Packers’ Parsons begins practicing
NFL, Sports
November 5, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament already has tested Green Bay’s Micah Parsons’ patience in a variety of ways. Those challenges will only get tougher now that P...
Steelers’ Dean packing a punch against the run
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
November 5, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean hasn’t given up a touchdown pass all season, yet that’s not what his defensive coordinator touts most about him. Instead, it’s his ability to stop the run. Wh...
Penguins’ power play remains a work in progress
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
November 5, 2026
Things looked different for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday afternoon. They scored a power-play goal. Granted, it happened during the confines of a practice session in Cranberry when the penalty ...
High school, Sports
By By BILL BECKNER JR. TribLive 
November 5, 2026
Serra Catholic and Greensburg Central Catholic will be without several players for their opening WPIAL Class A football playoff games on Friday night. A fight between the teams at the conclusion of th...
Pitt’s Foster showcases versatility in memorable collegiate debut
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
November 5, 2026
When Pitt’s Chase Foster checked out of the game after hitting a second- half 3-pointer vs. Rider on Monday, a special moment awaited the Panthers freshman. As Foster caught his breath on the bench, P...
NCAA, Sports
November 5, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Malachi Toney, the star receiver for top-ranked Miami and a Heisman Trophy candidate, has been scheduled for surgery to address a high ankle sprain and will be sidelined for ...
Ravens down to No. 3 quarterback Fagnano
NFL, Sports
November 5, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Joe Fagnano’s NFL career is beginning with two games in five days. There’s not a lot of time to stop and think. “Ask my wife. We go through walkthroughs in the living room. Sh...
Jacobs not worried about those additional allegations
NFL, Sports
November 5, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he isn’t worrying about the possibility he may have to miss more games due to the release of allegations that were made against h...
Lions Campbell has full movement in lower body after suffering neck injury
NFL, Sports
November 5, 2026
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is “continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body,” in his first co...
Sports
November 5, 2026
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Sports
November 5, 2026
Gladiators best MS Leps in thriller The South Allegheny Middle School girls basketball team scored inside the final 20 seconds to snatch a thrilling 30-28 win over visiting Belle Vernon Wednesday. Jae...
Leopards heading to WPIAL title game
High school, Sports
By By BRENNAN VALLADARES bvalladares@yourmvi.com 
November 4, 2026
Belle Vernon shut out No. 3 North Catholic to reach the Class 2A championship game. Tyler Caterino and the Belle Vernon boys soccer team felt disrespected by their seeding heading into the WPIAL playo...
Frazier rallies past Fort Cherry to reach WPIAL championship
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
November 4, 2026
After trailing 2-1, the Commodores won the next two sets to avenge an early season sweep. The Frazier volleyball team has faced its share of adversity this fall. But the Commodores kept their focus on...
Karsman, Panthers down Bearcats in WPIAL semifinal
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 4, 2026
Sewickley Academy standout scored all four goals to help her team avenge last year’s loss. Undoubtedly, No. 1 Sewickley Academy came into its WPIAL semifinal game Tuesday against Bentworth with plenty...
5 Things we learned from Sunday
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
November 4, 2026
Five things we learned from the Pittsburgh Steelers capping off the approximate first half of their season with a 27-6 victory against the Cleveland Browns that left them in sole possession of first p...
More players wearing Guardian Caps
NFL, Sports
November 4, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals left tackle Jayden Williams is among a slowly growing number of NFL players who have tried wearing a Guardian Cap — a soft, protective helmet cover that the leagu...
Vegas scores in final minute to beat Penguins
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
November 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins entered Tuesday with a mandate. Play better defense. And once all the tabulations were made and confirmed, the results were indisputable to their constituents. The referendum o...
Hurricanes get top spot in CFP’s first rankings
NCAA, Sports
By By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer 
November 4, 2026
It’s been a confusing college football season so far. Nobody felt that more deeply than the College Football Playoff selection committee, which raised eyebrows aplenty in its first attempt of the seas...
NFL, Sports
AROUND THE NFL
November 4, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Fagnano is set to make his first career start Thursday night, with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley injured. Coach Jesse Minter announced Tuesd...
Pitt not satisfied with reaching bowl eligibility
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
November 4, 2026
Pat Narduzzi is well-versed with what it’s like to play in a mid-tier bowl game. The Military Bowl in 2015 and 2025, Quick Lane Bowl in 2019, GameAbove Sports Bowl in 2024 – a majority of Pitt’s posts...