Penn State football notebook: Lions look to measure up against Ohio State
By Scott BrownIOWA CITY, Iowa — Ohio State had some unlikely supporters Saturday as it rallied from a late eight-point deficit to beat upset-minded Purdue in overtime. ...
View ArticleWest Virginia football notebook: A search for answers on offense
By John HarrisMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s high-octane offense scored a total of three touchdowns in consecutive losses against Kansas State and Texas Tech. What was once ...
View ArticlePitt football notebook: Thomas, Mason stand out in victory
By Jerry DipaolaPitt didn’t have much to celebrate after defeating Buffalo, a last-place Mid-American Conference team, but you’d have a difficult time convincing Todd Thomas and Dan ...
View ArticleSteelers notebook: Tomlin: No rift between Roethlisberger, Haley
By Ralph N. PaulkCINCINNATI — Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn’t aware of problems between quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Even if they happen, he isn’t ...
View ArticleSteelers able to overcome in victory
By Alan RobinsonCINCINNATI — The Steelers did this one all wrong and still got it right in the end. They must be in Cincinnati. Chris Rainey, the ...
View ArticleWeek 7 in photos: Steelers 24, Bengals 17
By Tribune-ReviewA look at the Steelers-Bengals game from the photographers of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. ...
View ArticleRiverview volleyball peaking at the right time
By Bill Beckner Jr.After a somewhat sluggish morning match, Riverview’s girls volleyball team woke up in the afternoon to avenge a loss to Indiana last Saturday at the ...
View ArticleWPIAL is looking for PIAA to explain its transfer rule
By Kevin Gorman and Chris HarlanDisenchanted by and disgusted with the frequency with which the PIAA overturns its athletic eligibility decisions in transfer cases, the WPIAL is asking for an ...
View ArticleValley’s boys soccer team prepares for WPIAL playoff debut
By Paul KogutSenior defender Drew Buzzell said a new, positive outlook has taken root among Valley’s boys soccer players. A major jump in number of victories and ...
View ArticleKittanning’s Klodowski seeks elusive first-place finish
By Bill WestKittanning senior golfer Jordan Klodowski gets one last shot to go for first. As the most accomplished team member in Kittanning’s history, Klodowski already has ...
View ArticleKovacevic: Redemption, one player at a time
By Dejan KovacevicCINCINNATI — Ike Taylor got at least one thing right in his rant against us Pittsburgh sporting media types a few days ago. Well, semi-right. ...
View ArticleBengals lose momentum in setback to Steelers
By Ralph N. PaulkCINCINNATI – Linebacker LaMarr Woodley spent the entire week saying repeatedly, “We’ve got to get back to Steelers football – stopping the run.” After a ...
View ArticleSouth Allegheny soccer breaks new ground
By Keith BarnesSouth Allegheny added a couple of missing pieces to its girls soccer program Saturday. During its WPIAL Class A first-round playoff game against Ellis School, ...
View ArticleLocal roundup: Roaring Lions earn top seed in PSUAC playoffs
By Tribune-ReviewThe Penn State Fayette women’s volleyball team wrapped up its regular season with a 25-7, 25-14, 25-19 win over host Penn State New Kensington in ...
View ArticlePitt notebook: Bowl game no lock for Panthers
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review• Pitt has qualified for four consecutive bowl games, but reaching eligibility will require a 3-2 finish after a 3-4 start to the season. Some ...
View ArticleSteelers notebook: RGIII’s rushing prowess adds unique dimension
By Tribune-ReviewThe Steelers will hear plenty about Redskins rookie Robert Griffin III, whose running ability adds a seldom-seen dimension to the art of playing quarterback. Griffin ...
View ArticleBrown’s effort opens up Steelers’ offense
By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIt’s becoming increasingly clear that Steelers receiver Antonio Brown is a perfect fit for Todd Haley’s offense. He proved that Sunday night when he made ...
View ArticleBig 12 notebook: Oklahoma State soldiers on without QB
By John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewOklahoma State coach Mike Gundy received more bad news about his quarterbacks when he announced that J.W. Walsh was lost for the season after suffering ...
View ArticleBelle Vernon Area’s Gherardini named Player of the Week
By Jeff Oliver, Valley IndependentBelle Vernon Area’s football playoff hopes were hanging from a precariously thin thread, to say the least, Friday night. The Leps were in a must-win ...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Kiski Area boys soccer knocks off NA in first round
By Staff ReportsMatt Dziadosz, Ian Mooreland, Dakota Lange and Tyler Graham scored on penalty kicks as Kiski Area used a 4-3 edge in the shootout to defeat ...
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