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Dartmouth Wins Multiple Events in Final Split-Squad Meets
By: Maddie Omana Story Links CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Dartmouth men’s and women’s track and field teams had their final split-squad meets of the season on Thursday evening, with student athletes competing at the UMass Last Chance Qualifier and the MIT Final Qualifier. UMass Last Chance Qualifier On the throwing side, […]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Dartmouth men’s and women’s track and field teams had their final split-squad meets of the season on Thursday evening, with student athletes competing at the UMass Last Chance Qualifier and the MIT Final Qualifier.
UMass Last Chance Qualifier
On the throwing side, Colton McMaster won the shot put with his 17.31m finish, which is good for fourth all-time. Additionally, McMaster clinched the discus with his 51.44m mark. Cate Schelly won the women’s discus with a 46.10m throw.
Jada Jones continued her success, clinching the 200m for the Big Green with a final time of 23.80.
Mariella Schweitzer placed first in the long jump with her 5.92m mark, while Charlotte DiRocco placed second in the high jump after clearing 1.65m.
Painter Richards-Baker triumphed in the 110m and 400m hurdles, winning both events with 15.39 and 53.25 finishes, respectively. Liam Murray finished second in the 400m, recording a time of 47.27.
MIT Final Qualifier
Andie Murray, who holds the third all-time best finish in the 800m, set a personal record in the event with her 2:05.32 finish.
Albert Velikonja was the runner-up in the 1500m and put himself at second all-time with his 3:42.67 mark. Ashton Bange finished fourth in the event and set a personal record after recording a 3:47.34 finish.
ALL-TIME RESULTS
Men’s 1500m
- 3:40.17 – Ben True – 2007
- 3:42.67 – Albert Velikonja – 2025
- 3:43.42 – Sean O’Neal – 1985
- 3:43.81 – Eric Gibson – 2022
- 3:44.85 – Sam Wilbur – 1994
- 3:45.02 – Silas Talbot – 2015
- 3:45.20 – Ben Gose – 1992
- 3:45.26 – Henry Raymond – 2018
- 3:45.35 – Harry Norton – 2008
- 3:45.36 – Steve Mangan 2012
Men’s Shot Put
- 19.89 – Adam Nelson – 1997
- 18.00 – Max Klein – 2023
- 17.45 – Wayne Moody – 1973, 17.45 – Ted Moody – 1972
- 17.31m – Colton McMaster – 2025
- 17.25m – Burt Anderson – 1991
- 17.12m – Ken Jansson – 1979
- 17.08m – Shaun McGregor – 2000
- 17.01m – Pacey Pet – 1982, 17.01m – Jeff Rettig – 1991
- 16.89m – Marty Perkins – 1991
- 16.87m – Peter Kortebein – 1986
Women’s 800m
- 2:03.81 – Julia Fenerty – 2023
- 2:03.82 – Megan Krumpoch – 2014
- 2:05.32 – Andie Murray – 2025
- 2:06.99 – Meggie Donovan – 2014
- 2:07.35 – Annie Jackson – 2024
- 2:07.40 – Bella Pietrasiewicz – 2025
- 2:07.86 – Kristin Manwarning – 1996
- 2:08.11 – Abbey D’Agostino – 2013
- 2:08.12 – Abbey Livingston – 2018
- 2:08.15 – Cecily Garber – 2003
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Rep. Bresnahan welcomes West Wyoming business owner to small business hearing
WILKES-BARRE — Last week, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan welcomed Lou Ciampi Jr. — the owner of Independent Graphics, Inc. — to Washington, D.C., to testify as a witness at a subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on Small Business. The Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Subcommittee hearing — “Beyond the Ballpark: The Role of […]

WILKES-BARRE — Last week, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan welcomed Lou Ciampi Jr. — the owner of Independent Graphics, Inc. — to Washington, D.C., to testify as a witness at a subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on Small Business.
The Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Subcommittee hearing — “Beyond the Ballpark: The Role of Minor League Baseball in Economic Growth” — reviewed the contributions minor league baseball (MILB) can offer local economies and small businesses.
“It was a true privilege to have Lou Ciampi, Jr., join us in Washington to highlight his business’ strong partnership with the RailRiders,” said Bresnahan. “Minor league baseball teams like the RailRiders create an economic boost that helps small businesses thrive. I was proud to have Lou testify to this during last week’s hearing — his commitment to our community, and the commitment of small businesses like his and our local sports teams are what make Northeastern Pennsylvania one of the best places to live.”
Ciampi was one of four witnesses to testify at the hearing. His family-owned, small business — Independent Graphics — was started by his father, Lou Ciampi Sr., in 1980. Ciampi joined the team in 1986 and now serves as the business’ president.
Independent Graphics partners with local MILB team, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, where they provide the programs, posters, and additional materials offered by the RailRiders.
“It is truly humbling to have been invited to Washington to talk about my family business at a Congressional hearing,” said Lou Ciampi Jr. “We lost Lou Sr., four years ago, but I know he is smiling today to think the hard work he put in 45, 50, even 60 years ago has brought us here today. I want to thank Rep. Bresnahan for inviting me, and for the work he is doing for the people back home.”
Rep. Bresnahan, Rep. Scholten introduce bipartisan bill to make routes to school safer for children
Rep. Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township, and Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, — bipartisan members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee — this week introduced the Kids on the Go Act that would make it safer and easier for children to walk and bike to school across the country.
“The Safe Routes to School Program is a worthwhile approach to keeping our children and their communities safe,” said Bresnahan. “I’m proud to introduce the Kids on the Go Act with my colleague Rep. Scholten. This bipartisan legislation is an investment in the children of Northeastern Pennsylvania by incentivizing safe bike paths and walking routes to improve the safety of our neighborhoods.”
Pennsylvania and Michigan are national leaders in the Safe Routes to School program, making this bill a direct investment in the safety and well-being of children in both representatives’ districts. The program has been proven to reduce traffic accidents involving children, increase physical activity, and improve neighborhood safety. By lowering the cost burden for states to employ program coordinators, the Kids on the Go Act ensures this program remains strong and expands to benefit more communities nationwide.
“As the first mom to represent West Michigan, I know that no family should have to worry about their child’s safety on the way to school,” said Scholten.
The bill would reduce the non-federal cost share for states that hire a full-time Safe Routes to School coordinator from the current 20% down to just 5%. These coordinators play a critical role in developing and maintaining safe infrastructure, education programs, and community engagement efforts that protect children as they travel to and from school. States like Pennsylvania and Michigan, where dedicated coordinators are already in place, have seen firsthand how this investment leads to safer, healthier, and more connected communities.
The bill’s bipartisan support reflects a shared recognition of the importance of child safety and infrastructure investment that meets the needs of both urban and rural communities.
“In Scranton, many children — not to mention their parents and caregivers — walk and bike to school, parks, and other places in their neighborhood,” said Todd Pousley, Director of Community Development, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania. “For some this is a choice, but for the 16% of households in the city that don’t own a vehicle, it’s a necessity. At NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, we have led Safe Routes to School initiatives to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists along busy Main Avenue in West Scranton and received overwhelmingly positive responses from community members. We thank Congressman Bresnahan for introducing the Kids on the Go Act, which will make traveling throughout our community safer for everyone.”
Reach Bill O’Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
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UFC veteran Charles Rosa sees superstar potential as hockey fighter in BKFC Ice Wars
Former UFC fighter Charles Rosa wants to be the face of BKFC Ice Wars. BKFC Ice Wars is the newest promotion to come out of the woodwork, combining combat sports with ice hockey. This new format leaves out the puck, the sticks and the goals, putting violence on ice with a 900 square-foot ice enclosure […]

Former UFC fighter Charles Rosa wants to be the face of BKFC Ice Wars.
BKFC Ice Wars is the newest promotion to come out of the woodwork, combining combat sports with ice hockey.
This new format leaves out the puck, the sticks and the goals, putting violence on ice with a 900 square-foot ice enclosure designed for hockey fighting.
BKFC Ice Wars has made some big moves over the last few months, having their debut event over the weekend in Michigan and signing fighters to the roster such as UFC veteran Charles Rosa.
Once a college hockey player who had a dozen hockey fights, ‘Boston Strong’ Rosa thinks he can be the best of both worlds at BKFC Ice Wars.

Charles Rosa: “I always wanted to be a hockey fighter”
Rosa, 38, competed in the UFC 13 times and holds the record for most UFC wins at the TD Garden in Boston. He fought the likes of former interim champion Yair Rodriguez, Bryce Mitchell, Manny Bermudez and more.
Currently riding a five-fight win streak in MMA, the former UFC Featherweight signed to BKFC Ice Wars earlier this month after a GFL fight cancellation.
Living his lifelong dream of being a hockey fighter, Rosa thinks he could be a superstar on the ice.
“If I’m gonna be the face of this company, we’re gonna build it together,” Rosa told Bloody Elbow.
“I’m the top signed fighter that they have, the highest paid fighter on their salary.
“I’m looking to be a main event potentially in August in Tampa Bay,” Rosa said, noting his upcoming debut is ‘in the works’.
“I love hockey, I love fighting… I get to combine the best of both worlds. When I was a little kid, my dream was always to be a goon for the Boston Bruins. I wanted to be a hockey fighter. That’s what I wanted to be.
“I never had dreams of being a UFC fighter or a boxer. I always wanted to be a hockey fighter.“
Charles Rosa says he was kicked off his college hockey team for fighting
Before the UFC and the BKFC were ever in his sights, Rosa had dreamt of playing hockey in the NHL.
Rosa said he had a dozen hockey fights in his short-lived college career.
“Hockey was really what got me into fighting,” Rosa said.
“I actually got kicked off the college team for getting into a hockey fight. It’s not condoned there.
“I think it cut my career short. I would have liked to think I wanted to play in the NHL or something.
“I didn’t have a scholarship or anything like that, but I was a walk-on at Johnson & Wales [University Providence] with a division 3 hockey team.
“I was a scrapper and I liked to fight, and I wasn’t letting anybody bully me. So, the last fight I actually got in actually was what got me kicked off the hockey team,” Rosa admitted.
“I’ve been in a lot of hockey fights, a lot of scraps. My favorite part about hockey is the fighting.”
With his valuable experience in hockey and MMA fighting, we’ll see what kind of potential Charles Rosa has in BKFC Ice Wars in due time.
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Carleton College Women's Soccer to hold Summer Prospective ID Camp on August 1
Story Links The Carleton College Women’s Soccer Summer Prospective ID Camp is designed for rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders with interest in playing collegiate soccer. Carleton’s program is on the rise at the national level and is looking for players who are committed to a high level academic and athletic collegiate experience. The […]

The Carleton College Women’s Soccer Summer Prospective ID Camp is designed for rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders with interest in playing collegiate soccer. Carleton’s program is on the rise at the national level and is looking for players who are committed to a high level academic and athletic collegiate experience. The clinic will provide an opportunity for participants to tour campus, meet with current players and coaches and train with the Carleton College Women’s Soccer Coaching Staff at the varsity facility. The goal is to gain an understanding of what it means to be a student-athlete at Carleton College.
To access Carleton’s recruiting questionnaire, click here.

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Former Michigan hockey star Quinn Hughes among first players named to Team USA’s Olympic hockey roster
Former Michigan hockey star Quinn Hughes will represent Team USA at the 2026 Olympics, USA Hockey announced Monday. The federation named the first six players who will wear the red, white and blue next year in Italy: Forwards Jack Eichel (North Chelmsford, Mass./Vegas Golden Knights/Boston University), Auston Matthews (Scottsdale, Ariz./Toronto Maple Leafs), Brady Tkachuk (St. Louis, Mo./Ottawa Senators/Boston University) and Matthew Tkachuk (St. Louis, […]

Former Michigan hockey star Quinn Hughes will represent Team USA at the 2026 Olympics, USA Hockey announced Monday.
The federation named the first six players who will wear the red, white and blue next year in Italy: Forwards Jack Eichel (North Chelmsford, Mass./Vegas Golden Knights/Boston University), Auston Matthews (Scottsdale, Ariz./Toronto Maple Leafs), Brady Tkachuk (St. Louis, Mo./Ottawa Senators/Boston University) and Matthew Tkachuk (St. Louis, Mo./Florida Panthers), along with defensemen Quinn Hughes (Canton, Mich./Vancouver Canucks/University of Michigan) and Charlie McAvoy (Long Beach, N.Y./Boston Bruins/Boston University).
Hughes, like the rest of the first six nominations, will be a first-time Olympian. USA Hockey will announce the remaining 19 players “by early January 2026.” The men’s Olympic hockey tournament begins Feb. 11 in Milan, Italy.
“We’ve seen the unprecedented success of our U.S. teams on the international stage this past season and we need to keep our foot on the gas,” said Bill Guerin, general manager of the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. “We haven’t won an Olympic gold in men’s hockey since 1980 and we’re out to change that.
“The players we’ve named today represent excellence. They’re committed to the mission in front of us and excited about the opportunity to represent our country in the Olympics.”
Hughes played for the Wolverines for two seasons (2017-19), including a sophomore year during which he led the Wolverines in points and assists en route to All-Big Ten honors and a top-10 finish for the Hobey Baker.
The Canucks selected Hughes seventh overall in the 2018 NHL Draft after a freshman season during which he was the nation’s youngest college hockey player. Despite that distinction, he notched five goals and 29 points in 37 games for the Wolverines, leading Michigan defensemen in goals, assists, points and plus-minus while helping send Michigan to a drought-breaking Frozen Four.
Though considered undersized at 5-foot-10 and 174 pounds when he was drafted, Hughes’ speed, puck control and ice awareness had many scouts expecting him to be an instant-impact defenseman.
And he was. Hughes has logged at least 40 points in each of his six full season in Vancouver, including a rookie season during which he was nominated for the Calder Trophy. His 92 in the 2023-24 season — his first as captain — culminated in a division championship and Norris Trophy honors as the NHL’s top defenseman. Hughes was the first Vancouver Canuck and first former Wolverine to ever earn the Norris Trophy.
Now, Hughes can prepare for another honor as he’ll compete for a medal with Team USA at the Olympics.
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Living with ALS. This is how Eric Dane does it
For years, his face was synonymous with charm on American television. Eric Dane, the actor who brought to life the unforgettable Dr. McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, has gone public with a diagnosis that offers no cure—but many questions. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has transformed his life. But Dane is […]


For years, his face was synonymous with charm on American television. Eric Dane, the actor who brought to life the unforgettable Dr. McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, has gone public with a diagnosis that offers no cure—but many questions. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has transformed his life. But Dane is not giving up.
“I don’t think this is the end of my story,” the actor said in an interview aired Monday on ABC News’ Good Morning America.
In April, Dane revealed that he had been diagnosed with ALS after a long stretch of medical consultations. It all began with a slight weakness in his right hand, something he initially attributed to fatigue. “I thought maybe I’d been texting too much or my hand was fatigued,” he recalled. But as the weeks went by, the deterioration became clear. What followed was a journey through multiple specialists, until nine months later, he received the diagnosis that would change his life.
ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that progressively destroys motor neurons. It affects a person’s ability to move, speak, swallow, and eventually breathe. “I’ll never forget those three letters,” he said. “It’s on me the second I wake up. It’s not a dream.”
At 52, Dane spoke with honesty and vulnerability. He shared that only one of his arms is still functional, and he fears that the other will soon lose mobility as well. “I feel like maybe a couple more months and I won’t have my left hand either.” Though he is still able to walk, he worries constantly about losing strength in his legs. Alongside the fear, there is anger. “I’m angry because my father was taken from me when I was young, and now there’s a very good chance I’m going to be taken from my girls while they’re very young.”
His personal history gives that fear an added emotional weight. Dane’s father died by suicide when he was only seven years old. Now, as the father of two teenage daughters, he faces the painful possibility that history might repeat itself in a different form.
In the interview, Dane recounted a heartbreaking moment during a boat trip with his youngest daughter. Once a competitive swimmer and water polo player, he jumped into the ocean—only to realize he could no longer generate enough strength to return to the boat. “I jumped into the ocean that day and realized I couldn’t swim and generate enough power to get myself back to the boat. I thought, ‘Oh god.’” It was his daughter who rescued him.
The experience shattered him. But even in that moment of anguish, he made sure his daughter wouldn’t carry that memory with her. “I made sure she got back in the water with her friend and continued on with the snorkeling. But I was just heartbroken.”
In the midst of this struggle, Dane has found comfort in someone important: Rebecca Gayheart, his former partner and the mother of his daughters. Though they were once separated, they now maintain a close and supportive relationship. “We have managed to become better friends and better parents. She is my biggest champion and most stalwart supporter.”
News of his diagnosis was first shared in an interview with People and later covered by The New York Times, which highlighted not only his career but also his resolve to keep going. Despite his physical decline, Dane plans to return to the set of Euphoria, where he plays Cal Jacobs. He also has a new series on the way: Countdown.
His response to the disease defies the stereotypes often associated with ALS. Rather than retreating, he chose to be visible. Rather than stopping, he plans to move forward. “There’s so much about it that’s out of my control… All I want to do is spend time with my family, work a little if I can, and make sure that I tell them that I love them every day.”
Stories like his put a human face on a disease that, according to Good Morning America, affects around 5,000 people each year in the United States. And while the famous Ice Bucket Challenge raised $200 million a decade ago, the path to a cure remains long.
Amid it all, Dane holds onto something that transcends his acting career: “I don’t feel like this is the end of me.”
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60+ JoCo private school athletes commit to playing college sports
Senior athletes from faith-based private schools in Johnson County will continue to show off their talents at colleges around the country. Throughout last fall and spring, high school seniors from private schools around Johnson County have been signing letters of intent announcing their plans to play sports in college. From basketball to soccer to football, […]

Senior athletes from faith-based private schools in Johnson County will continue to show off their talents at colleges around the country.
Throughout last fall and spring, high school seniors from private schools around Johnson County have been signing letters of intent announcing their plans to play sports in college.
From basketball to soccer to football, among other sports, they will participate in athletics at colleges and universities nationwide.
Here’s a look at the seniors from each high school that plan to play a college sport this fall:
Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park
- Drew Bergfeld, soccer at Johnson County Community College
- Caroline Bock, soccer at Illinois Institute of Technology
- Finn Cusick, football at Butler Community College
- Addie Duckers, soccer at Benedictine College
- Bella Franco, volleyball at Benedictine College
- Gabby Gallaher, bowling at Avila University
- Naomi Harris, soccer at Baker University
- Teryn Jackson, football at Butler Community College
- Phil Jones, football at University of Nebraska-Kearney
- Sammy Kirk, volleyball at University of Saint Mary
- Brayden Lane, football at University of Nebraska-Kearney
- Lauren Lopez, volleyball at Rockhurst University
- Rose Lopez, soccer at Benedictine College
- Andre Randle, football at Coffeyville Community College
- Nikki Rattan, lacrosse at Hampton University
- Ary Rodriguez, volleyball at Independence Community College
- Marco Rodriguez, football at Dodge City Community College
- Paul Rodriguez, soccer at Kansas City Kansas Community College
- Trinniti Stevens, volleyball at Middle Tennessee State University
- John Tucker IV, basketball at Avila University
- Sophia van Asselt, cross country at Park University
- Kirston Verhulst, basketball at Middle Tennessee State University
Kansas City Christian School in Prairie Village
- Derrius Derell, basketball at Link Year Prep
- Brooklyn Veer, soccer at Oklahoma Baptist
St. James Academy in Lenexa
- Michael Bianco, cross country and track at Creighton University
- Jacob Fratzel, golf at Washburn University
- Quinn Hays, cross country and track at Creighton University
- Mattingly Harris, lacrosse at William Jewell College
- Coryn Jespersen, soccer at University of Central Missouri
- Jake Kolich, golf at Washburn University
- Reese Messer, volleyball at University of Southern California
- Keely Niehues, soccer at Abilene Christian University
- Rebecca Pickert, swimming at University of Kansas
St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park
- Katherine Adkins, golf at Pittsburg State University
- Kaden Allen, wrestling at U.S. Naval Academy
- Michael Bernart, football at Benedictine College
- Westin Boyle, baseball at Purdue University
- London Burton, basketball at Rockhurst University
- Anisten Cabantac, soccer at Purdue University
- Cooper Coats, rugby at California State University Long Beach
- Anna Rose DiCarlo, soccer at Benedictine College
- Amelia Disidore, gymnastics at University of Florida
- Shalynn Elmore, softball at Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville
- Caden Gallet, wrestling at University of Saint Mary
- Delanie Gaona, soccer at Fort Hays State University
- Joey Goodenow, track and field at Princeton University
- Alea Goolsby, volleyball at Iowa State University
- Oscar Green, baseball at Ottawa University of Arizona
- Andrew Ham, football at Washington University St. Louis
- Cru Huenfeld, baseball at University of Kansas
- Brooklyn Marn, soccer at University of Mississippi
- LJ Maslowski, track and field at Amherst College
- Trever Mogren, rugby at Iowa State University
- JR Murrell, football at Washington University
- Emma Nash, volleyball at University of South Carolina Upstate
- Conor O’Donnell, football at Benedictine College
- Ella Przybylski, hockey at University of Arkansas
- Elzie Slaughter, football at U.S. Military Academy West Point
- Gabe Spiess, football at Washburn University
- Evelyn Thompson, cheerleading at Kansas State University
- Allie Vervynck, lacrosse at Illinois Wesleyan University
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