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Richmond tops Altoona, 3-2

Local Sports

CURVE, Pa. – Richmond’s Parks Harber hit a three-run homer in the second to lead the Richmond Flying Squirrels to a 3-2 win over the Altoona Curve in front of 4,762 fans on Tuesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Pirates’ right-hander Wilber Dotel continued his rehab assignment with the Curve and tossed two scoreless innings of relief, earning four strikeouts on 32 pitches. Dotel allowed just one hit as the first reliever out of the bullpen after starter Connor Oliver. Oliver turned in his longest outing of his professional career, tossing six innings. Oliver’s lone mistake ...

Lundy, Baldwin head to NBA Summer League

Penn State

LAS VEGAS – Two former Nittany Lions will represent Penn State on NBA Summer League rosters as Summer League action begins this week. Ace Baldwin Jr. (Orlando Magic) and Seth Lundy (Toronto Raptors) will suit up from July 9-19 in Las Vegas. Baldwin Jr., former two-time Big Ten Defensive ...

Pooles donate to West Shore Home Field

Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State Athletics received a $5 million gift from Bob and Sandy Poole toward the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium Revitalization project. “We are incredibly grateful to Bob and Sandy Poole for their extraordinary generosity and unwavering commitment to Penn State,” said Dr. Patrick Kraft, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. “For decades, the Pooles have invested in the University in ways that have expanded opportunities for students and strengthened the Penn State experience. Their support of the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium ...

Curve welcome Big Boy train

Local Sports

CURVE, Pa. – With the Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest locomotive, passing through Central PA, the Curve are excited to celebrate its historic coast-to-coast tour as it travels through Blair County. “We are happy to see the Big Boy, stopping in Altoona and excited that the stadium and our parking lot can be a part of such an impactful event for our community,” said Curve General Manager Nate Bowen. “At the same time, we want our fans to have the best experience possible when arriving at the ballpark. If you have any questions on parking on Thursday ...

Penn State reveals fan clubs

Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State Athletics announced the launch of its 2026 fan membership clubs, featuring the return of the Nittany Lion's Cub Club for a second year alongside two brand-new offerings: Nittany Lion's Pet Pack and Nittany Lion's Newborns. Each club gives members a unique way to connect with Penn State Athletics and The Nittany Lion, with exclusive benefits tailored to fans of every age. Nittany Lion's Cub Club presented by GIANT Nittany Lion's Cub Club returns for a second year with a refreshed lineup of member benefits. Cub Club is open to all kids 12 years of age and ...

Spikes-Cutters nixed due to weather

Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK – Sunday night’s scheduled first-half finale between the State College Spikes and Williamsport Crosscutters at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park was canceled due to inclement weather. The game will not be made up. Fans holding tickets for Sunday night’s game can exchange them for tickets of equal or lesser value to any other 2026 Spikes home game, based on availability. Exchanges can be made at the Spikes Ticket Office at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park during normal business hours. The Ticket Office is open from 10 a.m. to the end of the game on Monday through Friday ...