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Penn State breathes some life into season

UNIVERSITY PARK — The words “must win” weren’t uttered too loudly within the Penn State locker room over the last two weeks, but this game definitely was. Win and a frustrating four-game Big Ten losing streak was over. Lose and what little enthusiasm about Matt Campbell’s ...

Altoona on the road to face McDowell

Many had thought Altoona was going to be hosting a playoff football game this week, but it had became official on Sunday that the Mountain Lions were actually traveling to McDowell instead of the game being played at Mansion Park. McDowell had wins against three out-of-state opponents that ...

NFL roundup — Week 8

Commanders 27, Eagles 10 LANDOVER, Md. — Jayden Daniels threw for 217 yards and a touchdown, and the Washington Commanders shut out the Philadelphia Eagles over the final three quarters of a victory on Sunday night. Washington (2-4-1) picked up its first win in more than a month while ...

Pittsburgh Steelers continue home dominance over rival Browns

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent all week hearing the chatter coming from Cleveland, then spent all Sunday emphatically and repeatedly putting their longtime rivals in their place. Maybe better days are coming for Deshaun Watson, Jared Verse and company. They’re just not here ...

Sack seals Denver Broncos’ win over Kansas City Chiefs

DENVER — The one thing the Denver Broncos do really well is win close games. They stretched their winning streak in one-score games to 15 over the last two seasons by rallying past the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 on Sunday and dropping Patrick Mahomes to 80-3 in his career when leading by double digits in the fourth quarter. “Obviously a big win,” Denver coach Sean Payton said after his 200th career victory. “And I’m proud of the grit.” Malcolm Roach sacked Mahomes on fourth-and-goal on the final play, preserving Denver’s win that vaulted Broncos (6-2) into first place in ...

Kyle Larson near title

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Kyle Larson is on the verge of his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship, but he was more relieved than happy after salvaging a nearly disastrous Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. “It was a difficult race,” he said. “It was just a bummer day. It all ...