Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on Ball foul
NBA, Sports
April 18, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — In Miami, the NBA’s decision that LaMelo Ball grabbing Bam Adebayo was an ejection- worthy flagrant foul didn’t register much of a reaction. In Charlotte, the fact that the ruling didn’t ...
Nuggets, Jokic surging into postseason
NBA, Sports
April 18, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Around playoff time, Nikola Jokic always looks to make a big splash — on the court, obviously, but also in the water. The Denver Nuggets do-it-all center typically opens his swimming poo...
Ex-player Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in sweep
NBA, Sports
April 18, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including r...
Sports
April 18, 2026
AUTO RACING 12:30 p.m. - FS1 — ARCA Menards Series: Tide 150, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. 1:30 p.m. - FS2 — NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, Streets of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif. 3 p.m. - NBC ...
Late runs for Cougars lead to rout of Cal
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
April 17, 2026
Jayden Huber and Tyler Burkett each had three hits and two RBIs in Yough’s non-section win. Both Yough and California entered their nonsection clash Thursday with impressive records and consistent pla...
Trojans sweep West Greene; Yough gets split at Lig. Valley
High school, Sports
AROUND THE TRACK
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 17, 2026
California’s boys and girls teams each earned victories over West Greene in a section meet Tuesday that was cut short by lightning, leaving several events unfinished. On the boys side, California used...
Serving up leftover Stew: Crawley, ‘Pope’ and Montana
Sports, Sports Columns
SPORTS STEW
April 17, 2026
Previous columns have covered many of the accomplishments of Monessen’s Carl Crawley, often focusing on his outstanding officiating career — and what a career it was. Crawley once said, “I’ve been on ...
Commodores pay back Prexies; Eagles, Warriors fall
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 17, 2026
Frazier’s revenge tour continued Thursday, as the Commodores won another game against an opponent that beat them earlier in the season. The Commodores used timely hitting and a strong finish to pull a...
Nationals win in 10th to salvage split with Pirates
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
April 17, 2026
Errors, hit batters and wild pitches spoiled the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Thursday afternoon finale with the Washington Nationals, who won 8-7 in 10 innings at PNC Park to split the four-game series. But r...
Texas Tech’s Rodriguez fits Steelers’ mold at ILB
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
April 17, 2026
The Chuck Bednarik Award is annually given to the best defensive player in college football. The past two times it’s been given to a true, off-ball (inside) linebacker, the Pittsburgh Steelers selecte...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
April 17, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — How quickly narratives can change. Even in Pittsburgh. A year ago the Steelers pointed toward the 2026 draft as a chance for the host city to showcase itself and the host team to fin...
Jared Jones entering ‘the next phase’ of return
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
April 17, 2026
Jared Jones must be the kind of injured player who provides Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk a dose of excitement and consternation. Jones, who missed all of last season wit...
Muse’s focus is clear as playoffs approach
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
April 17, 2026
ST. LOUIS — Dan Muse has never coached a playoff game at PPG Paints Arena. But he has been behind the bench and won postseason contests at that venue. Back when it was called Consol Energy Center. In ...
Mantha finishes as Penguins’ leader in goals
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
April 17, 2026
ST. LOUIS — Forward Anthony Mantha capped off his first regular season with the Pittsburgh Penguins in a surprising fashion. He led the team in scoring. During the Penguins’ regular season finale, a 7...
MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day with No. 42
MLB, Sports
April 17, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson on Wednesday with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s ...
LIV leader says show will go on with uncertainty on funding
Sports
By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer 
April 17, 2026
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil sought to quell speculation about the league’s financial future Wednesday evening with a memo to his staff that said the 2026 season will continue as planned without interrup...
Warriors wake up the echoes with comeback win
NBA, Sports
April 17, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry hit seven 3-pointers while scoring 35 points, holding every fan at Intuit Dome in his thrall with another dazzling display of his unmatched shooting skill. In th...
Sports
April 17, 2026
AUTO RACING 6 p.m. - FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, Streets of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif. BOXING 10 p.m. - ESPN — MVPW-02: Main Card, New York COLLEGE BASEBALL 5:30 p.m. - SECN — Auburn at Fl...
Sports
April 17, 2026
Fayette County Baseball reorganizing The Fayette County Baseball League will undergo a reorganization for the 2026 summer season. Any teams interested in joining the league should reach out to Ryan En...
Triple play sparks Frazier to win over Falcons
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
April 16, 2026
Commodores’ pitcher Addison Hiles outdueled Cal (Pa.) recruit Ava Clark, striking out 10 Brownsville batters in key win. The Frazier softball team was firmly in control of its home game against Browns...