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After promising start, NHL labor negotiations produce more of the same
By Rob Rossi, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewNEW YORK — Tension ramped up in the back-and-forth NHL labor saga. Again. Owners and players — without the presence of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman ...
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Connellsville girls look for improvement under new coach
By Jason Black, Daily CourierWhen Shawna Little played basketball at Connellsville, the Falcons made it to the WPIAL Class AAAA semifinals during her senior year in 2001. A little ...
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Pitt strolls past Duquesne in City Game
By Karen Price, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPitt freshman Steven Adams led a dominant effort on the boards, and Tray Woodall shot 50 percent from the floor as the Panthers defeated Duquesne, ...
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New coach leads Woodland Hills boys into challenging Section 2
By Chris AdamskiAs a Churchill resident who spent more than a decade assisting George Novak in coaching the school’s football team, new Woodland Hills boys basketball coach ...
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West Mifflin girls to be without top player
By Keith Barnes, McKeesport Daily NewsWest Mifflin coach Rob Yeschenko has been on the job for two years, but he has learned quite a bit about losing his team’s top ...
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Roethlisberger to start Sunday vs. Chargers
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBen Roethlisberger, who has made a career of standing up to challenges, successfully answered the latest one issued by his head coach. And it means ...
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Graham, Donald named Big East first team all-stars
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPitt running back Ray Graham and defensive tackle Aaron Donald were named Thursday to the Big East first team, joining four teammates honored by the ...
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Alvarez says he won’t take Chryst to Wisconsin
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewWisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said Thursday he won’t try to hire Pitt coach Paul Chryst to replace Bret Bielema as his head coach. “Paul’s ...
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Lincoln Park accepts villain role in WPIAL basketball
By Chris Harlan, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewLincoln Park has been cast as a villain in WPIAL basketball, a starring role the Leopards are willing to perform. Even if they accept the ...
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Pens contingent not deterred by hard-liners in NHL, NHLPA
By Rob Rossi, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewNEW YORK — NHL and NHLPA hard-line voices will not easily shake the Penguins, who are in New York to prevent hockey from falling off ...
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Kovacevic: Penguins, Bettman best buds
By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewNEW YORK — As the narrative has turned in this interminable, indefensible NHL lockout, the Penguins suddenly are the good guys in some grand, mutinous ...
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Area not short on talented post players
By Bill Beckner Jr.The holidays notwithstanding, there’s a long line at the A-K Valley post office. The area has a collection of tall, multi-talented girls basketball players who ...
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High school notebook: Ward resigns as McKeesport football coach
By Kevin Gorman, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewJim Ward resigned Thursday as McKeesport football coach, citing “personal reasons.” McKeesport was 19-11 in Ward’s three seasons, including a 15-5 record in...
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Steelers notebook: It’s official: Roethlisberger will start
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Steelers made official Thursday what became evident the day before: Ben Roethlisberger will start at quarterback Sunday against San Diego. The quarterback...
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Pitt notebook: Duquesne coach praises Pitt
By Tribune-Reviewe_SBlt Duquesne coach Jim Ferry said following his team’s City Game loss that Pitt was “significantly better” than No. 15 Georgetown, whom the Dukes played ...
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High school hockey roundup: Freeport earns shutout
By Leader TimesFreeport and South Park remained tied through one period Thursday night at the Ice Castle in Castle Shannon. Then, the Yellowjackets turned to their odd-man ...
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Around district colleges: CMU lineman will play in Aztec Bowl
By Mike PalmCarnegie Mellon senior offensive lineman Patrick Robinson will play in the Aztec Bowl Senior All-Star Game on Dec. 14 in Monterrey, Mexico. The Aztec Bowl ...
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Atlantic Coast Conference presidents pledge their unity
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe presidents of 15 ACC schools, including Pitt chancellor Mark Nordenberg and Notre Dame’s Fr. John Jenkins, issued a statement Thursday, asserting their...
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Allderdice boys, girls hope to maintain spots atop City League
By Chris AdamskiThe Buddy system is back at Allderdice. Buddy Valinsky is about to embark on his second tenure as Dragons head boys basketball coach. An alumnus ...
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Gorman: Walker’s winning way fueled by failures
By Kevin Gorman, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBefore his game against North Allegheny, Butler coach Clyde Conti shot friendly fire in the direction of Art Walker. While catching throws from Tigers...
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