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By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
April 17, 2025
Reset the clock on the shot clock debate. The PIAA is sending schools a survey asking whether they want to add a shot clock to high school basketball statewide. That’ll likely rekindle a debate that s...
Injuries leave inexperience for Pirates at 1st base
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
April 17, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a concerted effort to address first base this past offseason. Spencer Horwitz was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the hope of creating stability at a position that’s...
Schefter: Steelers, Rodgers entering critical stretch
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TIM BENZ TribLive 
April 17, 2025
The Aaron Rodgers saga may finally be getting to a pivotal point. That’s according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on his own podcast. “I think we are entering the critical stretch for Aaron Rodgers’ final de...
Sports
April 17, 2025
Curry, Butler lead Warriors to 7th seed SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry threw their arms around each other and embraced. Playoff Jimmy in all his brilliance on the big stage took a...
NFL teams not shying away from older prospects
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By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
April 17, 2025
Bo Nix has already turned 25. Michael Penix Jr. will get there in May. Both quarterbacks were first-round picks last year. They were among 56 players age 24 or older drafted in 2024. That number was u...
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April 17, 2025
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April 17, 2025
Fishing tournament accident kills 3 CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) — Two boats collided during a fishing tournament Wednesday in Alabama, killing three people, officials said. Major League Fishing said in a state...
Bryer hired as new Leopards football coach
Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 16, 2025
There’s a new face in charge of the Belle Vernon Area football program after Tuesday night’s school board meeting. And while it’s a new face, the new head coach of the Leopards is a familiar one. Scot...
Bearcats batter Prexies
Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
April 16, 2025
If it is a cold, windy and rainy day in the spring, it usually means the Bentworth softball team has a game that afternoon. The Bearcats have battled the elements all throughout this season, but on Tu...
West Mifflin, Charleroi win section thrillers
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 16, 2025
West Mifflin upped its winning streak to seven and remained perfect in Section 2-4A play with a 5-4 win over visiting Ringgold at the Titan Evolution Complex Monday. Hunter Horne hammered a 1-1 pitch ...
Pirates shut out for 2nd time in three days
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 16, 2025
Mitch Keller squatted on the infield grass next to a kneeling Henry Davis, as the Pittsburgh Pirates battery watched trainers tend to Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong. When Keller’s fast...
Objectors have final say in NCAA settlement
Sports
By By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer 
April 16, 2025
The $2.8 billion legal settlement designed to reshape college sports is now before a federal judge for a final decision. Attorneys who hashed out the House settlement filed a brief that did not includ...
Crosby honored as ‘most complete player’ by his peers
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
April 16, 2025
AP The annual NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) poll was released Tuesday morning, and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was once again shown to be held in high regard by his peers. Featuring p...
Warriors beat up Leps again
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
April 16, 2025
Charlie Nigut had three hits and Cy Herchelroath tripled with five RBIs to back winning pitcher JB Crovak. Elizabeth Forward put the rest of Section 2-4A on notice over the past two days, clinching a ...
Former WPIAL executive director Hanley dies
Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
April 16, 2025
Larry Hanley, who served a nineyear stint as executive director of the WPIAL, died Saturday. He was 83. Hanley was the league’s top administrator from 1997-2006 and was inducted into the WPIAL Hall of...
Oregon State point guard transfers to Pitt
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By BILL HARTLEP TribLive 
April 16, 2025
Pitt men’s basketball added an experienced point guard from the transfer portal Monday when coach Jeff Capel got a commitment from Oregon State’s Damarco Minor, according to ESPN. Minor, a 6-foot guar...
Receiver still in play regardless of Pickens’ status
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
April 16, 2025
Until the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired DK Metcalf in a trade, wide receiver was a priority position to fill early in the NFL Draft. It still could be — depending on what the Steelers do with George Pi...
Skenes, Davis make history as top picks in same battery
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
April 16, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — From the moment they heard their names called out by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, Paul Skenes and Henry Davis were destined to make history. When it finally happen...
No surprise: Bueckers selected first in WNBA draft
Sports
April 16, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Paige Bueckers is ready for her next chapter after a whirlwind week that started with her helping UConn win its 12th national championship and ended with her becoming the WNBA’s No. 1 ...