Tomlin’s streak hits 19
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
December 23, 2025
DETROIT — Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers victory was notable for reasons that go beyond beating a quality opponent on the road or keeping sole possession of first place. The 29-24 triumph against the De...
Goff, Campbell refuse to blame refs
NFL, Sports
December 23, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff and Dan Campbell refused to blame the officials after the Detroit Lions were penalized two times in the final 22 seconds of a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday ...
Sports
December 23, 2025
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) 2 p.m. - BTN — Grambling St. at Ohio St. 4 p.m. - BTN — UC-Riverside at UCLA 6 p.m. - FS1 — Harvard at St. John’s 7 p.m. - PEACOCK — Villanova at Seton Hall COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2...
Sports
December 23, 2025
Metcalf suspended two games by the NFL for interaction with fan PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an in-game altercation betw...
Vulcan men close year with crossover sweep
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
December 22, 2025
Antonie Arnett hit a shot before the buzzer to lead Cal men over Lock Haven Saturday before crushing Mansfield Sunday. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Redshirt sophomore Antoine Arnett knocked down a stepback jumpe...
Warriors, Jaguars get impressive exhibition wins
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
December 22, 2025
Elizabeth Forward closed strong to earn a 50–45 nonsection victory over Kennedy Catholic on Saturday. After trailing 28–21 at halftime, the Warriors (6–2) held Kennedy Catholic to just nine points in ...
Pittsburgh, Sports, Sports Columns
SPORTLIGHT
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
December 22, 2025
‘Twas four days before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except Santa Sportlight, that louse. As we anxiously await the big guy coming down the chimney later this week,...
Metcalf takes swipe at fan along Steelers’ sideline
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
December 22, 2025
DETROIT — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf extended his arm harshly in a punch-like manner toward the face of a fan he was speaking to during the first half of Sunday’s game at the Detroit...
Chambliss, Ole Miss crush Tulane in CFP
NCAA, Sports
December 22, 2025
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — New Mississippi coach Pete Golding spent the last minutes of his high-stakes debut taking in the smiling faces of his players on the sideline. “To know what they’ve been through, ...
Fierce defense dominates Texas A&M to advance
NCAA, Sports
December 22, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Miami brought a nasty defense into Texas A&M on Saturday to down the seventh-seeded Aggies in the College Football Playoff. The No. 10 seed Hurricanes forced Marcel Reed ...
No. 1 Indiana looks to defy painful past against Alabama
NCAA, Sports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
By By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer 
December 22, 2025
Alabama and Indiana couldn’t have more different football histories. This Indiana team couldn’t be more unlike the program’s painful past. Alabama will play No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in...
Panthers take over first place in NFC South
NFL, Sports
NFL CAPSULES
December 22, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns, Lathan Ransom intercepted Baker Mayfield with 42 seconds left and the Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 o...
Panthers throttle Nittany Lions in Chocolate Town
NCAA, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
December 22, 2025
Three decades-plus of irregular meetings has obscured the historical legacy of Pitt vs. Penn State on the hardwood. The two men’s basketball programs, which have played only 10 times since 1992, own a...
Cherington excited to add Lowe to lineup
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
December 22, 2025
Brandon Lowe fit the profile the Pittsburgh Pirates were seeking to add to their lineup, and the two-time All-Star second baseman became a target Ben Cherington identified early as a potential trade p...
Steelers outlast Lions after wild ending
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 22, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Sunday, holding on for a 29-24 win when Jared Goff’s touchdown on the final play was ne...
Sports
December 22, 2025
Crosby passes Lemieux as Pens’ all-time leading scorer Sidney Crosby became the Pittsburgh Penguins’ all-time leader in career points on Sunday, surpassing the iconic Mario Lemieux. Crosby recorded hi...
Neighborhood Academy too much for Greyhounds
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By ADAM BREWER TribLive 
December 20, 2025
Neighborhood Academy’s Julius Page scored a game-high 17 points to lead all scorers. The upset-minded Monessen boys’basketball team was looking to shock the WPIAL by knocking off defending district an...
Hoffmann group agrees to buy Pens
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
December 20, 2025
The long-speculated sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been formally agreed to. On Friday, incumbent owner Fenway Sports Group and prospective owner Hoffmann Family of Companies announced they had “e...
Bucs get slugging 2B Lowe in 3-team deal
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
December 20, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the offseason seeking to add a hitter with pop to their anemic offense, with the expectation that it would address their needs for a corner infielder and outfielder. Aft...
After slow start, BVA routs visiting Derry
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
December 20, 2025
Playing without Curty Wade, the Leopards remained unbeaten in Section 3-4A play. Every athlete knows they have to stay prepared at all times, because there’s no telling when an opportunity to make a b...