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The Nittany Lion skates past the Penn State student section during a game in 2022. If things line up for Penn State, its possible the student section could have a lot to cheer about in 2025-26, if top prospect Gavin McKenna decides to sign with the Nittany Lions.

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College Sports, Local Sports

June 20, 2025

Could the NHL’s next superstar be coming to Penn State? Reports say it’s possible

By Jo Wankel

j.wankel@bradfordera.com

(TNS) - Gavin McKenna may be just 17 years old, but he’s already seen as a shoo-in to become the N...

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Football, Local Sports

Gators clinch D9 R2 Title; celebrate second undefeated regular season

Jo Wankel

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BROCKWAY — Port Allegany’s Aiden Bliss had 266 yards and five touchdowns as Port Allegany defeated Brockway Thursday, earning the D9 Region 2 title an...

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Football, National Sports

Bills’ rookie CB Hairston nearing return from knee injury

By MATT PARRINO, Syracuse.com (TNS)

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (TNS) — When the Buffalo Bills opened rookie cornerback Max Hairston’s 21-day practice window earlier this week, the expectation wa...

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Football, National Sports

‘Game wrecker’: Pittsburgh Steelers weary, fearful of ‘dominant’ Packers star Parsons

By NICK FARABAUGH, Pennlive.com (TNS)

October 24, 2025

PITTSBURGH — Micah Parsons is one of the NFL’s premier edge rushers at this stage in his career. Following the stunning trade that moved Parsons to th...

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National Sports

Johnston laid foundation for Penguins’ success

By MARK MADDEN, The Tribune-Review, Greensburg

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Baseball, National Sports

A Pirates fan’s rooting guide to the 2025 World Series

By Colin Beazley, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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(TNS) —While the Pirates haven't played in a World Series since winning it in 1979, there will be some familiar faces for any Pirates fan tuning into ...

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