The Top 10 Stories of 2012 as chosen by the La Canada Valley Sun
It was a year of repeat success, disappointing endings and surprising postseason performances for a number of La Canada Flintridge teams in 2012. Several squads managed to add to the impressive resumes...
View ArticleRohl eyes 2016 Olympic Games
NEW BUFFALO – Beth Rohl didn't pick up a discus or a shot put until her senior year at New Buffalo High School. "It was just different," Rohl said. "I had no clue what I was doing. I just came out and...
View ArticleHeavy UConn Presence On Roster For U.S. National Women's Minicamp
As expected, the roster for next month's U.S. women's basketball minicamp in Las Vegas has a heavy UConn presence with eight past and present players, as well as coach Geno Auriemma. The roster was...
View ArticleBruins escape in overtime, 3-2
The Sports Xchange By Mike Shalin, The Sports Xchange Bruins escape in overtime, 3-2 BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins had to be as surprised as anyone that they were stating overtime with the Carolina...
View ArticleBruins 3, Hurricanes 2
The Sports Xchange By Mike Shalin, The Sports Xchange Bruins 3, Hurricanes 2 BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins held Carolina without a shot on goal for a stretch of almost 23 minutes but had to go to...
View ArticleTaneytown man wins gold for Special Olympics U.S. team
From Syd Lea's home in Taneytown, the Pennsylvania line is less than two miles away. When the accomplished cyclist ventures outside from his home gymnasium, he often crosses the Mason-Dixon Line as...
View ArticleDevon Horse Show is Pennsylvania's crown jewel
Kentucky has the Derby. Maryland, of course, is home to the Preakness Stakes. And Pennsylvania boasts the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, an annual celebration of all things equestrian that dates...
View ArticlePelton back on the international stage after failing to qualify for 2012...
Elizabeth Pelton says she felt like "the little kid in a candy store." From a swimming standpoint, why wouldn't she? She had just finished second in the 200-meter backstroke final at the Phillips 66...
View ArticlePreview: Flyers at Avalanche
The Philadelphia Flyers attempt to extend their season-high winning streak to five games as they continue their road trip Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. Philadelphia posted a home triumph...
View ArticlePreview: Blackhawks at Islanders
Starting goaltender Corey Crawford makes his return to the lineup when the Chicago Blackhawks visit the New York Islanders on Friday in the opener of a brief two-game road trip. Crawford, who helped...
View ArticlePreview: Blue Jackets at Coyotes
SportsDirect Inc. Preview: Blue Jackets at Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes can't seem to finish a game in regulation but have a chance to reverse their recent struggles when they host the Columbus Blue...
View ArticleAvalanche 2, Flyers 1
Avalanche 2, Flyers 1: Jamie McGinn scored his third goal in five games as host Colorado extended its home point streak to six contests (4-0-2). Ryan O'Reilly also tallied and Semyon Varlamov made 29...
View ArticlePreview: Oilers at Ducks
(Updated: UPDATING: Minor editing throughout) The Edmonton Oilers have a tall order to fill if it hopes to snap a three-game slide and hand Anaheim its first regulation home loss of the season when...
View ArticleSharks 5, Oilers 1
Sharks 5, Oilers 1: Logan Couture and Bracken Kearns extended their goal-scoring streaks to three games as San Jose ran its home point streak to 11 contests (10-0-1). United States Olympian Joe...
View ArticleOn The Fly: Musical Chairs For College Coaches
The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing rotation now, and with it the major college coaching carousel, since one creates openings on the other. It's early, and crazy, but let's break it down: So we...
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