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Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting - 11/08/2009
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included several people who shared the same profession as the alleged shooter, a father of three with ties to Laos whose family had a history of military service, a civilian who had returned to work a week after suffering a heart attack,

Pavelski leads Sharks over Penguins 5-0 - 11/08/2009
Joe Pavelski's return from a broken foot provided a jolt to the San Jose Sharks and helped deliver a convincing victory over the Stanley Cup champions. Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list, Evgeni Nabokov made 27 saves in his 49th career shutout and the Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for

Pavelski leads Sharks over Penguins 5-0 - 11/08/2009
Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the seventh straight time at home, 5-0 Saturday night. Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby was held pointless for a fourth straight game for the fourth time in his caree

Pavelski leads Sharks over Penguins 5-0 - 11/08/2009
Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the seventh straight time at home, 5-0 Saturday night. Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby was held pointless for a fourth straight game for the fourth time in his caree

Pavelski leads Sharks over Penguins 5-0 - 11/08/2009
Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 26 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the seventh straight time at home, 5-0 Saturday night. Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby was held pointless for a fourth straight game for the fourth time in his caree

Pyorala helps Flyers beat Blues in shootout - 11/08/2009
Mika Pyorala was satisfied, even if he's still looking for his first career goal. Pyorala scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Pyorala's goal in the fourth round was the difference as the Flyers won their fourth consecutive game. Philadelphia's C

Pyorala helps Flyers beat Blues in shootout - 11/08/2009
Mika Pyorala scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Pyorala's goal in the fourth round was the difference as the Flyers won their fourth consecutive game. Philadelphia's Claude Giroux and St. Louis' Brad Boyes each scored in the second round. Scott

No. 14 Pitt starts slowly but beats Syracuse 37-10 - 11/08/2009
Finally, No. 14 Pittsburgh can look ahead to Notre Dame, West Virginia and Cincinnati. Even if it seemed the Panthers were already doing exactly that during most of the first half against Syracuse. Greg Williams' 51-yard interception return for a touchdown just before halftime got slow-starting Pitt going, and the Panthers extended th

No Jackpot Winner - 11/07/2009
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were: 7-32-37-46-50 Powerball: 26 (seven, thirty-two, thirty-seven, forty-six, fifty; Powerball twenty-six) Power Play: 5 Players matching all five numbers and the Powerball would have won or

Pyorala helps Flyers beat Blues in shootout - 11/07/2009
Mika Pyorala was satisfied, even if he's still looking for his first career goal. Pyorala scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Pyorala's goal in the fourth round was the difference as the Flyers won their fourth consecutive game. Philadelphia's C

Saturday's Scores - 11/07/2009
Abington Heights 41, Honesdale 6 Allentown Allen 34, Allentown Dieruff 8 Bethlehem Liberty 39, Bethlehem Freedom Bethlehem 21 Blue Mountain 17, Schuylkill Haven 7 Boyertown 42, Methacton 7 Carbondale 35, Scranton Holy Cross 21 Chestnut Hill 27, Haverford School 21 Erie

Saturday's Scores - 11/07/2009
Abington Heights 41, Honesdale 6 Allentown Allen 34, Allentown Dieruff 8 Bethlehem Liberty 39, Bethlehem Freedom Bethlehem 21 Blue Mountain 17, Schuylkill Haven 7 Boyertown 42, Methacton 7 Carbondale 35, Scranton Holy Cross 21 Chestnut Hill 27, Haverford School 21 Erie

Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial in Pa. - 11/07/2009
With the words "Let's roll" _ the command issued by United Flight 93 passenger Todd Beamer to lead the passenger revolt _ U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and 39 victims' relatives and dignitaries turned shovels of dirt at a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday for a permanent national memorial. "We made it. Not to our g

Pyorala helps Flyers beat Blues in shootout - 11/07/2009
Mika Pyorala scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Pyorala's goal in the fourth round was the difference as the Flyers won their fourth consecutive game. Philadelphia's Claude Giroux and St. Louis' Brad Boyes each scored in the first round. Scott

Pyorala helps Flyers beat Blues in shootout - 11/07/2009
Mika Pyorala scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Pyorala's goal in the fourth round was the difference as the Flyers won their fourth consecutive game. Philadelphia's Claude Giroux and St. Louis' Brad Boyes each scored in the first round. Scott

Saturday's Scores - 11/07/2009
Abington Heights 41, Honesdale 6 Allentown Allen 34, Allentown Dieruff 8 Bethlehem Liberty 39, Bethlehem Freedom Bethlehem 21 Blue Mountain 17, Schuylkill Haven 7 Boyertown 42, Methacton 7 Carbondale 35, Scranton Holy Cross 21 Chestnut Hill 27, Haverford School 21 Erie

Talks in Philadelphia transit strike break off - 11/07/2009
Negotiations aimed at ending a transit strike in Philadelphia broke off Saturday night over disagreement on pensions and the impact of possible national health care overhaul, and Pennsylvania's governor walked away from the negotiations. "In my 32 years in government, I have never been more disappointed by a negotiation than I am

Saturday's Scores - 11/07/2009
Abington Heights 41, Honesdale 6 Allentown Allen 34, Allentown Dieruff 8 Bethlehem Liberty 39, Bethlehem Freedom Bethlehem 21 Blue Mountain 17, Schuylkill Haven 7 Boyertown 42, Methacton 7 Chestnut Hill 27, Haverford School 21 Erie Cathedral Prep 45, Erie Central 6 Farr

Talks in Philadelphia transit strike break off - 11/07/2009
Negotiations aimed at ending a transit strike in Philadelphia broke off Saturday night with Pennsylvania's governor calling on the union to let its members vote on the transit authority's offer. "In my 32 years in government, I have never been more disappointed by a negotiation than I am right now tonight," Gov. Ed Rendell t