Faith in Fehr: NHLPA head holds steady on realignment
The NHLPA's decision to obliterate the NHL's realignment plan rocked the hockey world. Yet standing steady following Friday's news is Donald Fehr, the executive director of the NHLPA who orchestrated...
View ArticleOutdoors briefs
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. Nationally known wet fly expert and dry fly tier Don Bastian will speak at the meeting of the Ken Sink Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
View ArticleTop recruit should ease transition at WVU
Don't look at it as West Virginia losing forward Kevin Jones, a preseason All-Big East selection who leads the team in scoring and rebounding as a senior. Look at it as the Mountaineers gaining Elijah...
View ArticleTexans claim first postseason victory
The Houston Texans turned to their kids, then to their stars to win the first playoff appearance in franchise history, a 31-10 rout of the bungling Cincinnati Bengals.
View ArticleGiants, Falcons saddled with playoff droughts
New York is returning to the postseason after a two-year absence that put coach Tom Coughlin's job in jeopardy, while the Falcons will be appearing in the playoffs for the second straight year and...
View ArticleHighlands' Mason approaches 2,000 points
A milder-than-usual Christmas morning didn't bring snow, but it didn't stop Micah Mason from bringing the rain.
View ArticleSpringdale player earns all-star honor
Springdale's Chris Liberto was disappointed his team didn't make it to the WPIAL Class A football championship this past season, but the senior running back/linebacker will still get a chance to play...
View ArticleCheswick Christian Academy coach gets 250th win
Tyler Knupp scored a game-high 18 points, and the Chargers rolled to a 60-28 victory over Champion Christian at Penn State New Kensington to give Todd Rosio his 250th career win.
View ArticleSaints roar past Lions in playoff opener
Drew Brees led an unstoppable offense by throwing for 466 yards and three touchdowns, and New Orleans poured it on in the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions on...
View ArticleDevils extend Pens' losing streak to four
Defenseman Brooks Orpik isn't happy that the Penguins are on the verge of falling out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and he hopes he isn't alone.
View ArticleConfidence carries Duquesne to win over St. Bonaventure
"It was a must-win for us," said Sean Johnson, who helped sustain a 13-0 second-half run Saturday that gave the Dukes a 66-52 victory over St. Bonaventure at Palumbo Center. The senior guard scored a...
View ArticleStarkey: Suisham, anyone?
The two lowest-scoring teams in the NFL playoffs meet today in Denver, so how could we not talk about the kickers? Field goals could rule the day.
View ArticleNeal out with broken foot; Staal to miss 4-6 weeks
Right wing James Neal, whose 21 goals are fifth in the NHL, sustained a broken foot against New Jersey on Saturday. The Penguins also suffered a possibly significant injury in practice on Sunday when...
View ArticlePenn State women stumble at home
Michigan State forward Taylor Alton woke up Saturday with a touch of a cold. From her performance, it was hard to tell. Alton scored a career-high 20 points, and Michigan State held off a late rally by...
View ArticlePouncey officially ruled out of today's game in Denver
All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey is one of four Steelers who won't play in today's AFC wild-card game against Denver because of an injury or medical condition. The others are Ryan Clark, Cortez Allen...
View ArticleGreensburg Trib Spotlight Female Athlete of the Week
Norwin junior Madi Guffey is the Greensburg Trib Spotlight Female Athlete of the Week.
View ArticleAllegheny wrestling tournament is a good gauge of talent
Allegheny County Wrestling Championships could provide some previews of late-round action at the WPIAL tournament later this season.
View ArticleSenators send Penguins to fifth-straight loss
The worst homestand of the Dan Bylsma era concluded with a thud against Ottawa, as the Senators roared past the Penguins.
View ArticleVND Spotlight Male Athlete of the Week
Freeport sophomore Cole Hepler is the VND Spotlight Male Athlete of the Week.
View ArticleP Maholm believes Cubs are ready to win
The Cubs agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees Paul Maholm $4.75 million and should add depth to their starting rotation.
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