In the crazy world of the NFL, it doesn’t make sense to call the third contest of the season a “must-win game.” Well, Sunday’s Steelers 3027 heart-stopping win over Cincinnati was a must-win game. Jus...

In dishonor of the awful performance by the Steelers Sunday against New England, today’s column will be a Steelerless Monday food for thought: • In last week’s ‘stock up, stock down’ piece for area hi...

There’s a lot of things that need some fixing all around the sports world. So, I’m here with the “Sellewtions” once again. First let’s start at the high-school level. McKeesport. Don’t be alarmed, but...

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part story on current Charleroi athletic director Bruno Pappasergi. Miami of Ohio has produced so many legendary coaches, such as Paul Brown, Woody Hayes and ...

It seems like everybody watches the stock market these days. Some days the arrows are up, others they are down. These are volatile times these days for investors, for sure. Let’s take stock in where s...

It was only two weeks ago that you read in this space about the ever-growing issues of abusive fans at sporting events. On Friday night, the Elizabeth Forward at South Allegheny football game was halt...

With the start of fall youth sports leagues around the area, I think it’s a good time to address the elephant in the room. And before you say anything, it isn’t me. I’ve dropped 45 pounds since April,...

You’ve read in this space many, many times in recent years how Mike Tomlin is one of the finest orators I’ve ever heard in the sports fraternity. He is definitely a wordsmith and when he talks, he has...

They made history in several ways as teammates in Seattle. Editor’s note: This is the final chapter of a two-part story on Donora’s Griffey family. Part one ended with Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey ...

He played 19 seasons, finishing as a teammate with his son in Seattle. Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on Donora’s Griffey family. If Americans needed a passport to travel within...

Ihave often said that social media is one of the worst additions to society that I have seen in a long time. The public forum has allowed anyone to have an opinion whether it is factual or not. Then, ...

Born in 1931, Bill Priatko holds the distinction of being the oldest living former Pittsburgh Steeler. His ties to the Mon Valley run deep, stretching from his days at Yough High School to Robert Morr...

With the Steelers opening training camp without Mike Tomlin for the first time in two decades and the Pirates in the thick of the National League Wild Card race, here’s a little Thursday hot-take food...

Iread with interest a story in this newspaper last week about the annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament held in memory of Deacon Marvin Davis, which was held Saturday. Davis passed away in 2025. Before ...

Where did the first half of summer go? I don’t know, but here’s some food for thought: • I was kind of surprised that more wasn’t made about the Pirates’ lack of any offensive players in last week’s A...

In sports, there are certain magic numbers that define excellence. Win 300 games in Major League Baseball and Cooperstown likely awaits. Score 1,000 career points in girls high school basketball, and ...

Under normal circumstances, Pirates fans everywhere would be looking at the weekend’s sweep of NL Central Division leading Milwaukee as a springboard for what’s to come after the All-Star break. The B...

The Littleton family has long been well known in the Mon Valley, producing several individuals who made lasting contributions to their community. Eleanor “Pee Wee” Littleton was an athletic cheerleade...

Accord-ing to baseballreference. com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a 36.6% chance to make the MLB postseason this year. As a lifelong Pirates fan, I’ll gladly take it. Just some hope for relevance, som...

MVI Sports When I saw that Paul Skenes was named to play for the National League in the All-Star Classic, I quickly thought of another well-known player. Willie Mays. Normally to be mentioned in the s...