Crosby arrives in New York, eager to work with Burkle
By Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPenguins captain Sidney Crosby confirmed to the Tribune-Review early this morning that he has arrived in New York and will take part in today’s unique ...
View ArticleEx-Pitt guard Johnson transfers to Penn State
By Tribune-ReviewFormer Pitt sophomore guard John Johnson, who left the Panthers in mid-November, has transferred to Penn State. The 6-foot-1 Philadelphia native will be eligible to ...
View ArticleSteelers notebook: Tomlin says momentum, confidence are ‘mystical’ qualities
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIn 2005, the Steelers were 7-5 but went on to win the Super Bowl. Two seasons later, they were 9-3 but lost four of their ...
View ArticleLatrobe senior continues climb on Legend circuit
By Brian HungerThe idea of racing a car up to 110 miles per hour around a track — which is usually just a quarter mile — probably ...
View ArticlePirates notebook: Tabata will have to earn time in outfield
By Rob Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewNASHVILLE — Once considered a potential cornerstone of the Pirates’ outfield, Jose Tabata will go into spring training as a bench player who must impress ...
View ArticleTwo area hunters take monster bucks
By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewNeither Michael Charlton nor Greg McVay has been hunting bucks this past week. Not because they aren’t deer hunters but because they got their bucks ...
View ArticleOutdoor notebook: Fly fishing camp applications underway
By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIf you’ve got a youngster interested in fly fishing and conservation, this might be the event for them. The 19th annual Rivers Conservation and Fly ...
View ArticleDuquesne men's basketball coach Ferry teaches history lesson
By Chris Harlan, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewDuquesne coach Jim Ferry’s time with the program covers just a few months, but this week he dug deeper into the Dukes’ history. The first-year ...
View ArticleAliquippa coach says team’s ready for challenge in PIAA semifinals
By Chris AdamskiMike Zmijanac’s team has trailed only once all season. It has outscored opponents, 709-64, invoked the so-called “mercy rule” in all but two games, scored ...
View ArticleReturning senior leaders guide Monessen girls into season
By Dave Mackall, Tribune-ReviewNo longer is she Gina Naccarato, a player. Pennsylvania’s second-leading all-time scorer in high school girls basketball has been transformed into a mentor. Monessen has ...
View ArticleKiski Area wrestlers hoping to challenge for WPIAL team title
By Paul Kogut, Valley News DispatchWith two of the top wrestlers in the country highlighting an experienced roster, Kiski Area could be poised to put a firm headlock on plenty ...
View ArticleClairton’s Boyd will play in U.S.Army All-American Bowl
By Keith Barnes, McKeesport Daily NewsTyler Boyd has been given his share of accolades over the last couple of years, but the Division I recruit was given something a bit ...
View ArticleReturning PIAA qualifiers make Franklin Regional team to beat
By Matt GrubbaFranklin Regional made a first-round exit from last year’s WPIAL Class AAA wrestling tournament, but it’s what the Panthers accomplished afterward that makes this year ...
View ArticleCanon-McMillan wrestlers chasing 4th straight WPIAL title
By Chris AdamskiFrom the bright lights of Reno, Nev., to the even bigger spotlight of the PIAA championships in Hershey, Canon-McMillan is out to have an unprecedented ...
View ArticleMt. Pleasant coach banking on collective team
By Dave StofcheckMt. Pleasant girls basketball coach Scott Giacobbi watches talented individuals every day at practice. Once the regular season begins, he hopes they can come together ...
View ArticleDixon looks to lead Steel Valley to playoffs
By Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewC.C. Dixon is one of the WPIAL’s finest girls’ basketball players but has spent most of her high school career surrounded by older, complimentary players ...
View ArticleLatrobe girls set playoff goals for coming season
By Brittany GoncarExpectations are high for the Latrobe girls basketball team this season. The Wildcats hope to snatch a Section 1-AAAA playoff spot after finishing 5-17 overall ...
View ArticleLatrobe in 2nd year of rebuilding with high expectations
By Brian GrahamThe Latrobe boys basketball team is entering the second phase of what coach Brad Wetzel has described as a two-season process. Last season, the Wildcats ...
View ArticleGraduation took heavy toll on St. Joseph boys team
By Paul Kogut, Valley News DispatchUsually by this time of year, St. Joseph boys basketball coach Kelly Robinson has a good handle on which of his players will be starting ...
View ArticleBVA girls hoping for more than an encore season
By Bill Hughes, Valley IndependentDuring her first season as Belle Vernon Area girls’ basketball coach, all Lisa Fairman did was lead the team to only the third post-season win ...
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