KNOW YOUR TEAM
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December 19, 2024
KNOW YOUR TEAM Liam Belan Sports Editor Sports Writer
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December 19, 2024
2013 • The Steel Valley Ironmen proved too much for Belle Vernon Area, 81-47, in their section 4-3A contest. The Leps rallied from a tough first quarter to enter halftime down by only four points, 30-...
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December 19, 2024
Glassburn the hero as BVA MS boys remain unbeaten in dramatic fashion Mason Glassburn played the role of hero for the Belle Vernon Area Middle School boys basketball team Wednesday in front of the mid...
Gladiators deal Eagles first loss of the season
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
December 18, 2024
Cam Epps had 22 points and Josh Jackowski had 19 to lead South Allegheny over Serra Catholic. The three high schools in McKeesport concluded their boys basketball season series Tuesday night as the Gl...
Titans rally past Rams to earn season’s first win
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By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
December 18, 2024
In a high-intensity battle at Ringgold High School, West Mifflin secured its first win of the season, outlasting the Rams, 61-57, in a back-and-forth contest that wasn’t decided until the final moment...
Down three starters, Leopards crush Yough
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
December 18, 2024
Playing without three members of the starting lineup due to disciplinary action, Belle Vernon Area had no issues dispatching Yough thanks to a team effort Tuesday. Six players hit double figures for t...
Monack, Burton double-doubles lead Commodores over Cougars
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
December 18, 2024
Coming off a 63-44 loss to Burgettstown Monday, the Frazier girls basketball was looking to rebound in a hurry. After a slow start, the Commodores smothered host Charleroi with their defense and were ...
Steelers still looked unprepared
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December 18, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — From the moment the 2024 NFL schedule came out in May, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew what was coming in December. Eleven days. Three games. Two of them on the road. All against playof...
Campbell wants onside kick change
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December 18, 2024
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL was already planning to explore the onside kick before Dan Campbell made a regrettable decision to try one at an unusual time. Detroit’s ultra-aggressive c...
Rakell’s goal gives Pens OT win over Kings
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By By SETH RORABAUGH Trib Total Media 
December 18, 2024
It hasn’t been overly complicated as to why the Pittsburgh Penguins have been surging in recent weeks. At least not in the estimation of captain Sidney Crosby. To him, the Penguins’ 6-2-1 record in th...
Cousins benched, Penix Jr. named Falcons’ starter
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December 18, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach...
Giannis, Bucks dial long distance to win NBA Cup
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December 18, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize. Tournament MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go along with 19...
NBA announces All-Star tournament plan: 4 teams, 3 games
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December 18, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA‘sAll-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming ...
Penn State gets commitment from USC transfer
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December 18, 2024
PennLive.com Drew Allar announced Monday morning that he’s expected to return for the 2025 season. And Monday night, Penn State secured a future target for Allar via the transfer portal. Kyron Hudson,...
Distance, faith in defense led to Tomlin’s 4th-down call
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By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
December 18, 2024
Mike Tomlin didn’t expect the Philadelphia Eagles to run out the final 10 minutes, 29 seconds to put a stranglehold on a 27-13 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Otherwise, Tomlin woul...
Jefferson’s celebration turns into Moss tribute
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December 18, 2024
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Jefferson raced across the back of the end zone, leaped to catch the pass from Sam Darnold and launched into his latest touchdown celebration after an early score for the Min...
WVU sets aside $7.5 million for assistants and staff
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By By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer 
December 18, 2024
Rich Rodriguez left West Virginia 17 years ago in part because he was frustrated over the school’s refusal to give him more money for his assistant coaches. He’ll have plenty for them this time around...
Americans will now be paid to play in Ryder Cup
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By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer 
December 18, 2024
Americans will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time under a new PGA of America program announced Monday that gives them a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 for them to distribute to charity...
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December 18, 2024
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December 18, 2024
2013 • The Belle Vernon Area School District is honoring Don Asmonga. Asmonga was BVA’s first and one of its most successful basketball coaches. His teams recorded 297 victories during his 23-year car...