AP Reality Check: Boise State returns to rankings
NCAA, Sports
By By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer 
September 24, 2024
For two decades, Boise State has been the most reliably sucessful program outside major college football’s power conferences. The Broncos made at least one appearance in The Associated Press Top 25 in...
Alonso tips helmet to Citi Field
MLB, Sports
September 24, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso stepped up to the plate in the first inning of what could be his final home game at Citi Field and was met by a huge ovation. “Are you going to tip you cap or something?” A...
Reds fire manager David Bell
MLB, Sports
September 24, 2024
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds fired manager David Bell on Sunday night after six seasons. The team announced the move hours after a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and named bench coach Fr...
White Sox tie record with 120 losses
MLB, Sports
September 24, 2024
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox had a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the eighth inning on Sunday, and then history struck. That tenuous lead disappeared in the span of four San Diego Padres ...
Sports
September 24, 2024
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Sports
September 24, 2024
2013 • Monessen’s boys soccer team has moved back into a first-place tie in Section 4-A with a 3-1 win over visiting Chartiers-Houston. The Greyhounds (8-1, 5-1) rebounded after their first loss of th...
Sports
September 24, 2024
Daniels flawless in Commanders’ win over Bengals CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score in a remarkably efficient performance, and the Washington Commande...
Vulcans rally late for victory at Lock Haven
NCAA, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
September 23, 2024
Omari Hopkins caught two touchdown passes and Bobby Boyd ran for 95 yards in the win. The California (Pa.) football team has enjoyed a strong start to the season, and it continued Saturday with a 27-2...
Defense, Fields shine as Steelers charge past L.A.
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 23, 2024
They shut out the Chargers in the second half to claim a 20-10 win. Challenge accepted by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. Coach Mike Tomlin reminded his players that the Los Angeles Chargers were ent...
Fields at peace amid 3-game winning streak
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 23, 2024
He appears set as the starting quarterback after another strong outing. This past week marked six months since the day Justin Fields was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Only human, Fields surely co...
Skenes adds to Rookie of the Year case in shutout
MLB, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 23, 2024
He threw five scoreless innings as the Pirates salvaged the series finale in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton stumped for phenom Paul Skenes to win NL Rookie of the Year honors bef...
White Sox tie record for futility with 120th loss
MLB, Sports
September 23, 2024
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox tied the post-1900 MLB record of 120 losses by the 1962 expansion New York Mets on Sunday when the San Diego Padres won 4-2 by rallying for three runs in the eig...
4 TDs for Darnold as Vikings remain undefeated
NFL, Sports
NFL ROUNDUP
September 23, 2024
Minnesota’s defense was also dominant in a lopsided 34-7 victory over the Texans. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold matched his career high with four touchdown passes, and the undefeated Minnesota Viking...
MLB, Sports
September 23, 2024
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds fired manager David Bell on Sunday night after six seasons. The team announced the move hours after a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and named bench coach Fr...
A’ja Wilson unanimous choice as WNBA MVP
Other Sports, Sports
By By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer 
September 23, 2024
It’s the third time the Las Vegas Aces star has won the honor. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was the unanimous choice as the WNBA MVP, the league announced Sunday. The Aces’ versatile forward averag...
Barkley runs Eagles past Saints in 15-12 win
NFL, Sports
September 23, 2024
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saquon Barkley and the Eagles emerged from a flood of Philadelphia-style scrutiny and delivered a masterclass on grinding out — and closing out — a physical, defensive struggle in w...
Darnold continues hot start in dominant Vikings win
NFL, Sports
September 23, 2024
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the Minnesota Vikings savoring the unfamiliar vibe of being in full control in the fourth quarter, Justin Jefferson climbed on the bench to repeatedly wave his arms in encourag...
Rookie Malik Nabers stars as Giants beat Browns
NFL, Sports
September 23, 2024
CLEVELAND (AP) — There’s one play that works better than all the others for the New York Giants: throw the ball anywhere in the vicinity of Malik Nabers. The rookie wide receiver caught two touchdown ...
Williams improves, but result doesn’t for Bears
NFL, Sports
September 23, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams produced promising numbers in his third career NFL start. They came with a disappointingly familiar result Sunday for Chicago. While the No....
Dalton leads Panthers to first win of season against Raiders
NFL, Sports
September 23, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) —Andy Dalton gave the Panthers the quarterback play they’ve been sorely lacking, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns to lead Carolina past the Las Vegas Raiders 36-22 on Sunday....