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Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers is stepping down as Milwaukee Bucks coach, capping a tumultuous year in which he was selected for the Hall of Fame while his injury-riddled team fell far short of expectations. “I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee,” Rivers said Monday in a statement released by the team. “Coming back to where I got my start, to a city that has always embraced me, has been a privilege. I am disappointed that things did not turn out the way any of us hoped, but I am deeply grateful for this experience, the relationships built, and unwavering support from our fans ...

East Juniata falls short against Line Mountain 9-6

By Connor Jackson Sports correspondent COCOLAMUS — The East Juniata baseball team couldn’t overcome a five-run deficit in the seventh inning to lose 9-6 to Line Mountain Monday evening. A close double play ended the game with two runners on and only one out. “Yes, it was always ...

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Smith emerges as winner of thrilling sprint feature

PORT ROYAL — Ryan Smith came out on top of a thrilling battle with Chase Dietz and won the sprint car feature Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway, in Port Royal. The $6,000 win was Smith’s first of the season aboard the iconic Kreitz Racing 69K and came in the third race of the PA Posse ...

Tale of the Tigers

UNIVERSITY PARK — On Saturday, the East Juniata Tigers made a trek to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on the Penn State campus to compete in the Annual Happy Valley Hardball Classic. They faced fellow Tri-Valley League foe Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy. Despite an early comeback attempt ...

Attick Sr. inducted into State Babe Ruth HOF

LEWISTOWN — Don Attick, Sr. will become Mifflin County’s 20th member inducted into the Pennsylvania Babe Ruth Hall of Fame later this year, Keith Baker, president of the Mifflin County League, said in an announcement made on Sunday. Attick had two jobs in the local Babe Ruth world. He was District 7 commissioner from 1979-91 and also an assistant coach in Reedsville. During his district administration, District 7 won six state titles. Mifflin County won five state titles, 1981, 1987, 14-15-year-olds and three 13-year-olds, 1983, 1987 and 1990. Mount Union won the ...