IT IS IMPORTANT to acknowledge progress when it occurs. Just because it isn’t the Tour de France doesn’t mean you don’t give a kid a high five for staying on his bike all the way down the block withou...

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST AND MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to call off Friday’s sentencing in his hush money case in New York. T...

In retrospect, maybe the military should have spent a little less time worrying about “white supremacists” and paid more attention to Black Muslims. As you’ve no doubt heard by now, an Army veteran, S...

Tonight’s Music • David Powell, Giant Oaks Winery, Finleyville, 6 p.m. • Floyd Nation Experience, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, 7:30 p.m. Tonight’s Events • Hogwarts Holidays, Monongahela Area Libra...

(AP) — “Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble, and individual nods for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande...

A member of the Donora High School Class of 1969, Dennis Lomax was a basketball wizard. A list of his accomplishments would be as long as one of his many jumpers. “Dennis had a nice jump shot and was ...

The Belle Vernon wrestling team picked up a 46-21 win on the road at West Mifflin to snatch a Section 7-3A win Wednesday. Winners for the Leopards included Rylee Doppelheuer via a 15-0 tech fall at 10...

DANIA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s been a long time since either Notre Dame or Penn State reached college football’s mountaintop as national champions. It was 1988 for the Fighting Irish, 1986 for the Nitt...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are putting their playoff hopes in the hands of a 36-year-old quarterback who has won and lost a Super Bowl, something he has in common with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Russell...

Mark Gronowski, the prolific quarterback who led South Dakota State to two FCS national championships and to the semifinals this season, announced on social media Tuesday that he’ll play his final sea...

The TGL, created by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, got underway Tuesday on ESPN. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Ludvig Aberg will be the answer to a trivia question: He made the first birdie in TGL hi...

Javon Small was the best player on mediocre teams during his first three college seasons. Now he’s the Big 12’s leading scorer and a major reason why short-handed West Virginia is relevant again. No. ...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Missed kicks and makes. Big returns. Shaky nerves. Special teams have produced some nerve-wracking, game-changing and game-clinching moments so far in the College Football Playoff...

DEAR ABBY: My fiance’s daughter is having a baby. Her mother is helping give the shower. My fiance and his ex have been divorced for 21 years. She was the one who cheated, asked for the divorce and ki...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend and I have been close since high school; however, recently it feels like she’s started to ghost me. She doesn’t answer my calls anymore, and when she does respond to my ...

IFAMILY FEATURES f your family suffers from the winter doldrums, a dose of sunshine may be just what they need. Give everyone something special to look forward to this year by planning a vacation that...

Metro Creative Services Summer is a popular time of year. Boasting balmy temperatures and a relaxed atmosphere, summer can seem like a months-long vacation, even for those who spend time at home loung...

The famous story about Bob Veale, one Steve Blass loves to share when talking about his halcyon days with the Pittsburgh Pirates, involves the two-time All-Star left-handed pitcher’s glasses. At 6-foo...

Penn State has enough experience on its extended coaching staff androster to feel confident regarding preparation. Yet there’s no denying that, as they prepare to face Notre Dame in the College Footba...

It wasn’t a birthday present offered up by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson to Lamar Jackson, who on Tuesday turned 28 years old. When Wilson referenced Jackson as “the best player I’ve ev...