Williams sharp as Bears hammer Bills, 38-0
NFL, Sports
August 19, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams’ rocky training camp now seems to be on the upswing. Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time, connecting with Olamide Zaccheaus for a 36-yard touchdow...
Raleigh closes in on record with 47th homer
Sports
August 19, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Cal Raleigh autographed a toilet seat for one fan, along with the scores of baseballs and other paraphernalia “The Big Dumper” signed for shrieking Little Leaguers. Raleigh ga...
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Sports
August 19, 2025
Sports
August 19, 2025
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL 7 p.m. - ESPNU — American Legion World Series: TBD, Championship, Shelby, N.C. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. - ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD, International Bracket, W...
Sports
August 19, 2025
BVA softball team hosting clinic The Belle Vernon Area high school softball team and coaching staff will be holding a free fast-pitch softball clinic for all Belle Vernon Area players in grades 1-6. T...
West Mifflin has top two scorers returning
High school, Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 18, 2025
Coach Chad Perry says the Titans have plenty of talent, but inexperience is a concern. Entering his 13th year as boys soccer coach at West Mifflin, Chad Perry is the best authority to seek when judgin...
Bentworth eyes return to volleyball playoffs
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 18, 2025
Only three seniors were lost to graduation. Under first-year head coach Sean Cleary, Bentworth’s volleyball team took a step in the right direction last fall, earning a playoff berth out of Section 3-...
‘Flat’ performance from Steelers’ defense could be a warning sign
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
SPORTLIGHT
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 18, 2025
It was only a joint practice between the Steelers and Buccaneers on Thursday afternoon. No scoreboard. No TV. No winner or loser. Still, that scrimmage had a very familiar ring to it. In what will pro...
Swanson’s sacrifice fly beats Bucs
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
August 18, 2025
Andrew Heaney struggled in his first relief appearance. With veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney moving to the bullpen and the starting rotation in flux, the Pittsburgh Pirates gave Carmen Mlodzinski a ...
Scheffler wins again at BMW Championship
Sports
August 18, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The numbers Scottie Scheffler is compiling have been drawing comparisons with Tiger Woods. The world’s No. 1 player had a Tiger-like moment with the trophy on the line and a c...
Mets, Mariners enjoy feeling young again in Williamsport
MLB, Sports
August 18, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Carlos Mendoza was thrilled to learn the Little League World Series had a team this summer that represented his Venezuelan hometown. The Mets manager struck up a conversation ...
Roman Wilson shows big-play ability in Steelers’ preseason loss to Buccaneers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
August 18, 2025
He hauled in two passes for 72 yards, raising hopes that he might be the No. 2 receiver. Roman Wilson provided optimism Saturday night that the Pittsburgh Steelers may have a capable No. 2 wide receiv...
Rattler plays well as Saints continue search for starting QB
NFL, Sports
August 18, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Spencer Rattler now has some late-game highlights on his preseason resume as he competes with rookie Tyler Shough to become the New Orleans Saints’ starting quarterback. Rattler con...
Browns likely to reveal starting QB this week
NFL, Sports
August 18, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to announce this week the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for the Sept. 7 opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. “I want to get through the nex...
Impressive Dart will not change QB plans for Giants
NFL, Sports
August 18, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — One play into the New York Giants’ fourth possession of their second preseason game, Brian Daboll called in Jaxson Dart without warning. “Serious?” Dart asked, before maki...
Dodgers sweep Padres for first time since 2023
MLB, Sports
August 18, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia gave up the tying run to the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning and was told he was out of the game. A defiant Vesia said no. He went to m...
Sports
August 18, 2025
AN FRANCISCO (AP) — Georgia teenager Mason Howell capped a productive summer before his senior year of high school by winning the U.S. Amateur at The Olympic Club on Sunday just two months after compe...
Sports
August 18, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Shortly before a bronze statue of Sue Bird was unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena, an onlooking fan chimed in during a brief moment of silence. “You’re the GOAT, Sue!” It’s easy for ...
Jo Adell leads Angels past A’s in extra innings
MLB, Sports
August 18, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a sixrun tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 11-5 on Sunday to avoid ...
Sports
August 18, 2025
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. - ESPN — Little League World Series: Tokyo vs. Barquisimeto (Venezuela), International Bracket, Williamsport, Pa. 3 p.m. - ESPN — Little League World Series: Irmo (S.C.) ...