A long time coming: Cubs win World Series
ASSOCIATED PRESSThursday, November 3, 2016CLEVELANDRONALD BLUM, AP Baseball WriterCLEVELAND (AP) — The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series championship since 1908 when Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead...
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Lady Chucks sweep DuBois, win D-9 title!
Staff WriterSaturday, November 5, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Lady Chucks have yet to lose a game in the District 9 volleyball playoffs, and now, they're the D-9 champs. On Saturday, Punxsy and DuBois --...
View ArticleNFL Today for Week 9
ASSOCIATED PRESSSunday, November 6, 2016 STARSPassing— Eli Manning, Giants, had four touchdown passes, including two to Odell Beckham Jr., to help New York beat Philadelphia 28-23.— Dak Prescott,...
View ArticleNFL HALFWAY: Surprises and disappointments in AFC
ASSOCIATED PRESSMonday, November 7, 2016 It's not difficult to pinpoint the teams that have unexpectedly prospered or just as stunningly plummeted halfway through the 2016 season.Yep, we're looking at...
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Three Chucks among KSAC Large All-Conference Football Squad
Staff WriterMonday, November 7, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAOn Monday, the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference (KSAC) released its All-Conference Team nominees, with three Chucks making the cut. Blake...
View ArticleFinal games give 3 Big Ten teams a shot at bowls, and more
DAVID MERCER, Associated PressTuesday, November 22, 2016 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The winners of both Big Ten divisions will be decided this weekend, but a few slots lower in the conference standings are...
View ArticleMeyer, Harbaugh have a chance to recharge a rivalry
RALPH D. RUSSO, AP College Football WriterWednesday, November 23, 2016 The story of the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry will always best be told through the tale of Woody and Bo.For 10 years, Woody Hayes'...
View ArticleOhio State vs. Michigan: 'We're playing for it all'
MITCH STACY, AP Sports WriterFriday, November 25, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Besides having national playoff implications, this year's Ohio State vs. Michigan game is full of questions, story lines and...
View ArticleBehind the Call: Holding on purpose helped Ravens win
ASSOCIATED PRESSMonday, November 28, 2016 Forced to punt from deep in their territory with a seven-point lead over Cincinnati and 11 seconds remaining, the Baltimore Ravens weren't about to risk a...
View ArticleLions, Badgers benefiting from different offensive styles
TRAVIS JOHNSON, The Associated PressTuesday, November 29, 2016NEW YORK STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — When James Franklin looks at the numbers, he can't help but wonder how many times his offense will get...
View ArticleTiger Woods is back, and only he knows for how long
DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf WriterTuesday, November 29, 2016 NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Returning to golf was always going to be an easier decision for Tiger Woods than knowing when to leave.One week in the...
View ArticlePenn State's Barkley selected Big Ten's top offensive player
ASSOCIATED PRESSWednesday, November 30, 2016 ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Penn State running back Saquon Barkley was honored Wednesday as the Big Ten offensive player of the year.Barkley, who also was...
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Farewell Fall! Football, cheerleaders hold banquet
Staff WriterTuesday, December 6, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAOn Tuesday evening, members of the 2016 Punxsy Chucks football team and the fall cheerleading squad gathered at the Punxsutawney Country Club for...
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Winter sports underway!
Staff WriterFriday, December 9, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAFriday evening was a good one for the Punxsutawney Area High School varsity basketball programs, as both the boys’ and girls’ teams opened their...
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Chucks earn DCC Tip-Off Tourney Title
Staff WriterSaturday, December 10, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAAfter an opening-round win over Johnsonburg on Friday night, the Chucks earned the DCC Tip-Off Tournament title on Saturday evening by defeating...
View ArticlePitt running back James Conner to enter NFL draft
Monday, December 12, 2016 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh running back James Conner is heading to the NFL.Conner announced on his Twitter feed Saturday that he'll turn pro after the Panthers face Penn...
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Wrestling opens home slate against Dutch
Tuesday, December 13, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAOn Tuesday, the Chucks wrestling team hosted the St. Marys Dutchmen in a dual meet — the first of the young season for Punxsy. The Chucks are an inexperienced...
View ArticleTurner: Colorful NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager, 65, dies
The Associated PressThursday, December 15, 2016 Craig Sager, the longtime NBA sideline reporter famous for his flashy suits and probing questions, has died after a battle with cancer, Turner Sports...
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Chucks claw past Wildcats
Staff WriterTuesday, December 20, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAJake Horner (pictured) and Brandon Matthews each had a double-double with 10-plus points and rebounds to help lead Punxsy past Homer Center on...
View ArticleAdditional practices create balancing act for bowl teams
STEVE MEGARGEE, AP Sports WriterWednesday, December 21, 2016 Clemson coach Dabo Swinney knows quite well how teams and players get long-term benefits from the extra practices that accompany a bowl...
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