Second WPIAL hearing sought in Minnie transfer
By Jeff OliverElijah Minnie’s high school basketball career might not be over after all. Lincoln Park, the performing arts charter school in Midland where Minnie had transferred ...
View ArticleSteelers’ Wallace blames lack of production on concentration lapses
By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAt times, Mike Wallace appears the perfect fit for the Steelers’ passing game. Then there are moments when the fleet-footed receiver seems adrift mentally,...
View ArticlePitt, Penn State football add 2018 and 2019 dates to upcoming rivalry revival
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPitt and Penn State are expanding their football rivalry by two games, adding dates in 2018 and 2019 to those already scheduled for ‘16 and ...
View ArticleCrosby devastated by failure to yield deal
By Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSidney Crosby has had enough. The Penguins’ captain worked out at Southpointe with teammates only hours after a late plane ride home from New York, ...
View ArticleClairton wants to erase one of the few bad football memories
By Keith Barnes, McKeesport Daily NewsEvery player who put on a uniform in any of Clairton’s first 999 games has a memory of either a thrilling victory or a loss ...
View ArticlePitt AD: Chryst never asked for contract adjustment
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPitt athletic director Steve Pederson said coach Paul Chryst never asked for an adjustment to his contract and never wavered from his commitment to the ...
View ArticleSteelers notebook: Colon likely to play Sunday, Woodley out
By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSteelers guard Willie Colon participated fully in practice Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers at Heinz Field. ...
View ArticleSteelers offensive line settling into its comfort zone
By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe last time quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was behind center, the offensive line collapsed under Kansas City’s relentless pressure. As a consequence,...
View ArticleBurress biding time, waiting for chances
By Mark Kaboly, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIt’s been eight years since Plaxico Burress stepped onto Heinz Field as a Steeler, and the veteran receiver couldn’t help thinking of the possibilities when ...
View ArticleFast start propels Plum over Highlands
By George GuidoTeams hit hard by graduation squared off in the opening round of the Plum Tip-off Tournament on Friday night. And at least for one night, ...
View ArticleWoodall making his point on ‘D’
By Karen Price, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThere was plenty to like about Tray Woodall’s performance against Duquesne on Wednesday night, including his 24 points while shooting 50 percent from the field....
View ArticleDuquesne women shoot for City bragging rights vs. Pitt
By Karen Price, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewLast season, the Duquesne women’s basketball team owned the regional matchup circuit, sweeping West Virginia, Pitt, Robert Morris and St. Francis (Pa.) for the...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Bethel Park boys win opener at host tournament
By Staff ReportsKenny Gilmore scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, as Class AAAA No. 3 Bethel Park opened the season with a 59-38 victory ...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Kittanning boys cruise in opener
By Leader TimesKittanning’s boys basketball team opened the season with a resounding statement as the Wildcats finished with their highest single-game point total in at least three ...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Connellsville girls basketball team dominates
By Staff ReportsMaria Merendino scored a game-high 14 points, and Ashton Grimm followed with 10 points as the Connellsville girls basketball team grabbed a 63-8 season-opening victory ...
View ArticleLocal roundup
By Staff ReportsThe Burrell boys basketball team beefed up its nonsection schedule so it could face playoff-caliber competition. Winning those games is an added bonus. The Bucs, ...
View ArticleLocal roundup: Elizabeth Forward boys cruise to victory
By Staff ReportsAustin Matta scored 22 points, and Jaquan Davidson added 18 as Elizabeth Forward (1-0) opened with a 62-29 win over Southmoreland at the Brownsville Falcon ...
View ArticleResults from Chartiers-Houston Invitational, Eastern Area Invitational
By Tribune-ReviewWrestling Chartiers Houston Invitational Quarterfinals 106 pounds Austin Griffiths, Southmoreland p. A.J. Buckiso, Peters Township, 1:08; Jaz Wolfe, South Fayette d. Tyler Wisniewski,...
View ArticleDecorated Redbank Valley wrestling team awaits tough 1st month
By Bill West, Leader TimesEarly speculation in New Bethlehem suggests this season’s Redbank Valley wrestling team might rank among the program’s all-time best. By New Year’s Day, the Bulldogs ...
View ArticleSteelers line coach Kugler leaving to take UTEP job
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSteelers offensive line coach Sean Kugler told the Steelers he’s leaving at the end of the season to replace Mike Price as the head coach ...
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