Sure, getting a goal has its obvious appeal. But for Rutger McGroarty, there was a much more basic, primal reason to celebrate. He was simply playing hockey again. One of the top prospects in the Pitt...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Although Matthew Stafford threw touchdown passes on the Los Angeles Rams’ first three drives against Tampa Bay, he was even more excited by teammate Cobie Durant’s electrifyin...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was fired Sunday night after yet another rough offensive performance. Kelly’s dismissal came less than four hours after the Raiders ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A.J. Brown was catching passes and the Philadelphia Eagles were moving the ball down the field. An offense that has drawn criticism this season from its three-time Pro Bowl rec...

Bengals’ Chase apologizes for spitting incident CINCINNATI (AP) — Ja’Marr Chase apologized Monday for spitting on Jalen Ramsey during the fourth quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals’ loss to the Pittsbur...

CHL HOCKEY 8 p.m. - NHLN — 2025 Prospects Challenge: Canada vs. U.S., Game 1, Calgary, Canada COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) Noon - ESPN2 — Terry’s Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational - Adventure Bracket: TB...

Clairton recovered a Laurel fumble late to preserve an 8-6 win over the Spartans. With the clock nearing zero at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Laurel looked to be in prime position to continue its pos...

By the Mon Valley Independent WILMINGTON, Del. — California (Pa.) head coach Jess Strom reached a major program milestone on Saturday afternoon, earning her 300th career victory as the Vulcans defeate...

RICHMOND, Va. — California (Pa.) capitalized on two early turnovers and held the nation’s leading rusher below his season averages to earn a 27–24 victory over third-seeded Virginia Union on Saturday ...

Clairton has won so often and in such dominating fashion over the years, that sometimes when they win, it can feel like a loss. The Bears, who have been “Bad News” for the opposition for over two deca...

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams threw for three touchdowns, and the Bears beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 in a matchup of division leaders on Sunday with Chicago’s old nemesis Aaron Rodgers sidelined...

The Indians trailed the Rams, 19-0, at halftime before scoring 20 unanswered in the 2nd half. The fireworks glittering over the Pittsburgh skyline seemed like an early celebration for an inevitable Pi...

The WPIAL Class 3A football championship was considered the marquee matchup among four games Saturday because both high-scoring teams came in undefeated. It had the makings of a classic. That’s what i...

CINCINNATI (AP) — Drake Maye passed for 294 yards and a touchdown, Marcus Jones returned an interception 33 yards for a score and the AFC-leading New England Patriots rallied from an early 10-point de...

COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) 11 a.m. - ESPN2 — Terry’s Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational - Adventure Bracket: Rhode Island vs. Towson, First Round, Kissimmee, Fla. 1 p.m. - TNT — Players Era Festival: Te...

The Vulcans have won eight games three times in the past five seasons. California (Pa.) will travel to Richmond, Va., today for a first-round NCAA Division II playoff game against No. 17/19 Virginia U...

The Pittsburgh Penguins went four days between games following a taxing trek to Sweden to spread the gospel of the NHL in Europe. On Friday, they looked as though they might have needed a fifth day — ...

McKeesport ($250K), West Mifflin ($250K) and Clairton ($100K) will all benefit from Team UP grants. Augustine Hanover spent last season with the Obama Academy boys soccer team practicing on a beat-up ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers practiced with his broken left wrist in a brace on Friday, opening the door for him to play when the Steelers visit Chicago on Sunday. Coach Mike...

It does not appear as if Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith will return to game action this week. And, suddenly, the status of a defensive co-captain for Sunday’s game at the Chicag...