Category Archives: Local Sports
PIONEERING FORMER PITT STAR PASSES AWAY
The football world mourns the death of Jimmy Joe Robinson, Pitt's first Black varsity player. The Connellsville native passed away Monday at age 97. Robinson played running back at Pitt in 1945, '47 a...
Jul 17, 2025
HEYWARD WANTS WATT TO RETIRE AS A STEELER
Steelers training camp starts next Wednesday at St. Vincent, and TJ Watt is still not signed to a contract extension. He has one year left on his current deal, but is negotiating a new contract that c...
Jul 17, 2025
PENGUINS IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND TO START '25-'26 CAMPAIGN
The start of the Penguins season will have a definite New York flavor. The NHL released the schedule for the '25-'26 season yesterday. After opening at Madison Square Garden against the New York Range...
Jul 17, 2025
PITT PANTHERS QUARTERBACK RECEIVES PRETIGIOUS NOMINATION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
Pitt Panthers Starting Quarterback Eli Holstein has received a national nomination for his commitment to the local community. The Redshirt Sophomore was named a nominee for the 2025 Allstate Good Work...
Jul 16, 2025
S.W. JACK CLOBBERS BUSHY RUN, WINS REGION 7 TITLE
S.W. Jack took control early and cruised to the Region 7 Youth Legion championship last night. Todd Marino has the story. S.W. Jack will open the state tournament Saturday morning at 9 AM in Berwick, ...
Jul 16, 2025
SKENES SHINES, NL WINS ALL-STAR GAME IN "SWING-OFF"
The National League beat the American League in the first ever Swing-Off in the All-Star Game. The Phillies' Kyle Schwarber clubbed three homers in the deciding home run derby, giving the NL a 4-3 adv...
Jul 16, 2025
RAMSEY'S CONTRACT WILL OPEN SALARY CAP SPACE
The details of Jalen Ramsey's new contract with the Steelers were released yesterday. Pittsburgh acquired the three-time All-Pro cornerback from Miami two weeks ago and reworked his deal. The Steelers...
Jul 16, 2025
PENGUINS SIGN FORWARD PROSPECT GRAHAM
The Penguins have signed forward Max Graham to a two-year AHL contract to play for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The 21-year-old aged out of junior hockey. Graham had 13 goals and 22 assists for Kelowna of t...
Jul 16, 2025
PIAA BOARD MEETING TODAY
The PIAA Board of Directors will hold its summer meeting today in State College. Among the many items on the agenda is a possible vote on the parameters of PIAA Flag Football, including length of seas...
Jul 16, 2025
REGION 7 TITLE TO BE DECIDED TONIGHT AFTER MONDAY RAINOUT
Heavy rains struck about an hour before gametime yesterday and forced the postponement of the Region 7 championship matchup between S.W. Jack and Bushy Run to tonight. The Drillers come out of the win...
Jul 15, 2025
Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
