Blair Academy proves powerful in Powerade Tournament
New Jersey's Blair Academy made its Powerade Tournament debut a memorable one as the Buccaneers became the 21st different team to win a team title at the 45-year event.
View ArticleSometimes the best recruit is a great recruiter
Essentially, Pitt hired Joe Rudolph for his recruiting prowess. He was responsible for luring Brashear's Manasseh Garner and West Allegheny's Mike Caputo -- the Trib's 2009 player of the year -- to the...
View ArticleBaby Pens' resiliency credit to coach
Under John Hynes, the Baby Pens have lost a game by three goals or more 14 times. In the games immediately following those losses, they're 11-2-1.
View ArticleShowing their stripes: Officiating crew makes WPIAL history
Moments before the national anthem, Margie Byers, Mary Jane Mellott and Diana Tranchini stood side by side in striped shirts, talking about the thrill of the impending moment when they would make WPIAL...
View ArticleMontour riding momentum despite late start
Turns out the Montour boys basketball team's late start to the season courtesy of a deep playoff run by the football team wasn't all bad for the Spartans.
View ArticleMontour riding momentum despite late start
Turns out the Montour boys basketball team's late start to the season -- courtesy of a deep playoff run by the football team -- wasn't all bad for the Spartans.
View ArticleTaglianetti's emotions boil over during Pitt's bowl loss
When Pitt junior safety Andrew Taglianetti tackled SMU running back Jared Williams after 4-yard gain in the fourth quarter, breaking Williams' leg, he couldn't take any more heartache.
View ArticleStaal has bum knee; sits out Devils game
Center Jordan Staal did not play Saturday against New Jersey, only 24 hours after he injured his left knee against the Rangers.
View ArticleLow-key Pitt coach Paul Chryst takes coaching 'seriously'
Chryst built a reputation as a strong proponent of the running game during his seven years as Wisconsin's offensive coordinator, but he has no preconceived notions with the Panthers, whose running game...
View ArticlePitt's Compass Bowl loss ends forgettable season
Pitt (6-7) suffered its first losing season since 2007, but linebacker Max Gruder sees hope for a program that had almost none a month ago.
View ArticleLustig enjoys good start at Robert Morris
Belle Vernon Area graduate Bo Lustig, who completed his first semester with Robert Morris University's men's golf team, competed in five tournaments for the Colonials and earned third-place finishes at...
View ArticleThe burning question as playoffs start: Can they win it all?
The Steelers' playoff journey could end abruptly at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium today. Or they could navigate the choppy waters in Baltimore or New England and finish triumphantly in...
View ArticleWVU dumps No. 9 Georgetown again
Truck Bryant and Kevin Jones are making life a bit easier for coach Bob Huggins and his young West Virginia team, which has few other scoring options. Bryant continued his hot stretch with 25 points,...
View ArticlePa. Game Commissions handle business in different manners
Sportsmen spend more supporting Pennsylvania Game Commissioners than they do Fish and Boat Commissioners, but get less access for their money.
View ArticleBettis, Dawson, Greene among HOF finalists
Four former Steelers players, including running back Jerome Bettis, are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
View ArticleNotes from the outdoors
Pennsylvania Game Commission biologists for years have been searching for barn owls. Recently, and for the first time in nearly a decade, they have found one locally.
View ArticleSteelers' oddities often come out of thin air
There are 1,290 miles and 4,584 feet of elevation separating Pittsburgh and Denver, but their NFL franchises often appear to have been separated at birth.
View ArticleBroncos brush off bruised egos
"We don't care about what anybody else has to say," defensive end Elvis Dumervil said. "We know that when we play the way we play -- no turnovers, create turnovers and just execute -- we can compete...
View ArticleBill O'Brien's life experiences suggest he's up to the task
If not his football resume, Bill O'Brien's life experience suggests he is the right man for the seemingly impossible task of replacing a legendary coach.
View ArticleWeekly tips for the area outdoorsmen
If you're outfitting your first crossbow or just looking for something new to use on one you've had for a while, Magnus Broadheads has a product for you.
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