Pirates can’t overcome deficit
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 20, 2026
Samuel Basallo hit a pair of home runs as the Baltimore Orioles built a five-run lead the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t overcome. Basallo hit a solo shot off Cam Sanders in the first inning and a two-ru...
Novak filling important role with Penguins
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 20, 2026
For a variety of reasons, things are better for Tommy Novak today than they were one year ago. Like being ambulatory. After the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Novak from the Nashville Predators on Mar...
Bucs’ Ashcraft dominant in win over Tigers
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 19, 2026
Braxton Ashcraft didn’t just wow the Detroit Tigers. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander left them looking. Ashcraft drew 22 called strikes, including on four of his eight strikeouts without a walk in...
Williams impressed by Griffin as battle continues
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 19, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. – The Pittsburgh Pirates are down to two non-roster invitees among their position player group in big league camp, and it just so happens they play the same position. Alika Williams is...
Cruz returns in Pirates’ loss to Astros
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 18, 2026
Oneil Cruz returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates after taking a star turn for his native Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic and picked up right where he left off. Cruz went 1 for 3 in his f...
Johnson sets sights on power
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 18, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Where Konnor Griffin has drawn all the attention for the Pittsburgh Pirates, his double-play partner at Double-A Altoona quietly went about his business to have a strong spring train...
Malkin’s return boosts Penguins over Avalanche
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
MONDAY’S LATE GAME
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 18, 2026
Forward Evgeni Malkin rejoined the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lineup after serving a five-game suspension and directed his club to a 7-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche at the Ball Arena in Denver on Mon...
Davis struggles with command in loss
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 17, 2026
Noah Davis was stung by command issues against the Minnesota Twins, but it was another three-run home run that left a mark. Luke Keaschall broke open a tied game with a three-run shot in the third inn...
Kindel’s education accelerates at high rate
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 17, 2026
Against the context of a season that has been remarkably — if unexpectedly — successful, an empty net goal isn’t anything to boast about. But someone has to score them. And someone has to be on the ic...
Dewar has been perfect fit with the Penguins
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 17, 2026
Connor Dewar has been a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins for over a year, and he’s been perfect. Not in terms of how he plays, mind you. There’s always room for improvement with any fourth-liner. But...
Newest Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean can tackle, too
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
March 16, 2026
Super Bowl champ allowed 1 TD while with Tampa Bay last season. Jamel Dean flexed his coverage skills by picking off three passes last season, but the newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback also ...
Griffin homers in 9th to prevent shutout as Pirates stumble vs. Rays
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 16, 2026
Jake Frawley and Cedric Mullins each had three hits for Tampa Bay. Konnor Griffin hit his fourth home run of spring training in the ninth inning to spare the Pittsburgh Pirates a shutout loss. The Tam...
Garcia homers as Bucs beat Tigers
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 14, 2026
Whether they were swinging the bat or drawing walks, the new acquisitions played a big role for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jhostynxon Garcia, Jake Mangum and Tyler Callihan combined for four hits, four r...
Jeff Capel will return to coach Panthers next season
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 14, 2026
Long before Pitt’s season came to an end, athletic director Allen Greene knew he had a major decision to make regarding the stewardship of the men’s basketball program. Despite the disappointment of c...
Penguins struggle in loss to Golden Knights
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
THURSDAY’S LATE GAME
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 14, 2026
If what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, the Pittsburgh Penguins are presumably eager to vacate Vegas. Especially since wins rarely seem to happen there for them. Skating once again without the servic...
Steelers sign ex-Gateway star
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
March 13, 2026
Safety Jaquan Brisker spent the past four seasons with the Bears. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest free agent addition was hungering for some hometown pizza. Jaquan Brisker soon can order it whenever h...
Chandler strikes out 8 as Pirates rally to defeat Braves
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 13, 2026
Pittsburgh was no-hit for six innings before erupting late. Bubba Chandler had no intention to throw four-seam fastballs on 74% of his pitches, but the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander followed the ins...
Depth has made a difference for Penguins this season
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 13, 2026
Contributions from all corners of the roster have proven critical. The Pittsburgh Penguins staged a reunion with members of their 2016 Stanley Cup championship team Jan. 31. And forward Bryan Rust, wh...
Pitt’s season ends with loss to N.C. State
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 12, 2026
Pitt got hot late in the season and looked to continue carrying momentum throughout the ACC Tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Though the No. 15 Panthers notched a thrilling first-round upset of No. 10 Sta...