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Eagles just better than Chiefs

There are those who think the Philadelphia Eagles should’ve already beaten the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. But Feb. 13, 2023, wound up being unlucky for the Eagles when a controversial pass interference penalty called against Philadelphia’s James Bradberry on JuJu ...

WPIAL wrestling is doing fine

For anyone that followed the 58th Annual Powerade Christmas Wrestling Tournament last Friday and Saturday at Canon-McMillan High School, the results, on paper, may not appear to be that strong for the WPIAL, but how District 7 fared in the two-day event that featured 74 teams should not be a ...

A final farewell

The time to move along has arrived. I've decided it's time to retire after 30-plus years in the employ of the Uniontown TikTok˰. I first sat down in front of the 8600 monitor (a boat anchor of an antiquated computer) and five-button set (a phone set up with up to three lines, a ...

Remembering ‘Mouse’ Chacko

No matter how someone was feeling, Jim “Mouse” Chacko could make them smile and feel better almost instantly. A star athlete at Charleroi and then a two-sport NCAA Division-I collegiate athlete, Mr. Chacko lived and breathed sports, with it coming in second on his list behind his ...

Impressions of France and the Olympics

PARIS – The Summer Olympics and Paris, France. If you’re a traveler and sports lover the last couple weeks provided an opportunity to cross two items off your bucket list. Roaming the iconic city and the surrounding area and watching the best athletes in the world compete in a myriad of ...

Living in Southwestern Pennsylvania

I woke up this morning hearing Bruce Springsteen’s song, “Born in the USA”. My morning shower changed the tune from Born in the USA to Living in Southwest Pennsylvania. Checking the morning weather, I saw that July 23 was the warmest day ever recorded on the planet. Records go back ...