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Poconos see boost in business from NASCAR weekend
Thousands of fans filled the infield and packed the grandstands at Pocono Raceway over the weekend for the Great American Getaway 400. Businesses near the raceway were also full, thanks to the influx of NASCAR fans. Owner of Chat N' Chew Café in Blakeslee says the restaurant saw visitors starting...
THE GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 PRESENTED BY VISITPA NASCAR CUP SERIES RACE SOLD OUT FOR SUNDAY
LONG POND, Pa. (July 13, 2024) – The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA NASCAR Cup Series race set for Sunday at Pocono Raceway has sold out for the second consecutive year, track officials announced today. “The Tricky Triangle” sold out its grandstand last season for its largest...
Lehigh Valley native Joe Kovacs chases Olympic gold again in Paris
Joe Kovacs’ resume is stellar: two-time world champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist, Big Ten outdoor champion, PIAA champion and District 11 record holder. His career-best throw in the shot put is 76.2 feet, second-best in the history of the event. One thing missing: an Olympic gold medal. Kovacs will get another shot at the 2024 Olympics, which start later this month in Paris. The ...
Denny Hamlin: ‘It’s Been Some Wonky Races’
LONG POND, Pa. — Over the last several years, Denny Hamlin’s grown a reputation of consistency and the ability to maximize the most out of a given race. So that’s why his last five races are seemingly an anomaly. It’s been since June 3 the last time...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Sunday’s schedule
To report your school’s scores and stats, please complete this SPORTS SCORES FORM SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE Blue Mountain League Baseball Northern Yankees vs. Giants, 1 p.m. Falcons vs. Braves, 1:30 p.m. Dodgers vs. Creekers, 5 p.m. SATURDAY’S SCORES Blue Mountain League Baseball Orioles 11, Royals 1 SEND US YOUR SCORES Coaches and scorekeepers can help ensure their student-athletes are recognized by ...
From D3 to the ACC and UNC, Greenberg Discusses his Path
CHAPEL HILL – Playing football in the ACC wasn’t much on Zach Greenberg’s radar when he first arrived at Muhlenberg College. He was 240 pounds as an offensive linemen, the program is Division III, and Scotty Wood Stadium, home of the Mules, seated a capacity of only 3,000 fans.
IronPigs extend win streak to four with victory over Buffalo
ALLENTOWN - Jim Haley drove in four runs as Lehigh Valley defeated Buffalo 7-2 on Saturday at Coca-Cola Park. David Buchanan improved to 6-3 on the season striking out eight over six innings of one-run baseball. It was the fourth straight win for the IronPigs who are now 46-44 on the season and 13-5 in the second half.
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