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NBC High School coaches, students loving new weight room

LOYSBURG — Northern Bedford County has fielded one of the top high school football programs at the Class 1A level in the state of Pennsylvania over the last few years, and the school now has a training facility to match that. Thanks in part to funding from the Elementary and Secondary ...

Skenes helps Pirates end their losing streak

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes wants the ball. All the time. Yet the only pitcher in major league history to start the All-Star Game in each of his first two seasons also understands the Pittsburgh Pirates are intent on playing the long game with his electric right arm. They did a year ago, ...

Ex-Curve batting coach Nunnally appreciates his baseball experiences

Jon Nunnally has been around the block a few times both as a former Major League player and as a coach. Now, the former Altoona Curve hitting coach can be found managing the West Virginia Black Bears of the MLB Draft League. It’s a different perspective for Nunnally who is honing his ...

Kelley Fed off Pony 13U baseball team off to West Coast

The George B. Kelley Amateur Baseball Federation is sending a team to California to compete in an international tournament. The GBK Federation 13U All-Stars won the Pony Baseball 13U East Zone championship in Hagertown, Md., over the weekend to advance to the Pony 13U World Series in ...

Steelers unveil new throwbacks for 2025

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are revisiting the era that started it all. The team unveiled a new throwback uniform on Monday that is inspired by what the first roster of players in 1933 wore. It pays tribute to the city that shaped the team, honoring Pittsburgh’s enduring ...

Old-timers ballplayers’ event on the horizon

All former area baseball players and guests are invited to the annual event at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park Pavillion No. 3 on Thursday, Aug. 7. The event begins with beverages of water and soda at 3:30 p.m. — guests may bring their own canned alcoholic beverages. Appetizers are at 4 ...