Girard getting acclimated to his new surroundings
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
February 27, 2026
A slow news cycle did not accompany Sam Girard’s first day with the Pittsburgh Penguins. After trading for the 27-year-old defenseman Tuesday, the Penguins announced Wednesday that captain Sidney Cros...
Pitt’s Louis eager to show his speed at NFL Combine
NCAA, NFL, Pittsburgh, ...
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
February 27, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — Perhaps the only thing Kyle Louis does faster than run as compered to other draft-eligible linebackers is answer a question about what drill he’s most excited about during his workouts ...
Jets agree to trade Jermaine Johnson to Titans
NFL, Sports
By By DENNIS WASZAK JR. AP Pro Football Writer 
February 27, 2026
The New York Jets have agreed to trade pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. ...
Texas Tech’s defensive line reaps benefits of combine
NCAA, NFL, Sports
By By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer 
February 27, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Tech had the best college defensive line money could buy last season. Ends David Bailey and Romello Height each had double-digit sacks totals and were ranked among the top 15...
QB market features Cousins, maybe Tagovailoa and Murray
NFL, Sports
By By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer 
February 27, 2026
Kirk Cousins will be available to sign with any team in two weeks once he’s released by the Atlanta Falcons. Tua Tagovailoa could be on the move from the Miami Dolphins. Kyler Murray might not be in t...
Valley represented in PBC’s Hall of Fame inductees
High school, Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
February 26, 2026
The 1983 Robert Morris team, former Monessen and BVA coach Joe Salvino among members of Class of 2026. Fresh off inducting Ringgold’s 1972 WPIAL championship team, the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Hall ...
Leps top South Park; EF downed by North
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
February 26, 2026
Belle Vernon closed its postseason run in the WPIAL with a 44-27 victory over South Park in the Class 4A fifth-place game Wednesday night. After the game was tied at the half, the Leopards (22-4) clam...
Vulcans alone in second place
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
February 26, 2026
The California University of Pa. men’s basketball made a statement Wednesday night with an emphatic 78-60 victory over Indiana University of Pa. to edge closer to a second place finish in the PSAC Wes...
Jaguars reach finals by blitzing Penn-Trafford
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
February 26, 2026
This story originally ran in Monday’s e-edition. We’re running it for those without access. Balanced scoring and relentless defense have carried Thomas Jefferson all season, and the Jaguars leaned on ...
Skenes slogs through only spring start, Bucs lose to Braves
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
February 26, 2026
NORTH PORT, Fla. — Paul Skenes found his first start of spring training — and only one for the Pittsburgh Pirates before joining Team USA in the World Baseball Classic — to be rather challenging. The ...
Crosby on IR, but still confident in Penguins’ playoff chances
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
February 26, 2026
It was an important day for Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby on Wednesday. His celebrated Little Penguins Learn to Play program for area youth was staged at UPMC Lemieux Complex. Crosby has h...
Vrabel calls for increased staffing at replay center
NFL, Sports
February 26, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel called on the NFL to increase staffing at its replay command center to ensure reviews from all games are treated equally. Vrabel spoke at the...
NFL, Sports
February 26, 2026
Combine: Brown, Crosby could be on the move INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A.J. Brown and Maxx Crosby are two of the best NFL players who could be on the move this offseason. Their teams just aren’t saying they’...
New York Jets plan on keeping Breece Hall
NFL, Sports
February 26, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The New York Jets don’t plan to let running back Breece Hall hit the open market at the start of the league year, while the futures of other top running backs such as Super Bowl MV...
Lynch: 49ers on ‘same page’ with Trent Williams
NFL, Sports
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
February 26, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team is on the “same page” as star left tackle Trent Williams and feels positive that Williams will remain on the team next season. ESPN reporte...
Raiders describe wants in a franchise quarterback
NFL, Sports
February 26, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek never uttered the name Fernando Mendoza while speaking at the NFL’s annual scouting combine Tuesday. He didn’t need to. As Spytek ran ...
Kelce either returning or retiring; Evans’ future uncertain
NFL, Sports
February 26, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Travis Kelce is playing for the Kansas City Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans is returning for another season and will explore his options. The future of both superstars was among man...
Woods nearing decisions on Masters and Ryder Cup
Sports
February 26, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods is on the clock. Woods kept everyone guessing — a favorite hobby of his — with one word and a smug grin last week at Riviera when he was asked if playing in the Masters ...
Sports
February 26, 2026
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN) 3 a.m. (Friday) - FS2 — AFL: Hawthorn at Western COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) 7 p.m. - CBSSN — Delaware at Jacksonville St. 7 p.m. - ESPN2 — Temple at FAU 7 p.m. - ESPNU ...
Sports
February 26, 2026
McKeesport holding youth baseball registration The McKeesport Baseball Association will hold signups for children age 4 to 12 today from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. at the co...