WVU’s run comes to an end
NCAA, Sports
June 18, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Owen Hull had a triple and two doubles among his four hits, Gavin Gallaher had four hits and four RBIs and North Carolina rolled past West Virginia 12-7 on Wednesday to advance to t...
NCAA, NFL, Sports
June 18, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — The University of Cincinnati athletic department disputes a claim from Brendan Sorsby’s agent, who says the school knew about the quarterback’s gambling and didn’t do anything about ...
Late goal gives Ghana 1-0 win over Panama
Sports
WORLD CUP SOCCER
June 18, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — It was a play Ghana has been practicing throughout its World Cup preparation. And after a night of missed chances, it worked. Caleb Yirenkyi tapped in a cross from Brandon Thomas-Asante...
Lowe’s homer helps Pirates complete comeback
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
TUESDAY’S LATE GAME
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 18, 2026
Bryan Reynolds chips in two HRs to tie up score. By the end of the first inning Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked to be on a fast track to losing their fourth straight...
Gonzales making impact minus eye-popping analytics
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 18, 2026
Exit velocity and corresponding advanced statistics such as hard-hit percentages, launch angle and barrel rate are increasingly prominent elements of the discourse in baseball these days. Science also...
Struggling pitching staff remains cause for concern
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TIM BENZ TribLive 
June 18, 2026
On Tuesday night, the Pirates won 6-5 over the Athletics in West Sacramento. They have still lost 8 of 11. They are 37-37. They are in fourth place in the National League Central division, nine games ...
MLB warned players about altering Pride Night caps, and Republicans took notice
MLB, Sports
By By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer 
June 18, 2026
Efforts by Major League Baseball teams to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity during Pride Month haven’t been embraced with open arms by some of its rank-and-file players, and the league’s response is promptin...
Sports
June 18, 2026
AHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. - NHLN — Calder Cup Finals: Chicago at Toronto, Game 4 COLLEGE BASEBALL TBA - ESPN — Men’s College World Series - Elimination Game: Georgia vs. Oklahoma, Game 13, Omaha, Neb. (if nec...
High school, Sports
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 18, 2026
Thomas Jefferson erupted for six runs in the third inning and cruised to a 7-1 victory over Brownsville in Game 1 of a Senior American Legion doubleheader. The win moved Thomas Jefferson Post 935 to 3...
Belle Vernon’s early 4-0 lead slips away in rout
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 17, 2026
Uniontown scored 17 runs in the Junior Legion contest. Belle Vernon’s Junior Legion squad quickly pulled ahead of visiting Uniontown 4-0, but things went sideways when they had to make some defensive ...
Kiski capitalizes on EF mistakes in 8-1 victory
High school, Sports
By JACK HVOZDIK MVI Sports 
June 17, 2026
Ryan Dolekary’s RBI double produced the only run for EF. Kiski Post 114 Jr. Legion took advantage of early Elizabeth Forward miscues and rode a strong pitching performance to an 8-1 victory Tuesday at...
Doug Dascenzo spent more than 4 decades in baseball
Sports, Sports Columns
MID MON VALLEY ALL SPORTS HALL OF FAME
June 17, 2026
The former Brownsville star moved into coaching after his major league career ended in 1996. By the Mon Valley Independent Brownsville High graduate Doug Dascenzo has spent nearly his entire life arou...
WPIAL board rules on eligibility for several athletes
High school, Sports
By By DON REBEL TribLive 
June 17, 2026
They include Nasir Roccman, who transferred from McKeesport to South Allegheny. At the monthly WPIAL board of directors meeting Monday, eligibility rulings were the main topic of action. District offi...
High school, Sports
STEEL CITY SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
June 17, 2026
They combined to score 45 points in the 62-54 overtime victory. By the Mon Valley Independent Amara Loman scored 23 points and Elizabeth Twyman added 22 as Trailside pulled away in overtime for a 62-5...
Bucs blown out by Athletics as offensive struggles continue
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
MONDAY’S LATE GAME
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 17, 2026
Jared Jones allowed five runs in four innings in his fourth start since returning from injury. Sutter Health Park, the Athletics’ temporary home in West Sacramento, Calif., quickly has developed a rep...
Tortorella not returning as Golden Knights’ coach
NHL, Sports
NHL ROUNDUP
By By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer 
June 17, 2026
He led Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final after replacing Bruce Cassidy on March 30. John Tortorella will not return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding them to the Stanley Cup Final on an ...
Bernadowski earns fourth hall of fame honor
Sports, Sports Columns
MID MON VALLEY ALL SPORTS HALL OF FAME
June 17, 2026
Editor’s note: This Hall of Fame feature is running again due to a production error in Tuesday’s edition. For the Mon Valley Independent A 1958 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, Frank Bernado...
MLB issues warning about altering uniforms
MLB, Sports
June 17, 2026
Several Giants pitchers added Bible verses to their caps on Pride Night. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Lande...