LeBron James agrees to 2-year extension with Lakers
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
July 4, 2024
The second season is a player option that could enable him to test free agency next summer. LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where th...
Wolves welcome Shannon after trying year at Illinois
NBA, Sports
July 4, 2024
The first-round pick was acquitted on a rape charge shortly before the NBA draft. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr.’s journey to the NBA was longer than that of most first-rounders, including a ...
Springer posts 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history
Other Sports, Sports
July 4, 2024
He had an eagle-birdie finishThursday at the John Deere Classic. SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history on Thursday, joining a rapidly expanding list with...
Novak Djokovic’s knee is pain-free at Wimbledon
Other Sports, Sports
July 4, 2024
He said his movement is not quite where he wants it to be following a four-set win over Jacob Fearnley. LONDON (AP) — The good news, Novak Djokovic said, was that his surgically repaired right knee wa...
Other Sports, Sports
July 4, 2024
LONDON (AP) — A standing ovation greeted Andy Murray and his doubles partner, older brother Jamie, when they walked out onto the Centre Court grass Thursday for the first stop on the two-time Wimbledo...
Pirates waste another strong start
Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
July 4, 2024
Martin Perez shut down the Cardinals, but the Bucs fell in 10 innings. The Pittsburgh Pirates were attempting to pull off some extra-inning magic for the second consecutive game against the St. Louis ...
Smithfield rally extends senior legion series
Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 4, 2024
Charleroi will host today’s deciding game after losing Wednesday in extra innings. Smithfield-Fairchance was on the brink of ending its season Wednesday before rallying to beat Charleroi, 6-5, in eigh...
Charleroi stadium upgrades nearly complete
Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
July 2, 2024
Renovations at Myron Pottios Stadium include new Field Turf, a new track and LED lighting. It’s highly doubtful Myron Pottios the man has never had a facelift, but the stadium that bears the Charleroi...
Grand slam helps Cards beat Keller, Pirates
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
July 2, 2024
Before Mitch Keller’s start, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton heaped praise on the All-Star right-hander for how he has handled peaks and valleys to become the headliner of the starting rotati...
Coaches, players highlight importance of multiple sports
High school, Sports
By By AMANI CLARK-BEY Trib Total Media 
July 2, 2024
Seneca Valley football coaches were sitting around the table in their coaches’ room going over a list of athletes on their roster and realized a lot of multi-sport athletes decided not to play this se...
How Nicolas returned with ‘closer stuff’
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
July 2, 2024
Not long after Kyle Nicolas lost his command against the Chicago Cubs and nearly spoiled Paul Skenes’ major league debut, Yasmani Grandal found the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie reliever during a rain del...
U.S. eliminated with 1-0 loss to Uruguay
Sports
July 2, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gregg Berhalter gave a single-word answer after the United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a loss to Uruguay when asked whether he was the right man to lead th...
Defending champ ousted in Wimbledon’s first round
Other Sports, Sports
July 2, 2024
LONDON (AP) — Marketa Vondrousova became the first defending women’s champion at Wimbledon to lose in the first round the next year since 1994, eliminated 6-4, 6-2 by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at Centre ...
Meet Hezly, the ‘underdog’ on powerful U.S. team
Olympics, Sports
July 2, 2024
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hezly Rivera planned to spend a significant portion of this summer learning how to drive. The 16-year-old is going to have to postpone that learner’s permit test for a bit. She’s jo...
Shields tosses a gem to lead Charleroi
Local Sports, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 2, 2024
Ben Shields threw a one-hitter as Post 22 dispatches Smithfield-Fairchance in Game 1 of their quarterfinal series. Ben Shields threw seven innings of one-hit ball and Tyler O’Neil went 3 for 3 as Char...
Growth of women’s game evident since Allen’s days
Local Sports, Sports
SPORTS STEW
By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports 
July 2, 2024
(Editor’s Note: This is the final of a three-part story on the success of Monessen and Notre Dame star Charel Allen). Part one and two of the Charel Allen story dealt mainly with her high school and c...
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
July 2, 2024
After experiencing mild recurring symptoms in the aftermath of a concussion, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis had his rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Altoona paused. Davis began his reha...
LaCarte, Black earn All-State honors
High school, Local Sports, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
The Mon Valley pair were the only local players named to the teams in their respective classifications. The Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-State teams for 2024 Monda...
It’s time for Pirates’ brass to put up or shut up
Sports, Sports Columns
I’M JUST SAYIN’
July 1, 2024
Pirates brass have been giving a master class in jibberish when it comes to discussing the successes and failures of the 2024 edition of the Pittsburgh Baseball Club. But when are we going to see the ...
Penguins avoid ‘big fish’ in free agency
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH Trib Total Media 
July 1, 2024
With long-term goals in mind, Pittsburgh looked at the “bottom shelf” at the start of free agency. As the NHL’s free-agency signing period opened Monday, things were different for Kyle Dubas than a ye...