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Sports Voices

Each week, we'll sit down with FOX56 Sports Director Bob Ide to discuss the latest local sports news.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Two big Yankees make RailRiders appearances

    Two big names with the New York Yankees have been making headlines with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Gerrit Cole and George Lombard Jr. Bob Ide talks with them and looks ahead to the 2026 PIAA state track and field championships.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Mid Valley's Olivia Thomas a star in the making & check in with Scranton's Jake McCarthy about Colorado Rockies

    FOX56's Bob Ide is in the WVIA podcast studio with Roger DuPuis talking about track and field action and a star in the making: Mid Valley freshman Olivia Thomas.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Tunkhannock Area softball, win 800 for Keystone's Shevchik, PSFCA East/West preview

    FOX56's Bob Ide and WVIA's Sarah Hofius Hall join Roger DuPuis in the WVIA podcast studio for this week's Sports Voices with softball, baseball and football on the agenda.

  4. 17

    SPORTS VOICES: WBS Penguins in midst of playoff series vs. Hershey

    Bob Ide is in the WVIA podcast studio with Roger DuPuis talking about the Wilkes Barre/ Scranton Penguins' chances and what’s on the mind of coach Kirk MacDonald.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Abington Heights beats North Pocono in softball, Little League tournaments on deck

    Roger DuPuis and Bob Ide are back in the WVIA podcast studio, with softball at the top of the lineup this week as Bob recaps Abington Heights' Comets 10-run victory over North Pocono.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Talking flag football with Penn State Schuylkill's Sierra Wishnefsky

    Roger and Bob are talking women’s college flag football in the WVIA Podcast Studio. Bob spoke with captain Sierra Wishnefsky from Penn State Schuylkill about how the team is playing and why she is passionate about the sport.

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    SPORTS VOICES: One-on-one with new Lackawanna College football coach Mark Ross

    WVIA's Roger DuPuis talks with FOX56's Bob Ide about his interview with Lackawanna College head football coach Mark Ross as the program transitions to NCAA Division II athletics.

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    Syracuse University welcomes Gerry McNamara back to the fold with emotional ceremony for new men's basketball coach

    Roger and Bob are talking hoops in the WVIA Podcast Studio after an emotional week for fans in Northeast Pennsylvania. Bob was in New York State on Monday as Syracuse University celebrated recently appointed men's basketball coach Gerry McNamara. Also: University of Scranton honors the Lady Royals, Wilkes/Barre Scranton Penguins and more.

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    SWB RailRiders manager Duncan sees strong lineup ahead of 2026 season opener in Buffalo

    Roger and Bob are in the WVIA Podcast Studio talking baseball. Today is opening day for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, kicking off the season with a 1:05 p.m. game in Buffalo against the Bisons. The expected high temperature? About 30 degrees. Also: Gerry McNamara, Wilkes/Barre Scranton Penguins and more.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Area basketball teams make state title games, Penn State women's hockey to play in Frozen Four

    This week's Sports Voices includes high school basketball, collegiate hockey and what might be next for Scranton-native and Siena coach Gerry McNamara.

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    SPORTS VOICES: NEPA native McNamara leads Siena to MAAC basketball title, NCAA berth

    Roger and Bob talk about the Siena Saints' MAAC victory under men's basketball coach Gerry McNamara, the University of Scranton's Lady Royals making the Elite Eight, and Susquehanna University's new football coach.

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    SPORTS VOICES: College basketball, including the Susquehanna River Hawks and Scranton's Lady Royals

    This week, Roger and Bob talk about college basketball in the region, with big games ahead for Susquehanna University and the University of Scranton Lady Royals.

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    SPORTS VOICES: High school hoops championship preview, including North Pocono vs. Crestwood girls' game

    In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk in the WVIA Podcast Studio about high school championship games around the region, with some predictions from Bob. On that note, we'll look more closely at the upcoming North Pocono vs. Crestwood girls' game. Bob also talked with some members of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins about Sunday's gold medal victory by the U.S. Men's Hockey Team.

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    SPORTS VOICES: McNamara and Shoats find their footing at Siena, Pittston Area-Crestwood basketball preview

    In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk in the WVIA Podcast Studio about basketball from the local hardwood to college ball — two familiar names make waves at Siena, while Pittston Area and Crestwood prepare to tip off Friday night.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Wyoming Valley Clutch basketball still undefeated

    In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk about the Wyoming Valley Clutch. The American Basketball Association team remains 15-0 with four games left in the regular season ahead of the 64-team playoff. We'll hear from Clutch coach Kevin Major about the team's success and how chemistry has fueled that.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Danville vs. Lewisburg boys basketball, North Pocono-Abington Heights girls basketball 'Pink Game'

    In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk in the WVIA Podcast Studio about the upcoming Danville vs Lewisburg boys basketball game as the season comes down to the wire.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Girls basketball in focus, Wilkes-Barre Area vs. Pittston Area boys b-ball preview

    In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk in the WVIA Podcast Studio about the girls basketball season so far, next Tuesday's Wilkes-Barre Area vs. Pittston Area boys basketball matchup in the Wyoming Valley Conference, the rise of girls wrestling, and how the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are at the top of the AHL's Atlantic Division.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Now watch and listen as we discuss high school basketball, Jake McCarthy, Eagles and Steelers

    In this week's Sports Voices, we debut our podcast as a video feature, talk about the high school basketball season, Scranton native Jake McCarthy being traded to the Colorado Rockies and more.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Previewing Keystone Edition Mark Duda tribute, plus Riverside-Old Forge boys basketball

    In this week's Sports Voices, WVIA's Sarah Hofius Hall and Roger DuPuis preview Keystone Edition on legendary football coach Mark Duda, plus Fox56's Bob Ide checks in with a look ahead to the Old Forge and Riverside boys basketball game on Tuesday.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Crestwood Lady Comets and the Hazleton Area Lady Cougars face off, plus 2025 sports stories in review, Part II

    SPORTS VOICES: Crestwood Lady Comets face off against the Hazleton Area Lady Cougars in this week’s high school hoops, plus the end of the Penn State football season begins the Matt Campbell era and Ide looks forward to FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. Also, could there be an Eagles Super Bowl appearance?

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    SPORTS VOICES: Reflecting on DeLuca's PSU football career, 2025 sports stories in review, Part I

    In this week's Sports Voices, FOX56's Bob Ide reflects on Wyoming Area graduate Dom DeLuca's football career at Penn State, begins his look at 2025's top local sports stories and more.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Riverside and Holy Cross boys basketball set to face off, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins action

    In this week's Sports Voices, FOX56's Bob Ide says high school football is over, and winter sports like wrestling, swimming and basketball are 'coming into their own.' Lackawanna League and the Wyoming Valley conference basketball games begin, plus Ide discusses 'the next Gerry McNamara' and the latest on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Philadelphia Eagles.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Reflecting on Southern Columbia's state football championship win, new PSU coach

    In this week's Sports Voices, we discuss Southern Columbia's 15th state football championship victory, new Penn State football coach Matt Campbell and more.

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    SPORTS VOICES: Southern Columbia heads to PIAA Class 2A High School Football State Championship vs. Farrell

    In today's Sports Voices we discuss Southern Columbia's trip to Cumberland Valley High School to take on the Farrell Steelers for the PIAA Class 2A High School Football State Championship. Also: Susquehanna University football and the FIFA World Cup.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Each week, we'll sit down with FOX56 Sports Director Bob Ide to discuss the latest local sports news.

HOSTED BY

Roger DuPuis, Bob Ide

Produced by WVIA Public Media

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Each week, we'll sit down with FOX56 Sports Director Bob Ide to discuss the latest local sports news.

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