As season hits final stretch, Steelers have little margin for error
With five games remaining, the Steelers are confident they have a strong enough kick to overtake the rival Ravens down the stretch.
View ArticlePenn State New Kensington falls in OT
Penn State Scranton scored the first six points in overtime and held off host Penn State New Kensington, 82-76, on Saturday night in a Penn State University Athletic Conference game in Upper Burrell.
View ArticleDuquesne finds groove in second half
Duquesne was forced to change direction Saturday night against an opponent that was taller and more physical and surprised them by playing a zone defense. The Dukes went through a feeling-out process...
View ArticlePlum coach wants well-rounded team
Ron Richards doesn't think five returning starters guarantees anything.
View ArticlePlum girls boast veteran squad
Like its boys team, Plum's girls will lean on experience and senior leadership this winter.
View Article3 Pitt assistant football coaches leaving team
Pitt assistant coaches Calvin Magee, Tony Dews and Tony Gibson are leaving the team after less than a full season to pursue other opportunities, most likely with Rich Rodriguez at Arizona. The moves...
View ArticlePolamalu, Woodley playing for Steelers today
Outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley returns after missing the previous three games because of a hamstring injury. Strong safety Troy Polamalu suits up a week after experiencing concussion-like symptoms...
View ArticleSteelers dominate Bengals, 35-7
The Steelers improved to 9-3 today at Heinz Field, and they didn't need to break much of a sweat in doing so.
View ArticleTexans shock Bengals, clinch AFC South
T.J. Yates led the biggest drive in Texans history on Sunday, one that put them in the end zone and the playoffs. He threw a 6-yard touchdown pass with 2 seconds left for a 20-19 victory over the...
View ArticleRavens hammer hapless Colts, retain AFC North lead
Terrell Suggs had three sacks and forced three fumbles as part of an overwhelming defensive performance by the Ravens, who kept the Indianapolis Colts winless with a 24-10 victory Sunday.
View ArticleMurray State races past No. 21 Memphis
Donte Poole connected on a career-high six 3-pointers on his way to 20 points, as Murray State remained undefeated with a 76-72 victory over No. 21 Memphis on Sunday.
View ArticleMiller scales receptions ladder for Steelers
Heath Miller is less than 10 receptions away from passing Hall of Famer Lynn Swann on the team's all-time receptions list.
View ArticleDefense plays role in WVU women's hot start
The West Virginia women's basketball team (7-2), picked to finish second in the Big East preseason coaches' poll, have held eight of nine opponents to fewer than 60 points this season.
View ArticleDespres making impression on his Penguins teammates
Defenseman Simon Despres, the 20-year-old who was selected in the first round of the 2009 draft, has an assist and is a plus-1 in his first five games.
View ArticleKittanning's Koster signs with NAHL team
Kittanning's Heinz Koster is believed to be the first player from Armstrong County to sign an official junior hockey tender after the senior forward signed to play for the Aberdeen Wings of the North...
View ArticleNo. 15 Pitt gets break before homestand
The Panthers (9-1) have the next week off before returning to play South Carolina State Saturday to begin a three-game homestand.
View ArticleFord City girls rally
Ford City's girls basketball team came on strong in the fourth quarter Saturday to defeat Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and claim the St. Joseph tip-off tournament championship.
View ArticleKittanning senior earns spot in junior circuit
Heinz Koster has signed an official tender to play for the Aberdeen Wings of the North American Hockey League, according to Wildcats coach Jamie King. Koster is believed to be the first player from...
View ArticleWildlife officers share strange deer tales
Gary Fujak, the Pennsylvania's Game Commission's officer in western Allegheny County, said a hunter there in archery season harvested an antlered doe. The deer was taken within the city limits of...
View ArticleEight players suspended after Cincinnati/Xavier brawl
Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates was suspended six games Sunday for throwing punches at No. 8 Xavier players, and seven others were disciplined for their roles in a brawl that ended the annual rivalry game.
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