The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. Elected on Thursday, Robert Prevost is the first pope f...

Even though Desmond Watson is trying to make Tampa Bay’s roster, he’s already made history — as the NFL’s heaviest player. The 6-foot-6, 464-pound defensive tackle from Florida signed with his hometow...

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Despite not being near qualifying for the WPIAL playoffs, the Clairton and Monessen baseball teams had pride to play for in their season-finale doubleheader at Memorial Stadium Thursday. On the last d...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton was booed loudly when he was introduced ahead of his sixth home opener as the Pittsburgh Pirates manager last month. He shook it off in the aftermath, attributing the r...

Ben Cherington has delivered his share of double talk as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and his explanation for firing manager Derek Shelton on Thursday was no exception. While severing ti...

Ahead of the final week of the regular season, the California baseball team had already clinched third place out of Section 1-2A. Some may say it did not have anything to play for in their final serie...

BVA High School Volleyball hosting clinic The Belle Vernon Area girls volleyball team will host a clinic for girls interested in playing volleyball in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. There will be two sessions ...

Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon renewed their rivalry on the baseball diamond Thursday with the Jaguars traveling to the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex and returning with a 7-2 victory. Luke Kosko a...

The postseason begins for three local teams Monday. Six others will start Tuesday. EF gets bye. The brackets are out and a number of local softball teams will get underway in the WPIAL playoffs beginn...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Knowing full well the chances of being competitive in their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes hung in the balance, the Washington Capitals flipped the script from t...

PennLive via TribLive.com Penn State emerged from spring drills looking to add depth at the linebacker position. James Franklin’s program landed an athletic one in former North Carolina Tar Heel Amare...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joel Quenneville is returning to the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks for his first head coaching job since the second-winningest coach in league history resigned and was banned for h...

For Mike Sullivan, the latest coach of the New York Rangers, there will be many priorities in taking over a team that missed the playoffs a season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. Foremost will b...

Before golf fans have had a chance to exhale after an exhilarating Masters, the next major is at the door selling an equal dose of anticipation. Chatter about a Grand Slam had gone largely quiet for t...

Olympic medalists Kyle Snyder, Kyle Dake and Aaron Brooks headline the newest additions to the Real American Freestyle wrestling league. The announcement of the signings Thursday comes off the heels o...

NEW YORK (AP) — Sue Bird is giving another assist to USA Basketball, becoming the managing director of the women’s national team. The five-time Olympic champion was named to the newly created position...

AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN) 5:35 a.m. - FS2 — AFL: Carlton at St. Kilda 5:30 a.m. (Saturday) - FS2 — AFL: Western at Gold Coast AUTO RACING 9:30 a.m. - FS2 — NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, Indianap...

After starting the season 0-6, the Monessen softball team needed to make a push to salvage its season. With a pair of wins in a unique tripleheader at Leechburg Wednesday, the Greyhounds have clinched...