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After another improbable throw from Aaron Rodgers that propelled the Green Bay Packers to a playoff win, coach Mike McCarthy was asked if it was the best one yet from his star quarterback. The Scranton Sewer Authority sale is an opportunity for urban Northeast Pennsylvania communities to address problems that threaten Lackawanna River water quality and cause flash flooding, one of the region’s top environmental advocates said.

Johanna Konta battles her way to victory in Australian Open first round

Johanna Konta could not deliver the same brilliance that won her the title in Sydney last week but still proved too strong for Kirsten Flipkens in the Australian Open first round. The British number one produced a scratchy performance in her opening match on Margaret Court Arena but it is a sign of her rising class that she could still convincingly overcome Flipkens, under-ranked at 70th in the world, 7-5 6-2.

Lutalo: Keep it real Harleen

… and kickboxing. Martial arts world silver medalist Harleen Kaur says her nomination for a British Ethnic Diversity Sports Award will spur her on to achieve even more ‘Fighting Machine Harleen’ told Sky Sports last week of her Olympic aspirations, …

LVG’s Man Utd highlights

The former United manager appears to have called time on his coaching career , saying he is unlikely to take another job for family reasons. He has been out of work since leaving United last May, with his two-year spell ending with victory in the FA Cup final over Crystal Palace .

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Karlie Samuelson scored 15 points with four 3-pointers and Hall of Fame Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer moved within four victories of No. 1,000 for her career as the 10th-ranked Cardinal beat Arizona 73-46 on Friday night.

Bpa in Round 1? Who Would that Be?

One thing we know about Reg is he mines the draft for quality. Remember when he drafted Khalil Mack? I loved the guy at that place, BUT WE HAD NO QUARTERBACK! Am I the only one who went bonkers when he passed up QB with that pick? It didn’t matter what the team needed, Reggie wanted the BPA.

The Pacers’ C.J. Miles on the legacy of Martin Luther King

Before the Indiana Pacers scrapped their way to an ugly 98-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, C.J. Miles addressed the crowd to honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. The 12-year veteran briefly spoke of equality and justice, elements King was murdered for believing in. Such universal truths are in a precarious spot to begin 2017 as Donald Trump prepares to become the leader of the free world.

Student,19, reveals how she survived horror crash

Student, 19, who survived horror car crash by clinging to a tree in a freezing river for 12 HOURS reveals how she survived the accident that killed her best friend Griffin held onto a tree during the winter storm and swam across the next morning before climbing a hill of thorny bushes to flag down a passing driver Natalie Griffin survived a car crash by clinging onto a tree for 12 hours in a freezing creek after her best friend Jenna Santos died in the wreckage After narrowly surviving a car accident that killed her best friend, 19-year-old college student Natalie Griffin has spoken out about the harrowing near-death experience.

Cardinals hold caravan event at the Osage Centre

Thank you Cape Girardeau and all our #CardsCaravan stops in 2017. Hope to see you for all six caravans in 2018! pic.twitter.com/gM7M00FWY7 The Cardinals players in this years caravan include pitchers Tyler Lyons and John Gant, as well as outfielder Jose Martinez and third baseman Patrick Wisdom.

Skier dies after hitting tree at Sugarbush

Vermont is known for it’s cheesemaking, so it’s only fitting that a new piece of technology making life easier for its cheesemakers is Made in Vermont. Vermont is known for it’s cheesemaking, so it’s only fitting that a new piece of technology making life easier for its cheesemakers is Made in Vermont.

At MLK celebration, Oliver urges unity –

Al “Scoop” Oliver stressed the importance of unity during a tribute the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at Paint Creek Regular Missionary Baptist Church on Third Avenue in Gallipolis Monday afternoon. The MLK celebration has been traditionally held at the church over the last few years and sponsored by a partnership compromised of the Southeastern Ohio Branch of the NAACP as well as the University of Rio Grande and RSVP of the Ohio Valley.

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I am writing to you, not because you broke four sticks in two games. No sir, I am writing you to point out some similarities I see between you and two other megastars I’ve watched over the years.

Wizards get hot from 3-point territory to beat Trail Blazers

Bradley Beal scored 25 points and John Wall had 24 as the Washington Wizards took a page from the Portland Trail Blazers’ playbook by hitting 13 3-pointers in a comfortable 120-101 victory on Monday afternoon. The Wizards, who rely less on the 3-pointer than almost any NBA team, were 13 of 23 from beyond the arc in their 12th consecutive home victory.

Founder of Goals five-a-side football centres gets boot

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Schroder hits go-ahead 3, scores 28 as Hawks edge Knicks

Dennis Schroder scored 28 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22 seconds left, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 108-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. The Knicks had three attempts at a desperately needed victory after, but Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony and Joakim Noah all couldn’t convert before time expired.

Hartford beats Maine 54-44 to end 5-game losing streak

Jalen Ross scored 19 points, Jason Dunne added 10 and Hartford snapped a five-game losing streak with a 54-44 victory over Maine on Monday. Ross, who ranks second in the America East Conference with 20.9 points per game, had 11 points in Hartford ‘s 33-29 first half to finish in double figures for the 33rd straight game.

New NFL stadium would play key role in 2024 LA Olympics

Organizers trying to land the 2024 Summer Olympics for Los Angeles would include a new football stadium in the games’ ceremonies. The NFL stadium being built in Inglewood near Los Angeles International Airport would be used for ceremonies along with Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as part of the committee’s concept to create a “new games for a new era,” LA2024 announced Monday.

LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar misses game due to illness

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, of Slovenia, moves the puck as Winnipeg Jets right wing Drew Stafford, center, reaches in and defenseman Derek Forbort skates behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, of Slovenia, moves the puck as Winnipeg Jets right wing Drew Stafford, center, reaches in and defenseman Derek Forbort skates behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Los Angeles.