Local teams in midst of soccer playoff races
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
September 29, 2025
Seven Mon Valley boys teams and six girls teams would qualify if the season ended today. We’re over halfway through the WPIAL soccer regular season, and the Mon Valley currently has 13 teams in a play...
James Franklin = Mike Tomlin
Sports, Sports Columns
SPORTLIGHT
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
September 29, 2025
One day after the end of a too-little, too-late U.S. comeback attempt in the Ryder Cup, here’s a little food for thought: * Once again, Penn State fans are painfully reminded that their team is going ...
Vulcans win PSAC West opener at Slippery Rock
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
September 29, 2025
Kendrick Agenor scored the game-winning TD with one minute left to play. For the MVI No. 8 California (Pa.) built a big early lead, then held on late to claim a statement victory Saturday, defeating N...
Steelers’ defense staves off late Vikings’ rally, secures 24-21 victory in Dublin
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 29, 2025
Pittsburgh’s defense posted six sacks, two interceptions and a turnover on downs that closed out the game. It was a performance that would have made Dan Rooney proud. For the NFL’s first trip to Dubli...
Hurts throws two TDs as Eagles beat Bucs
NFL, Sports
NFL ROUNDUP
September 29, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles used a fake tush push, another special teams touchdown and a late defensive stop to stay undefeated. Jalen Hurts tossed two touchdown passes, Sydney Brown re...
Wild Sunday ends with Europe capturing Ryder Cup
Sports
September 29, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — A capsule look at Sunday’s singles matches at the Ryder Cup: Cameron Young, United States def. Justin Rose, Europe, 1 up. Young is the only New Yorker on the U.S. team and had...
Reds clinch playoff spot over Mets on final day
MLB, Sports
September 29, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — This was the kind of moment that helped lure Terry Francona back into managing. The Cincinnati Reds earned their first playoff berth since 2020 on Sunday, setting off a wild, champagn...
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 29, 2025
Pittsburgh finished in the NL Central cellar for the sixth time in the past seven years. The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the finale of a disappointing season seeking a sweep against the Atlanta Braves,...
Sports
September 29, 2025
The victory secures a spot in third round of playoffs. KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The odds were stacked against Chase Elliott as he lined up eighth in overtime at Kansas Speedway in a pivotal NASCAR pla...
Fever even series, set up decisive Game 5 for Finals trip
Sports
September 29, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All-Star center Aliyah Boston finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds and Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points to help the Indiana Fever avoid elimination in the WNBA semifinals with a...
Sports
September 29, 2025
Kendrick Agenor scored the game-winning TD with one minute left to play. For the MVI No. 8 California (Pa.) built a big early lead, then held on late to claim a statement victory Saturday, defeating N...
Sports
September 29, 2025
Bearcats win 10th straight match Bentworth captured a 6-0 non-section win over West Mifflin on Saturday to stay undefeated at 10-0. Adam Moessner bagged four goals while Ryan Moessner added two more t...
Charleroi blasts Sto-Rox for season’s first win
High school, Sports
By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
September 27, 2025
Brody DeUnger ran for 84 yards and two TDs in the 45-26 victory. After five rough weeks to start the season, Charleroi finally put four quarters together Friday night, forcing four turnovers and leani...
TJ rallies past BVA in mistake-filled game
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
September 27, 2025
Tight end Dom Volomino scored the game-winning touchdown with 2:19 left to play. It doesn’t always have to be pretty in the game of football. Sometimes you just have to find a way to win. That’s exact...
Clairton fires on all cylinders in rout of Jeannette
High school, Sports
By By BILL BECKNER JR. TribLive 
September 27, 2025
The Bears dominated all phases of the game in a resounding 57-0 win. “Bout Dat” might be making a comeback at Clairton. Maybe it never left. The saying made famous by the great Bears teams of the 2010...
Williamson’s big game leads Hillers past Rams
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
September 27, 2025
Trinity’s quarterback had a hand in six touchdowns in the 48-14 victory. Ringgold matched Trinity stride for stride early on in their Big Six Conference opener Friday night at Joe Montana Stadium. For...