War in Iran begins disrupting sports world
Sports
By By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer 
March 3, 2026
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...
It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues
MLB, Sports
March 3, 2026
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...
Jordan’s NASCAR team enjoying perfect start
Sports
March 3, 2026
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 ...
Aliquippa tops Gladiators for WPIAL title
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 2, 2026
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...
Silovs records shutout in rout of Vegas
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 2, 2026
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. ...
Chartiers Valley pulls away from TJ for Class 5A crown
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
March 2, 2026
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...
Steelers casting wide net for receivers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
NFL DRAFT COMBINE
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
March 2, 2026
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...
BVA’s Brown wins 3rd regional wrestling title
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 2, 2026
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...
Pirates’ Horwitz taking open-minded approach about finding position to play
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 2, 2026
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...
Griffin hits 2-run blast as Bucs cruise past Cardinals
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 2, 2026
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...
Manager agrees to two-year extension with St. Louis
MLB, Sports
SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP
March 2, 2026
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol signed a two-year contract extension through at least the 2028 season, the Cardinals announced Sunday. The deal includes a club option for 2029, th...
Lowry upset after losing 3-shot lead at Cognizant Classic
Sports
March 2, 2026
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Shane Lowry could envision the scene. His 4-year-old daughter came to PGA National for the final round of the Cognizant Classic on Sunday, and he wanted nothing more th...
Sibling rivalries on display at NFL Combine
NCAA, NFL, Sports
March 2, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Spencer and Logan Fano began their football careers like so many other brothers — roughhousing in their parents’ backyard. They pushed, shoved, wrestled and even boxed. Eventually,...
Baker-Mazara out of basketball program at USC
NCAA, Sports
March 2, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly a year after helping Auburn reach the Final Four, Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer a member of Southern California’s basketball program, the team said Sunday. He was the second...
Reddick makes history with third-straight win to open season
Sports
March 2, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tyler Reddick’s latest win drove him straight into the NASCAR record books. Reddick held off hardcharging Shane van Gisbergen over the final 20 laps at the Circuit of the Americas...
Wemby, Spurs rocked by Knicks to snap win streak
NBA, Sports
March 2, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was surprised. His San Antonio Spurs, who were untouchable in February, were unsteady to start March. San Antonio didn’t respond well to the New York Knicks’ defensiv...
Knights’ Stone exits game in tough loss to Penguins
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 2, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left his team’s game at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday because of an undisclosed injury. Penguins defenseman Kris Letang gave Stone a seemi...
Sports
March 2, 2026
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder died early Sunday morning in a single-car crash, police said. He was 23. Ponder was driving a 2023 Tesla when he lost control on a curve and h...
Eagles rally for Pearce to win Class 1A crown
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
February 28, 2026
After losing freshman Lexi Pearce to injury, her teammates willed their way to the 1A title. It was an emotional night at Petersen Events Center, and Serra Catholic needed every ounce of composure it ...
Lions pull away from Jags to win 5A
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
February 28, 2026
For much of the winter, Thomas Jefferson has worn the label of heavy favorite. That wasn’t the case Friday night at Petersen Events Center. Facing top-seeded South Fayette in the WPIAL Class 5A champi...