Category Archives: Local Sports

PENGUINS MISPLAYS LEAD TO FIRST LOSS OF SEASON
Coach Dan Muse lamented the Penguins' poor puck decisions and lack of energy as they lost for the first time this season, to the Winnipeg Jets. Paul Steigerwald has the story. The Pens' healthy scratc...
Todd Marino Oct 6, 2026

CRIMSON HAWKS DROP A SPOT IN AFCA POLL, HOLD STEADY IN D2FOOTBALL.COM
IUP dropped a spot to tenth in the AFCA Coaches Poll released yesterday, and the Crimson Hawks held steady at number thirteen in the D2Football.com poll. IUP beat Edinboro in double-overtime on Saturd...
Todd Marino Oct 6, 2026

VOLLEYBALL, GOLF, SOCCER ON THE MONDAY SCHEDULE
VOLLEYBALL Purchase Line swept West Branch in a non-conference match (25-23, 25-10, 25-21.) FOR PURCHASE LINE: Rylee Mahaffey led the Dragons with 16 kills, 14 digs and 13 service points. Alorra Phill...
Todd Marino Oct 6, 2026

McCARTHY "CLEANING THE HOUSE" BEFORE COLTS PREP
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said yesterday that he and his coaching staff have been doing a "self-scout" of the team since the loss in Cleveland last Thursday. He said they "need to clean (their) own...
Todd Marino Oct 6, 2026

AFL UPDATE: SEVERINO, CARMICHAEL HAVE BIG NIGHT AT THE PLATE
In the Arizona Fall League, Pirates prospect Jhonny Severino hit a home run and fellow Bucco Easton Carmichael had two hits, but the Glendale Desert Dogs lost to the Surprise Saguaros, 8-7.
Todd Marino Oct 6, 2026

PENGUINS LOOK TO GROUND THE JETS TONIGHT
The Penguins have had their way with Winnipeg in their last two dozen games at home. They are 21-0-3 against the Jets going all the way back to 2007, and 18-8-0 in their last 26 games. But they have l...
Todd Marino Oct 5, 2026

BATTERED STEELERS SEARCH FOR REPLACEMENTS FOR INJURED STARTERS
The Steelers' players are off today but coach Mike McCarthy's staff and the team's front office will be busy trying to plug some big holes, most notably defensive tackle Derrick Harmon and cornerback ...
Todd Marino Oct 5, 2026

IUP TURNING INTO PSAC'S ESCAPE ARTISTS
The NCAA Division II football polls will be released today, and IUP, whom coach Paul Tortorella called "true cardiac kids" after Saturday's double-overtime win over Edinboro, could rise again. The Cri...
Todd Marino Oct 5, 2026

INDIANA'S BELL TO TAKE HIS SHOT AT MAKING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD
The WPIAL 3A golf championship will be decided today, and Indiana's Ryan Bell remains alive in the chase for a slot in the PIAA championship field. Indiana's Ryan Bell will tee off at 11:20 AM at Sewi...
Todd Marino Oct 5, 2026

BUCS' PROPSECT SANFORD OFF TO GREAT START IN AFL
Last year, the Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez was the sensation of the Arizona Fall League. This year, it might be Wyatt Sanford's turn. The shortstop opened the fall league season with the AFL's first home...
Todd Marino Oct 5, 2026

Election Day!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are a registered voter, do you plan to cast a ballot?
Yes, in person at my precinct.
Yes, by mail.
No, I do not plan to vote.
I'm not sure if I will or will not vote
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