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Bettis to learn Hall of Fame fate on Saturday
Super Bowl winners Charles Haley, Bill Parcells, Jerome Bettis and Ed DeBartolo Jr. are among 17 finalists who will learn Saturday if they are voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

February 3, 2012
Penguins sign Vitale to an extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed center Joe Vitale to a two-year, $1.1 million contract extension today, locking up a 26-year-old who has earned a regular spot in the lineup this season.

February 3, 2012
District 5 wrestling roundup: Somerset, Meyersdale, Chestnut Ridge advance
Jake Hayman knocked off the top-ranked heavyweight in the state as second-seeded Somerset beat No. 7 Northern Bedford 53-24 in the quarterfinals of the District 5 Class AA tournament on Thursday night.

February 3, 2012
Edmonton's Gagner scores 8 points in game; first since Lemieux
Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Gagner had four goals and four assists in an 8-4 victory Thursday night over the Chicago Blackhawks – the first eight-point game in the NHL since Pittsburgh star Mario Lemieux did it on Dec. 31, 1988.

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Peyton Manning’s doctor gives QB clearance to play
Peyton Manning is cleared to play football. Still not so clear is whether it will be with the Indianapolis Colts.

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La. Tech running back dies, autopsy pending
Louisiana Tech running back Tyrone Duplessis died Thursday morning after medics responded to an emergency call at his off-campus apartment.

February 3, 2012
T-D Sports Podcast 2/3/12
In today’s Tribune-Democrat sports podcast, Shawn Curts and sports editor Chris Morelli take a look back at some of their favorite Super Bowl memories – both Steelers and otherwise.
They also preview today’s sports section, which includes thorough coverage of Thursday night’s high school basketball games and wrestling matches.

February 3, 2012
Koontz’s victory propels Bedford to a slim win over Berlin
Josiah Koontz had not only the dual meet resting on his shoulders, but also the Bedford Bisons perfect mark and, ultimately, the fate of their season.
No pressure there.

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Johnstown's defense too much for Westmont Hilltop
Westmont Hilltop had closed within a point of Johnstown late in the first half during Thursday’s key LHAC Section II game.

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High school basketball in brief
A closer look at Thursday night's area high school boys and girls basketball games:

February 2, 2012
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