NEW YORK (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale celebrated her 29th birthday Monday night by hitting a game-winning 3-pointer at a packed Barclays Center to lift Mist to the Unrivaled championship game. The former N...

BASEBALL 10 p.m. - FS1 — 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool Stage: China vs. Australia, Pool C, Tokyo 5 a.m. (Thursday) - FS1 — 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool Stage: Czech Republic vs. South Korea, Po...

The state playoffs begin Friday and Saturday with first-round games around the region. While spring sports officially kick off today around the WPIAL, there are still a few basketball teams that are g...

By the Mon Valley Independent The Washington-Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame will welcome a decorated and diverse Class of 2026 this summer, highlighted by the legacies o...

Edinboro rode a dominant performance from McKeesport graduate Rachael Manfredo to an 85-64 victory over California (Pa.) in the first round of the PSAC Championship on Monday night at McComb Fieldhous...

The Warriors finished 4-4 overall and 4-3 in section action in their first full season. The first full season of the Elizabeth Forward girls wrestling program proved to be a strong debut, as the Warri...

BRADENTON, Fla. — Alika Williams knew that Jake Mangum had the green light to steal second base, so he took a few steps from third base and got ready to read the throw. When pitcher Mason Englert’s th...

PHOENIX (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge said putting on a Team USA jersey Monday carried special significance, especially considering the conflict raging across the Middle East after the U.S-...

BRADENTON, Fla. — Mike Clevinger has a season on his resume that no other Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher can claim, but knows that it doesn’t carry much weight in his quest to earn a roster spot ...

Even after reaching the 30-goal mark for the first time last season, Bryan Rust hasn’t lost appreciation for that 20-goal plateau. He reached that mark for the seventh consecutive season on Sunday dur...

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East. Cancellations and travel shutdowns are alrea...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Batting average was a priority for Andrew Benintendi when he first broke into the major leagues in 2016. He batted .312 in the minors on the way to his debut. Going into his fou...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Michael Jordan calls Denny Hamlin the “mastermind” behind their 23XI NASCAR racing team. Hamlin calls their co-ownership a “perfect partnership.” The team has been nothing shy of ...

SA couldn’t control Qa’lil Goode, who had 30 points for the Quips. The South Allegheny community watching Saturday’s WPIAL Class 3A title game rematch against Aliquippa was hoping for a similar script...

The Penguins goaltender made 22 saves and continued his recent stretch of strong play. Things moved pretty quickly for Arturs Silovs as the Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender began play on Sunday. ...

Luca Federico led the Colts with 31 points. The Thomas Jefferson boys basketball squad had a sluggish first half Saturday night, but built up some hope with a strong third quarter in the WPIAL Class 5...

A deep group of receivers will be available in the top 3 rounds. Makai Lemon termed the experience of chatting with Mike McCarthy as “a blessing.” Jordyn Tyson referred to McCarthy as “a legend.” Anto...

Three other area grapplers claimed championships over the weekend. Belle Vernon’s Elijah Brown captured his third regional title and Thomas Jefferson’s Zach Rehak, Bentworth’s Drake McClure and Frazie...

The 1B/2B will play for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic. BRADENTON, Fla. — Where Spencer Horwitz is still trying to figure out where he fits in with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he’s looking forw...

The team’s top prospect continues to flash power. Konnor Griffin’s third hit in spring training produced the same result as his first two, with the 19-year-old phenom circling the bases. The consensus...