Skubal wants to pitch again despite planning not to
MLB, Sports
March 9, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start. His mindset...
George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix to open season
Sports
March 9, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Mercedes’ George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop un...
Upsets continue during fifth round of FA Cup
Sports
By By JAMES ROBSON AP Sports Writer 
March 9, 2026
This season’s FA Cup just keeps on delivering shocks. Third-tier Port Vale pulled off a massive upset on Sunday by beating Premier League Sunderland 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the historic...
Japan rallies to beat Australia 4-3, win Group C
MLB, Sports
By By The Associated Press 
March 9, 2026
Defending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic, then rallied on Masataka Yoshida’s two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat Australia ...
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 9, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Billy Cook was one of the feel-good stories among Pittsburgh Pirates September call-ups in 2024, as the outfielder made his major-league debut and had five extra-base hits and eight ...
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Extra, NFL, Sports
By By JAMIE WIGGAN 
March 9, 2026
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Eagles dispatch Bishop Carroll to move on
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 7, 2026
Brayden Graham (19) and Tyler Sapida (16) combined for 35 points to lead Serra Catholic into the second round. Serra Catholic knew it would have to contain Bishop Carroll’s leading scorer, Jace Casses...
BVA’s Brown breaks Hartman’s record for wins, on to finals
High school, Sports
By By PAUL SCHOFIELD TribLive 
March 7, 2026
HERSHEY – Belle Vernon’s Elijah Brown has hardly broken a sweat in his two matches at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships. He had a pin in 34 seconds Thursday and a 44-second technical fall Frid...
Rams, Hounds see seasons end in states
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
PIAA ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 7, 2026
Both the Ringgold and Monessen boys saw their basketball seasons come to an end Friday with first-round losses in the PIAA tournament. West York rallied past the Rams in Class 5A, while the Greyhounds...
Fry drops 40 as Jaguars beat New Oxford with strong 4th
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By DON REBEL TribLive 
March 7, 2026
On Fridays during Lent, it’s a tradition for many to find their way to a local fish fry. On the first Friday in March, however, the most popular fry in Jefferson Borough was 6-foot-4 junior Justin Fry...
NBA, Sports
March 7, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — There were times when Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum wasn’t sure if he’d make it back to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season. It made every moment he experienced...
Malkin gets 5-game ban for slash
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games by the NHL as a result of a slash that struck the head of Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. The league announced the punitive ...
Ashcraft features sinker in loss to Phils
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 7, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Braxton Ashcraft decided to flip the script on his pitch usage against the Philadelphia Phillies, throwing his sinker five times more than his four-seam fastball. The intention was f...
NFL, Sports
March 7, 2026
Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is heading to the Baltimore Ravens, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Friday. The Las Vegas Raiders will receive two first-...
Sports
March 7, 2026
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Simple math for Pitt, win and you’re in
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 7, 2026
Pitt must beat Syracuse today to nab a spot in the ACC Tournament next week. The math is now simple for Pitt with regards to securing a spot in the ACC Tournament. With a win Saturday at Syracuse in t...
Nose broken but Brannigan’s resolve remains
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 7, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. – Bryson Stott’s sharp grounder hit the lip between the grass and infield dirt, skipping over the glove of Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jack Brannigan to hit him square in the nose...
Messi, Inter Miami feted by President Trump
Sports
March 7, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lionel Messi bestowed President Donald Trump with a bejeweled pink soccer ball during a White House ceremony honoring Inter Miami for winning last year’s MLS Cup. Miami beat the Vanc...
Ohtani’s grand slam leads Japan to mercy-rule win
MLB, Sports
March 7, 2026
The Associated Press Japanese fans don’t get to see Shohei Ohtani in person very often. They got an eyeful on Friday in a sellout at the Tokyo Dome. Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning — in t...
Ducks land John Carlson to open NHL trade deadline
NHL, Sports
By By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer 
March 7, 2026
John Carlson is going to the Anaheim Ducks as part of a surprising deal from the Washington Capitals agreed to just after midnight on NHL trade deadline day. Anaheim sent a conditional first-round pic...