09/09/09 GOING NORTH: The RiverHawks have moved to the independent Northern League for the 2010 season. The Northern League, which has operated since 1993 and was the first league of the modern independent-baseball era, will expand to eight teams for next season. 09/09/09 The Metrobus driver who hit a jogger in the District last week did not test positive for drugs or alcohol after the crash. 09/09/09 A tentative contract between the United Steelworkers and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. protects six U.S. tire plants, including one in Virginia, from closing for the next four years. Union members on Tuesday received a summary of the deal reached with the Akron, Ohio-based tire maker on Aug. 30. The union says a ratification vote is expected to be completed by Sept. 18. 09/08/09 As August turns into September and the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, the start of schools everywhere in the area is in the air. That observation in turn means that it is one last time to take one look back at summer, and in particular on the 2009 Boyertown Bears American Legion baseball season. 09/09/09 The future was looking bright for the Palisades High football program last spring. 09/09/09 A special Labor Day weekend emphasis patrol by the Washington State Patrol and Richland p 09/09/09 WA Football Commission high performance coach Rob Wiley discusses this year's talent pool 09/09/09 Here is the South Daktoa Sportswriters Association weekly football poll compiled by the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. With first--place votes in parentheses, records, total points and previous ranking... 09/09/09 The South Dakota Sportswriters Association prep football poll for the week of Sep. 7. 09/09/09 Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has shown the patience of a saint with scuffling closer Brad Lidge (notes) this season. But even the wacky Manuel is a man with limits, and we might be getting close to some sort of shuffle in the Philadelphia bullpen. Manuel essentially gave Lidge (7.15 ERA, 10 blown saves) a vote of confidence before Tuesday's game with Washington but the words didn't mean much ... 09/09/09 Cosby assistant football coach Richard McFee discusses his practice notes with head coach Pete Mustacio. - Photo by Sara Page You might not recognize Richard McFee this autumn, but it has nothing to do with a snazzy new hairdo, or sunglasses, or a fresh beard. 09/08/09 The NFL is back. The 2009 season kicks off this week with Thursday's Tennessee Titans-Pittsburgh Steelers tilt, just a prelude to a 13-game smorgasbord Sunday. A Monday Night Football doubleheader caps long-anticipated Week 1. USA TODAY Sports Weekly's Jarrett Bell sets the stage for the new season with 10 questions to ponder. | 
