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First glimpse of ’23 Lions on display

UNIVERSITY PARK — Due to Covid and some personnel challenges the last couple of years, Penn State scaled back its Blue-White Game, but with the roster restored and sensing the anticipation of the upcoming season, James Franklin wanted to get back to a “traditional” spring game. Which means more real action and less of a controlled scrimmage. He wants to see how his young players react in front of a crowd in addition to rewarding the fans who make the trip as the game typically draws about 70,000. Kickoff/TV: The game kicks off at 2 p.m. today, and the Big Ten Network will ...

PGA Tour, LIV produced Masters just like any other

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Masters had eight major champions finish among the top 10 and ties, and where they made a living became a mere footnote when Jon Rahm slipped into the green jacket. For the most part, it was a Masters just like any other. That includes the final hour. As much drama as Augusta National can create, this was the fourth straight year the winner had at least a four-shot lead with four holes to play. This wasn’t the first major with both PGA Tour and LIV Golf players. What caused so much anticipation was the Masters being the first major since the two tours began ...

Mickelson begins road to redemption

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Mickelson will never receive the sort of adulation that once shadowed his every step. Too many missteps along the way. But give Lefty credit. He sure LIVened things up Sunday afternoon at the Masters. Already the oldest major champion in golf history, the 52-year-old Mickelson made an impressive run at a fourth green jacket. The fans were a bit timid in their response, even after he drained a 15-foot birdie putt at the final hole for a 7-under 65 — the best score anyone posted on a brisk Easter afternoon. Yet there were definite signs of warming toward ...

What to do and not to do when preseason scouting

Late this month is the magic time for many Pennsylvania hunters — the spring gobbler opener. That means that preseason scouting is a priority for hunters who need to get out in the woods and find out where the big boys are hanging out. I have been driving around some wooded areas, stopping just to listen to see if I hear any gobblers sounding off. The hunter’s biggest concern right now is that for the last couple of seasons the birds have been annoyingly silent. We could be out on the nicest days and hear nothing. Unfortunately, hunters’ scouting techniques are a lot to blame ...

Financing for field continues

There is good news in the way of much needed field availability to accommodate the growing number of youth soccer players in the area. The soccer field project at Strawberry Hills in Juniata received an $850,775 grant through the Local Shared Accounts funds from the state. They received $150,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, and Logan Township matched $27,000. The township is applying to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a $655,888 grant, according to Logan Township Planning Director Cassandra Schmick. The township will match ...

In the clutch, leadership at BG failed

Bishop Guilfoyle has brought new meaning to March Madness. The school relieved boys basketball coach Chris Drenning of his duties last Thursday, touching off a firestorm of criticism in print (see today’s mailbag, Page B2) and online. Drenning was both successful and respected. He ...