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Celebrating Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Stars

July 24, 2026

The high school sports awards in Northwest Pennsylvania have wrapped up, with plaques handed out over the last few weeks. The Erie Times‑News highlighted District 10 athletes of the year for each sport, plus major team and individual honors. Cathedral Prep captured the Varsity Cup for large sc

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Fans, Bets and Golf: A Growing Problem

July 14, 2026

The crowd at golf events is changing. Some players say the rise of online betting makes fans more rowdy and hostile. Wyndham Clark, a top golfer, agrees with Jordan Spieth’s warning about this trend. Clark said that fans who bet against him often shout “I have you 30‑to‑1” at tournaments. S

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A Royal‑Slam Showdown: Who’s Watching the Czech Final at Wimbledon

July 12, 2026

The Wimbledon final this year is more than a tennis match; it’s a gathering of celebrities, athletes and royalty who all share one seat: the Royal Box. The tournament’s first all‑Czech women’s final pits Karolina Muchova against Linda Noskova, a rare Grand Slam clash between players from the same

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The golf boss who never stops working

June 20, 2026

Mike Whan isn’t your usual golf executive. At the U. S. Open, he’s more likely to be found in a beat-up cart than a boardroom, chatting up volunteers and players like an old friend. The USGA’s CEO grew up raking traps at a Cincinnati golf course for pocket money and free rounds—a far cry from his cu

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Rory McIlroy Talks Course Setup After Solid First‑Day Score

June 19, 2026

Rory McIlroy started the US Open strong, shooting a 69 at Shinnecock Hills. He was pleased with his play but admitted that two bogeys on the last holes could have lowered his score if he had been given a different setup. The 37‑year‑old from Northern Ireland now has just 54 holes left and sits one s

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Golfers dodge disaster as storm cuts short a PGA Tour round

June 8, 2026

The Memorial Tournament nearly faced serious trouble when severe weather forced play to stop mid-round. Video footage showed a powerful storm knocking over a TV tower near the 10th hole. Officials acted fast, pausing the game about 30 minutes before the worst hit. No one got hurt, which speaks well

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Weekend Sports Lineup: Where to Catch the Action on June 7

June 7, 2026

Sunday brings a packed sports schedule with something for every fan. Motorsport lovers get a triple treat: Formula 1 takes over Monaco’s twisty streets for a glamorous weekend show, while MotoGP zips around Hungary’s Balaton Park Circuit. Over in Latvia, motocross takes center stage with side-by-sid

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The PGA Championship Final Round: A Philly Showdown

May 17, 2026

On Sunday, the Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia becomes a battlefield for 30 golfers chasing Alex Smalley’s lead. The leaderboard is tight; five shots separate the top 30, making every swing count. Rory McIlroy looks to keep his steady improvement going as he tees off, hoping to add to his str

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Rory McIlroy: More than just golf, the story of a small-town kid who made it big

May 15, 2026

Rory McIlroy grew up in Holywood, a quiet town near Belfast, where his family wasn't rich but gave him something even more valuable: a strong work ethic. His parents, Gerry and Rosie, were the first to notice his natural talent for golf. Instead of pushing him into sports academies, they let him pra

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Golf is Changing: What’s Next for the Sport’s Big Names?

May 12, 2026

The head of the USGA recently spoke about how golf is shifting under new leadership and rising talent. One big change? The U. S. Open now lets top LIV Golf players compete directly, without needing to qualify through the usual PGA Tour routes. This move gives LIV stars a fair shot at major tournamen