After a dominant run in Section 3-3A last season, the Thomas Jefferson volleyball team had visions of another deep WPIAL playoff push. But the Jaguars’ 2024 campaign ended abruptly in the first round ...

Senior outside-hitter Anniya Simmons-Brown has embraced her role as a leader for McKeesport. McKeesport’s volleyball team is ready to stop rebuilding and start competing. With a strong returning core ...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen said Thursday he does not intend to play either of his top two quarterbacks, Daniel Jones or Anthony Richardson, in Saturday’s preseason fin...

They celebrated their victories, but there was no time for partying where Vernon Law and Al Oliver were concerned. Besides, even if they could, neither wanted anything to do with it. For those two for...

When word spread in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse that Bubba Chandler would be making his major league debut out of the bullpen instead of the starting rotation, Mike Burrows wasn’t surprised. A 22...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Skylar Thompson completed 11 of 13 passes for 152 yards including a 24-yard touchdown strike to Lance McCutcheon, rookie Ben Sauls kicked four field goals and the Pittsburgh Ste...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paige Bueckers put together not just one of the best shooting performances by a WNBA rookie, but one of the best performances ever by any player. The top pick in this year’s draft s...

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — This week, as usual, sports bettors can get action on MLB games from U.S.-based gambling sites. Meanwhile, at least a couple of offshore bookmakers are offering odds on ...

SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — Ilona Maher’s mission at the Women’s Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States’tournament opener on Friday, the world’s most foll...

So here we go with another high school football season around the Mon Valley. The only of our local teams not in action is Belle Vernon, which still uses Week 0 for a second scrimmage instead of a non...

Ringgold quarterback Amoni Ward will look to get rolling with his legs more this season. Jenn Codeluppi / MVI Sports

Mike Darnay / MVI Sports South Allegheny beat Ringgold last season 28-14 in Week 0. Every football season, teams enter the first game feeling hopeful. Things are no different with Ringgold and South A...

AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN) 5:05 a.m. - FS2 — AFL: Melbourne at Collingwood 11 p.m. - FS2 — AFL: Adelaide at North Melbourne 2 a.m. (Saturday) - FS2 — AFL: Geelong at Richmond 5:30 a.m. (Saturday)...

Cougars will honor Chacko, Crawley The families of Jim “Mouse” Chacko and Carl Crawley will be in attendance for the “Battle of the Bridge” Friday at Charleroi’s Myron Pottios Stadium. Prior to the ga...

By the Mon Valley Independent Ringgold used a medalist performance from Evan Callaway to edge McKeesport 207-211 in a tightly contested Section 2-3A matchup at Rolling Green. Callaway’s 33 set the ton...

Last year’s disappointment turned into this year’s motivation for Frazier volleyball. jsellew@yourmvi.com The Frazier volleyball team has been conditioning for a few weeks now, and a week into practic...

First-year coach Ina Helmick sees potential in her new team, which returns some experience. It’s a new era for Belle Vernon Area volleyball as firstyear head coach Ina Helmick takes over a program eag...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Johan Oviedo earned his first major league win since 2023 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday to take the three-game series. In his second start si...

Six seniors will lead a team that’s been rejuvenated with nine freshmen. The Yough volleyball team enters the fall with a mix of experience, energy and quiet confidence, hoping this is the year everyt...