G-Force continues run through Golden Glove tournaments
Sports
March 4, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent G-Force Boxing continued its strong run in the 2026 Western PA Golden Gloves Tournament with multiple championship performances and several fighters advancing to finals a...
Pitt fires women’s basketball coach Verdi
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 4, 2026
In the immediate aftermath of a third straight disappointing season, Pitt fired women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi on Tuesday morning, athletic director Allen Greene announced. The Panthers went 8-23...
Skenes solid as U.S. dominates San Francisco in exhibition
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 4, 2026
The Americans showed how potent their offense will be, putting up 15 runs in a blowout win. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The United States wasted little time showing how potent its roster could be at the ...
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 4, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — The possibility of playing right field was discussed briefly between Ryan O’Hearn and the Pittsburgh Pirates during free agency, but the plan was for him to split time primarily at f...
Hoosiers make history with 9 players at combine
NCAA, NFL, Sports
March 4, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The national champion Indiana Hoosiers just keep making history. Less than two months after winning their first national championship and becoming the first major college football ...
Narduzzi takes stock of new group, coaches
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 4, 2026
ith the first of 15 spring practices complete, Pitt took the opening step toward coalescing as a team months ahead the 2026 football season. After Monday’s session, the Panthers will continue practici...
No. 1 Blue Devils clinch outright ACC title
NCAA, Sports
March 4, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Star freshman Cameron Boozer scored 26 points and top-ranked Duke shot 55.2% to beat N.C. State 93-64 on Monday night, securing the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-seas...
Giannis returns, says he ‘can’t rush back’ from injuries
NBA, Sports
March 4, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawi...
Phantom BC to face Mist in Unrivaled final
Sports
March 4, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale celebrated her 29th birthday Monday night by hitting a game-winning 3-pointer at a packed Barclays Center to lift Mist to the Unrivaled championship game. The former N...
Sports
March 4, 2026
BASEBALL 10 p.m. - FS1 — 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool Stage: China vs. Australia, Pool C, Tokyo 5 a.m. (Thursday) - FS1 — 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool Stage: Czech Republic vs. South Korea, Po...
Local teams begin hunt for state championships
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 3, 2026
The state playoffs begin Friday and Saturday with first-round games around the region. While spring sports officially kick off today around the WPIAL, there are still a few basketball teams that are g...
Loos, Mandich heading to Washington-Greene HOF
High school, Sports
March 3, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent The Washington-Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame will welcome a decorated and diverse Class of 2026 this summer, highlighted by the legacies o...
EF girls wrestling enjoys successful first season
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 3, 2026
The Warriors finished 4-4 overall and 4-3 in section action in their first full season. The first full season of the Elizabeth Forward girls wrestling program proved to be a strong debut, as the Warri...
Manfredo too much for Vulcans in first-round exit
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 3, 2026
Edinboro rode a dominant performance from McKeesport graduate Rachael Manfredo to an 85-64 victory over California (Pa.) in the first round of the PSAC Championship on Monday night at McComb Fieldhous...
Bucs beat Rays; Williams starts scoring
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 3, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Alika Williams knew that Jake Mangum had the green light to steal second base, so he took a few steps from third base and got ready to read the throw. When pitcher Mason Englert’s th...
Judge relishes chance to captain U.S.
MLB, Sports
March 3, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge said putting on a Team USA jersey Monday carried special significance, especially considering the conflict raging across the Middle East after the U.S-...
Clevinger looks to land spot in rotation or bullpen
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 3, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Mike Clevinger has a season on his resume that no other Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher can claim, but knows that it doesn’t carry much weight in his quest to earn a roster spot ...
Penguins’ Rust: ‘This is home’
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 3, 2026
Even after reaching the 30-goal mark for the first time last season, Bryan Rust hasn’t lost appreciation for that 20-goal plateau. He reached that mark for the seventh consecutive season on Sunday dur...
War in Iran begins disrupting sports world
Sports
By By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer 
March 3, 2026
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East. Cancellations and travel shutdowns are alrea...
It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues
MLB, Sports
March 3, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Batting average was a priority for Andrew Benintendi when he first broke into the major leagues in 2016. He batted .312 in the minors on the way to his debut. Going into his fou...