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Paul Skenes (30) of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates prior to a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Cincinnati. ()

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Baseball, Sports

December 9, 2025

Skenes tells the Pirates he’s ready to recruit free agents

By JASON MACKEY, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

ORLANDO, Fla. — After winning the National League Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award his first ...

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Pirates agree to 1-year, $7.75 million deal with reliever Gregory Soto, AP source says

By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer

December 9, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates and two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract, a person with ...

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Local Sports

Owls return experience, chase points on mat

By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com

December 9, 2025

Bradford High School boys wrestling will look to senior Jordan Thompson to lead a group featuring 11 returning lettermen into the 2025-26 season. Comi...

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Lady Owls ready to play as 2025-26 season begins

Jo Wankel

December 9, 2025

The Bradford Lady Owls, currently 1-1 on the season, are working hard on the court in practice and during game time. While the team is young, having l...

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Local Sports

Fretz boys beat Punxsy

Jo Wankel

December 9, 2025

Fretz boys basketball pulled off the sweep Tuesday night at home vs Punxsutawney. The 7th grade boys won 33-15. Leading the way for the Owls was Eli H...

Local News, Outdoors

Pathways to a winter wonderland

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

December 9, 2025

Get ready to explore a winter wonderland, courtesy of volunteers with Willow Creek Snowmobile Club. Thanks to months of preparation, the club’s trail ...

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