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Thousands of college athletes to receive payments under $2.78B settlement
Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences, a deal that also paves the way for schools to directly compensate athletes while attempting regulate payments from boosters.
Steelers Training Camp Thoughts: Rookie WR Shines, DBs Dazzle
LATROBE, Pa. -- Day 2 of Pittsburgh Steelers training is over, and the wide receiver is the talk of the town for many reasons. Roman Wilson and Van Jefferson stood out, and the first seven shots of the camp took place. Here are some thoughts from the second practice in Latrobe:
Inmate who ran drug operation from Pa. prison loses sentence reduction bid
WILLIAMSPORT — The latest sentence reduction effort by a former Washington, D.C. narcotics kingpin who ran a major drug operation from inside the Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary has failed. U.S. Middle District Judge Mathew W. Brann on Friday refused to reconsider his April order denying compassionate release for Rayful Edmond...
Gov. Shapiro’s Democracy Summer Camp raises questions for GOP lawmaker
Gov. Josh Shapiro took a break on Thursday from traveling around the state ducking questions about the veepstakes and promoting legislative accomplishments, to participate in a Democracy Summer Camp bearing his name. The low-profile, invitation-only camp designed for digital content creators and held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, is...
Erroneous paperwork from Clerk of Courts office causes inmate’s premature release
Erroneous paperwork from the Dauphin County Clerk of Courts Office led to the release of an inmate who should have been sent to state prison to serve a 3 to 6-year sentence, according to a county spokesperson. Paperwork from the clerk’s office said Tymire Murray should be released, just hours...
Early standouts from Steelers training camp: Steelers Breakdown podcast
Welcome to the daily Steelers Breakdown podcast featuring PennLive Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh. In the latest episode, Farabaugh discusses the early standouts from training camp and who is showing something a little unexpected. Did Justin Fields continue his momentum after a solid first day, or did he falter? More...
Pa. Democratic treasurer candidate defends not backing Shapiro as her veep choice
Pennsylvania’s Democratic state treasurer candidate has found herself at odds with her state party for choosing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as her pick for a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris. After posting her endorsement for Cooper on X, Erin McClelland felt some backlash for not backing...
Trump announces return to Pa. location of assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social late Friday that he is planning another rally in Butler, Pa. — the site of his assassination attempt earlier this month. In the post, Trump said he would be “honoring the soul of our beloved firefighting hero, Corey, and those brave...
Fox that may have attacked 3 central Pa. residents tests positive for rabies
SELINSGROVE — The fox that is believed to have bitten three Snyder County residents this week was rabid, the state Game Commission says. The remains of the fox were tested after it was killed by a state trooper Thursday in the area of Harris Estates in Penn Twp., just outside Selinsgrove.
Did you catch Gojira, the first metal band to play the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony?
One metal band managed to snag a chance to sparkle in Paris this year. As the festivities kick off in France for the 2024 Olympics, the country’s top metal band, Gojira, was part of the opening ceremony performances. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Wayfair’s Black Friday in July Sale: Serta mattresses up to $950 off
Wayfair’s Black Friday in July event is officially underway with markdowns up to 80% off furniture, decor, outdoor furniture, bedding, storage, cookware and more for every room in your home. During the retail giant’s Black Friday in July event, shoppers can expect deals on everything from major appliances to...
Tractor-trailer crashes into York County bank
Emergency crews responded to a York County bank Friday afternoon after a tractor-trailer crashed into the side of the building, according to police and county 911 dispatchers. The crash was reported at the First National Bank on the 2100 block of South Queen Street in York Township around 1:44 p.m., county dispatchers said.
Russell Wilson reveals cause of his calf injury, gives optimistic update
LATROBE, Pa. -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with a calf injury but believes he will be back on the football field soon. Wilson spoke to the media on Friday following practice, the second straight day he has sat out. However, the way Wilson suffered the injury is even more notable. Wilson went down during the team’s conditioning test on Wednesday while pushing sleds.
Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony on the River Seine
PARIS (AP) — A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled along the Seine River.
James Taylor and his All-Star Band in Pa.: Where to buy tickets to 2 concerts
James Taylor and his All-Star Band will be in Pa. twice in the coming weeks and you don’t want to miss it. He will perform on Friday, Aug. 30, at the TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia; and on Saturday, Sept. 7, at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown.
N.J. dad left baby in hot car for 6 hours while he was in synagogue: police
A New Jersey father whose daughter died after he left her in a hot car in a synagogue parking lot for more than six hours mistakenly thought he had dropped her off at daycare earlier that morning, authorities said. Details about Avraham Chaitovsky’s actions on the day his infant daughter...
Dauphin County crews battling building fire
Crews are battling flames inside a building in Swatara Township this Friday afternoon, according to dispatchers. Firefighters reported to a building along Grayson Road near Mushroom Hill Road at around 1:30 p.m., according to Dauphin County dispatch. There’s a tractor-trailer against a building at the scene, dispatch said. However, the...
Driver was speeding and drunk when he hit, killed Pa. cyclist: DA
A 68-year-old man has been charged with homicide by vehicle after police said he crashed into a 30-year-old woman on her bicycle, killing her, in Philadelphia last week. Michael Vahey has been charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, involuntary manslaughter, DUI, reckless driving, and related crimes, according to reports from the Philadelphia Inquirer, 6ABC and NBC10.
Olympics Opening Ceremony 2024: How to get the top Team USA gear from Ralph Lauren
The decorated athletes from Team USA will be in full view as the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony kicks off in Paris with boats and a breathtaking scene along the Seine River. U.S. athletes will be decked out for their occasion in their official Olympics gear from Polo Ralph Lauren, which has plenty of Team USA shirts, sweaters and more for fans.
Vice President Harris could do no better than having Gov. Shapiro with her in the White House | PennLive Editorial
Once again, Pennsylvania is the center of national and international attention. We are a major capital on the East Coast of the world’s powerhouse. And we’re now the center of the proverbial universe – for better or for worse. Former President Donald Trump almost lost his life...
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