Rams’ multisport coach Ravasio gets his Hall call
High school, Sports
MID MON VALLEY ALL SPORTS HALL OF FAME
June 13, 2026
Editor’s note: This is the second of a series of stories introducing the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. By the Mon Valley Independent Joe Ravasio’s coaching career impacted ge...
Nigut goes from walk-on to Freshman of the Year
NCAA, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 13, 2026
After committing to play football at California (Pa.) last year, Charlie Nigut decided to sit down with the school’s baseball coach, Joey Noro, and inquire about becoming a two-sport athlete for the V...
Wash-Greene County Chapter Of Pa Sports Hall Of Fame Holds Induction Banquet
High school, Sports
June 13, 2026
The Washington-Greene Co. Chapter of the PA Sports Hall of Fame held their induction banquet Sunday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Southpointe. This year’s class included, sitting (left to right): John S...
Price brings summer kickball league to Donora
Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
June 13, 2026
Teams can still join if interested as play is set to begin Tuesday at Donora Jr. High field. An adult co-ed recreational kickball league will begin play next week in Donora. The brainchild of Donora r...
Marlins hand Pirates fifth loss in six games
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
June 13, 2026
Whether it’s shortened starts by the rotation or allowing big innings by the bullpen is a chicken-or-egg question, but the Pittsburgh Pirates continue to have a problem with their pitching. An ineffic...
High school, Sports
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
June 13, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Adam Crawford homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs as Allegheny Vision pulled away with a five-run seventh inning to defeat the Plum Pterodactyls in Daily News L...
Replacing center fielder Oneil Cruz will require a collective effort by the Pirates
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
June 13, 2026
The injury provides opportunity for Jake Mangum, Billy Cook, Tyler Callihan & Esmerlyn Valdez. When word spread that Oneil Cruz would be out for an extended period with a left hand injury, Pittsburgh ...
For Mitch Keller, the lack of answers is even more concerning than the results
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TIM BENZ TribLive 
June 13, 2026
Keller is 5-4 on the season with an ERA of 5.14, but his ERA was 2.87 on May 7. Pitcher Mitch Keller and manager Don Kelly appear to align with Pittsburgh Pirates fans on the big points. Keller looks ...
Sports
June 13, 2026
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Crovak, Black selected for PSBCA All-Star Game
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 12, 2026
After stellar senior campaigns and plenty of team success this past baseball season, Elizabeth Forward’s JB Crovak and Serra Catholic’s Max Black were chosen for the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coache...
Jansante joined family’s path to success
Sports, Sports Columns
MID MON VALLEY ALL SPORTS HALL OF FAME
June 12, 2026
Editor’s note: This is the second of a series of stories introducing the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. By the Mon Valley Independent Athletics were deeply rooted in the Jansa...
Dumbroski leads Cedarbrook; Monessen Florist alone in first
High school, Sports
June 12, 2026
File photo By the Mon Valley Independent Bella Dumbroski poured in 28 points as Cedarbrook rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat BeeGraphix, 48-42, on Night 8. BeeGraphix (3-5) led 26-23 at halfti...
W&J’s Sacco wins national writing award
Sports
June 12, 2026
For the Mon Valley Independent GREENWOOD, Ind. — Washington & Jefferson College student sports information assistant and lead broadcaster Jack Sacco has been recognized nationally by College Sports Co...
Quinn Construction remains unbeaten in Daily News League
High school, Sports
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
June 12, 2026
jsellew@yourmvi.com Quinn Construction erupted for five runs in the first inning and never looked back in an 8-3 victory over Netto’s Snack Shack in Daily News League action. The win kept Quinn Constr...
Elliott ‘blessed, happy’ to be back after injury-shortened season
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
June 12, 2026
Elliott: “I’m just happy to be back here with my guys, honestly.” Fifty-one weeks ago while going on social media in the wake of signing a two-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, DeS...
Pulisic ready to shoulder the burden of U.S. hopes in opener
Sports
June 12, 2026
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup. Only a handful of prominent playe...
NFL, Sports
June 12, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made it through the team’s offseason program just months after surgery to repair two ligaments in his left knee, and coach Andy R...
No rally for Pirates as Keller’s struggles continue
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 12, 2026
Chaz Palla / TribLive Spencer Horwitz summed up the feeling inside the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse following their dramatic, improbable comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday at PNC ...