Dan Gelston, Author at Valley News

Princeton guard Ryan Langborg (3) and forward Caden Pierce (12) celebrate the team's win in a second-round college basketball game against Missouri in the men's NCAA Tournament in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 18, 2023. Princeton won 78-63. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Twice-told Tiger tales: Princeton enjoying unique NCAA journey

by Dan Gelston AP Sports WriterMarch 23, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J. — Two years ago, Mitch Henderson was coaching a Princeton team that was basically on sabbatical. The Ivy League had called off sports again amid the pandemic as other leagues and the NCAA pushed ahead so the Tigers blended in with…

Drivers start the Drydene 400 NASCAR Cup Series playoff auto race, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)

Larson ends 2-year Cup winless streak

by Dan Gelston AP Sports WriterOctober 6, 2019

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2009, file photo, a fan holds a sign referring to Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez, who was the losing pitcher in Game 6 of the World Series, during a ticker-tape parade along Broadway celebrating the New York Yankees 27th World Series championship, in New York. The Phillies lost to the New York Yankees in six games and Martinez went 0-2 in two starts against the Yankees with a 6.30 ERA _ but has long said he was sick in his Game 6 start at Yankee Stadium and always wished he could have that one back. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Pedro latest to criticize baseball’s change into a home run derby

by Dan Gelston AP Sports WriterAugust 5, 2019

Kevin Harvick leads the field into Turn 1 to start a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Hamlin pull away late to win NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway

by Dan Gelston The Associated PressJuly 28, 2019

Kyle Busch walks through the garage area during a practice session for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Busch aims to rule Pocono once again

by Dan Gelston AP Sports WriterJuly 27, 2019

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons reacts after dunking during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York. A person familiar with the situation says the Philadelphia 76ers and star guard Ben Simmons have agreed to a $170 million, five-year contract extension. The max deal is the latest big commitment by the team. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, July 15, 2019, because the contract is not official. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Simmons, 76ers agree to $170 million, 5-year deal

by Dan Gelston The Associated PressJuly 15, 2019

Andy Ruiz knocks down Anthony Joshua during the third round of a heavyweight championship boxing match Saturday, June 1, 2019, in New York. Ruiz won in the seventh round. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New heavyweight champion is no small thing

by Dan Gelston AP Sports WriterJune 2, 2019

Kevin Harvick No. 4, left, and Kyle Busch No. 18 talk before the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice, Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)

Busch nears milestone top-10 streak to start a season

by Dan Gelston The Associated PressMay 4, 2019

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with teammates after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. Gronkowski says he is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons. Gronkowski announced his decision via a post on Instagram Sunday, March 24, 2019, saying that a few months shy of this 30th birthday “its time to move forward and move forward with a big smile.” (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Gronk’s party is just getting started

by Dan Gelston AP Sports WriterMarch 25, 2019

Austin Dillon, center, talks with reporters during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Young drivers try to rekindle Daytona magic

by Dan Gelston AP Sports WriterFebruary 14, 2019