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Team Energy soccer team caps incredible journey

After winning an unprecedented fourth United States Youth Soccer State Cup championship, the FC814 U-19 girls Team Energy headed to the National United States Youth Soccer Championships in Nashville, Tenn., from July 13-20. This was more than just another huge opportunity for this group of regional girls to attain success at a national level, after a decade of playing together. It was their last opportunity to play together before heading off to an assortment of universities to further their scholastic and soccer careers. It was the last time head coach Marc Frye and assistant Todd ...

DeChambeau makes fool of himself

New Zealand’s Ryan Fox may have won this year’s British Open, but Bryson DeChambeau certainly stole the show. After a strong performance on Friday afternoon, DeChambeau seemed to be in great position for the weekend at 7-under par and in second place before tournament officials pulled him ...

Americans look strong despite questionable officiating at World Cup

The USA men’s World Cup play going into the round of 16s has been one of their strongest overall performances to this point in their history of Cup play. America has controlled time of possession and looked strong defensively in group play, as it won its group D to go on to the round of 32s ...

A day to always remember your dad

Editor’s note: Retired Mirror sports editor Jim Lane wrote this column after his dad, Kermit Lane, passed away in 1987. It has been reprinted every year since on Father’s Day weekend. Jim passed away on Jan. 5 of this year at the age of 85. As a tribute to him, his father and the Lane family, we’re publishing his column for a final time today. Sunday is Father’s Day. It’s a chance to tell your favorite guy thanks for all he’s been and done for you over the years. It’s usually celebrated with a small gift, perhaps a shirt or tie or wallet. In many cases, few words are ...

Records for Altoona shot put, Hollidaysburg discus have stood 60 years

Records are meant to be broken, and, especially in high school track and field, they fall almost weekly. Whether it’s senior, junior, sophomore, school or various meet marks, the sport’s directors and historians must be armed with an eraser. That’s why there are two records in Blair ...

Separation of PIAA playoffs far from certain

The passing of House Bill 41 by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday brought with it a lot of attention and a lot of hope to those who are searching for change in the postseason format of Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association competition. But those expecting to ...