Steelers notebook: Safety Mitchell shrugs off Ravens WR’s comments
Steelers safety Mike Mitchell on Friday responded to former teammate Steve Smith’s comment, “He’s on my lifetime hit list,” after what Smith felt was a ...
View ArticleSeneca Valley hockey team hopes to maintain momentum from strong preseason
Seneca Valley’s hockey team got to experience playoff-style hockey before the regular season even began. The Raiders competed in the annual St. Margaret Fall Face-Off. ...
View ArticleGameday: Pirates vs. Reds October 3, 2015
Today vs. Reds 7:05 p.m. PNC Park TV/radio: Root Sports/ 93.7 FM, 1450 AM, 1480 AM, Pirates Radio Network Probable pitchers: Pirates RHP A.J. Burnett ...
View ArticleNew attitude has Chartiers Valley football turning corner
A team can choose to do one of two things after a crushing loss: fold or galvanize. The Chartiers Valley football team chose the latter. ...
View ArticlePirates notebook: Morton traces struggles to mechanics of delivery
Pitcher Charlie Morton said he believes the reason for his struggles this season is messed-up mechanics, which have taken away deception in his delivery. “I ...
View ArticleSprong looks to follow Maatta onto Penguins’ roster
RALEIGH, N.C. — Good thing the Penguins had eight preseason games. They needed them. Could probably have used a few more, too. With five days ...
View ArticlePitt, Virginia Tech patch holes in lineup
The brightest stars have been extinguished, leaving Pitt’s game at Virginia Tech on Saturday in the hands of younger understudies now thrust into lead roles. ...
View ArticlePenn State prepares for Army’s triple-option offense
Army, which visits Beaver Stadium on Military Appreciation Day, is a running team to the extreme. The Black Knights average 50 runs and 294 yards ...
View ArticleMountaineers need to find way to slow down Sooners RB Perine
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia defensive lineman Kyle Rose had a first-hand view when Oklahoma’s Samaje Perine rushed for 242 yards and four touchdowns against ...
View ArticlePitt coach McConnell-Serio confident in young team
The Pitt women’s basketball team likely will face the same skepticism that existed when the ACC newcomers were selected to finish last a year ago. ...
View ArticleDefense is 1st priority at Pitt hoops opens practice
Pitt men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon stocked this year’s roster with players who don’t mind getting dirty on defense. Playing time could be limited for ...
View ArticlePenn State AD: Fan experience drives facilities master plan
Penn State has 18 facilities for intercollegiate sports. Athletic director Sandy Barbour said a master plan to study their uses and recommend potential changes includes ...
View ArticleSteelers not afraid to bring heat with secondary
Blitzburgh is back — with a twist. The attacking style of defense the Steelers became synonymous with 20 years ago was on display during Thursday’s ...
View ArticleRookie Sprong OK after injury scare in Penguins’ preseason finale
RALEIGH, N.C. — The power play clicked at less than 16 percent. Some offense was discovered, but so were some potential holes in the defense. ...
View ArticleIntrigue abounds for Penguins before season opener
RALEIGH, N.C. — Good thing the Penguins had eight preseason games. They needed them. Could probably have used a few more, too. With five days ...
View ArticleFrazier finally allows TD, win streak continues vs. Leechburg
Frazier’s defense finally surrendered a touchdown Friday night. With the way Chris Pierce was throwing the ball, it didn’t really matter. Pierce threw for 274 ...
View ArticleWashington’s versatile rushing attack paves way to victory over Mt. Pleasant
Washington’s Jordan West wasn’t used much during the first four games of the season. That changed Friday in the No. 4 Little Prexies’ WPIAL Class ...
View ArticleGorman: Plum’s Chapla takes aim at records
Matt Morgan has a problem most football coaches would envy, especially at this time in this town. The Plum coach has a kicker intent on ...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl North Catholic cruises to nonconference victory over Riverside
Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic extended its perfect start under first-year coach Jason Gildon on Friday with a 65-3 Class A victory over Riverside. Things got ...
View ArticleHighlands humbles Deer Lakes in Allegheny Conference play
Deer Lakes has taken all the attention away from other Allegheny Conference teams with a historic start that has raised eyebrows and owned eyes in ...
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