Serra Catholic tops Beth-Center in first round
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
October 23, 2024
After dropping the second set, the Eagles handled business over the next two sets to advance to Thursday’s WPIAL quarterfinal. A year after the Serra Catholic volleyball squad won the entire WPIAL in ...
EF’s Morgan finds joy, wins state title
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 23, 2024
Mya Morgan finished 1-under to dethrone the defending champion in the PIAA 3A Championship. Elizabeth Forward golfer Mya Morgan made it a point to focus on having the proper mindset heading into the p...
Bearcats survive OLSH with double-OT win
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
October 23, 2024
Brielle Dillon placed a perfect cross right to the foot of Bella Moyer for the game-winning goal. When it comes to the playoffs, you can throw out the records. It’s cliché in sports, but that doesn’t ...
Frazier cruises to quarters
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 23, 2024
Rochester offered up little resistance against the top-ranked Commodores Tuesday. Entering the WPIAL Class 1A volleyball playoffs, it’s important for every team to take it game-by-game and come prepar...
Switch not the first time for Steelers
NFL, Sports
October 23, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A dominant defense. An offense heavily reliant on a running game. A steady start to a season brimming with promise tinged by uncertainty at quarterback. The Pittsburgh Steelers have ...
Missed chances haunt Chargers
NFL, Sports
MONDAY NIGHT RECAP
October 23, 2024
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw for more than 300 yards, the defense held its ground outside of a few key plays and kicker Cameron Dicker had a perfect night. The combination should have b...
Pitt and guard-heavy lineup eye return to NCAA tourney
NCAA, Sports
October 23, 2024
By the Associated Press The Panthers were on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble last season despite finishing fourth in one of the nation’s toughest conferences. While Bub Carrington and Bla...
Tomlin: NFL said Fitzpatrick’s block was legal
NFL, Sports
By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
October 23, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says the NFL officiating office told him that Minkah Fitzpatrick’s blocked extra point against the New York Jets on Sunday night was legal and shouldn’t have...
Transfers Holstein, McCord add to Pitt-’Cuse matchup
NCAA, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
October 23, 2024
Pitt hasn’t played a game since Oct. 12, which means Pat Narduzzi, his staff and players have had nearly two weeks to prepare for the Syracuse game coming up Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium. Part o...
Tomlin keeping QB situation close to the vest once again
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 23, 2024
During his weekly presser, Mike Tomlin said Russell Wilson will once again take first-team reps. Just like he wouldn’t publicly announce Russell Wilson as his starting quarterback last week, coach Mik...
Pettersson loves Penguins but contract situation looms
NHL, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH Trib Total Media 
October 23, 2024
Skelleftea is situated in northern Sweden, near the east coast along the Gulf of Bothnia. And it’s not exactly an easy place to get to. One of its more notable residents, Pittsburgh Penguins defensema...
Steelers on cusp of ‘dream scenario’
NFL, Sports
By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
October 23, 2024
For NFL fans, it’s human nature. We all love to do the “Win, loss, win, win, loss, loss, win, loss, win” routine the moment our favorite team’s schedule is released. That’s a fruitless endeavor. Given...
Jackson throws 5 TDs against Bucs
NFL, Sports
MONDAY’S LATE GAME
October 23, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson, who may be playing the best football of his career, made it look easy. The two-time MVP threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns Monday night, helping the Baltimore Ra...
Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record
NBA, Sports
NBA SEASON PRIMER
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
October 23, 2024
The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions. And sometime this season, the Celtics might take over the top spot on another league list. In the NBA’s all-time won-lost standings, among ac...
Tua won’t wear Guardian Cap
NFL, Sports
October 23, 2024
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Guardian Caps are soft, protective helmet covers that the NFL authorized players to wear during games this season in an effort to reduce head injuries. Several players have ...
Flagg’s arrival headlines Duke’s overhaul
NCAA, Sports
October 23, 2024
By The Associated Press The Blue Devils have an overhauled roster after getting to the NCAA Elite Eight, bringing in 10 new players that includes Jon Scheyer’s latest top recruiting haul for his third...
Penn State looks to continue building under Rhoades
NCAA, Sports
October 23, 2024
By The Associated Press Coach Mike Rhoades enters his second season in Happy Valley on more even footing. He spent his initial weeks with the team last year rebuilding a depleted roster in the wake of...
Sports
October 23, 2024
2013 • With just one week remaining in the regular season, the WPIAL playoff picture is starting to come into focus. The Mid-Mon Valley could have as many as seven teams competing in the postseason. I...
High school, Sports
North Catholic 3, Yough 0
By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 23, 2024
The Belle Vernon girls soccer team had its season come to an end with a shut-out loss at Freeport Tuesday. Elena Jenkins finished with a hat trick to lead the Yellowjackets (12-1-1) to an 8-0 win over...
EF’s Morgan leads PIAA Championship after Round 1
Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 22, 2024
With 18 holes to go, Elizabeth Forward’s Mya Morgan is atop the leaderboard of the PIAA Class 3A girls individual golf championship at Penn State University. Morgan shot a 4-under par 68 on Penn State...