Category Archives: Local Sports

No player acquisitions for the Pirates yesterday, but we do have a date for the start of spring training. The first workouts for pitchers and catchers will be on Wednesday, February 11th, and the firs...

Steelers wide receiver Adam Thielen is retiring from the NFL. Thielen announced his decision on Wednesday on social media. The two-time Pro Bowler went undrafted in 2013 and played 13 seasons in the l...

GIRLS BASKETBALL It was a rare close one for Penns Manor, but the Comets prevailed, 41-39, against a tough effort by Cambria Heights. Adia Lieb scored 13 points to lead the way, and coach Jason Milose...

The Penguins took a third straight loss last night, still struggling to find offense against the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning. Paul Steigerwald has the recap. Before the game, the Penguins placed defen...

Coach Mike Tomlin said in a prepared statement, "Coaching in Pittsburgh is unlike anywhere else..." and he will "forever be grateful for (his) time coaching in Pittsburgh." Tomlin announced his depart...

The Pirates made another move yesterday, adding some spring training depth to the system. Reliever Chase Shugart was traded to the Phillies for minor league third baseman Francisco Loreto, an 18-year-...

After a week off, the IUP basketball teams are back in action tonight with a doubleheader at Slippery Rock. Both teams last played at home, sweeping UPJ last Wednesday. The undefeated 8th-ranked women...

IUP's Trent Powell is this week's PSAC Male Swimmer of the Week for his performance January 4th against Davis & Elkins. He was part of first-place relay winners in the 200-medley and the 200 frees...

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is stepping away from the franchise after 19 seasons in Pittsburgh. Tomlin informed players Tuesday, one day after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs with a...

West Shamokin coach Judd McCullough with Alex Talmadge Alex Talmadge scored a career-high 33 points and passed the 1,000 career points mark in West Shamokin's 46-40 non-conference win over Valley. Tal...