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VPA puts off decision on 2020 spring season
BENNINGTON — Despite Vermont Governor Phil Scott's decision to close schools for in-person instruction for the rest of the school year, a Friday morning announcement from the Vermont Principals …
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Local gyms getting creative to serve clients
BENNINGTON — Local gyms and their owners have had to get creative over the past few days, figuring out ways to serve their clients while at the same time trying to follow guidelines set by …
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The Latest on the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Only hours after the Australian government called for its citizens to cancel all non-essential travel, the …
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Boston Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Brad Stevens can only remember leaving his home on a few occasions over the past two weeks. It is part of the new status quo for coaches and players across the NBA …
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New England Patriots
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have reached a one-year contract agreement with tight end Eric Tomlinson.Tomlinson confirmed the signing on his Instagram account. The Giants …
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CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. — Cambridge girls basketball coach Bob Phillips figured it would have happened sooner or later, so he wasn't completely shocked when he saw.
On Monday morning, the New York …
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By Adam Samrov, Bennington Banner
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3/23/20, 8:57 PM
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BENNINGTON — The Southern Vermont League (SVL) announced its wrestling all-opponent teams for the 2019-2020 season on Thursday. Mount Anthony led the way with 13 of the 14 first team …
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3/19/20, 8:24 PM
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The city of champions has lost its most beloved athlete. Tom Brady announced via his personal Instagram account on Tuesday morning that he will not be resigning with the New England Patriots. Brady …
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By Michael Mawson, Bennington Banner
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3/17/20, 8:06 PM
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MANCHESTER — The Vermont Alpine-Coaches Association released its all-state teams for the 2019-2020 season. Three members of the Burr and Burton girls team were given first team honors; …
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3/17/20, 7:51 PM
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BENNINGTON — Following Governor Phil Scott's lead regarding school closures until April 6, the Vermont Principals Association has postponed the start of the 2020 spring season until at least …
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By Adam Samrov, Bennington Banner
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3/16/20, 9:15 PM
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HOOSICK, N.Y. — The Wasaren League announced its basketball all-star awards for the 2019-2020 season on Monday. Hoosick Falls' Jon Kempf was named the Most Valuable Player on the boys side, …
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By Michael Mawson, Bennington Banner
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3/16/20, 8:54 PM
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There's a single, five-letter word that sticks in my mind as this unprecedented event that is COVID-19 shocks the sports world: empty.
Sports have always been an escape from the real world. When …
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By Michael Mawson, Bennington Banner
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3/15/20, 9:15 PM
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PERU — Ski resorts nearing the end of their seasons have started to suspend operations for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Bromley Mountain in Peru, Stratton Mountain …
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By Adam Samrov, Bennington Banner
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3/15/20, 9:15 PM
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The Bennington Banner and Manchester Journal are honoring our area's top high school athletes and coaches in more than 20 high school sports and in our seven schools in our coverage area.
Each …
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By Journal Sports
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3/13/20, 9:33 PM
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BENNINGTON — Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union superintendent Jim Culkeen made the decision on Friday to cancel all after-school activities, including athletic practices, games and events, …
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By Adam Samrov, Bennington Banner
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3/13/20, 9:33 PM
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