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NFL looks for some help from Supreme Court

The NFL is urging the Supreme Court to rule on the regulation of prediction markets, arguing in an amicus brief that states are better positioned to oversee sports-related contracts “given the current landscape.” The NFL is supporting New Jersey’s request for the Supreme Court to rule ...

Time changes await Canadian NHL teams

CALGARY, Alberta — Hockey fans across North America may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play, thanks to a move by three Canadian provinces to stay on daylight saving time. Alberta, home of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, Manitoba with the Winnipeg Jets ...

Things look bright for Big Ten

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Michigan coach Dusty May joined several of his players moving on to the NBA not long after Michigan beat Connecticut in the NCAA Finals, ending one of the strangest streaks in college sports. The good vibes have carried over after the Wolverines’ long-awaited national ...

Noce sets record for Altoona girls in win

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Altoona senior Ashlyn Noce set a course record in helping the Lady Lions beat host Hollidaysburg, 26-29, in high school cross country on Wednesday. Noce placed first in a time of 18 minutes, 24 seconds to break the previous Hollidaysburg course record set by Central’s Lanee Berkhimer. Altoona’s Emma Etters was second, followed by Hollidaysburg’s Julia Van Kleunen. Hollidaysburg’s Reuben Manfred won the boys race in 16:35, but Altoona, with Archie Glover and Seth Lieb finishing second and third, nipped the Golden Tigers, 27-28. It was Hollidaysburg’s senior ...

Eltayeb, Chiminazzo help Lions escape with tie

MILL HALL — The Altoona boys soccer team battled to a 2-2 tie with Central Mountain on Wednesday night in high school action. The Mountain Lions (5-6-3) were down 2-0 at the break, but tied it on goals from Bilal Eltayeb and Leo Chiminazzo. Altoona plays again Friday night at Hollidaysburg at Tiger Stadium. Central Mountain’s record is now 5-5-4. SCORE BY HALVES Altoona 0 2 -- 2 Central Mountain 2 0 -- 2 First Half: CM-Swanger (Laney), 3:00; CM-Ruger (Killinger), 20:00 Second Half: A–Eltayeb (unassisted), 51:00; A–Chiminazzo (Hussein), 79:00. Records: Altoona (5-6-3); ...

Wilson helps Caps hold off Pens for win

WASHINGTON — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who ...