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Thankfully, life has come full circle for Appleman

We are all eagerly looking forward to the “old-timers extravaganza’’ scheduled for today at Vets Field. “Just’’ 65 years ago, almost to the exact week, and certainly at the same specific location, I had the opportunity to pitch for the Altoona entry in the National Amateur ...

Governor signs order to slow down mining near wilderness park

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz earlier this week said the state would not review or process permits on proposed mining projects near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, four months after Congress and President Donald Trump’s administration lifted a federal ban. The cherished wild area ...

Dell family wants to give local children chance to learn to fish

Karisma Dell was a compassionate, selfless and ambitious young woman who possessed a love for the outdoors, her family and friends, and for life itself, when her own life was cut short due to injuries that she suffered in a traffic accident in Bedford County at the age of 17 on Feb. 26, ...

PSU gets five on watch lists

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State football team has five of its players on the latest preseason watch lists for the 2026 campaign. The list includes quarterback Rocco Becht for the Davey O’Brien Award and senior defensive tackle Siale Taupaki who is up for the Polynesian College Player of ...

Sports at a glance: Harden goes back to Cavs

Two people close to the situation tell The Associated Press that James Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season as well as a trade kicker. Alcaraz returns from injury NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return from injury to defend his U.S. Open title. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since April because of a right wrist injury, forcing him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon.

Falcons QB Penix continues his rehab from ACL surgery

WESTFIELD, Ind. — Michael Penix Jr. did quarterback drills, seven-on-seven work and mental reps as his Atlanta Falcons teammates squared off with the Indianapolis Colts during two days of joint practice. Penix is an Indiana University graduate and he threw in front of some familiar fans ...