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Local roundup: Sussex Central downs Caravel; DelState men win third in a row
Sussex Central High collected four pins before topping Caravel, 43-27, in a non-conference wrestling showdown on Monday night.
The Golden Knights improved to 17-0 overall while the two-time …
Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic matchup
Black quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL since Fritz Pollard became the first to play in the league in 1923 and Doug Williams was the first to start and win a Super Bowl following the 1987 …
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
Jalen Hurts had one of Philadelphia’s four rushing touchdowns and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco’s quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the …
49ers QB Purdy suffers elbow injury in NFC championship game
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was questionable to return to the NFC championship game on Sunday after he took a hard hit to his right elbow in the first …
Local roundup: Caesar Rodney knocks off Salesianum; DSU men make it two in a row
Caesar Rodney High built an 11-point lead with two matches left before knocking off Salesianum, 35-34, in a non-conference wrestling match on Saturday afternoon.
A second-period pin from Cameron …
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Pro Sports
It's only fitting that the top two quarterbacks in the regular season based on All-Pro voting are the last two quarterbacks standing in the NFL this season.
First-team All-Pro quarterback Patrick …
TORONTO (AP) — Free agent reliever Chad Green and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to an $8.5 million, two-year contract on Tuesday that includes options for 2025 and 2026.
Green is likely to miss …
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers for their game against the New York Knicks, his first game at Madison Square Garden in three years.
James moved …
College Sports
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Longtime University of California women's swimming coach Teri McKeever was fired Tuesday following an investigation into alleged harassment, bullying and verbally abusive …
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has hired former star player Erin Matson — barely a month after she graduated — to take over its field hockey program after the retirement of 10-time …
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With Ohio State making a run in the fourth quarter, Purdue buckled down defensively and knocked off the No.2 Buckeyes
Abbey Ellis made a season-high five 3 pointers and …
Outdoors
Winter fishing has been mild for weather, which is great for anglers. It is also great for other outdoor winter activities. Stargazing is best in winter because the skies are much clearer, especially …
It’s winter, now spring, maybe a little fall, summer teaser, annnnd it’s winter again. For a minute, or not. There are flowers popping already. It’s been a mild winter so far for …
Sports
Andy Reid turned a 6-inch binder into a Hall of Fame resume
Andy Reid was an unknown assistant in Green Bay when Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie took a chance on hiring Brett Favre’s position coach to revive a struggling franchise in Philadelphia.
A …
49ers head into offseason with more questions at quarterback
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers head into another offseason with major questions at quarterback after a season filled with injuries to the most important position ended without …
AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints that will make Sean Payton their head coach, a person with knowledge of the accord said Tuesday.
The …
AP source: Texans hire DeMeco Ryans as head coach
HOUSTON (AP) — DeMeco Ryans has been hired as coach of the Houston Texans, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The person spoke on the condition on …
Reich's offensive background helped him land Carolina job
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said Frank Reich’s strong and qualified background as an offensive-minded coach is one of the primary reasons he hired him as the …
NASCAR has banned the “Hail Melon” move Ross Chastain used last year at Martinsville to earn a spot in the championship race. Chastain last October mashed the gas and deliberately smashed into …
Paolo Banchero's rookie season will include a trip to NBA All-Star weekend.
The Orlando Magic forward and No. 1 pick in last year's draft was announced Tuesday as a participant in this year's …