-touted matchup vs. Northwest

For the Press Enterprise SHICKSHINNY -- A championship is rarely won without a trial by fire. For Northwest's girls basketball team, Friday's high-...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 8

Bichette agrees to a deal with Mets

NEW YORK -- Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 8

Larkin’s goal is Wings’ savior

DETROIT -- Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Friday...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 8

NASCAR mourns Biffle, 6 more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Hundreds in the NASCAR community gathered for a memorial service at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum on Friday for former driver...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 8

Cavs sweep away Sixers

PHILADELPHIA -- Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, Evan Mobley's dunk with 4.8 seconds left was the winner and the short-handed Cleveland...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 8

NBA STANDINGS

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 25 15 .625 -- New York 25 16 .610 Toronto 25 17 .595 1 Philadelphia 22 17 .564 2 Brooklyn 11...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 8

NHL SCHEDULE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 45 29 13 3 61 160 116 Detroit 48 28 16 4 60 149 148 Montreal 48 26 15 7 59 162...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 8

Williams set for record at Aussie Open

MELBOURNE, Australia -- At 45, it's no surprise Venus Williams will be setting an age record at the Australian Open when she lines up Sunday in the...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 9

Playoffs return to Denver

By the Associated Press DENVER — After the Buffalo Bills ended the Broncos’ season with a 31-7 thrashing in the playoffs last year, Sean Payton...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 9

Seahawks and 49ers know what to expect

RENTON, Wash. -- For the Seattle Seahawks to host another playoff game and move closer to the fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, they...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 10

Tigers turn the tables, win

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT -- Benton went from being buried in a first-quarter hole to digging itself out for a 46-38 win in high school girls basketball...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 10

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

Jan. 17, 1996 * Winless Kutztown holds a nine-point lead over 12-1 Bloomsburg University at one point, but the Huskies, led by Kevin Scott's 26...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 10

TV-RADIO

COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S) Noon ACCN -- Notre Dame at Virginia Tech BTN -- Minnesota at Illinois CBSSN -- Elon at Hofstra CW -- Georgia Tech at NC...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 10

CALENDAR

Today BASKETBALL High school boys Loyalsock at Bloomsburg......1:30 p.m. Millville at Montgomery.............2 p.m. Vo-Tech at Bucktail...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 10

TRANSACTIONS

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League DETROIT TIGERS -- Agreed to terms with OF Diego Orro on a minor league contract. TAMPA BAY RAYS --...

Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 10

TRAPSHOOTING

Orangeville Sportsmen's Club TRAPSHOOTING Jan. 14 Squad 1: Mike Cole, 23; Squad 2: Ken Nagle, 22; Squad 3: Phil Piazza, 25; Squad 4: Mike Cole,...

Published on January 16, 2026 - Page 11

Eagles offer few details on ouster of Patullo

PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles need a new offensive coordinator. Ask most fans, commentators -- and, privately, some players -- and the change from Kevin...

Published on January 16, 2026 - Page 11

Harbaugh and Giants are working on a deal

John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said...