Prexies quash SA’s hopes of reaching WPIAL semifinals
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
November 8, 2025
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...
Shutout streak ends, but Clairton moves on
High school, Sports
By By TED SARNESO TribLive 
November 8, 2025
“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...
Frazier overpowered by Bishop Canevin
High school, Sports
November 8, 2025
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...
Sports
November 8, 2025
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Vulcan women fall to Northern Michigan in season opener
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
November 8, 2025
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 ...
Panthers find their range to pull away from Longwood
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
November 8, 2025
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 ...
No. 2 Hoosiers looking for first win at Penn State
NCAA, Sports
November 8, 2025
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...
Fickell will remain as Wisconsin’s coach beyond season
NCAA, Sports
November 8, 2025
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...
Smith battered by Broncos in loss
NFL, Sports
November 8, 2025
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 ...
Kneeland’s death highlights importance of mental health resources for NFL players
Death Notices, NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
November 8, 2025
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...
Warriors, Trojans set for quarterfinal rematch
Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 7, 2025
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...
Old-school football or shootout for Prexies, Glads?
Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
November 7, 2025
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...
Frazier looks to continue adding on to special season
Sports
By By JASON BLACK For MVI Sports 
November 7, 2025
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...
Jaguars-Tigers meet for a trip to Class 4A championship
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 7, 2025
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...
Jeannette knows what it’s up against in Clairton
High school, Sports
By By BILL BECKNER JR. TribLive 
November 7, 2025
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 ...
Rodgers not playing favorites in Steelers passing game
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
November 7, 2025
Aaron Rodgers doesn’t have the most dynamic and productive group of pass catchers in the NFL. He might have the most diverse, however. Halfway through his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ro...
Crosby scores twice as Pens beat Capitals
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
November 7, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored twice and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 5-3 o...
NFL, Sports
November 7, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund and the Pittsburgh Steelers say their partnership goes way beyond jersey swaps. “We’re both rooted in coal and steel industries, blue-collar history, emphasizing hard w...
Bucs still unlikely to have several starters against Pats
NFL, Sports
November 7, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rested and refreshed after a bye week that came at the right time with several players dealing with injuries. They still might not have a few key starte...
Pitt coaches challenge Mason Heintschel
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
November 7, 2025
Late in the third quarter of Pitt’s eventual 35-20 win over Stanford, the Panthers were at the goal line looking to pile it on even more against the Cardinal. In the shotgun, after faking a handoff up...