Pitt parts ways with Jason Capel, O’Toole
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 26, 2026
Jeff Capel might have been retained by athletic director Allen Greene — at least for 2025-26 — but early into the offseason, a pair of his assistants are being let go. Associate head coach Tim O’Toole...
Neal adjusting well to life at defensive end
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 26, 2026
Pitt’s Isaiah Neal had good reason to enter the offseason with confidence. Last fall, after the Panthers were decimated by injury at defensive end, Neal — to that point a tackle — was tasked to transi...
Rooney accepts Spirit of Hospitality Award
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
March 26, 2026
Steelers President Art Rooney II was recognized Monday for his integral role in bringing the NFL Draft to Pittsburgh. Just a month ahead of the draft, Rooney was given the Spirit of Hospitality Award,...
Fudd’s takeover hits commercials, social media
NCAA, Sports
By By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer 
March 26, 2026
It’s nearly impossible to miss seeing UConn star Azzi Fudd when tuning in for March Madness, as she’s all over TV commercials and social media. “Really fortunate to have done some really amazing and f...
Shiffrin holds off Aicher to win World Cup title
Sports
March 26, 2026
HAFJELL, Norway (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin secured a record-tying sixth women’s overall World Cup skiing title by holding off a challenge from emerging German rival Emma Aicher in the final race of the s...
Crow-Armstrong inks big deal as season begins
MLB, Sports
March 26, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a $115 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to a person familiar with the deal, establishing the All-Star center fielder as one ...
Sports
March 26, 2026
Yankees shutout Giants in opener SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yan...
Crovak fans 17 in EF win over Rams
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 25, 2026
Ringgold’s Anthony Koziel wasn’t bad either, allowing only four hits and striking out eight in the loss. It was an old-fashioned pitcher’s duel when Ringgold hosted Elizabeth Forward to open Section 2...
State rep recommends changes to PIAA policies
High school, Sports
By By DON REBEL TribLive 
March 25, 2026
A newly released study requested by State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver, recommends changes to current PIAA policies. “My resolution that passed last year created the actual study,” Matzie said. “The Legi...
Prexies get 5 in 6th to beat Cougars
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
March 25, 2026
It is an old baseball adage: if you can’t take advantage of early scoring chances, it usually will catch up to you in the end. Charleroi held a 1-0 lead for most of its Section 4-3A opener against Was...
Titans rally past Belle Vernon
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 25, 2026
West Mifflin used a pair of key rallies and held off a late surge to defeat Belle Vernon, 7-5, in Section 2-4A play Tuesday. The Titans (4-0) capitalized on early opportunities and timely hitting, fin...
Defensive struggles continue in loss to Colorado
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 25, 2026
Sturdy team defense has been a hallmark of the success the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed. Odd-man rushes or second- chance rebounds have largely been stifled through an adherence to a sound...
Pitt offense dominates defense in first scrimmage
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 25, 2026
Pitt conducted its first scrimmage of spring ball Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, with the offense and defense running a total of 109 plays, per coach Pat Narduzzi. Narduzzi also reported a 52-24 win by...
Penguins’ Brunicke has clear plans for future
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 25, 2026
Harrison Brunicke didn’t mince words when explaining his aspirations for the 2025-26 season back in October. “Plan A is to be here,” the Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect said during training cam...
NCAA, Sports
March 25, 2026
Tar Heels part ways with head coach Hubert Davis Hubert Davis appeared to be the right coach to be North Carolina’s bridge from Dean Smith to Roy Williams and into the future. Instead, that run lasted...
Syracuse hires former star Gerry McNamara as head coach
NCAA, Sports
By By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
March 25, 2026
Syracuse turned to its past by hiring former star guard Gerry McNamara on Tuesday in a bid to guide a fading men’s basketball program back to prominence. The 42-year-old Mc-Namara, nicknamed “G-Mac,” ...
Tanking remains a problem in the NBA
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
March 25, 2026
There are some big games on Wednesday in the NBA. Atlanta visits Detroit in a matchup pitting a Hawks team that is rolling against a Pistons team trying to lock up the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed....
Inside the WNBA’s marathon CBA negotiations
Sports
March 25, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The intense, all-night negotiations over the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement were new to many on both sides. The grueling discussions lasted eight days and went well into the ea...
Sports
March 25, 2026
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Eagles end Hounds quickly on chilly evening
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 24, 2026
Serra Catholic scored 10 runs in the first inning as Monessen pitchers walked 11 batters. Many of Monday’s scheduled baseball and softball games were postponed to a later date, but Serra Catholic and ...