PSU’s Mauti, Robinson honored by Big Ten
By Scott Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPenn State’s Michael Mauti and Allen Robinson were named the Big Ten’s top linebacker and wide receiver, respectively, and six Nittany Lions were honored as ...
View ArticleBig East Notebook: Could Backyard Brawl make return?
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBringing the Backyard Brawl to Yankee Stadium appears to be more than just a dream among fans. There is interest among college football decision-makers in ...
View ArticleDeer season off to slow start
By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewMonday wasn’t the worst day Dave Arnold of McCandless Township has ever had on state game land 203 near Wexford. Hunting there last October, he ...
View ArticleTomlin demotes Mendenhall to third string, lists Wallace as co-starter
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSteelers coach Mike Tomlin didn't wait until his weekly news conference to send a message to a couple of players. Running back Jonathan Dwyer has ...
View ArticleReport: Tulane, ECU to join Big East in 2014
By The Associated PressTulane is joining the Big East as a full member in 2014 and East Carolina will also be joining the rebuilding conference for football only, ...
View ArticleSteelers preparing Batch to start
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Steelers are preparing No. 3 quarterback Charlie Batch to start again Sunday in Baltimore, but a still-hurting Ben Roethlisberger threw Monday for the...
View ArticlePinstripe Bowl interested in Pitt, possible ‘Big Apple Brawl’
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPinstripe Bowl executive director Mark Holtzman said renewing the Backyard Brawl between Pitt and West Virginia at Yankee Stadium “can be very compelling” for...
View ArticleWVU football notebook: Mountaineers aim to finish strong
By John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review• West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen likes the mindset of his players entering Saturday’s regular-season finale against Kansas at Milan Puskar Stadium. The...
View Article2 St. Vincent players earn league honors
By Tribune-ReviewSt. Vincent produced two basketball players of the week recently in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. Senior guard Chris Klimchock led the Bearcats men’s team in ...
View ArticleConsistent offense leads Panthers into USF with shot at bowl
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewTwo years ago, Pitt officials were focused on jazzing up their football program after six seasons of the conservative, play-not-to-lose style of coach Dave...
View ArticleWCCC basketball teams have high expectations
By Dave Mackall, Tribune-ReviewWestmoreland County Community College basketball teams have produced their share of memories in six seasons of existence. Their coaches want more. “We need more talented...
View ArticleYoung players to play key role for Seton Hill women’s basketball team
By Chris AdamskiIt’s Meghan In The Middle for the Seton Hill women’s basketball team. The Griffins entered the season as an intriguing melding of four experienced upperclassmen ...
View ArticleHonors contine for Seton Hill volleyball
By Staff ReportSeton Hill University’s most successful women’s volleyball season continues to produce honors. Sophomore middle hitter Corrine Gahagen has been named to the all-American Volleyball...
View ArticleCampus clippings: Burrell graduate aims for more mat success
By Paul Kogut, Valley News DispatchPitt-Johnstown sophomore wrestler Travis McKillop (Burrell) hopes to provide an encore to his standout freshman season despite moving up a weight class. McKillop...
View ArticleGuido: CFL’s Grey Cup had WPIAL flavor
By Tribune-ReviewThere was an interesting sidelight to the Grey Cup on Sunday night. The game, the Canadian equivalent of the NFL’s Super Bowl, was won by ...
View ArticleLigonier native named USTFCCCA coach of the year
By Brittany GoncarLigonier native Rick Erdmann has a lot to show for his 33 years of coaching cross country at Eastern Kentucky. In October, EKU captured the ...
View ArticleSylba returns to head coaching as Freeport girls brace for Class AAA
By Paul KogutPaul Sylba has returned to the head coaching ranks after three relatively quiet seasons as an assistant and will help the Freeport girls take on ...
View ArticleFreeport boys ready to make step up in class
By Paul Kogut, Valley News DispatchFreeport boys basketball coach Mike Beale said he isn’t intimidated by a climb from Class AA to AAA, and his players shouldn’t press the panic ...
View ArticleGeibel boys looking to build on .500 season
By Jason Black, Daily CourierDuring his first year as coach of the Geibel boys basketball team, Ed Kroupa guided the Gators to level ground — an 11-11 record that ...
View ArticlePresence of mediator not inspiring optimism for NHL lockout
By Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewNews that the NHL and its Players’ Association have agreed to consult with mediators did not generate much optimism among the Penguins who skated at ...
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