Vulcans knock off Griffins to remain unbeaten in PSAC
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
January 8, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent California (Pa.) used a dominant second half to pull away from Seton Hill and remain unbeaten in conference play with an 8778 victory Wednesday night in PSAC West action ...
Tomlin reflects on John Harbaugh’s firing
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
January 8, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens firing coach John Harbaugh is indicative of “today’s sport culture,” said Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who lamented the lack of patience afforded to most NFL coaching jo...
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
January 8, 2026
One month ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins suffered the first of eight consecutive losses, marking the worst skid by the franchise in nearly 20 years. But fast forward to Jan. 7, 2026, as the Penguins pre...
NFL, Sports
January 8, 2026
Arrests made in Sanders’ robbery MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — Three people have been arrested in connection with the Nov. 16 burglary at the home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the Medina Cou...
INDOOR SOCCER WINNERS
High school, Sports
January 8, 2026
The Elizabeth Forward girls soccer team won its annual New Year, Same Goals Indoor Tournament over the weekend at Marx’s Court Time Sports Center. Kneeling, from left, are Tessa Crosby, Annalise Didju...
2025 is the year of the first-round quarterback
NFL, Sports
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
January 8, 2026
The 2025 NFL season was dominated by first-round quarterbacks with old veterans like Matthew Stafford and a new generation featuring Drake Maye and Caleb Williams taking center stage. The playoffs sho...
CELEBRATING 200
High school, Sports
January 8, 2026
Thomas Jefferson’s Maggie Spell, a Campbell University commit, made her 200th career 3-pointer during the Jaguars win at Bethel Park Monday. Submitted
Brady, Spytek working together for coaching hire
NFL, Sports
January 8, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis issued a statement after firing coach Pete Carroll on Monday saying that minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek would work t...
Panthers eager to revive slumping running game
NFL, Sports
January 8, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rico Dowdle and the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers are aiming to revive a slumping running game on Saturday when they host the Los Angeles Rams in the franchise’s first ho...
Lanning, Cignetti have different styles but same goal
NFL, Sports
January 8, 2026
By MICHAEL MAROT & ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writers Oregon coach Dan Lanning and Indiana coach Curt Cignetti look like opposites. Lanning is the flashy budding star who wins by defying conventional ...
Playoff quarterfinals viewership up 14%
NCAA, Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 
January 8, 2026
The College Football Playoff has some viewer momentum going into this week’s semifinals. Last week’s quarterfinals had a 14% increase from last season. According to ESPN and Nielsen, the four matchups...
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
January 8, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Elizabeth Forward split its meet with Thomas Jefferson on Wednesday, as the Warrior girls pulled out a hard-fought 98-84 win, while the boys came up short 104-80, despite...
Sports
January 8, 2026
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) 6:30 p.m. - BTN — Northwestern at Michigan St. 7 p.m. - CBSSN — Liberty at Louisiana Tech 8:30 p.m. - BTN — Rutgers at Illinois 9 p.m. - CBSSN — MTSU at UTEP 10:30 p.m. - BTN ...
Sports
January 8, 2026
Young Leps stay unbeaten The Belle Vernon Area Middle School boys basketball team swept host Southmoreland Wednesday to continue their unbeaten season. The 8th-grade Leps (10-0) overcame a slow start ...
Cougars hold off Vikings as teacher beats student
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
January 7, 2026
Mt. Pleasant coach Mark Katarski played for Charleroi head coach Joe Dunn. It was teacher vs. student Tuesday night at Charleroi, as Cougars coach Joe Dunn matched wits with one of his former players ...
Wildcats no challenge for Leps
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 7, 2026
AJ Watson’s career-high 13 points helped Belle Vernon roll over East Allegheny. Heading into Tuesday night’s matchup against East Allegheny, Belle Vernon boys head coach Ricky Tyburski wasn’t quite su...
Jaguars shut down Bethel Park; EF boys hold off Titans
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
January 7, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Thomas Jefferson recorded a 43-25 win over Bethel Park in Section 4-5A action Tuesday to open a boy-girl double header. The Jaguars led 18-14 at halftime and extended the...
Jaguars storm past Bethel Park
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
January 7, 2026
Many WPIAL basketball programs took it easy over the holiday break, but Thomas Jefferson took on two strong Class 6A opponents up north in McDowell and Erie. Splitting those matchups allowed the Jagua...
Anything is possible for Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
January 7, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t into “whatifs?” There’s really no point. Sure, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach could wring his hands over the impossibly thin line between victory and defeat, one his...
Five things we learned after Sunday’s win
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
January 7, 2026
Five things we learned in the wake of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 26-24, season-extending win against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night: 1. Houston, hello As a reward for clinching the AFC North, the ...