He guided the league to an era of riches and expansion. NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for no...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield vows to fix a lack of “killer instinct” in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Pro Bowl quarterback threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in Sund...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A month ago, preseason No. 1 Texas had fallen to 3-2, was unranked and star quarterback Arch Manning was being mocked as a bust. Look at them now: A fourgame winning streak, inclu...

Joey Felitsky throws 5 TD passes as the Trojans get revenge for last year’s playoff defeat. Last season, North Catholic quarterback Joey Felitsky threw a crucial interception that allowed Elizabeth Fo...

He ran for 331 yards and three TDs as the Tigers advanced to next week’s Class 4A title game. When McKeesport and Thomas Jefferson met in early September, one important component was missing from thei...

Washington’s defense dominated the game, scoring twice on the way to a 31-7 victory. No. 4 South Allegheny was looking to continue its magical run and reach the WPIAL semifinals for the first time sin...

“Ground and pound” attack works for the Bears in 38-33 victory over Jeannette. When Clairton football takes the field, fans usually expect the scoreboard to light up early and often. But on a cold, we...

The Crusaders built a 42-0 lead by halftime and cruised to a 50-7 victory. By the MVI Bishop Canevin used a dominant first half to roll past Frazier 50–7 Friday night in the WPIAL Class 1A quarterfina...

AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN) 9 p.m. - FS2 — AFL Postseason: Brisbane at Melbourne, Qualifying Final 11 p.m. - FS2 — AFL Postseason: St. Kilda at Adelaide, Qualifying Final AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. -...

They’ll face Minnesota State today in a tournament at Edinboro. By the Mon Valley Independent EDINBORO — The California (Pa.) women’s basketball team built a double-digit first-half lead but couldn’t ...

An ugly first half only got uglier when Pitt went to the foul line with frequency, as the Panthers struggled to make free throws by missing eight of their first 12 attempts. So, they took a few steps ...

By the Associated Press Terry Smith wants to give the Penn State football program something to feel good about, but he knows he’s running out of chances. The team’s interim coach will lead the Nittany...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh says Luke Fickell will remain as coach “beyond this season” as the Badgers face the realistic possibility of their worst finish in decad...

DENVER (AP) — After spending almost the entire game on the run from the Denver Broncos’ relentless pass rush, Geno Smith could barely walk without pain. Battered and bruised, Smith hobbled out of the ...

It’s OK to not be OK. Every conversation about mental health includes that important statement and a message that tough times don’t last, things will get better and help is available. Like the rest of...

North Catholic quarterback Joey Felitsky threw for over 400 yards in last week’s first-round win. Class 3A No. 4 seed Elizabeth Forward makes its WPIAL playoff debut tonight at Warriors Stadium. Comin...

No. 4 South Allegheny and No. 5 Wash High meet tonight at Charleroi. It’s kind of ironic that South Allegheny and Washington will battle in a WPIAL 2A quarterfinal game at Charleroi’s Myron Pottios St...

With their 27-12 win over No. 6 California in the first round of the WPIAL Class 1A playoffs, the Frazier football team accomplished something that hadn’t been done by the program in 10 years. Prior t...

McKeesport’s Kemon Spell missed the final three quarters of TJ’s win earlier this season. As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder in Western Pa., there’s a few guarantees. Sports fans arou...

The Bears beat the Jayhawks, 57-0, in their Eastern Conference matchup this season. When Jeannette lost to Clairton earlier in the season, Jayhawks football coach Tommy Paulone put 20 golf balls in a ...