Monthly Archives: November 2007

Kuhn makes a catch

Posted on November 29, 2007 by snavaroli

Although many couldn’t see it, because the game was on the NFL Network, Dover grad and former Shippensburg University star John Kuhn got into Green Bay’s game at Dallas Thursday night. Not only did Kuhn, who had his jersey retired … Continue reading →

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Phillies’ new threads

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Brad Jennings

Jimmy Rollins sports the Philadelphia Phillies’ new alternate home uniform, which was unveiled Thursday. From philly.com: The Phillies unveiled a new alternate home uniform today, a throwback model minus the customary red pinstripes. A clean-looking cream-colored jersey will be worn … Continue reading →

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Evans named Ted Hendricks finalist

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Frank Bodani

Penn State sophomore Maurice Evans has named a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year award. The award is named for the former University of Miami, Baltimore Colt and Oakland Raiders standout. The winner will be announced … Continue reading →

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“Mush” games are fine with me

Posted on November 28, 2007 by tom doran

Pittsburgh’s Monday night game against the Miami Dolphins was the kind of contest some fans enjoy watching, with the elements wreaking havoc with the condition of the field and sometimes the outcome of the game. In the end, the Steelers … Continue reading →

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Nittany Lions get commitment from tight end

Posted on November 27, 2007 by chris otto

Penn State fans will remember the name — and maybe the oversized body, too. Staff writer Frank Bodani reports that the most recent high school football recruit to commit to the Nittany Lions is Philadelphia tight end Mark Wedderburn — … Continue reading →

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Juvenile sasquatch sighting in British Columbia

Posted on November 27, 2007 by chris otto

The Associated Press SURREY, British Columbia — Organizers of the 2010 Winter Games have turned to British Columbia’s myths and legends for a trio of mascots. Quatchi is a young sasquatch with a long brown beard and blue earmuffs, while … Continue reading →

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Memorials for Redskins’ Sean Taylor

Posted on November 27, 2007 by chris otto

A Washington Redskins fan, wearing a Sean Taylor jersey, stands near a makeshift memorial for the Redskins safety outside Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., today. Taylor died early today, a day after he was shot at home by what police … Continue reading →

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Reader: Enough with the dead animal photos

Posted on November 27, 2007 by chris otto

Jane Heller of York writes: Good God, can’t you find some way NOT to saturate you newspaper with photos of happy killers holding their prey? Otherwise known as hunters with their “harvest.” There are many of us who read this … Continue reading →

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National anthem skipped at Heinz Field

Posted on November 27, 2007 by chris otto

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Sports in America start with the national anthem. The Dolphins-Steelers game was an exception. Rushing to begin the nationally televised matchup following a 25-minute weather delay, the NFL chose to skip the anthem Monday night … Continue reading →

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90-year-old bags buck in Montana

Posted on November 27, 2007 by chris otto

Edwin B. Abel Sr. of Wrightsville went elk and mule deer hunting in western Montana in October with his sons and grandson. At the age of 90, he bagged this 10-point buck on Oct. 25, the last day of the … Continue reading →

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