McBride sets record for most receptions by TE in season
NFL, Sports
December 29, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tight end Trey Mc-Bride has been among the few bright spots in a difficult season for the Arizona Cardinals. McBride had 10 catches in Sunday’s 37-14 loss at Cincinnati, giving him 1...
Brazeau’s hat trick paces 7-3 rout of Blackhawks
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
December 29, 2025
The Penguins picked up their first regulation victory since Dec. 4. Be it by hook or by crook, the Pittsburgh Penguins discovered plenty of avenues that led to losses throughout December. They did it ...
Whittingham bringing physical edge to Michigan
NCAA, Sports
December 29, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Whittingham brought plenty of energy on four hours’ sleep Sunday when he was introduced as Michigan’s football coach, saying it was one of five jobs that could bring him out ...
Philip Rivers thrilled with short return to NFL
NFL, Sports
December 29, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers has made the postgame walk to answer tough questions dozens of times over his previous 17 NFL seasons. This time seemed different. With the Indianapolis Colts having ...
NFL, Sports
December 29, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen sat glumly at the postgame lectern, his mood resembling the dark clouds that hung over Highmark Stadium on Sunday. Refusing to let on how sore his body might be af...
Maye throws career-high 5 TDs in rout of Jets
NFL, Sports
NFL ROUNDUP
December 29, 2025
New England clinched the AFC East with a 42-10 victory. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Drake Maye and the New England Patriots took care of things on their end to become AFC East champions. And they did...
NFL, Sports
December 29, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 left, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the C...
Settles’ triple-double leads Warriors over Gators
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
December 27, 2025
Kaelynn Settles finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 steals for Elizabeth Forward. On the Elizabeth Forward girls’ basketball roster, Kaelynn Settles is listed at 5-6. But if you watched her on...
Steelers getting thinner as Cleveland game approaches
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
December 27, 2025
Top two receivers are out as DK Metcalf is suspended and Calvin Austin is ruled out. Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Calvin Austin III is out, and starting guard Isaac Seumalo is questionable to play in ...
Bears dominate Class 1A All-State squad
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
December 27, 2025
Three weeks after winning a state title, Clairton has six more reasons to celebrate. Bears coach Wayne Wade and five of his players earned statewide recognition Tuesday when the Class A all-state foot...
Warriors pull away from Gladiators
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
December 27, 2025
When it came down to crunch time during Elizabeth Forward and South Allegheny’s showdown Friday evening, it was the Warriors who executed on offense and did what they had to do to pull out a gutsy 79-...
Clemson-Penn St. ready for Pinstripe
NCAA, Sports
December 27, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Clemson and Penn State were projected in the preseason to be among the top four seeds in the 12-team College Football Playoff and in favorable position for a national championship. Ver...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 27, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Rodgers doesn’t plan on changing his sleep schedule Saturday night, even though his Pittsburgh Steelers could wrap up a division title without playing. If the Green Bay Packers ...
Michigan hires former Utah coach Whittingham
NCAA, Sports
December 27, 2025
Kyle Whittingham said two weeks ago that he was stepping down after 21 seasons with the Utes. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has agreed to a five-year contract with Kyle Whittingham to replace fired...
Ravens likely without Jackson in must-win
NFL, Sports
December 27, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This is what it’s come down to for the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the last eight years unless it wins its final two games on ...
Panthers, Pirates look different entering bowl game
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
December 27, 2025
The current landscape of college sports, with the fluidity of movement for coaches and players alike, breeds tumultuous offseasons. Unfortunately for teams and their fan bases across the nation, the t...
Defense still a priority for Penguins’ rookie McGroarty
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
December 27, 2025
The opening goal of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-4 home overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Dec. 14 was credited to Penguins forward Justin Brazeau. In reality, he forced a pass to the Utah slot, which...
Jaguars derive motivation from Pro Bowl voting snubs
NFL, Sports
December 27, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have new motivation for their postseason run: Pro Bowl snubs. The Jaguars (11-4), who have won six in a row and seven of eight to clinch a playoff sp...
No. 12 BYU, No. 24 Ga. Tech have lots to play for
NCAA, Sports
December 27, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Pop-Tarts Bowl could easily be about who is not there or where these teams are not playing. Both No. 24 Georgia Tech and No. 12 BYU had dreams of reaching the College Football...