Sports Archives - 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...

Osasuyi’s eight blocks spark rally, but Bonnies fade late in loss to St. Joe’s

College Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Osasuyi’s eight blocks spark rally, but Bonnies fade late in loss to St. Joe’s

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 18, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies (14-12, 3-10) went five minutes without a field goal late on Wednesday night against Saint Joseph’s (16-10, 8-5), fallin...

Madden leads JH Parkland basketball team to win

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Madden leads JH Parkland basketball team to win

Jo Wankel

Feb 18, 2026

Photo submitted Kieran Madden, son of Fran Madden, a UPB graduate, and Candice Madden, is currently a member of the Parkland junior high basketball te...

Port Allegany defeats Coudy, advances to Class 2A semifinals

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Port Allegany defeats Coudy, advances to Class 2A semifinals

By JO WANKEL - Era Sports Writer

Feb 18, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY — A tie at the 4-minute mark in the third quarter gave Coudersport an opportunity, but ultimately Port Allegany would claim the victory,...

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby injured in Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal win

Hockey, Sports

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby injured in Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal win

By KING JEMISON, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

Feb 18, 2026

Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury during Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal matchup with Czechia on Wednesday and was ruled out for the rest of th...

Stoddard’s muskie sets new record

Outdoors, Sports

Stoddard’s muskie sets new record

Jo Wankel

Feb 18, 2026

Photo submitted Bradford resident Don Stoddard, fishing with lifelong friend and fellow Bradford resident JK Kemick, caught this muskie in Sugar Bay a...

Most-recent archery hunts in city parks culled 28% fewer deer

Outdoors, PA State News

Most-recent archery hunts in city parks culled 28% fewer deer

Feb 18, 2026

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — The city’s archery white-tailed deer management program culled 142 deer in 10 city parks in the 2025-2026 season, a 28% drop from t...

Bonnies look to improve late-game execution as they face Saint Joseph’s

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Bonnies look to improve late-game execution as they face Saint Joseph’s

Feb 17, 2026

Close defeats in conference play have remained a theme of the Bonnies’ season. After a close loss against Duquesne on Saturday, the Bonnies (14-11, 3-...

The Pirates appear to be better, but a lot of questions must still be answered

Baseball, National Sports

The Pirates appear to be better, but a lot of questions must still be answered

By PAUL ZEISE, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb 17, 2026

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — The Pittsburgh Pirates' front office promised to spend some money to try to improve the roster this offseason, and they have at lea...

JH Girls Basketball: Smethport defeated Port Allegany 39-28

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JH Girls Basketball: Smethport defeated Port Allegany 39-28

Jo Wankel

Feb 17, 2026

Smethport took a 15-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and kept the momentum to secure a win over Port Tuesday. Leading Smethport were Zoe Frame w...

First coyotes, predators turned in during Rolfe Beagle Club’s statewide Coyote, Fox Hunt or Trap

Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors

First coyotes, predators turned in during Rolfe Beagle Club’s statewide Coyote, Fox Hunt or Trap

Feb 17, 2026

JOHNSONBURG — Hunters began bringing the first predators of the season to the Rolfe Beagle Club weigh station over the weekend as the club’s statewide...

Penguins Olympic check-in: Crosby sets record, Sweden and Latvia set for elimination game

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Penguins Olympic check-in: Crosby sets record, Sweden and Latvia set for elimination game

By KING JEMISON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb 16, 2026

(TNS) — As Sidney Crosby pursues a record-breaking third gold medal in Olympics involving NHL players, he's already secured another all-time mark. The...

Fretz wrestlers bring home firsts from PJW Area V tourney

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Fretz wrestlers bring home firsts from PJW Area V tourney

Feb 16, 2026

Fretz wrestlers competed over the weekend, with four claiming first places. Clockwise from top left: Jaycon Reid, Xavier Drake-Jones, Gavin Weart and ...

Bradford’s Sherk, Aiello Shine at Edinboro Track Meet

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Bradford’s Sherk, Aiello Shine at Edinboro Track Meet

Feb 16, 2026

ERIE — Seniors Fabian Sherk and Enzo Aiello continue their good performances at Edinboro University on Saturday. “Fabian placed second in the long jum...

Bonnies rally falls short as Duquesne delivers late knockout

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Bonnies rally falls short as Duquesne delivers late knockout

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 15, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — With 14 seconds left and with a two point lead, Duquesne junior Jimmie Williams pulled up from 29 feet late in the shot clock,...

Collin Morikawa birdies the 18th to win Pebble Beach and end more than 2-year drought

National Sports

Collin Morikawa birdies the 18th to win Pebble Beach and end more than 2-year drought

By DOUG FERGUSON - AP Golf Writer

Feb 15, 2026

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Collin Morikawa had gone 28 months since his last win, and he was reminded Sunday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am why it's...

Michael Jordan’s Daytona 500 ring: Tyler Reddick’s 1-lap lead delivers NASCAR’s biggest win

National Sports

Michael Jordan’s Daytona 500 ring: Tyler Reddick’s 1-lap lead delivers NASCAR’s biggest win

By JENNA FRYER - AP Auto Racing Writer

Feb 15, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion, is now a Daytona 500 winner, too. Tyler Reddick won “The Great American Race” on Sun...

Bonnies score 64-53 road win at VCU

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Bonnies score 64-53 road win at VCU

Feb 14, 2026

RICHMOND, Va. - The St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team scored a 64-53 road win at VCU Saturday evening to cap off a pair of games in V...

Fewer tags, more gobblers

Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors

Fewer tags, more gobblers

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

Feb 14, 2026

Even though it feels like spring is never going to arrive, hearing about the new proposal from the Pennsylvania Game Commission to discontinue the opt...

Penguins at the break: Evaluating the team’s surprisingly strong defensemen

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Penguins at the break: Evaluating the team’s surprisingly strong defensemen

By KING JEMISON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb 13, 2026

(TNS) —This is the third in a multipart series evaluating the Penguins at the Olympic break. Today's piece will highlight the team's defensemen. Comin...

Trump just pardoned 5 former NFL stars, and one of them played for the Buffalo Bills

Football, National Sports

Trump just pardoned 5 former NFL stars, and one of them played for the Buffalo Bills

Ryan Talbot | rtalbot@nyup.com syracuse.com

Feb 13, 2026

(TNS) - Former Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry was one of five former NFL players to get pardoned on Thursday by President Donald Trump. The n...