Rodgers ‘questionable’ after practicing with brace
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
November 22, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers practiced with his broken left wrist in a brace on Friday, opening the door for him to play when the Steelers visit Chicago on Sunday. Coach Mike...
Highsmith doubtful, Heyward questionable for Sunday
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
November 22, 2025
It does not appear as if Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith will return to game action this week. And, suddenly, the status of a defensive co-captain for Sunday’s game at the Chicag...
Paul predicts big win against two-time champ Joshua
Sports
November 22, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Jake Paul brashly anticipates his brand won’t take a hit with his latest boxing venture. In fact, the YouTuber- turned-boxer expects his brand to flourish and predicts the outcome of his ...
Panthers’ offense looks to get back on track
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
November 22, 2025
When Mason Heintschel walked off of the field at Acrisure Stadium last weekend, he experienced something new as a collegiate athlete. Pitt’s freshman quarterback, for the first time in six games since...
Big guy making plays: Washington a key cog for Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
November 22, 2025
As a 6-foot-7 and a newly confirmed 311 pounds, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington always has been one of the biggest humans in any game he has played. As such, he, by now, well knows th...
Highsmith, Warren upgraded on injury report
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
November 22, 2025
Alex Highsmith returned to practice Thursday. The true test won’t come until Friday, however, in regards to his availability for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming game. “It feels good walking around,”...
Origins behind trophies height football rivalries
NCAA, Sports
November 22, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The winners of the annual North Dakota State-South Dakota State rivalry football game get an unusual honor: hoisting a 78-pound trophy for all to see. The Dakota Marker is a rock...
Dominant defenses have carried some NFL teams
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
November 22, 2025
Dominant defenses still can carry teams in the NFL. The Houston Texans proved it again Thursday night with another smothering performance against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in a 23-19 victory. D...
NFL, Sports
November 22, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shedeur Sanders seemed to drop hints in the months leading up to the NFL draft that he would love to play in Las Vegas, whether by posting a video of himself driving by Allegiant Stad...
Sports
November 22, 2025
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Lippert’s hat trick lifts Rams to overtime win
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 21, 2025
Brady Lippert’s third goal was the game-winner in the extra period for a 4-3 win. In a back-and-forth matchup between Ringgold and Burrell on Thursday night, it was the heroics of Brady Lippert that s...
Steelers visit Bears with Rodgers’ status uncertain
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
November 21, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers once famously turned to the crowd at Soldier Field and screamed that he still owns the Bears. No one would have argued back then. Rodgers would love a chance to show it’s ...
‘No concerns’ for Bears as they look for 15th WPIAL title win
High school, Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
November 21, 2025
No. 2 Clairton will face No. 4 Laurel at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Class 1A championship game. It may be hard to believe, but the Clairton Bears have not won a WPIAL football title since 2019. For a pro...
Penguins continue to work on overtime and shootouts
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
November 21, 2025
Evgeni Malkin offered a rare type of celebration Thursday. A triumph in a shootout. During a practice session in Cranberry, the Pittsburgh Penguins split into two squads and staged a shootout competit...
Slow start in 2nd half dooms Pitt in loss to UCF
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
November 21, 2025
Pitt coach Jeff Capel said earlier this week that the Panthers were getting close to figuring out what kind of basketball team they are. That remark came on the heels of a 34-point beatdown of Bucknel...
What’s next for Penguins’ Harrison Brunicke
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
November 21, 2025
Rookie defenseman Harrison Brunicke was not in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lineup Wednesday. And for good reason. There was no lineup. The team is idle until it hosts the Minnesota Wild on Friday. If Bru...
The Connors are comfortable with contact when it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
November 21, 2025
The Connors are comfortable with contact when it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Connor Clifton are the team’s two leaders in recorded hits this season. Dewar pac...
Tennessee tries to end 10-game skid against Gators
NCAA, Sports
November 21, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 22 Tennessee seemingly has its best chance in more than two decades to celebrate in the Swamp. The Volunteers (7-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) have lost 10 in a row in G...
Hoosiers’ Mendoza has learned to savor the moments
NCAA, Sports
By By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer 
November 21, 2025
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza took a brief respite from film study Wednesday to reflect on his incredible season and another historic Hoosiers run. He certainly deserves to take a bow — though ...
Kiffin, Sarkisian take different approaches to rumors
NCAA, Sports
By By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer 
November 21, 2025
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin politely declined to talk about other job openings. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian eagerly wanted to discuss his future. In the last — and most interesting — Southeastern Confe...