Sports
January 20, 2025
California (Pa.) women win, men lose at Pitt-Johnstown The California (Pa.) basketball teams traveled to Pitt-Johnstown for a doubleheader Saturday, with the women’s squad claiming a win and the men’s...
Sports
January 20, 2025
2005 • Monessen’s girls basketball team rebounded from a loss at Serra Catholic with a 73-57 romp over Connellsville in a non-section contest. The Greyhounds coasted after jumping out to a 32-13 first...
BVA’s Rudolph looks for title with Notre Dame
NCAA, Sports
January 18, 2025
The former Leopard is the offensive line coach for Notre Dame, who will face Ohio State Monday in the title game. For a man who has already experienced so many peaks over his career, Monday may soon p...
Strong second half pushes Vikings past Cougars
High school, Sports
By By JIM DOWNEY For MVI Sports 
January 18, 2025
The Mt. Pleasant girls turned up the defense in the third quarter and the offense tagged along in a 40-23 home victory Friday night against visiting Yough in Section 3-AAAA action. The victory avenges...
Tigers fight for win at LH
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
January 18, 2025
After the McKeesport and Laurel Highlands boys’ basketball squads were deadlocked at 14 at the end of one, the Tigers turned the tide and grabbed the momentum in the middle quarters with a 43-24 scori...
Serra Catholic, Eliz. Forward pick up impressive wins
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 18, 2025
Serra Catholic needed a few extra minutes but was able to pull out a thrilling non-section win in what could be a Class 1A playoff preview Friday. The Eagles outscored Nazareth Prep, 9-6, in overtime ...
Nedeljkovic makes history with goal, assist
NHL, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH Trib Total Media 
January 18, 2025
Alex Nedeljkovic became the second goaltender in Pittsburgh Penguins history to score a goal during a 5-2 victory against the host Buffalo Sabres on Friday at Key-Bank Center. His score came on an emp...
Sports
January 18, 2025
3x3 BASKETBALL (WOMEN) 2 p.m. - TRUTV — Unrivaled Basketball League: Phantom vs. Laces, Medley, Fla. 3 p.m. - TRUTV — Unrivaled Basketball League: Lunar Owls vs. Rose, Medley, Fla. COLLEGE BASKETBALL ...
Trklja’s putback beats buzzer and Peters Twp.
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
January 18, 2025
Coming into Friday night’s Section 3-5A matchup between Thomas Jefferson and Peters Township, both teams were heading in opposite directions. The Jaguars entered the game on a four-game losing streak,...
Former Pitt guard Woodall takes over at Fordham
NCAA, Sports
By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
January 18, 2025
The former Panther will be the head coach for four games while Keith Urgo serves suspension. University of Pittsburgh basketball alum Tray Woodall is going to be a head coach at Fordham. At least for ...
King’s declaration leaves PSU inexperienced at LB
NCAA, Sports
January 18, 2025
PennLive.com via Trib Total Media With the NFL Draft declaration deadline passing Wednesday and an extended transfer window coming to a close, Penn State’s stay-or-go decisions for the 2025 season are...
WNBA players happy to be playing in US during offseason
Sports
January 18, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Brittney Griner is embracing the opportunity to play again during the WNBA offseason without having to go overseas. The 6-foot-9 WNBA All-Star said she would never play abroad again excep...
Lions lifting the spirits of Detroit fans
NFL, Sports
January 18, 2025
FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Rob “Lion Eyes” Gonzales stood on a swath of the turf from Pontiac Silverdome in his basement, sporting his signature shades with blue frames and leaping lions on sil...
On Football: Darnold should have plenty of options
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
January 18, 2025
Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the fi...
Uecker’s broadcasting ability came together in ‘Major League’
MLB, Sports
By By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer 
January 18, 2025
Two of Bob Uecker’s claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly in one famous line: “Juuuust a bit outside!” Milwaukee fans could listen to Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over...
Djokovic backs Collins in back-and-forth with fans
Sports
January 18, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins’ corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine — which should come as no surpri...
Sports
January 18, 2025
2005 • Charisse Bassett and Katie Gaspich tore at the loose basketball not realizing that they were wrestling with a teammate. In an instant their foreheads bumped together and the Monessen players bo...
Sports
January 18, 2025
BVA Middle School boys split against Derry; 8th grade unbeaten The Belle Vernon Area Middle School boys basketball team split its doubleheader against Derry Friday. The Leopards’ 8th-grade team contin...
Wade wants to add title to scoring honors
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
January 17, 2025
She’s leading the nation at 43 PPG and posted 60 against Monessen earlier this week. Clairton’s Iyanna Wade has continued to dazzle this season, maintaining a 40-point-per-game average to once again r...