Ashcraft pitches well, but Bucs shut out by Reds
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 31, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t score through the first eight innings against the Cincinnati Reds, so their only hope came down to trying to manufacture a run against a pitcher seeking his first save....
Mantha and Pens pound Isles, 8-3
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 31, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in th...
BVA’s Brown helps PA stars pin down Oklahoma
High school, Sports
By By PAUL SCHOFIELD TribLive 
March 31, 2026
The United States All-Stars have dominated the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic since 2000. Including Saturday, the USA squad is 22-3. The last time Pennsylvania won was a 27-23 victory in 2021. This coul...
Hounds raise banner, hold off SC Jacksonville
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOHN PHILLIPS TribLive 
March 31, 2026
A clear blue sky, along with a rabid crowd greeted the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. The fans had every intention of celebrating the incredible run that led to the club’s fir...
White Sox’s Murakami joins exclusive club
MLB, Sports
March 31, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox and Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians have accomplished something in the last week that had been done only twice before. The two roo...
Staley: Money driving transfer portal recruiting
NCAA, Sports
March 31, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Dawn Staley says her conversations with recruits have changed over the past few years, with finances becoming a top point of discussion, especially with players in the transf...
Tatum’s triple signals elevation from Achilles injury
NBA, Sports
March 31, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With 5:57 remaining against the Charlotte Hornets, Jayson Tatum sized up forward Miles Bridges at the top of the key, used a ball fake to get the defender off balanced for just ...
Peters Township’s DiLucia wins Thrower Award
High school, Sports
By By MIKE KOVAK TribLive 
March 31, 2026
Nolan DiLucia’s list of accomplishments as a high school quarterback reads like few others from Southwestern Pennsylvania. • A three-time WPIAL Class 5A finalist and twotime champion (2023, ’25) in th...
Sports
March 31, 2026
COLLEGE BASEBALL 7 p.m. - ESPN2 — Auburn at Georgia Tech 8 p.m. - ACCN — Campbell at North Carolina 8 p.m. - SECN — Kansas at Missouri COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN) 6 p.m. - ESPNU — NJCAA Division I Tour...
UFL has more unique rules for the NFL to consider
Pittsburgh, Sports, Sports Columns
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
March 30, 2026
In about three weeks, all eyes around the NFL will be on Pittsburgh as the city hosts the NFL Draft. And for all you football junkies who can’t get enough of the sport and are looking for a bridge to ...
Davis delivers as Pirates get first win of the season
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 30, 2026
He drove home the gamewinning run in the 10th inning, then tagged out Francisco Lindor at the plate to preserve the victory. By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive A day after the Pittsburgh Pirates took one on the...
Yough sees benefits from Tennessee trip
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 30, 2026
The Cougars are getting a chance to face high-level competition at The Ripken Experience. With the Western Pennsylvania weather always causing havoc to early-season schedules for local baseball and so...
Green Bay offers advice for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
NFL, Sports
By By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive 
March 30, 2026
Navigating 600,000 visitors was a collaborative effort, officials said. Kyle Cousineau created lasting memories in his hometown of Green Bay when it hosted the 2025 NFL Draft last April. Cousineau, a ...
ND’s Hannah Hidalgo wants more after NCAA Tournament
NCAA, Sports
March 30, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo made a little March Madness history and went deeper in the NCAA Tournament than she had in her first two years at Notre Dame before running into a tough draw ag...
Injured Penguins Crosby, Malkin resume practicing
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 30, 2026
Coach Dan Muse isn’t sure if either player will be ready for tonight’s game with the Islanders. Injured Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each rejoined their teammates for a...
Knights fire Bruce Cassidy; hire John Tortorella
NHL, Sports
March 30, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday in an abrupt late-season change and replaced him with John Tortorella. General manager Kelly McCrimmon ...
Betts, UCLA rally past Duke to clinch Final Four
NCAA, Sports
March 30, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lauren Betts and her fellow UCLA seniors wouldn’t allow their season to end short of the Final Four. Betts had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks to help UCLA rally from ...
Tennessee suffers another Elite Eight loss to Michigan
NCAA, Sports
March 30, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Ja’Kobi Gillespie threw down a thunderous right-handed dunk over Yaxel Lendeborg on a fast break and stared at the All-American. It was the sort of play that might have energized Tennes...
Cubs, Nico Hoerner agree on big contract extension
MLB, Sports
March 30, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs finalized their $141 million, six-year contract Sunday that establishes the Gold Glove second baseman as a franchise cornerstone going forward. The tea...
Woodland wins for first time since brain surgery
Sports
March 30, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Gary Woodland won the Houston Open on Sunday, an emotional moment that seemed so improbable 30 months ago when he had brain surgery, and even two weeks ago when he opened up about his f...