Category Archives: Local Sports

The Penns Manor Comets get a second shot at Bishop McCort tonight in the girls AA state basketball semifinals, with a chance to play for the state title at Hershey next Thursday. The Comets lost to th...

Football season is never very far away, and coach Paul Tortorella will get his IUP Crimson Hawks onto the field today for the start of spring practice. Jack Benedict will be watching.   Tortorell...

The Penguins return to the ice tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets, three days after blowing a two-goal third period lead in a costly loss to the New York Islanders. With twelve games left to pl...

The Pirates had yesterday off, but are back in action tonight against the Red Sox as the Grapefruit League season enters its final weekend. Mitch Keller goes for the Bucs in Fort Myers. Paul Skenes is...

James Pierre has returned to the Steelers under another one-year contract. The veteran cornerback and special teams ace was signed yesterday. He played in 15 games for the Steelers last season after h...

The Pirates lost their Grapefruit League game to Tampa Bay and they may have lost a lot more, as fireballing starter Jared Jones was shut down because of pain in his elbow. Jones will not pitch again ...

SOFTBALL Marion Center blasted Northern Cambria, 15-0, on the day the Stingers dedicated their field to late coach Ed Peterson, who compiled 205 wins in 16 seasons. He passed away last July. Macie Mil...

The Steelers yesterday signed Esezi Otomewo to a one-year deal, making him the third defensive lineman they have signed this week. He's played for the Vikings and Jaguars since being drafted by Minnes...

At the Indiana Optimist Club tournament, Central Cambria edged United, 71-69, with Brayden Swope scoring 23 points and Brennon McClosky 17. United's Carter Payne scored 41 and Brody Burkett added 25. ...

The Penguins were cruising last night - for two periods - but they lost their edge in the third period, leading to a costly defeat to the New York Islanders. Paul Steigerwald has the story.   The...