Thompson carries Warriors to two-overtime victory
High school, Sports
By By SEAN SAPUTO TribLive 
September 5, 2026
The sophomore running back reached the end zone four times as EF improved to 2-0. Elizabeth Forward rode running back Rocco Thompson to a 34-28 victory over North Catholic in a two-overtime thriller F...
High school, Sports
By By PAUL BRITTAIN For MVI Sports 
September 5, 2026
It had to be moved to Cougar Mountain due to a power outage. A power outage at Mt. Pleasant Area High School forced Friday’s game with Yough to be moved to Cougar Mountain. But there was no lack of po...
Multiple delays no problem for Vulcans in opener
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
September 5, 2026
In a game that kicked off at 6 p.m., California’s season opener didn’t end until after midnight. It was a unique start to the season for the California (Pa.) football team, as two lengthy weather dela...
Pirates hope returns of Oneil Cruz, Konnor Griffin spark a long-shot playoff push
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 5, 2026
Konnor Griffin watched from afar as Oneil Cruz returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates after missing two months with a left hand injury and picked up where he left off. Cruz was on pace to hit more than 30...
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 5, 2026
Coach Pat Narduzzi: “He can run, can make all the throws on the field, and he’s a cerebral kid.” Pat Narduzzi has never seen tape of opposing quarterback David McComb throwing a pass in a college foot...
NCAA, Sports
September 5, 2026
He threw for 252 yards and four touchdowns in Thursday’s win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Austin Simmons did everything that was asked of him by Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss. He was so fa...
Sports
September 5, 2026
AUTO RACING 6:30 a.m. - APPLE TV — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza Italy 10 a.m. - APPLE TV — Formula 1: Qualifying, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza Italy 1 p.m. - FS2 — NTT Ind...
Vulcans jump out to big lead in long game
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
September 4, 2026
California held a 42-24 lead over Charleston heading into the half after two long weather delays. Editor’s note: The outcome of the game was not available by deadline. Read the full game recap in Satu...
Pirates play small ball to take series finale over Giants
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
September 4, 2026
A day after struggling with runners in scoring position, the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs in five ways — and none of them involved a hit. The Pirates pushed runners across home plate by drawing...
Frazier pushes OLSH to limit
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
September 4, 2026
Early errors proved costly for the Commodores in a five-set thriller between two of the top teams in 2A. After losing the first two sets to visiting OLSH, a top 3 team in Class 2A, the Frazier volleyb...
A sub-par picking week provides motivation for Wk. 2
High school, Sports
September 4, 2026
After a wild Week 1 around the WPIAL, Week 2 arrives with a couple of top games featuring Mon Valley teams. None of our local teams are playing each other, giving us 15 games to look at as I try to im...
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
September 4, 2026
Baldwin remained unbeaten by taking control early and holding off Belle Vernon in the final two sets for a 25-9, 25-17, 25-18 sweep. The Leopards (1-1) improved their showing as the match progressed a...
Two of 4A’s best hit the field tonight
High school, Sports
GAME OF THE WEEK: MCKEESPORT AT MONTOUR
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
September 4, 2026
An early-season matchup between two of the top teams in Class 4A is set for tonight at Montour. But could it be a prequel to the WPIAL Class 4A championship game? That may be possible, as the Tigers (...
MVI SPORTS-BEEGRAPHIX PLAYER OF THE WEEK
High school, Sports
September 4, 2026
California’s Brandon Meier accounted for six touchdowns in the Trojans’ win over visiting Mohawk last week. Floyd Kish / MVI Sports
Top storylines and how to watch as new NFL season begins Wednesday
NFL, Sports
By By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer 
September 4, 2026
The NFL regular season opens when the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots on Wednesday night. It’s the beginning of a 272-game slate — 17 contests for all 32 t...
Sports
September 4, 2026
AUTO RACING 6:30 a.m. - APPLE TV — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza Italy 10 a.m. - APPLE TV — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza Italy 4 p.m. - FS2 — Indy NXT ...
Sports
September 4, 2026
The Belle Vernon Area Middle School girls soccer team jumped out to a 5-0 halftime lead before finishing off a 7-0 win over Yough Thursday. Gianna Vaccaro and Everly Burns each scored a pair of goals ...
Sobczak’s two goals help Leps tie Seton LaSalle
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
September 3, 2026
Belle Vernon created chances in bunches in its season opener, but the Leopards had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Seton LaSalle after narrowly missing on several opportunities to find a game-winner....