Panthers take over first place in NFC South
NFL, Sports
NFL CAPSULES
December 22, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns, Lathan Ransom intercepted Baker Mayfield with 42 seconds left and the Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 o...
Panthers throttle Nittany Lions in Chocolate Town
NCAA, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
December 22, 2025
Three decades-plus of irregular meetings has obscured the historical legacy of Pitt vs. Penn State on the hardwood. The two men’s basketball programs, which have played only 10 times since 1992, own a...
Cherington excited to add Lowe to lineup
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
December 22, 2025
Brandon Lowe fit the profile the Pittsburgh Pirates were seeking to add to their lineup, and the two-time All-Star second baseman became a target Ben Cherington identified early as a potential trade p...
Steelers outlast Lions after wild ending
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 22, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Sunday, holding on for a 29-24 win when Jared Goff’s touchdown on the final play was ne...
Sports
December 22, 2025
Crosby passes Lemieux as Pens’ all-time leading scorer Sidney Crosby became the Pittsburgh Penguins’ all-time leader in career points on Sunday, surpassing the iconic Mario Lemieux. Crosby recorded hi...
Neighborhood Academy too much for Greyhounds
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By ADAM BREWER TribLive 
December 20, 2025
Neighborhood Academy’s Julius Page scored a game-high 17 points to lead all scorers. The upset-minded Monessen boys’basketball team was looking to shock the WPIAL by knocking off defending district an...
Hoffmann group agrees to buy Pens
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
December 20, 2025
The long-speculated sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been formally agreed to. On Friday, incumbent owner Fenway Sports Group and prospective owner Hoffmann Family of Companies announced they had “e...
Bucs get slugging 2B Lowe in 3-team deal
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
December 20, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the offseason seeking to add a hitter with pop to their anemic offense, with the expectation that it would address their needs for a corner infielder and outfielder. Aft...
After slow start, BVA routs visiting Derry
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
December 20, 2025
Playing without Curty Wade, the Leopards remained unbeaten in Section 3-4A play. Every athlete knows they have to stay prepared at all times, because there’s no telling when an opportunity to make a b...
Griffin, Parker among first-time Hall nominees
Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
December 20, 2025
Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson were among the first-time nominees announced Friday that will be considered...
Sports
December 20, 2025
BVAMS unbeaten at halfway point The Belle Vernon Area Middle School boys basketball teams remained unbeaten with another sweep, this time at Mt. Pleasant Friday. For the Leps 8th-grade (8-0), Tamir Po...
Deployment of ‘Spartan’ working for Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
December 20, 2025
It started out in the NFL community as something between a joke and an appropriately whimsical moniker for what was a new, unconventional phenomenon being introduced by one of its highest-profile team...
Air-it-all-out meeting helps turn around Steelers defense
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
December 20, 2025
A few weeks ago, ranking much closer to the bottom of the league than the top in many relevant categories, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense decided it needed to talk. Collectively, and to each other. A...
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
December 20, 2025
Serra Catholic exploded offensively in the second half to defeat Geibel 98–69 in Section 2-1A action. The Eagles scored 66 points in the final 16 minutes, and ended the game with three players with 20...
Sawyer preparing for first start with other injuries
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
December 20, 2025
For the first time in his young NFL career, Jack Sawyer played more than half of the defensive snaps in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 28-15 victory Monday night against the Miami Dolphins. The rookie fourt...
Pitt volleyball swept out of Final 4 by A&M
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
December 20, 2025
The national semifinals have been both familiar territory and an insurmountable obstacle for Pitt volleyball every year dating to 2021. Over four consecutive seasons, the Panthers have advanced to and...
Tua could be NFL’s next QB reclamation project
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
December 20, 2025
Tua Tagovailoa could be the NFL’s next quarterback reclamation project. Now that he’s been benched by the Dolphins, Tagovailoa’s future in Miami is uncertain. The Dolphins (68) will take a look at roo...
Nacua apologizes before career game
NFL, Sports
December 20, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua’s tumultuous Thursday started with an apology, and ended with more controversial remarks. In between, he had a career-best performance. Nacua apolog...
Seahawks stun Rams with 16-point comeback
NFL, Sports
December 20, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Mike Macdonald was in no mood to play for a tie, and the Los Angeles Rams’ defense had no interest in letting Sam Darnold connect with any of his top receiving options. After Darnold hi...
Sports
December 20, 2025
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) Noon - BTN — Oakland vs. Michigan St., Detroit 12:30 p.m. - CBS — St. John’s vs. Kentucky, Atlanta 12:30 p.m. - USA — Liberty at Dayton 2 p.m. - CBSSN — Colorado St. at Utah S...