Protect College Sports Act from Congress fumbles college sports

June 11, 2026

The Cruz-Cantwell Protect College Sports Act of 2026 is pitched as a bipartisan rescue mission for a collegiate athletics system already gasping under Name, Image, Likeness chaos, antitrust pressure and conference realignment absurdity. The recent Congressional hearing framed the bill as a way to restore order by giving lawmakers a stronger play in regulating athlete compensation and its huge marketplace. After decades of universities, coaches and broadcast companies turning college sports into a multibillion-dollar free-for-all, Congress now claims it can fix its plight. As much as ...

Bellefonte baseball’s state quarterfinal run was special for multiple reasons

June 10, 2026

As the Bellefonte baseball team exited Memorial Field following last Thursday’s state quarterfinal, the feeling surrounding it was one of bittersweet pride. Though they had fallen short of a Final Four berth, they put forth a tremendous effort both on Thursday and in wins leading up to ...

Feathers opens Speedweek with win at Clinton

June 9, 2026

MILL HALL — Opening night of the Appalachian Super Late Model Speedweek got underway on Friday at Clinton County Speedway. In an exciting 40-lap feature event with several changes for the lead, and three cars contended for the win in the closing laps, Trevor Feathers became the eventual ...

Ryde Little League will represent Australia at LLWS

June 9, 2026

Ryde Little League of Sydney, New South Wales has been crowned as the 2026 Little League Australia Region Champion after securing a 9-3 championship win at the Australia Region Championship, becoming the third team to earn a spot in the 2026 Little League World Series. Ryde Little League finished the region tournament with a 6-1 overall record to secure its ticket to Williamsport, marking the first-ever trip to the Series for the league, and 12th overall appearance for the country. A team from Sydney has represented Australia in six of the previous 11 appearances since the country began ...

Shore’s Hollick, Kimble earn multiple PHAC-I all-star nods in track and field

June 8, 2026

Following a tremendous freshman season, it’s no surprise that Jersey Shore’s Elizabeth Hollick could be found on this year’s PHAC-I all-star team. The freshman earned not one, not two but three nods on this year’s team, two as an individual and one as a member of the team’s 1,600 ...

Lock Haven’s Murphy, Rumsey enjoyed opportunity to coach at Duals on Desmond showcase

June 8, 2026

ATHENS — Growing up in wrestling, Lock Haven's Emily Murphy never had the opportunity to learn from a female coach. On Saturday, she made sure the next generation had that chance, helping coach Team Pennsylvania at the third annual Duals on Desmond showcase. Alongside her was fellow Bald ...