Bucs’ bullpen strong in 4-3 win at Milwaukee
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
August 4, 2026
Three relievers combined for 3 1/3 scoreless innings. Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington did not let the club’s 3-8 record over its past 11 games impact his trade deadline approach Mond...
Steelers are using Nick Herbig in different ways. Now he has to pay it off
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TIM BENZ TribLive 
August 4, 2026
Trying Herbig off the ball is a necessary experiment. Midway through practice on Saturday, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig was beaten in coverage on a completion. He clapped his hands and g...
Big-name players enter season with something to prove
NFL, Sports
August 4, 2026
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Breece Hall came to training camp with a new contract from the New York Jets and an intense desire to justify the big bucks. “It makes me more hungry to keep proving I am who...
Sports
August 4, 2026
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL 10 a.m. - ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 9 - Purple Bracket, Greenville, N.C. 1 p.m. - ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 10 - Orange...
Carroll Twp. captures Wiffle Ball tournament
Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
August 3, 2026
The Bombers topped Mon-City Elite in an exciting final game. In a thrilling finish to the Mon Valley Wiffle Ball League’s weekend tournament, the Carroll Township Bombers won two straight games agains...
Fake stories may signify expanded role for Penn State’s Quinton Martin
Sports, Sports Columns
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 3, 2026
Ihave often said that social media is one of the worst additions to society that I have seen in a long time. The public forum has allowed anyone to have an opinion whether it is factual or not. Then, ...
Warren eager for pads to come on, even if there’s no tackling
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
August 3, 2026
Veteran running back relishes the chance to show physicality in backs-on-backers drill. Tackling got eliminated from Pittsburgh Steelers training camp this summer, but Jaylen Warren hopes the punishin...
Clutch kicker gets his due as Vinatieri heads to Hall of Fame
NFL, Sports
By By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer 
August 3, 2026
When Tom Brady thinks of clutch NFL players, the man considered by most to be the greatest quarterback to play the game begins his list with Adam Vinatieri. “When you look up clutch in the dictionary,...
Keller rocked for 7 runs in shortest start of season
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
August 3, 2026
The Pirates drop 3 of 4 to Cincinnati, fall to 3-8 in their last 11 games. With the trade deadline looming and their wild-card hopes fading, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t afford an abbreviated start...
Pass rusher Clowney reunites with Texans on one-year deal
NFL, Sports
By By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer 
August 3, 2026
Jadeveon Clowney reunited with the Houston Texans on a one-year deal Sunday, bringing his pass-rushing skills back to the team that drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2014 and where he spent f...
Jeanty hopes to return to form with revamped O-line
NFL, Sports
August 3, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — There were flashes last season of the Ashton Jeanty who put up historic rushing numbers in 2024 at Boise State and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting. But 2025 was a t...
Tigers have to rebuild after moving Skubal
MLB, Sports
August 3, 2026
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff pus...
Tyler Higbee to feature for TE-heavy LA Rams
NFL, Sports
August 3, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Higbee has been with the Los Angeles Rams long enough to see teammates come and go, some under surprising circumstances brought about by the organization’s ruthless pursuit of...
Miles, Lynx take down Fever for 10th straight win
Sports
August 3, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie sensation Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27 points, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th straight game with a 108-100 ...
Tensions boil over between D’backs and Guardians
MLB, Sports
August 3, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Torey Lovullo has been involved with professional baseball as a player or coach for nearly 40 years. So, when it comes to the unwritten rules of baseball — especially when a pitcher h...
Women’s Pro Baseball League has several international stars
Sports
August 3, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Ayami Sato wants to learn and teach during the inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League. She also wants to help establish the WPBL as a viable option for internatio...