Mantha and Pens pound Isles, 8-3
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 31, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in th...
Hounds raise banner, hold off SC Jacksonville
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOHN PHILLIPS TribLive 
March 31, 2026
A clear blue sky, along with a rabid crowd greeted the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. The fans had every intention of celebrating the incredible run that led to the club’s fir...
UFL has more unique rules for the NFL to consider
Pittsburgh, Sports, Sports Columns
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
March 30, 2026
In about three weeks, all eyes around the NFL will be on Pittsburgh as the city hosts the NFL Draft. And for all you football junkies who can’t get enough of the sport and are looking for a bridge to ...
Davis delivers as Pirates get first win of the season
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 30, 2026
He drove home the gamewinning run in the 10th inning, then tagged out Francisco Lindor at the plate to preserve the victory. By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive A day after the Pittsburgh Pirates took one on the...
Injured Penguins Crosby, Malkin resume practicing
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 30, 2026
Coach Dan Muse isn’t sure if either player will be ready for tonight’s game with the Islanders. Injured Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each rejoined their teammates for a...
SportsNet Pittsburgh unveils ‘creative refresh’ for Pirates
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 28, 2026
Major enhancements are about to arrive on the screens of fans tuning into Pittsburgh Pirates games. Over the last year, Sports-Net Pittsburgh, which televises the vast majority of Pirates games and is...
Crosby exits early in shootout win over Sens
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 28, 2026
On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins claimed a rollicking 4-3 shootout win against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario that was vital to their hopes of reaching the postseas...
Skenes chased in first as Pirates lose to Mets
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 27, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Skenes thought he could get out of a jam in the first inning on opening day. He never got the chance. After giving up five runs and getting only two outs Thursday in an 11-7 loss ...
Opening Day represents 1st day of Kelly’s dream job
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive, By MAURA CAREY AP Sports Writer 
March 27, 2026
Don Kelly has made no secret that he cherishes every moment of managing the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the season opener at the New York Mets on Thursday marks the first Opening Day as their skipper for ...
Skenes, thinking of playoffs, ready to face Peralta
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 26, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — On the eve of opening day, Paul Skenes set forth lofty goals for the Pittsburgh Pirates. “We want to win the division. We want to make the playoffs. That’s it. How we do that, who know...
Pitt parts ways with Jason Capel, O’Toole
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 26, 2026
Jeff Capel might have been retained by athletic director Allen Greene — at least for 2025-26 — but early into the offseason, a pair of his assistants are being let go. Associate head coach Tim O’Toole...
Neal adjusting well to life at defensive end
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 26, 2026
Pitt’s Isaiah Neal had good reason to enter the offseason with confidence. Last fall, after the Panthers were decimated by injury at defensive end, Neal — to that point a tackle — was tasked to transi...
Rooney accepts Spirit of Hospitality Award
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
March 26, 2026
Steelers President Art Rooney II was recognized Monday for his integral role in bringing the NFL Draft to Pittsburgh. Just a month ahead of the draft, Rooney was given the Spirit of Hospitality Award,...
Defensive struggles continue in loss to Colorado
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 25, 2026
Sturdy team defense has been a hallmark of the success the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed. Odd-man rushes or second- chance rebounds have largely been stifled through an adherence to a sound...
Pitt offense dominates defense in first scrimmage
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 25, 2026
Pitt conducted its first scrimmage of spring ball Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, with the offense and defense running a total of 109 plays, per coach Pat Narduzzi. Narduzzi also reported a 52-24 win by...
Penguins’ Brunicke has clear plans for future
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 25, 2026
Harrison Brunicke didn’t mince words when explaining his aspirations for the 2025-26 season back in October. “Plan A is to be here,” the Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect said during training cam...
Pitt hires College of Charleston’s Harmony as women’s coach
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 24, 2026
Robin Harmony will be Pitt’s new women’s basketball coach, athletic director Allen Greene announced Monday. Harmony, a Hershey native, joins the Panthers from the College of Charleston, where she just...
Bucs fall to Braves in spring finale
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 24, 2026
Hunter Barco made the final cut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, then showed why he’s ready for a relief role. The 6-foot-4 left-hander tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings to finish spring training with a 2.31 ...
Former Pirate McCutchen makes Rangers’ MLB roster
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 24, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers, who expect the 39-year-old former MVP outfielder to split some time at designated hitter, maybe play a...
Pirates’ decision on Griffin wasn’t based on ‘seasoning’
Pittsburgh, Sports, Sports Columns
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
March 23, 2026
According to an age-old saying, a leopard never changes its spots. That has never been more true when we look at the Pirates and how they are handling 19-year-old phenom Konnor Griffin. Griffin, who w...