MLB, Sports
July 27, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Freddy Peralta and the lastplace New York Mets never thought they would reach the final week of July well out of playoff contention, with the front office preparing to sell off assets ...
Sports
July 27, 2026
MLB BASEBALL 6:40 p.m. - SPORTSNETPIT — Arizona at Pittsburgh 7 p.m. - ESPN — Cleveland at Cincinnati 9:30 p.m. - MLBN — Boston at Athletics (9:40 p.m.) SOCCER (MEN’S) 6:50 p.m. - FS2 — CONCACAF U20 C...
Myles Garrett wows Rams on his first day of training camp
NFL, Sports
July 27, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams’ first practice of training camp Sunday was also the first time they’ve lined up as a full defense with Myles Garrett on the edge. The experience left everybody...
Sports
Brissett agrees to reworked 1-year deal with Cardinals
July 27, 2026
Mitchell Law took down Dax Thomas State Farm 39-26 in the Budd Grebb Girls Basketball League championship on Saturday. Madison Johnson led all scorers with 17 points to lead Mitchell Law to the victor...
State tournament starts today for Post 484
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 25, 2026
The Belle Vernon team will face host Williamsport at 6 p.m. After capturing the American Legion Region 6 title on Monday, Belle Vernon Post 484 senior legion is looking to make a run in the state tour...
Aul Bat Co. bests Allegheny Vision, earns spot in DNL title series
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 25, 2026
A two-run homer by Joe Aul was the winning hit in a 3-2 win Friday evening. Aul Bat Company defeated Allegheny Vision Associates 3-2 Friday evening to book its ticket to the Daily News League champion...
Cubs score 2 in 10th to top Bucs
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
July 25, 2026
Catcher Henry Davis said he misplayed a critical throw to the plate. Multiple minor mishaps added up to sink the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, as the Chicago Cubs came away with a 3-2 extra-innings vi...
LeBron James decides to sign with 76ers
NBA, Sports
July 25, 2026
He agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract after weeks of deliberating. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James’ first final decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change hi...
Sports
July 25, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ryan Blaney faces a highstakes weekend in Indianapolis. He’s hoping to put Roger Penske back in victory lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and he’d like to add a second crown jew...
Packers might need changes to stay financially competitive
NFL, Sports
By By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer 
July 25, 2026
Green Bay Packers president/ CEO Ed Policy says adjustments may be necessary as the NFL’s only publicly owned franchise attempts to remain financially competitive in the long term. “It’s like other te...
Patrick Kane returns to Chicago on two-year deal
NHL, Sports
July 25, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — When the Chicago Blackhawks selected Patrick Kane No. 1 overall in the 2007 draft, they counted on the forward, then just 18, to give their rebuilding team and its sputtering offense an...
Richardson, Hiles earn 100-meter wins at U.S. Championships
Sports
July 25, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles surged to 100-meter wins at the U.S. track and field championships on Friday night. The 26-year-old Richardson got off to a slow start but quickly m...
Sports
July 25, 2026
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Michael Kim shot the 15th 59 in PGA Tour history Friday, making a 24-foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole at the 3M Open. Kim birdied the final four holes of his bogey-free round...
Angel Reese makes return to Chicago for WNBA All-Star Game
Sports
July 25, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Bayou Barbie is back in Chicago. With her own Barbie, too. Angel Reese is playing in her third WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. This time, she is representing Atlant...
Mahomes cleared with no limits for start of Chiefs camp
NFL, Sports
July 25, 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been cleared to participate in the start of training camp, checking off one of the major goals that the two-time MVP set for himself when ...
NFL, Sports
July 25, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — DeAndre Hopkins will be with the New England Patriots for the start of training camp this week, but the three-time NFL All-Pro receiver and five-time Pro Bowler isn’t in town ...
Smith, Tigers moving on as season nears
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2026
McKeesport football focused on the upcoming season with new head coach Tom Smith leading the way. After an eventful few months for the McKeesport football program that has seen a coaching change, it w...
Moving On To Play College
High school, Sports
July 24, 2026
SubmittedRinggold’s Travis Lutz (seated) will continue playing soccer at Marietta College. Joining him, from left, are Marietta admission counselor Chris Tekulve, and his parents Christy and Mike. McK...
PONY League World Series holds annual Media Day
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
July 24, 2026
The five-day tournament will kick off Aug. 7 with the first game at 4:30 p.m. The PONY League World Series celebrates is 75th anniversary this season with the annual event approaching. The Printscape ...
Esmerlyn Valdez provides power and draws walks
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
July 24, 2026
Yet another Esmerlyn Valdez home run Monday at Yankee Stadium marked the 13th time the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie went yard in only 32 MLB contests. But for manager Don Kelly, a fifth-inning walk that ...