Different Butler Fishing Show continues to expand
The Butler Fishing Show will have 54 exhibitors, some of whom will have traveled from Canada, Indiana, New York, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.
View ArticleEarly scoring flurry paces Penn-Trafford in win over Norwin
Penn-Trafford took an early lead on Norwin in a key WPIAL Section 1-AAAA girls basketball game and never allowed its visiting neighbor much chance to keep up.
View ArticleSlumping Pitt falls in tough road loss at No. 1 Syracuse
Pitt fought back from a putrid start against the undefeated Orange but saw its losing streak continue with a loss at the Carrier Dome.
View ArticlePitchers Morton, Hanrahan sign 1-year contracts with Pirates
The Pirates signed Charlie Morton and Joel Hanrahan to one-year contracts, avoiding salary arbitration with both pitchers.
View ArticleHarris: Paterno clings to fading legacy
It's difficult to tell which pain is worse. Is the physical or mental anguish more difficult for former Penn State coach Joe Paterno to endure?
View ArticleFormer Pitt big man Birch airs complaints about stay
McDonald's All-American Khem Birch said he didn't feel embraced by his teammates and believes some of Pitt's players were selfish.
View ArticleUpper St. Clair LB Conwell switches from Pitt to Arizona recruit
Fallout from Pitt's coaching staff upheaval reached the recruiting Class of 2012 when Upper St. Clair outside linebacker Dakota Conwell changed his mind.
View ArticleFord City girls trample West Shamokin
With half of the Section 1-AA schedule complete, Ford City's girls basketball team is in the mix for a title.
View ArticlePirates, Karstens agree to one-year deal
The Pirates avoided arbitration with another one of their pitchers today, signing right-hander Jeff Karstens to a one-year, $3.1 million deal.
View ArticleDefenseman Letang close to returning with Penguins
Kris Letang, who has not played since absorbing a hit from Montreal's Max Pacioretty on Nov. 26, could be back within the next week.
View ArticlePenguins' Letang hopes to return soon
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang might rejoin the lineup later this week, he said Tuesday after skating with teammates for the first time since his November concussion.
View ArticleConnellsville grad Swink earns prestigious accolade from NEC
In her four seasons with the Red Flash, Beth Swink has helped Saint Francis win 88 games and four Northeast Conference championships from 2001-05.
View ArticleWelker still big threat as Patriots tight end hype grows
With Rob Gronkowski getting so much attention, Wes Welker sometimes seems overshadowed in the New England Patriots outstanding offense.
View ArticleLigonier Valley riding high after big win
Following a 21-point loss to Homer-Center in its previous game, Paul Dominic's Ligonier Valley girls basketball team rebounded to whip WPIAL power Greensburg Central Catholic and run its record to 9-2.
View ArticleXavier men's basketball team getting back to pre-brawl form
The Musketeers have won three in a row, an indication they've finally gotten over the brawl that got unwanted national attention and changed everything.
View ArticleRavens are going to need to crank up offense to beat Patriots
Of the four remaining teams vying for the NFL championship, the Baltimore Ravens own the lone sputtering offense.
View ArticleVND Spotlight Male Athlete of the Week
Kiski Area sophomore Shane Kuhn is the VND Spotlight Male Athlete of the Week.
View ArticleBurrell, Valley meet with first place at stake
Burrell will attempt to notch its 70th consecutive section win, and Valley will aim to defeat Burrell for the first time since 1999.
View ArticleWPIAL approves radical football realignment
In a move designed to eliminate scheduling headaches but one that could draw backlash from football coaches, the WPIAL approved a radical realignment for the next two years.
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