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Smith named Lock Haven women's basketball coach

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LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Zack Smith has officially been named Lock Haven’s new head women’s basketball coach. Smith, who was named the interim head coach in April, spent the previous 15 seasons as the Bald Eagles’ assistant/associate head coach and helped build the program into one the of top contenders in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). “Zack’s dedication to our students, his passion for the game and his commitment to excellence reflect the values we strive to uphold across our campuses,” said Jeff Osgood, Commonwealth University President. “We are ...

Hershey Bears unveil 2026-27 schedule

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HERSHEY – The Hershey Bears, in tandem with the American Hockey League, have released the club’s 72-game regular season schedule for the 2026-27 campaign, presented by Penn State Health. The club’s 89th season of play in the AHL opens at GIANT Center on Saturday, Oct. 3 as Hershey hosts the Charlotte Checkers at 6 p.m. The Opening Night matchup marks the first of a new scheduling initiative with select Saturday nights featuring a 6 p.m. puck drop. Additional Saturdays featuring this earlier start time include Oct. 17 vs. Providence, Jan. 2 vs. Cleveland, Feb. 27 vs. Springfield, ...

Curve honor Venezuelan Heritage

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CURVE, Pa. – The Curve announced that on Wednesday, July 8 at Peoples Natural Gas that Wednesday night’s Los Peces Dorados game against the Richmond Flying Squirrels will be dedicated to the country of Venezuela. In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that rocked the nation, the Curve share their love and strength with people that have been impacted. “The events in Venezuela have touched us deeply in Curve, PA,” said General Manager Nate Bowen. “We are heartbroken to read the news about the family of Curve catcher Omar Alfonzo and are sending our sympathies to him and ...

Richmond tops Altoona, 3-2

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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 ...