Gorman: Foster follows his heart to Alabama
By Kevin Gorman, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewRobert Foster sat between his mother and father, holding their hands tightly, then paused in mid-sentence and bowed his head to compose himself. The Central ...
View ArticlePirates agree to trade Hanrahan to Red Sox
By Rob Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Pirates have an agreement in place to trade Joel Hanrahan, one of the most prolific closers in franchise history, to the Boston Red Sox. ...
View ArticleNorth Allegheny boys, girls swim teams hoping to send coach out on top
By Karen Kadilak, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe North Allegheny girls swim team is heavily favored to win its fifth straight WPIAL Class AAA title even though it is rebuilding. “No one’s ...
View ArticlePitt senior center Taylor struggling to recover from injury
By Karen Price, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPitt plays the final game on its nonconference schedule Sunday against Kennesaw State, and it could be the second game in a row without senior ...
View ArticleExpert: Alcohol counselors must guard against undertreating NFL players
By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAs the NFL and Players Association grapple with a compromise on penalties for players involved in alcohol-related incidents, rehabilitation has become a...
View ArticleSteelers’ football is Nunn’s business
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBefore Franco Harris made the Immaculate Reception, before the Steelers were good enough to even think about making the playoffs for the first time, they ...
View ArticleLucks have typical father-son relationship
By John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewYou can’t help but notice the same infectious laugh that concludes one sentence before introducing his next thought. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck,...
View ArticleStarkey: NFL’s ‘magic pill’ poses risks
By Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBefore the Steelers take the field for their de facto playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals, several of them will swallow what some call a ...
View ArticleMust-win territory for Bengals, too
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Cincinnati Bengals must be hoping they don’t play two must-win games in a row. If they don’t beat the Steelers on Sunday, their only ...
View ArticlePatriots castoff Green-Ellis boosts Bengals
By Mark Kaboly, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIt is not a coincidence that the only time BenJarvus Green-Ellis didn’t exceed 100 yards rushing in a game over the past month resulted in ...
View ArticleRobinson: Immaculate Reception kick-started Steelers’ dominance
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewMemories of Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception. It can be difficult to explain to someone who wasn’t alive at the time what it was ...
View ArticleMore changes to deer seasons could be in the making
By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPennsylvania’s deer hunters have seen a lot of changes in the past decade. More may yet come. Pennsylvania Game Commissioners held a working group meeting ...
View ArticleFlintlock season presents greatest challenge for hunters
By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewHunters this week get the chance to tackle what is perhaps the biggest challenge on Pennsylvania’s sporting scene — Taking an antler-wearing buck with a ...
View ArticleValley News Dispatch names players, coach of the year
By Valley News DispatchThe Valley News Dispatch has selected its coach of the year, offensive player of the year and defensive player of the year, as well as ...
View ArticleLocal basketball coaches renew friendships, rivalries
By Bill Beckner Jr.Vern Benson and Wayne Greiser coached boys basketball together for three years at Valley — Benson as the head coach and Greiser as his assistant ...
View ArticleFor those missing NHL, plenty of nearby opportunities exist
By Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewMissing hockey? You aren’t alone, nor are you without options. With the NHL seemingly on the fast track to canceling a second season in less ...
View ArticleProspect Watch: Austin Whipple
By Kevin Gorman, Pittsburgh Tribune-Reviewaustin whipple 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, QB, Pine-Richland/Salisbury School While watching tape of his senior season at Pine-Richland and his final game at...
View ArticleBengals eliminate Steelers from playoff contention
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Steelers are home for the holidays — and a whole lot longer. A team that came up short all season is settling in for ...
View ArticlePenn State's Mauti mending and looking toward NFL
By Scott Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewA knee injury may have clouded his NFL prospects, but outside linebacker Michael Mauti said he did not suffer a torn ACL when he went ...
View ArticleSecond-year Baby Pens winger endures growing pains
By Jonathan BombulieFor some prospects playing in Wilkes-Barre, the road to the NHL goes through the weight room. Once they improve their strength and stamina, they’re ready ...
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