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Another NFL regular season comes to an end

Posted on January 3, 2009 by tom doran

Each year, the NFL regular season seems to end faster than the last. I find myself wondering what happened the previous four months…and then when the dust has settled and the playoff teams are known, it seems not much has … Continue reading →

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Flyers facing rough start

Posted on October 27, 2008 by tom doran

The Philadelphia Flyers have started off slowly and losing offensive phenom Daniel Briere to injury isn’t going to help the cause. Flyer goaltender Marty Biron has looked shaky. The second year Flyer netminder carries a 3.95 goals-against-average along with a … Continue reading →

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The NHL’s version of on-the-job training

Posted on October 15, 2008 by tom doran

After the season-long lockout of 2004-05, the National Hockey League and the NHLPA, through their new collective bargaining agreement, agreed to lower the age requirement in attaining the status for unrestricted free agency. In 2005, a player had to be … Continue reading →

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York College athletes receive honors

Posted on September 24, 2008 by tom doran

York College’s Jon Ports was selected as the Capital Athletic Conference co-player-of-the-week in men’s soccer along with Mary Washington’s T.L. Tutor. Ports lifted the Spartans to a 1-0 double-overtime victory against Gettysburg College on Sept. 16. On Sept. 20, Ports … Continue reading →

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2008 NFL season arrives

Posted on September 7, 2008 by tom doran

With apologies to this past Thursday’s sleep-inducing contest between the defending champion New York Giants and Washington Redskins, today is the day that kicks off the full slate of NFL games that fans have been waiting several months for. Early … Continue reading →

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Local swimmer ties for first at U.S. Open

Posted on August 9, 2008 by tom doran

Michele King, a junior at the University of Tennessee and a native of York, tied for first place in the 50-meter freestyle at the recent U.S. Open swim meet in Minneapolis. King and Madison Kennedy each posted a time of … Continue reading →

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Ravens rookies ready to roll

Posted on August 6, 2008 by tom doran

Here’s a look at what the Ravens hope former Rutgers’ RB Ray Rice (Ray-Ray) can bring to the field. The Baltimore Ravens will be facing off against the New England Patriots on Thursday at Gillette Stadium. For the Ravens, it’s … Continue reading →

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Penguins in dire straits, for now

Posted on May 27, 2008 by tom doran

The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to have to find some offense soon before their Stanley Cup Final series against the Detroit Red Wings begins to resemble previous Red Wing conquests in the championship round. Some hockey pundits were saying a … Continue reading →

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Penn State York Baseball

Posted on March 10, 2008 by tom doran

The spring baseball season for the local Lions is just around the corner. Here’s their 2008 spring schedule (all double-headers): 4/12 – at Penn State Delaware 4/19 – at Penn State Abington 4/20 – vs. Penn State Delaware 4/27 – … Continue reading →

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York City Little League Volunteer Day

Posted on February 27, 2008 by tom doran

York City Little League is looking for volunteers interested in learning about coaching, officiating, concessions and field maintenance. This event will take place this Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army at 50 West King Street … Continue reading →

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