Fast start lifts unbeaten Milford past Conrad 42-13
Click to view slideshow. Special to the Delaware State News/Chuck Snyder MILFORD — Milford High’s football team hadn’t played a game in two weeks. So the Buccaneers were a little excited about...
View ArticleSmyrna uses earthquake to crumble Dover 60-13
Click to view slideshow. Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh SMYRNA — The formation is always there if Smyrna High wants to turn to it. It’s called “earthquake.” It takes the state’s...
View ArticleHeat’s off for Harvick but he still aims to tame the Monster Mile
Kevin Harvick DOVER — Last year, Kevin Harvick looked at the possible end of his Sprint Cup championship hopes straight in the eye at Dover International Speedway — and laughed. Harvick had to win at...
View ArticleNASCAR notebook: Xfinity race washout forces Dover doubleheader Sunday
Click to view slideshow. Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran DOVER — Just when it appeared as if the Drive Sober 200 XFINITY Series race was finally about to take the green flag following an...
View ArticleDrivers on Chase bubble in the hot seat today at Dover
Joey Logano takes a break on Day 2 of NASCAR racing. (Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran) DOVER — It’s now or never for the drivers in the danger zone of the Chase for the Sprint Cup title....
View ArticleWolverines pound Southern Virginia 63-9
BUENA VISTA, Va. — Coming off a tough loss two weeks ago, a game against Southern Virginia is just what Wesley College needed. The Wolverines erupted for 28 second-quarter points and rolled from there,...
View ArticleBlue Hens crushed by CAA power JMU 43-20
JMU QB Bryan Schor is chased by Delaware defensive lineman Blaine Woodson. (Delaware sports information/Mark Campbell) HARRISONBURG, Va. — This was supposed to be the year Delaware became a CAA...
View ArticleTV becoming more important in Delaware political campaigns
DOVER — Last month’s Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives was expected to be close. State Sen. Bryan Townsend and former Labor Secretary Lisa Blunt Rochester were seen as the two...
View ArticleDover Speedway showcased a renewed American spirit after 9/11
Fans and officials paid respects to those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks before the 2001 Dover NASCAR race. (Delaware State News file photo) DOVER — Fifteen years ago, a recovering nation...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Why America and Delaware must change course this election
Mark Twain once said, “If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.” I disagree. It is one of our most valuable rights, but many individuals don’t exercise the right to vote. They are...
View ArticleDover’s Osika takes love of firefighting to different side
Dover’s new fire marshal, Jason Osika, looks right at home in his office at City Hall. He started with the Dover Fire Department as its mascot at 13 years old. He is Dover’s sixth fire marshal since...
View ArticleRoundup: St. Georges erupts to defeat Caesar Rodney 47-12
Click to view slideshow. Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh St. Georges scored the final 35 points of the game to deal Caesar Rodney High a 47-12 loss in a nonconference football contest on...
View ArticleSlideshow: XFINITY Drive Sober 200
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View ArticleSlideshow: Daniel Suarez wins Drive Sober 200 XFINITY race at Dover
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View ArticleSuarez captures NASCAR XFINITY race at Dover
Daniel Suarez celebrates after winning Sunday’s XFINITY race at Dover. (Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran) DOVER — Daniel Suarez, a native of Monterrey, Mexico, watched televised...
View ArticleSlideshow: Sprint Cup race at Dover
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View ArticleStewart has a quiet finale at Monster Mile
DOVER — There was no triumphant farewell for Tony Stewart as the fiery driver took on the high banks of Dover International Speedway one final time before he hangs up his helmet at the end of the...
View ArticleTruex roars to Sprint Cup victory at Dover
Click to view slideshow. Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran DOVER — They all arrived on buses from Mayetta, New Jersey — 150 people waving Martin Truex Jr. towels. They came hoping to root...
View ArticleDSU’s optics program founder leaves university
From left, Delaware State University president Dr. Harry Williams, DEDO Secretary Bernice Whaley, DSU astrophysicist Dr. Matt Bobrowsky, Gov. Jack Markell and DSU professor of physics Dr. Noureddine...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: On the divide of society – admit you’re wrong
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Truthful words from a truthful man. Of course, these words were originally spoken at a time of war, but I believe that they still hold significant...
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