Don’t be fooled by records; Clairton cools off Devils
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
It’s interesting to me that the Clairton Bears have still yet to be scored upon this season. It’s not because I don’t think they’re a great defense, they surely are. But they haven’t played cupcakes. ...
Jaguars outlast Ringgold in four-set victory
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
October 11, 2024
Eventually one of these nights, the Thomas Jefferson volleyball team will lose a section game. Just not Thursday night. The Jaguars extended their impressive section unbeaten streak to 57 games and cl...
Steelers, Raiders meet at pivotal point for both teams
NFL, Sports
October 11, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders host the Steelers on Sunday at a pivotal moment for both clubs. Las Vegas has a 2-3 record, a new starting quarterback in Aidan O’Connell, a star wide receiver in Davante ...
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
October 11, 2024
By the Mon Valley Independent Charleroi clinched yet another section title for the boys soccer program with an overwhelming win at Derry Thursday afternoon. Dylan Klinger scored five goals and finishe...
NHL, Sports
October 11, 2024
DETROIT (AP) — Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves in his NHL debut and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Thursday night. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Ma...
Fry’s homer, squeeze bunt lead Guardians over Tigers in Game 4
MLB, Sports
October 11, 2024
DETROIT (AP) — Pinch-hitter David Fry had a goahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, then bunted home an insurance run in the ninth to help the Cleveland Guardians force a decisive Game 5 against...
Bad reviews for Pens’ new-look power play
NHL, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
October 11, 2024
The Pittsburgh Penguins were thumped in their season opener Wednesday at PPG Paints Arena, falling 6-0 to the New York Rangers in a game largely devoid of any offensive success. The loss offered an in...
Speedy Cal backs will challenge Pitt linebackers
NCAA, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
October 11, 2024
Like his head coach two decades before him, Pitt linebackers coach Ryan Manalac played middle linebacker to some distinction. A walk-on when he first enrolled at the University of Cincinnati, he ended...
NCAA, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
October 11, 2024
While climbing the status ladder among the best quarterbacks in college football, Pitt redshirt freshman Eli Holstein has learned to be an equal opportunity dispenser. Six pass catchers have at least ...
VARSITY PLAYBOOK
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
MVI SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
L. Highlands (4-2, 1-1) at Belle Vernon (2-3, 1-1) 7 p.m. Last week: The Mustangs beat Ringgold, 21-6; The Leopards rolled over Char. Valley, 68-21. LH: Parker Hoff and Antwan Black are a two-headed m...
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
McKeesport (3-4, 2-0) at Mars (3-4, 2-0) 7 p.m. Last week: McKeesport beat West Mifflin, 40-20; Mars crushed Knoch, 42-7. ‘Port: Anthony Cromerdie has emerged as quite the weapon for the Tigers. He is...
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
Yough (2-5, 0-2) at Eliz. Forward (4-3, 2-0) 7 p.m. Last week: The Cougars lost at Southmoreland, 53-34; The Warriors hammered Derry, 56-14. Yough: The biggest weapon continues to be Raidon Kuroda. He...
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
Bentworth (4-3, 2-2) at Jeff-Morgan (7-0, 5-0) 7 p.m. Last week: Bentworth lost to West Greene, 36-33; The Rockets beat Beth-Center, ,35-8. Bentworth: Ty Watson is entrenched as the next good QB for t...
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
S. Allegheny (6-1, 3-1) at Apollo-Ridge (0-6, 0-3) 7 p.m. Last week: The Gladiators beat Shady Side Academy, 56-22; the Vikings loss at Steel Valley, 55-10. SA: Last week was a record- breaker for the...
Only three home teams are favorites in Week 6
NFL, Sports
AP PRO PICKS
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
October 11, 2024
A whopping 10 road teams are favorites in Week 6. That includes three teams with losing records and two who are winless away from home. Overall, home field hasn’t been much of an advantage this season...
Aidan O’Connell will start for Raiders against Steelers
NFL, Sports
October 11, 2024
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When Antonio Pierce became the Raiders’ interim coach midway through last season, his first major act was naming then-rookie Aidan O’Connell the starting quarterback. Pierce, no...
Sports
October 11, 2024
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN) 2 a.m. (Saturday) - FS2 — AFL: Gold Coast at Brisbane 4 a.m. (Saturday) - FS2 — AFL: Carlton at Fremantle COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) 7 p.m. - SECN — Exhibition: Kentuck...
Sports
October 11, 2024
2013 • In girls soccer action Belle Vernon Area shut out Yough, 2-0, in a playoff battle. BVA bested the Section 1-AA champions on goals by Kelsey Lawson and Hayden Pascoe. BVA coach Paul Sasko praise...