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Steelers notebook: Polamalu practices, doubtful vs. Browns
By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review• Steelers safety Troy Polamalu practiced Friday for the first time in seven weeks. He has missed eight games with an injured right calf and ...
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Steelers’ backup QB Hoyer on fast learning curve
By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewQuarterback Brian Hoyer, thrust into the spotlight as a backup to Charlie Batch, has flipped through the playbook with uncanny rapidity. He has no choice. ...
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Connellsville wrestling counting on experienced squad
By Jason Black, Daily CourierAt certain points of the 2011-12 season, the Connellsville wrestling team fielded a starting lineup with seven freshmen. That meant half the lineup was filled ...
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Ski resorts are hoping for a return to winter
By Karen Price, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSnow was scarce last year across most of the country, Western Pennsylvania included. So when Superstorm Sandy sat and dropped a foot of the white ...
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Cheswick Christian boys team will rely on experience
By D.j. VasilDepth and experience have been issues in the past for Cheswick Christian Academy boys basketball coach Todd Rosio. But this year, those things could make ...
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WVU notebook: Defense enjoys vindication
By John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAMES, Iowa — The last time West Virginia’s defense allowed fewer than 30 points in a game was in a 31-21 win over Maryland on ...
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Beaver County man takes giant elk
By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewTaking a trophy big game animal anywhere is exciting. Taking it somewhere rich in memories is really special. That’s what Dan Barto experienced this year. ...
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District basketball roundup: Penn State hands Bucknell 1st loss
By Wire ReportsUNIVERSITY PARK — Jermaine Marshall scored 17 points in Penn State’s 60-57 victory over Bucknell (5-1) on Friday. It was the first game for the ...
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West Allegheny captures its sixth WPIAL title
By Keith Barnes, McKeesport Daily NewsWest Mifflin had one of the most potent two-man running attacks in the WPIAL this season. In the WPIAL Class AAA championship game, though, the ...
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WPIAL Class AA final notes: Aliquippa brings home another title
By George GuidoAliquippa’s is now 15-8 in WPIAL championship games, including a 13-12 victory over Washington in the 1952 title game. Aliquippa has won 70 WPIAL playoff ...
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WPIAL Class AAAA final notes: Walker wins fifth title, one shy of Walker Sr.
By George GuidoFriday’s WPIAL title for North Allegheny was the fifth overall for Tigers coach Art Walker – three at North Allegheny and two at Central Catholic. ...
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McGloin era coming to a close at Penn State
By Scott Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Matt McGloin narrative is really quite simple according to the foremost authority on it. “I wanted to play football at the highest level and ...
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Pitt running back Graham has family on his mind
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewFor Ray Graham, Pitt’s final home game of the season is all about family — the one he was born into and another he has ...
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Pitt’s efforts to fill, energize student section slow to gain traction
By John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPenn State’s Beaver Stadium houses the “S Zone” in what is regarded as one of the best student sections in college football. West Virginia boasts ...
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WPIAL Class AAA final notes: West Allegheny is still perfect
By George GuidoWest Allegheny became the first WPIAL school to win six championship games without a loss, tying the program for ninth place in WPIAL titles with ...
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Cheswick Christian girls learn chemistry lesson
By D.j. VasilCheswick Christian Academy’s girls basketball team is young, but coach Deric Johnson feels it has the best chemistry in recent years. “The coaches feel good ...
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Steelers’ running game is looking for some consistency
By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIsaac Redman can’t figure out why anyone is panicking about the Steelers’ running game. After all, the ground game amassed 134 yards against AFC North ...
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Karns City’s defense, special teams step up
By Chris RossettiCLARION — Karns City used two non-offensive second-half touchdowns to beat Chestnut Ridge, 35-29, in the opening round of the PIAA Class AA playoff Friday ...
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PIAA announces dates, venues state football quarterfinals
By Staff ReportThe PIAA on Saturday announced the dates, times and venues for three of the state quarterfinals involving WPIAL teams. All games are slated for 7 ...
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PSU honors 2012 team
By Scott Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewUNIVERSITY PARK — Outside linebacker Gerald Hodges wiped his eyes. Defensive tackle Jordan Hill nodded his head and softly pounded his chest. Neither player...
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