It’s often said, “To the winners go the spoils,” and so it is with McKeesport’s Kemon Spell and Bentworth’s Andrew Vipperman. Spell led McKeesport to an impressive 34-11 4A football playoff win over B...

Center Zach Frazier has missed the past two weeks since being injured in Las Vegas. So much for easing back into things. After a two-week absence, Zach Frazier is back as a full participant at Pittsbu...

Cordarrelle Patterson appears poised for a return to game action for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran return man and running back was a full practice participant Wednesday, according to the league...

The difference between the two acts of force in question is obvious, but perhaps the end result is the same. At least, that’s the way Pitt hopes matters turn out after the decisive loss to SMU: • Eith...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Williams was asleep. At least, he thought he was asleep. The veteran wide receiver was trying to enjoy a nap on Tuesday when something kept interrupting him. His phone — the one...

The former Pirates catcher will make $4 million in 2025. CLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Hedges’ contributions went well beyond being just a light-hitting backup catcher for the Guardians last season. He was ...

The favorites are still winning, but there are other betting options for NFL fans. Favorites went 14-1 straight up and 10-5 against the spread in Week 9 of the football season. Alternately, NFL prop b...

Smith to report to Lions Friday DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions didn’t acquire Za’Darius Smith to win just any game. They got him to win a Super Bowl. That’s why, in an unusual move, they welcomed th...

It would seem only natural to conclude that Ohio State’s defense is the most stout unit to be encountered by Penn State so far this year. Following their win in State College last weekend, the No. 2 B...

Roughly a month into the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have demonstrated increased competence in 3-on-3 overtime periods. To be sure, some instances, such as overtime being required Tuesday against ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired New York Jets receiver Mike Williams on Tuesday afternoon. It’s believed that part of the reason Williams was made available — or that Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers p...

One of the nitpicks about the first College Football Playoff rankings was that the committee undervalued Indiana. The Hoosiers’ No. 8 ranking — they’re in the same spot in the Associated Press Top 25 ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer had a final farewell for Mississippi last month as Rebel after Rebel went down on the ground with injuries, some serious, some minor, and create...

2004 • Sunday – no paper. 1994 • Fans of Monessen boxer Michael Moorer were shocked to see him lose his bid to hold on to his IBF and WBA heavyweight titles. By all accounts, Moorer was just three rou...

BVA MS girls swept by Burrell The Belle Vernon Area Middle School girls basketball teams were swept after a road trip to Burrell Wednesday. The Leopards 8th-grade team (7-2) were blown out in the seco...

An 8-0 run in the deciding fifth set helped the Frazier volleyball team to a 3-2 win over Saegertown. After finding themselves trailing, the Frazier volleyball team dug deep to rally and stun District...

Adam Moessner’s firsthalf goal was enough for Bentworth to move to PIAA quarterfinals. Despite prevailing in the WPIAL Class 1A championship against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart last Thursday, Bentwor...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They’re hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the tr...

NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday night. New York goalie Ilya Sorokin denied Rickard Rakell, S...

Jayden Daniels threw the ball just three times in the second quarter during the Washington Commanders’ victory at the New York Giants that got them to 7-2 this season. The rookie quarterback was unbot...