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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
For outdoor enthusiasts, is there anything in Pennsylvania that beats the month of May? For my purposes, May could be three months long and that wouldn’t be long enough to suit me. And all that May has to offer isn’t just linked to hunting or fishing opportunities either. Photography, ...
Girls soccer in the region has not only continued to grow in numbers, but it has continued to grow in recognition and success at a state level and far beyond. When the Team Energy girls squad was promoted to the highest level of play in the Great Lakes Premier Conference, it was the only ...
