A big week for Spell, Vipperman
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WEEKLY HONORS
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
November 7, 2024
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...
Frazier back at practice, expects to play Sunday
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By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
November 7, 2024
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...
Patterson upgraded, poised to return Sunday
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STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
November 7, 2024
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...
Panthers: Time to punch someone else in the mouth
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By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
November 7, 2024
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...
Newest Steelers eager to hit the reset button
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November 7, 2024
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...
Division champ Guardians bringing back catcher Hedges
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November 7, 2024
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 ...
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By By RYAN HANNABLE BetMGM Sportsbook 
November 7, 2024
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...
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November 7, 2024
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...
Penn State prepares for stout Washington pass defense
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By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
November 7, 2024
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...
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By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
November 7, 2024
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 ...
Rodgers: Williams will fit inside Steelers’ locker room
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By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
November 7, 2024
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...
Hoosiers biding their time in playoff rankings
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AP COLLEGE PICKS
By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
November 7, 2024
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 ...
SEC teams issued warning by the league
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November 7, 2024
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...
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November 7, 2024
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...
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November 7, 2024
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...
Commodores rally to stun D10 champion
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 6, 2024
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...
Moessner goal lifts Bearcats
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 6, 2024
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...
Steelers trade for Williams, edge rusher Preston Smith
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November 6, 2024
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...
Isles rally for shootout win over Penguins
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November 6, 2024
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...
Balance pays off for Commanders
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By By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer 
November 6, 2024
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...