Spaun weathers the worst of Oakmont to win U.S. Open
Sports
June 16, 2025
He sank the longest putt of the week on the 18th hole Sunday to wrap up the victory. OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — J.J. Spaun endured the toughest test in golf on the toughest course in America in the worst kin...
Marchand has Florida on brink of Stanley Cup repeat
NHL, Sports
June 16, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — At 37, Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand might not only be getting better with age in the 14 years since winning his first and only Stanley Cup title. Some might even sug...
Magic trade for Bane; Adams re-signs in Houston
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP 
June 16, 2025
The Orlando Magic are acquiring Desmond Bane from Memphis in a deal that sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and draft capital to the Grizzlies, a person with knowledge of the agreement said ...
Caruso stepping up for OKC in ‘Robin’ role
NBA, Sports
June 16, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alex Caruso got asked after Game 4 of the NBA Finals if he’s aware that he’s achieved a level of superhero- type status among fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder during this playoff...
Prime Video’s ‘Burn Bar’ changing NASCAR presentation
Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP 
June 16, 2025
NASCAR fans have grown accustomed to seeing speed, throttle and braking on broadcasts for years. There has been one measurement, though, that has eluded networks and viewers for years. Until now. View...
LSU set to play UCLA tonight after win over Arkansas
NCAA, Sports
June 16, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kade Anderson limited Arkansas’ high-powered offense to three hits and a run in seven-plus innings, LSU knocked Razorbacks ace Zach Root out of the game early, and the Tigers beat t...
LIV’s Leishman relishing return to majors at Oakmont
Sports
June 16, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Marc Leishman’s bunker shot splashed out of the sand, took four quick bounces and rolled straight into the hole for birdie on the long, par-3 eighth hole at Oakmont. Suddenly, a na...
Oakmont once again sees plenty of rain and mud
Sports
June 16, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — There’s no water at Oakmont, even when it pours. While the venerable and now nearly tree-less course carved out of the western Pennsylvania hills held up fine despite steady overni...
Murray State drops first CWS game while UCLA goes to 1-0
NCAA, Sports
June 16, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Roman Martin and AJ Salgado drove in two runs apiece to lead UCLA to a 6-4 victory over a Murray State team making its College World Series debut Saturday. The Bruins, in the CWS fo...
Sports
June 16, 2025
COLLEGE BASEBALL 2 p.m. - ESPN — Men’s College World Series: Arkansas vs. Murray St., Game 7, Omaha, Neb. 7 p.m. - ESPN — Men’s College World Series: UCLA vs. LSU, Game 8, Omaha, Neb. MLB BASEBALL 7 p...
Sports
June 16, 2025
Red Sox trade Devers to Giants BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox traded slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday in a deal that could shake up pennant races on both coasts. San Franc...
Burns leads with 65 as he avoids calamity at Oakmont
Sports
U.S. OPEN
June 14, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — The pounding rain arrived far too late to douse so many of the meltdowns across Oakmont on Friday in a U.S. Open that produced a brilliant round by Sam Burns and a litany of collap...
EDWARDS WINS GOLF EVENT
Sports
June 14, 2025
Rostraver’s Jack Edwards took first place at an Isaly’s Junior Golf tournament on Monday by shooting a 78 at Ligonier Country Club. Competing in the Boys 17-18 division, Edwards finished at 7-over jus...
Skenes lasts just 5 innings, but Pirates top Cubs in 10th
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 14, 2025
Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly. It’s a rare occasion when Paul Skenes takes the mound and isn’t the major storyline. But Friday afternoon in Chicago fit that bil...
Popelas was legendary hoops star for Trojans
Sports
MID-MON VALLEY ALL SPORTS HALL OF FAME
June 14, 2025
He was also a standout at Robert Morris Junior College and Penn State. Editor’s note: This is the first of six stories highlighting the Mid-Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. By the M...
CWS appearance is homecoming for Arkansas’ Kozeal
Sports
June 14, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Arkansas’ Cam Kozeal was a top 150 prospect for the Major League Baseball amateur draft two years ago, but pro ball was always going to have to wait. Having grown up in Omaha and be...
Sports
June 14, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Imagine this inspirational slogan on a T-shirt: Give 70% effort. It’s not quite as catchy as the 110% baseball players have been instructed to exert since Little League. But maybe, just ...
Sports
LEGION BASEBALL ROUNDUP
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 14, 2025
Charleroi staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Mill Run. The Elizabeth Forward and Belle Vernon Green Junior Legion teams split a doubleheader Friday. In the first matchup, EF grabbed an 8-1 victory a...
FSU’s Alex Lodise wins national honor
Sports
June 14, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Florida State shortstop Alex Lodise has been named winner of the Dick Howser Trophy as the national player of the year, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announce...
Murray State entering CWS as lovable underdog
Sports
June 14, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Like Fresno State, Stony Brook and Oral Roberts before them, the Murray State Racers are about to be embraced as the College World Series’ lovable underdogs by local fans looking to...