Steelers defensive lineman Hoke persisted despite long odds
Chris Hoke was the consummate role player who planted his hands in the trenches and committed to doing the dirty work that enabled others to thrive amid the spotlight.
View ArticleGuard Woodall's impact is felt for Pitt in win over Providence
Pitt's Tray Woodall admits he still isn't recovered from his injured groin, waking up a early every morning to ease the soreness.
View ArticleQuarterback Roethlisberger is looking for some answers from Steelers
Big Ben, miffed that Bruce Arians will not return as Steelers' offensive coordinator, will meet with Art Rooney II after Pro Bowl.
View ArticlePaterno lauded by friends, family at memorial service on Penn State campus
The program, which included video clips of Joe Paterno's career, produced a torrent of laughter, tears, love and respect.
View ArticleRobert Morris men slow Northeast Conference leader Long Island at Sewall
When Robert Morris decides to play shut-down defense, the Colonials are hard to beat, as first-place Long Island learned.
View ArticlePittsburgh Marathon changes up, settles on Downtown finish
Four years, four different finish lines, and the Pittsburgh Marathon organizers hope they're finally done with the redesigns.
View ArticlePatriots little-used receiver Ochocinco, head down, heads to Super Bowl
Chad Ochocinco is going to the Super Bowl again, and this time he will be in uniform, answering questions, instead of causing a commotion by asking them.
View ArticleCrosby skating in Los Angeles
The hockey world is focused on Canada's capital city for All-Star Game festivities, but Pittsburgh hockey fans can turn their attention to Los Angeles.
View ArticleJayhawks looking ahead after drubbing by Annapolis
Jeannette junior Jordan Edmunds, who joined the Jayhawks basketball team at midseason after starring for the school's football squad, found no pleasure in Saturday's 60-32 drubbing from Annapolis (Md.)...
View ArticleHempfield boys top Franklin Regional
Kason Harrell's 15 points led Class AAAA No. 5 Hempfield (15-2) to a 60-52 victory over Franklin Regional (6-12) at the Coaches vs. Cancer Backyard Brawl at Seton Hill University on Saturday. David...
View ArticlePitt women learning on the fly
The Pitt women's basketball team entered the weekend as one of three Big East teams winless in league play. Despite her team's struggles -- including a 66-50 loss Saturday at Providence that dropped...
View ArticleStarkey: Steelers president out of bounds?
Oh, to be a fly pattern on the wall when Ben Roethlisberger sits down with Steelers president Art Rooney II to discuss the future of the team's offense.
View ArticleWPIAL basketball standouts find followers on Twitter
It could be a witty quip. An inspirational quote. An expression of feelings or a "shoutout" on game day. WPIAL basketball players use Twitter for various reasons, and they have formed a social media...
View ArticlePitt knocks off No. 9 Georgetown
Pitt will celebrate its 72-60 victory over No. 9 Georgetown on Saturday by taking a road trip to Morgantown for the 183rd Backyard Brawl.
View ArticlePitt football loses yet another recruit
Germantown defensive back William Parks, who previously had committed to Pitt, said on his Twitter account Saturday that he has committed to the University of Arizona.
View ArticleWVU just short vs. No. 3 Syracuse
The Mountaineers' attempt to be the second team to beat the Orange this season fell short, and West Virginia lost, 63-61. "We beat ourselves," freshman guard Gary Browne said.
View ArticleOutdoors briefs
Tuesday, March 6, 5:30 p.m. Fay-West Friends of the NRA fundraising banquet.
View ArticleNew Castle no stranger to adversity
Jason Rankin's team is experienced in this type of adversity, but he wishes it wasn't.
View ArticleCrosby diagnosed with neck injury
Sidney Crosby is in Pittsburgh, plans to continue on-ice workouts and ideally will learn this week if he has spent almost 13 months recovering from a neck injury in addition to a concussion.
View ArticleSto-Rox center serves as cautionary tale for recruits
Deaysean Rippy appears to be the enigma of the Class of 2012, and the Sto-Rox senior should serve as a cautionary tale for recruits.
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