Skenes: ‘My body’s in a good spot’ as he discusses workload
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 27, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates fans could be forgiven for feeling some apprehension in the aftermath of Paul Skenes’ abbreviated outing Wednesday in Milwaukee. Before his start got derailed as a result of four se...
SiriusXM launches 24/7 pro wrestling channel July 1
Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 
June 27, 2025
Pro wrestling has gone from a once a week show on SiriusXM to having its own channel. The satellite radio provider announced Thursday that Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will take over Channel 156 beginnin...
Families concerned about effect of tariffs on youth sports
Sports
June 27, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest son, Colt, 7, plays baseball and basketball. The costs, es...
Rays’ Franco convicted in Dominican Republic
MLB, Sports
June 27, 2025
Wander Franco got a suspended sentence after being convicted of sexually abusing a child. PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was convicted of sexu...
Don’t expect Dubas to use all of Penguins’ draft picks
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
June 27, 2025
At the end of the business day March 7 — or at least as it pertains to the NHL’s trade deadline that afternoon — Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas offered something of an inventory of...
Sports
June 27, 2025
Crushers take series finale over Wild Things Washington fell 7-2 in the rubber match against Lake Erie on Thursday, wrapping up the series with a 1-2 record. Despite the loss, outfielder Jeff Liquori ...
Sports
June 27, 2025
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN) 5:35 a.m. - FS2 — AFL: Western at Sydney 11 p.m. - FS2 — AFL: Melbourne at Gold Coast 2 a.m. (Saturday) - FS2 — AFL: North Melbourne at Hawthorn AUTO RACING 7:25 a.m. -...
Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 27, 2025
Belle Vernon Green tightened its hold near the top of the Junior Legion standings with a pair of victories over Smithfield-Fairchance in a doubleheader Thursday. In Game 1, Belle Vernon edged out a 3-...
Black signs pro deal, homers in first at-bat with Flying Boxcars
Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 26, 2025
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars After a crazy week, Serra Catholic grad Mark Black finds himself playing pro ball in Maryland. The past week has been a whirlwind for Serra Catholic graduate Mark Black. Just...
Corley, Miller, Bergstedt outing set for Aug. 17
Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
June 26, 2025
Plans are underway for the annual Major Corley, Delvin Miller and Danny Bergstedt Memorial Golf Outing set for Aug. 17 at Chippewa Golf Course in Bentleyville. The CMB golf outing is the major fundrai...
LEPS DONATE TO BAG BRIGADE
High school, Sports
June 26, 2025
The Belle Vernon Area High School softball team presented a check from a team fundraiser to help raise funds for the Bag Brigade. Accepting the check is Ashlee Eisengart from Gospel Alliance Church. T...
MAJORS MOVES TO 2-0
Sports
June 26, 2025
G-Force Athletic Club’s Nicolas Majors picked up a decision victory over Youngstown, Ohio, fighter Jaydon Gonzalez Saturday in Bridgeville. From left are G-Force fighter Dragan Radusewicz, Coach Bub I...
Misiorowski outduels Skenes in Brewers’ 4-2 win
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
June 26, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Making his third major league start, Jacob Misiorowski threw five shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers earned a 4-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Paul Skenes on Wedn...
Sports
June 26, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday that California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. ...
Oneil Cruz benched for lack of hustle
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
June 26, 2025
TribLive There’s no disputing that Oneil Cruz, with his Statcast- shattering swings and howitzer arm, is one of baseball’s most unique talents. But throughout his major- league career, Cruz’s elite sk...
Rodgers’ acknowledgment on his future is what Steelers needed
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TIM BENZ TribLive 
June 26, 2025
During Tuesday’s “Pat McAfee Show,” new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced that his first season in Pittsburgh is likely to be his last in the NFL. “I’m pretty sure this is it,” R...
Angels’ Moore puts majors on notice with two HRs
MLB, Sports
June 26, 2025
AP ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Christian Moore made it to the big leagues less than 11 months after the Los Angeles Angels drafted him. A mere 10 days after he got that call, Moore felt he truly arrived Tu...
NBA owners approve sale of T’wolves, Lynx
NBA, Sports
June 26, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to an investment group led by e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez gained N...
NBA, Sports
June 26, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Josh Kroenke balked at the word “abnormal” when it was used to describe the Denver Nuggets’ new front-office setup. Instead, he countered with a different choice — unorthodox. The Nugget...