SportzWire has officially launched its free mobile app alongside the newly established SportzWire Community Impact Fund. Designed to transform how fans experience local athletics across Northeastern Pennsylvania, the ad-free app delivers live football scores, unbiased game recaps, and full team schedules directly to your mobile device. In partnership with The Luzerne Foundation, the Community Impact Fund will provide essential equipment and professional development to local student creators, while also driving critical civic outreach like food and clothing drives. This dual milestone reinforces our core belief in community over competition, supporting regional student-athletes and the next generation of sports media professionals.
Spain needed extra time to separate itself from Argentina, securing a dramatic 1-0 victory Sunday to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy as thousands of fans packed Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton to celebrate the beautiful game. From live music and family activities to passionate supporters representing nations from around the globe, the PA World Cup Fan Zone transformed the Electric City into one of Pennsylvania’s premier World Cup destinations.
They’ve battled through the loser’s bracket, won five straight elimination games, and now they’re one win away from a Pennsylvania State Championship. Valley’s 7-4 victory over Bullskin erased an earlier tournament loss and sets the stage for an all-or-nothing championship showdown Monday in South Williamsport.
One day after forcing a winner-take-all championship game, Back Mountain Little League completed its remarkable comeback Saturday, defeating Green Ridge Little League 4-2 to capture the Section 5 9-11 Championship at Mountain Top Little League. The title sends Back Mountain to next week’s Pennsylvania State Tournament in Selinsgrove.
Anyone who watched Aaron Crossley on Friday nights at Wyoming Area knew he was different. The explosive runs, breakaway speed and relentless style made him one of the most decorated players in program history. Now, after two seasons at Lehigh University, Crossley is preparing for what could be his biggest year yet.