DeLuca’s early spark lifts Penn State to big win
NCAA, Sports
December 23, 2024
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — In a time of incessant change, Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca is a throwback. The former walk-on’s team might be one too. DeLuca was guaranteed nothing when he arrived ...
CFP looks for good games after week of blowouts
NCAA, Sports
By By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer 
December 23, 2024
For those who dozed through it, or flipped to more compelling fare in the NFL, here’s a brief recap of the rollout of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff. Average final score: Winners 36, Lo...
Sports
December 23, 2024
2014 • When the Monessen boys go up against Brownsville, Coach Joe Salvino will be wondering how his Greyhounds do with just one day between contests. After Monessen rolled over Wilkinsburg, 73-51, Sa...
Sports
December 23, 2024
Penn State wins NCAA volleyball championship LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Katie Schumacher-Cawley took in her milestone moment with a big smile, hugging confetti-covered players and supporters before hoisti...
Gladiators dominate Shady Side Academy
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
December 21, 2024
South Allegheny rolled to a 65-43 win over the Bulldogs in its Section 3-3A opener. The South Allegheny boys basketball team carried a 3022 lead into halftime against Section 3-3A foes Shady Side Acad...
Bethel Park holds off Ringgold; Tigers, Hounds fall
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
December 21, 2024
By the Mon Valley Independent and Trib Total Media It’s only December, but there was a true sense of urgency surrounding the Section 3-5A boys basketball game Friday between Ringgold and Bethel Park. ...
Warriors win home opener
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
December 21, 2024
EF played the first of only six home games this season due to ongoing construction at the school. Sometimes basketball is all about emotions. The Elizabeth Forward boys’ basketball squad was highly mo...
Bears use speed to cruise past Frazier
High school, Sports
By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
December 21, 2024
Clairton controlled the action from start to finish with a relentless offensive surge and stifling defense as the Bears overwhelmed the Commodores, 78-45, to claim a Section 1-2A victory Friday at DiV...
High school, Sports
By By BILL BECKNER JR. Trib Total Media 
December 21, 2024
The Leopards played without three starters for the second straight game. Derry’s 6-7 sophomore Stanley Rajkovich said he and his teammates knew third-ranked Belle Vernon was coming to town with a shor...
Sports
December 21, 2024
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) Noon - ACCN — Duke at Georgia Tech Noon - BTN — Chattanooga at Indiana Noon - CBSSN — Saint Joseph’s vs. Virginia Tech, Philadelphia Noon - CW — SMU at Boston College Noon - E...
Tiger’s goal: Don’t lose to Charlie
Sports
December 21, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods turns 49 at the end of the month and he has one pressing goal that relates to his golf. He wants to prolong that inevitable day when his son beats him over 18 holes. T...
Babcock first Pitt player named Volleyball Player of the Year
NCAA, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
December 21, 2024
In the aftermath of one of the most disappointing defeats for any team in Pitt history, the Panthers’ Olivia Babcock received the expected consolation prize Friday when she was named the American Voll...
Scouting the Ravens: Steelers have upper hand lately
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
December 21, 2024
LAST MEETING Steelers beat Ravens, 1816, on Nov. 17, in Pittsburgh. KEY MATCHUP Any Steelers pass-catcher vs. Ravens defense When these teams met last month, skill players not named George Pickens com...
Steelers notes: Compressed schedule forces adjustments
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
December 21, 2024
Early Thursday afternoon, Alex Highsmith made an observation. “Today,” he said, “feels like a Friday.” He isn’t the only player or staff member of the Pittsburgh Steelers who has become a little confu...
Amid slump, Pitt coach Capel has the back of Diaz Graham
NCAA, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
December 21, 2024
If Guillermo Diaz Graham is seeking help — or even sympathy — while trying to recover from his shooting slump, he doesn’t need to go far. Help is available a few decks above the Petersen Events Center...
All Netflix wants for Xmas is no streaming problems
NFL, Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 
December 21, 2024
Netflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers of its two Christmas Day games, including Mariah Carey kicking it all off with a taped performance of “All I Want for Christmas is You.” Yet,...
RFK Stadium site provision removed from spending bill
NFL, Sports
December 21, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ slimmed-down, shor...
Sports
December 21, 2024
2014 • Sunday – no paper. 2004 • The Serra Catholic and Monessen girls basketball teams collided for the first time in the regular season. Both teams showed the intensity and passion that had marked t...
Sports
December 21, 2024
Ravens waive former Steelers WR Johnson OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Friday following a brief and troubled stint with the team in which the Ravens said he...
Warriors’ pressure too much for Vikings
High school, Sports
By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
December 20, 2024
In a commanding performance Thursday, the Elizabeth Forward girls basketball team surged past Mount Pleasant, 64-34, Tuesday for its third consecutive win. From the opening tip, EF imposed its will th...