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By Tribune-ReviewFordham at Pitt 6 p.m., Petersen Events Center TV/radio: ESPN3/KDKA-FM (93.7) Records: Fordham 0-1; Pitt 1-0 Line: Pitt by 21 Of note: This is the ...
View ArticleSteelers realize they can’t take K.C. lightly
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewChiefs quarterback Matt Cassel was benched because of his decision-making, his turnovers and the belief that a going-nowhere team needed to change its leader....
View ArticleConnellsville youth soccer team competing for world title
By Nancy Henry, Daily CourierA Connellsville 3v3 girls soccer team traveled to Disney World in January 2010 and competed for the World Championship. They played teams from all over ...
View ArticleDuquesne men’s basketball team loses to Georgetown
By Dan FeldmanWASHINGTON — After the Duquesne men’s basketball team lost a 61-55 game at Georgetown on Sunday, dropping the Dukes to 0-2 for the first time ...
View ArticleFamily first, football 2nd
By Tribune-ReviewBen Roethlisberger has made it known that he’d miss a game to be with his wife during the birth of their child. I have two ...
View ArticleKovacevic: Steelers’ motivator? The mirror
By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIt was early October, and a small group of reporters had huddled around Troy Polamalu’s stall to pepper him with questions about the lifeless, limping ...
View ArticleFreeport hockey team places high priority on puck possession
By Bill West, Leader TimesWith an abundance of offensive firepower, the Freeport hockey team might encourage a fancier playing style this winter. The Yellowjackets’ top 12 point producers returned ...
View ArticleSenior Dan Merz paces productive Norwin offense
By Chris AdamskiWhen Norwin senior Dan Merz said by phone last week, “We’re playing a lot more defensive style this year,” presumably he did so with a ...
View ArticleChartiers Valley forwards some of the best in PIHL
By Chris AdamskiLast season, Cullen McMahon, like the rest of his Chartiers Valley hockey teammates, was more likely to defer. Now, McMahon and the Justin Sabilla-less Colts ...
View ArticleRBs leading way into WPIAL semifinals
By Keith Barnes, McKeesport Daily NewsFor the last four seasons, Clairton has easily disposed of every challenger that came its way. Now the undefeated Bears stand on the brink of ...
View ArticleWest Virginia football notebook: WVU still has long journey ahead
By John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSTILLWATER, Okla. — A 5-0 start to the contrary — including a 2-0 start in the Big 12 — West Virginia has a long way ...
View ArticleOutdoors notebook: Public access acquired in state’s elk range
By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewOutdoorsmen now have some extra room to roam in Pennsylvania’s elk range along a stream that’s getting healthier all the time. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy...
View ArticleSuperscout Leuzinger leaves Pirates organization
By Rob Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewMike Leuzinger, the superscout who brought top outfielder prospect Josh Bell into the Pirates’ system, turned down a contract renewal offer and left the...
View ArticleCrosby frustrated by lack of progress in labor negotiations
By Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewA visibly frustrated Sidney Crosby spoke negatively Monday of what he considers unproductive labor negotiations in New York. Crosby has made no secret he badly ...
View ArticlePitt football coach Chryst questions effort
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPitt coach Paul Chryst’s patience reached a breaking point Monday, as he questioned his players’ effort in their 24-17 loss to Connecticut. “I thought we ...
View ArticlePitt sophomore guard Johnson to transfer
By Scott Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSophomore guard John Johnson has left the Pitt men’s basketball team and will transfer. Pitt coach Jamie Dixon said he and Johnson talked several times ...
View ArticleSteelers notebook: Defensive lineman Ta’amu released
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSteelers defensive lineman Alameda Ta’amu’s rookie-year problems on the field didn’t begin to approximate those off the field. Now, their supposed nose tackle...
View ArticleBig 12 football notebook: Second WR leaves West Virginia
By John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewWest Virginia receiver Ivan McCartney has left the team for personal reasons, coach Dana Holgorsen announced Monday. McCartney, a junior from Miami, had nine...
View ArticlePitt’s depth, defense foil Fordham
By Scott Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewA formula that coach Jamie Dixon hopes Pitt can ride back to national prominence overwhelmed Fordham on Monday night at Petersen Events Center. Forward J.J. ...
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