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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 13h

As Purdue’s losing streak has reached four games, the source of coach Barry Odom’s frustration has changed.
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"We have to be there": Progress not enough for Purdue without wins

Purdue's problems in a loss to Minnesota on Saturday were less the type of overarching issues coach Barry Odom worried about after an earlier loss to Illinois and more the

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 13h

In the first overtime period, Homestead senior Grady Wilkins and freshman Dinari Beasley scored back-to-back goals to give Homestead a 3-1 victory over Carroll.
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Homestead boys soccer scores twice in OT to down Carroll in regional semifinals

Homestead senior Grady Wilkins and freshman Dinari Beasley scored back-to-back goals in the first overtime period to give Homestead a 3-1 victory over Carroll.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 16h

This year’s ParaVolley World Cup, hosted at the Plassman Athletic Center in Fort Wayne, brings 14 men's teams and six women's teams from around the world to decide a world champion.
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US sitting volleyball teams see sports growth at World Cup at Turnstone

This year’s ParaVolley World Cup, hosted at the Plassman Athletic Center in Fort Wayne, brings 14 men's teams and six women's teams from around the world to decide a world

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 17h

Ungar, Samuel Jonsson, and Nathan Day will be the goaltenders on the team’s roster as they start their season Friday against the Indy Fuel.
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Komets goalie Ungar's discipline, resolve tested in offseason injury rehab

Ungar, Samuel Jonsson, and Nathan Day will be the goaltenders on the team’s roster as they start their season Friday against the Indy Fuel.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 20h

The Edmonton Oilers have assigned goaltender Nathan Day to the Komets. Day, 20, notched a shutout in his pro debut with the Komets last season in a 7-0 win against Cincinnati. The 6’4 netminder appeared in two additional regular-season games before playing in five postseason contests

Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 1d

Garrett volleyball won 20 matches during the regular season, but the Railroaders knew that’s not enough to impress everybody.
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Garrett volleyball earns first sectional victory since 2020

Garrett struggled in their first set against Leo in the Class 3A Concordia Sectional opener on Monday evening, but the Railroaders roared back and won the next three sets to

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 1d

No. 13 Notre Dame's defense has emerged from its early-season malaise to give up just 14 points over its last 2 1/2 games.
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"We know who we are": Notre Dame's defense emerges

No. 13 Notre Dame's defense has emerged from its early-season malaise to give up just 14 points over its last 2 1/2 games. In each of its last three contests

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 1d

.@FortWayneFC will host a brand reveal party Oct. 23 to unveil a new look prior to its move up to USL League One in 2026.
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FWFC to have brand reveal party Oct. 23

Fort Wayne Football Club will host a brand reveal party Oct. 23 to unveil a new look prior to its move up to USL League One in 2026.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 1d

The .@FWKomets won’t get to play in their house, @acwmc, until late November as the building’s $6.4 million renovation is in full swing with the season beginning Friday.
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Memorial Coliseum continues renovations as Komets start year with 11 road games

The renovations include an entirely new sheet of concrete on the building’s floor, a new ice system installed, and new dasher boards that are up to NHL standards.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 3d

Curt Cignetti knows his team will never be done with doubters.
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Week 7 College Football: Indiana crashes the national party

Indiana's 30-20 win over Oregon on Saturday launched the Hoosiers into a new stratosphere of college football, one occupied by only the nation's best teams. That's what Indiana is now

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 4d

The Purdue Fort Wayne men's soccer team took over first place in the Horizon League with a 1-0 victory over IU Indy on Saturday in Indianapolis and now have 11 points in league play.
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PFW men's soccer wins, takes over 1st in Horizon League

The Purdue Fort Wayne men's soccer team took over first place in the Horizon League with a 1-0 victory over IU Indy on Saturday in Indianapolis and now have 11

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 4d

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Area college football: Kulka’s big day propels USF to big win

Josh Kulka threw for a career-high 416 yards and four touchdowns as Saint Francis blew past Madonna, 49-14, Saturday at Stevenson High School in Livonia, Michigan.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 4d

C.J. Carr passed for 342 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 16 Notre Dame pulled away from N.C. State in the second half for a 36-7 victory on Saturday.
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No. 16 Notre Dame pulls away from NC State for 4th consecutive win

C.J. Carr passed for 342 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 16 Notre Dame pulled away from N.C. State in the second half for a 36-7 victory.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 4d

Fernando Mendoza threw for 215 yards and a key fourth-quarter touchdown and No. 7 Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon on Saturday.
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No. 7 Indiana topples No. 3 Oregon in tight battle

Fernando Mendoza threw for 215 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown and No. 7 Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon on Saturday.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 4d

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall," "The Godfather" films and "Father of the Bride," whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.
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Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like "Annie Hall" and "The Godfather," has died at 79.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 4d

The No. 2 Spartans (24-1) claimed a 3-2 victory over Delta and secured their 24th semistate title.
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Homestead wins at No. 3 singles to clinch semistate title; Carroll falls

The No. 2 Spartans (24-1) claimed a 3-2 victory over Delta and secured their 24th semistate title.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 4d

The 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Cup starts Sunday at Turnstone’s Plassman Athletic Complex, with nearly 500 athletes, officials and delegates coming to Fort Wayne.
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A look at sitting volleyball, the Paralympic sport bringing its World Cup to Fort Wayne

Many cities across the US are about to become major hubs for international sports competition in the coming years.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 5d

High School Football: Week 8 Highlights
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High School Football: Week 8 Highlights

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 5d

In a road game against fellow unbeaten conference opponent Bluffton, it was business as usual for the Adams Central football team.
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Dominant first half pushes Adams Central past Bluffton to stay unbeaten, clinch ACAC title

The Flying Jets made plenty of plays in their 47-17 win over the Tigers, moving to 8-0 and securing a share of their fifth-straight Allen County Athletic Conference title.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 5d

Northrop had already pulled off several dramatic comebacks so far this season, and on Friday it seemed as if the Bruins might add another to their resume.
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Carroll survives Northrop comeback, wins marathon game

Northrop had already pulled off several dramatic comebacks so far this season, and on Friday it seemed as if the Bruins might add another to their resume.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 5d

Indiana and Oregon will meet today for the first time since a wacky clash in September 2004. This time, it will be a top-10 matchup, with the No. 7 Hoosiers (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten), taking on the third-ranked Ducks (5-0, 2-0).
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"This is what Indiana football is now": IU gears up for titanic clash with Ducks

Indiana and Oregon will meet today for the first time since a wacky clash in September 2004 that saw IU force seven turnovers and win a game between two teams

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 5d

Magera was the key offseason addition as the Komets reloaded in free agency, then received a boost from their affiliates, after losing several of their top-scoring forwards from last season.
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Magera leads 'special group' of forwards into Komets season

Magera was the key offseason addition as the Komets reloaded in free agency, then received a boost from their affiliates, after losing several of their top-scoring forwards from last season.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 6d

After returning to the NAIA playoffs last season for the first time since 2019, Saint Francis has its eyes set on not just a return to the postseason, but rather on putting together a lengthy run.
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Running to success: USF matching feat not seen since ’17 national title

After returning to the NAIA playoffs last season for the first time since 2019, Saint Francis has its eyes set on not just a return to the postseason, but rather

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 6d

If there were any surprises from SAC Rivalry Week last Friday, it wasn’t the outcomes, but rather how decisive those final results were.
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High School Football Week 8: Power Poll

Checking in with our top local teams heading into Week 8 of high school football season.

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 6d

High School Football Picks: Week 8
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High School Football Picks: Week 8

High School Football Week 8: Picks

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