5 things we learned from Steelers’ win
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 22, 2024
Five things we learned from Steelers 37, Jets 15: 1. Getting defensive The headlines in the aftermath of the victory, not surprisingly, centered around quarterback Russell Wilson and his performance i...
Cougars upset after Rebels’ adjusments
Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
October 22, 2024
“Hungrier” Seton LaSalle, the No. 12 seed, traveled to Charleroi and handed the No. 5 seed a 3-2 loss. In a closely-matched matchup to open up the WPIAL Class 2A boys soccer playoffs, it was No. 12 Se...
SPORTS DIGEST
High school, Sports
October 22, 2024
Thomas Jefferson falls to Bethel Park The No. 7 Jaguars were upset at home Monday by No. 10 Bethel Park in a WPIAL Class 3A first-round game. Sami Maglicco scored the only two goals for Thomas Jeffers...
Watson’s season ends with ruptured Achilles tendon
NFL, Sports
October 22, 2024
CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson won’t finish the season as Cleveland’s starting quarterback for the second straight year. He’s injured again, and the Browns have new problems. Watson ruptured his righ...
Celtics set to raise championship banner No. 18
NBA, Sports
October 22, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics are giving themselves one more chance to celebrate their latest NBA championship before they turn their attention to a repeat. The league’s most decorated franchise wi...
Contributions from all helped Dodgers reach Series
MLB, Sports
October 22, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Series is always the goal for the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s been elusive recently, with first-round flops two years running. Now, with Shohei Ohtani leading t...
New York responds to Jets’ loss in Pittsburgh
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS PASTRICK Trib Total Media 
October 22, 2024
You know it was a bad night for the New York Jets when a female fan sprinting down the field is a highlight on the sports pages of New York media. The Jets, led by future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers, ...
Shell on hand to witness Heyward tie his defensive games record
NFL, Sports
STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
October 22, 2024
When former Hall of Fame safety Donnie Shell arrived at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, he was still in sole possession of the record of most games played for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a defensive player...
Pickens’ big night key for Steelers in win
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
October 22, 2024
The New York Jets elected to deploy man coverage. George Pickens knew what to do. “You know when you get those situations,” Pickens said late Sunday night, “you’ve got to most definitely capitalize.” ...
Ducks reach No. 1 spot; Vandy in, Michigan out
NCAA, Sports
By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
October 22, 2024
Oregon became the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football poll, moving into the top spot on Sunday for the first time in 12 years after Texas lost at...
AP Extra Points: Oregon’s rise is a sign of the times
NCAA, Sports
By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
October 22, 2024
Never mind that a faction of fans lament college sports’ transition from amateurism to above-board professionalism. This football season is delivering when it comes to unpredictability and entertainme...
Liberty win first WNBA title
Other Sports, Sports
October 22, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a long odyssey. The team that always fell short, starting...
Shea taking playing time as it comes
NHL, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
October 22, 2024
Ryan Shea found himself swimming in uncharted waters last season when he made the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster out of training camp. He went on to spend extended time with the club, appearing in 31 NHL...
Sports
SPORTLIGHT
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
October 22, 2024
Idon’t care what anybody says; I know I have been beating the drum for the Steelers to make Mike Tomlin the team’s “former head coach” way more than most. And I’m not gonna lie … until the Steelers st...
Sports
October 22, 2024
2013 • For the second time this season, the Monessen Greyhounds picked up two wins in a single night. Two weeks ago, they received a forfeit from Imani Christian while defeating Mountain Ridge, MD, in...
TJ cruises to first-round playoff victory
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
October 21, 2024
Franklin Regional is up next after an 8-0 win over Armstrong. After securing first place in a highly competitive Section 2-3A this fall, the Thomas Jefferson boys’ soccer team knew it would be battle-...
Wilson leads Steelers past Jets in first start
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 21, 2024
Beanie Bishop had two interceptions as Pittsburgh scored the last 31 points of the game. After a slow start, the ballyhooed quarterback switch paid dividends for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday nigh...
Vulcans use big plays to upset Slippery Rock
Cal (Pa.), Sports
By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
October 21, 2024
California improved to 6-1, and the Rock suffered its first defeat of the season. The California (Pa.) football team gave fans and alumni plenty to cheer about on homecoming Saturday at Adamson Stadiu...
Clairton scores 84 in rout of Riverview
NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
October 21, 2024
The second half was played on a running clock after the Bears built a 76-0 lead by halftime. Who said time of possession and total offensive yardage are important factors for a successful football tea...
Latrobe’s first playoff win comes at Ringgold’s expense
High school, Sports
By By BILL BECKNER JR. Trib Total Media 
October 21, 2024
Latrobe will remember its first playoff win in boys soccer for a number of reasons. • The Agostoni brothers each scored a goal. • The defense posted a shutout on the Wildcats’ home turf. • Traffic fro...