Leopards’ press too much for Golden Lions
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 11, 2025
BVA forced 21 firsthalf turnovers to rout Greensburg Salem. Belle Vernon head coach Joe Salvino couldn’t have asked for a better ending to the first half of Section 3-4A play Friday night. The Leopard...
So much for a showdown
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
January 11, 2025
Cam Epps and Drew Cook combine for 49 points to lead South Allegheny to 81-38 win at South Park. Everyone thought Friday’s Section 3-3A boys basketball clash between the top two teams, South Allegheny...
Neighborhood runs over Eagles
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
January 11, 2025
In front of a packed crowd nestled in Serra Catholic’s gym Friday night, it was Neighborhood Academy that claimed a 73-44 victory in a battle of two of Class 1A’s best boys basketball teams. Courtney ...
Warriors hammer Yough; Tigers fall to Wildcats in OT
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 11, 2025
Daniel Spence scored 26 points for Elizabeth Forward and Tyler Basic added 13 as the Warriors (10-3, 4-1) prevailed 77-32 in Section 3-4A play over Yough. After taking a 50-27 lead in the first half, ...
NCAA, Sports
January 11, 2025
PennLive.com via Trib Total Media MIAMI — Drew Allar sat on the Hard Rock Stadium grass alone, slamming the ground with both hands after making the biggest mistake of his football career. While Notre ...
Sports
January 11, 2025
BVA boys shut down Jeannette The Belle Vernon Area Middle School boys basketball team’s 8th grade unit remained unbeaten on the season with a 60-48 win over Jeannette Friday. Four players hit double f...
Ravens’ Henry seeks playoff breakthrough
NFL, Sports
January 11, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Derrick Henry gave the Baltimore Ravens nearly 2,000 yards rushing during the regular season — and a lot of that was before winter arrived and the temperature began to dip. “I...
Ohio State doubles up Texas to reach CFP title game
NCAA, Sports
January 11, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate that he returned 83 yards for a score with 2:13 left as Ohio State beat Texas ...
Jackson repeats, Chase and Jefferson unanimous All-Pros
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
January 11, 2025
Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen, and Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team. Saquon Barkley received 48 of 50 first-place votes and P...
Watt knows legacy is on the line
NFL, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
January 11, 2025
Despite being one of the top defensive players in the NFL, TJ Watt is yet to win a playoff game. T.J. Watt has one of the most impressive resumes in Pittsburgh Steelers history, yet the superstar outs...
Pirates avoid arbitration with four players
MLB, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
January 11, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with starting pitcher Bailey Falter, relievers David Bednar and Colin Holderman and catcher Joey Bart on Thursday by agreeing each to oneyear contracts. The ...
Harris could be playing final game as a Steeler
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 11, 2025
In the storied history of a franchise long associated with a run-first offensive mentality, only five Pittsburgh Steelers have more career rushing yards than Najee Harris. Three are in the Hall of Fam...
Bears interview Pete Carroll for head coaching job
NFL, Sports
By By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer 
January 11, 2025
The Chicago Bears interviewed former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head coaching job on Thursday. The 73-year-old Carroll is looking to return to the sideline after moving into an advi...
How Harbaugh turned around the Chargers
NFL, Sports
January 11, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh’s football philosophy is rooted in being physical on both sides of the ball and wearing down an opponent. However, when it comes to relating to his players, it i...
NFL moves Vikings-Rams to Arizona due to fires
NFL, Sports
January 11, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The game will be played Mond...
Sports
January 11, 2025
AUTO RACING 8 p.m. - USA — AMA Supercross Series: Round 1, Anaheim, Calif. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) Noon - BTN — Southern Cal at Illinois Noon - ESPN — Notre Dame at Duke Noon - ESPN2 — Louisville at ...
Sports
January 11, 2025
2005 • The Steel Valley girls came from behind to defeat Elizabeth Forward, 38-36, in a section game. Steel Valley’s Rachel Peruvich knocked down one of two free throws with 12 seconds remaining then ...
Belle Vernon bounces back with defense
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 10, 2025
The Leopard defense forced 32 Viking turnovers in a win over visiting Mt. Pleasant. Belle Vernon Area girls basketball coach Cornelious Nesbit wanted to make sure Wednesday night’s loss at Laurel High...
Greene County continues to be kind to California girls
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
January 10, 2025
Hayley Gibson poured in 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Trojans over Jefferson-Morgan. Another trip to Greene County, another victory for the California girls basketball squad. The Trojans went ...
Warriors continue to roll in section
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 10, 2025
Kaelynn Settles had a double- double with 13 points and 12 steals as the Warriors rolled over the hosts on Cougar Mountain, 56-21, Thursday. Chloe Zombek and Michelle Jellison each finished with 13 po...