Sports – The Bradford Era

Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

Transitioning to outpatient care center

By SARA FURLONG news@bradfordera.com

February 17, 2026

(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials and state Rep. Martin Causer Tuesday afterno...

Bills GM wants to keep Knox, but pay cut may be needed

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Bills GM wants to keep Knox, but pay cut may be needed

By MATT PARRINO, Syracuse.com (TNS)

Feb 25, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS — The Buffalo Bills began opening up cap space on Tuesday when president and general manager Brandon Beane announced the team restructure...

PIAA District IX girls playoffs: Kane, ECC advance to Super Saturday

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PIAA District IX girls playoffs: Kane, ECC advance to Super Saturday

Jo Wankel

Feb 25, 2026

PIAA District IX Playoffs Class 2A Kane 56, Port Allegany 47 Kane’s Addison Haight poured in 26 points and Alexa Olmstead added 14 points to lead the ...

Pa. lawmakers seek to restore Monday rifle season opener

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Pa. lawmakers seek to restore Monday rifle season opener

Feb 25, 2026

Two Pennsylvania state senators plan to introduce legislation that would return Pennsylvania’s firearms deer season to its traditional Monday start da...

Skenes loses 4 strikes to ABS challenges in spring debut before WBC

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Skenes loses 4 strikes to ABS challenges in spring debut before WBC

Feb 25, 2026

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes lost four strikes to challenges in his first spring training start. Skenes s...

Penguins captain Crosby placed on IR after getting hurt at the Olympics

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Penguins captain Crosby placed on IR after getting hurt at the Olympics

Feb 25, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to start their playoff push without Sidney Crosby . The club placed its longtime captain on injure...

PIAA District IX Class 1A semifinals: ECC defeats Cameron County, 50-49

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PIAA District IX Class 1A semifinals: ECC defeats Cameron County, 50-49

Jo Wankel

Feb 24, 2026

ST. MARYS - In a nail-biting finish, ECC claimed a 50-49 win over Cameron County Tuesday. ECC’s Chase Simbeck keyed the offense with 22 points. For Ca...

District IX Class 2A semifinals: Port Allegany falls to Clarion, 52-46

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District IX Class 2A semifinals: Port Allegany falls to Clarion, 52-46

Jo Wankel

Feb 24, 2026

ST. MARYS - Gators fans were on the edge of their seats in the final minute as the game came down to a difference of two. However, Clarion used three ...

Bonnies to host Rhode Island on Thursday after weather postponement

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Bonnies to host Rhode Island on Thursday after weather postponement

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 24, 2026

One week after they took down the top team in the Atlantic 10 in Saint Louis, Rhode Island (15-12, 6-8) will travel to face St. Bonaventure (14-13, 3-...

Port Allegany wrestlers headed to Regionals

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Port Allegany wrestlers headed to Regionals

Jo Wankel

Feb 24, 2026

Era Photo by Pam Fischer Seven Port Allegany wrestlers are headed to Regionals in Sharon. Pictured, from left, Front row: Ian Fitzsimmons, Collin Furg...

Broderick Jones’ future with the Steelers remains uncertain three months after his neck surgery

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Broderick Jones’ future with the Steelers remains uncertain three months after his neck surgery

By RAY FITTIPALDO, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

Feb 24, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been three months since Steelers left tackle Broderick Jones suffered a season-ending neck injury, and they still don’t know if he...

Four PA athletes return with 2026 Olympic medals

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Four PA athletes return with 2026 Olympic medals

By TREBOR MAITIN Centre Daily Times

Feb 24, 2026

MILAN (TNS) - Three Pennsylvanians and a Penn State senior are heading home from Milan this week with Olympic medals to their name. Two women’s and on...

Penguins swap defensemen with Avalanche, acquiring Girard in return for Kulak

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Penguins swap defensemen with Avalanche, acquiring Girard in return for Kulak

By KING JEMISON, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

Feb 24, 2026

The Penguins swapped veteran defensemen with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, sending out Brett Kulak in return for Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-...

Correction for Sherk jump distance

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Correction for Sherk jump distance

Jo Wankel

Feb 24, 2026

Fabian Sherk triple jumped 44’ 7.75” instead of 47’7.75”, as was printed in the Tuesday edition of The Era. He placed second in that event and was 21...

Pirates prospect Griffin goes deep twice, including a shot off Red Sox newcomer Suarez

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Pirates prospect Griffin goes deep twice, including a shot off Red Sox newcomer Suarez

Feb 24, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ latest can't-miss prospect, didn't miss against the Boston Red Sox and newcomer Range...

Steelers GM says he expects a faster Rodgers resolution this year as QB weighs return or retirement

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Steelers GM says he expects a faster Rodgers resolution this year as QB weighs return or retirement

Feb 24, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With Aaron Rodgers undecided on whether to return for a 22nd season in the NFL , the Pittsburgh Steelers are anticipating quicker ...

The future at QB, not Rodgers, should be the Steelers’ focus

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The future at QB, not Rodgers, should be the Steelers’ focus

By PAUL ZEISE, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

Feb 24, 2026

Aaron Rodgers is making the Steelers wait again, and I can see it is already triggering some fans and media types who just want him to make a decision...

Class of 2026 District IX Hall of Fame inductees

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Class of 2026 District IX Hall of Fame inductees

Feb 23, 2026

Thompson, Bliss, Risser champions after Saturday’s District 9 Championships

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Thompson, Bliss, Risser champions after Saturday’s District 9 Championships

Thompson sets new career wins record for Bradford

Jo Wankel

Feb 23, 2026

CLARION - Bradford’s Jordan Thompson finished first at 160 lbs at the District 9 Championships over the weekend, becoming a three-time district champi...

Bradford Sherk breaks Owls’ Indoor Track long jump record at Edinboro

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Bradford Sherk breaks Owls’ Indoor Track long jump record at Edinboro

Feb 23, 2026

EDINBORO — Bradford Senior Fabian Sherk again broke the long jump record with a leap of 21’11.5” at the TSTCA Championship meet held at Edinboro Unive...

Bonnies fall short against Richmond behind Spiders’ offensive explosion

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Bonnies fall short against Richmond behind Spiders’ offensive explosion

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 21, 2026

The Bonnies (14-13, 3-11) allowed a season high scoring night from Richmond (15-13, 5-10) on Saturday night, falling short despite an offensive explos...