Category Archives: Local Sports

Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel has recruited one of the top young players in Australia, rugged 6-7 forward Roman Siulepa, a 19-year-old former rugby player who played pro ball for the Hungry Jacks N...

IUP cross country runner Dan Gibney has been named an Academic All-American by the College Sports Communicators. The 2024 All-Region runner and All-PSAC first teamer had a 4.0 grade-point-average whil...

The Steelers have signed linebacker T.J. Watt to a three-year extension worth $123 million, according to a Thursday afternoon report from Adam Schefter of ESPN. The contract guarantees $108 million at...

The PIAA Board of Directors yesterday approved the adoption of the 35-second shot clock for boys and girls basketball, starting with the 2028-29 season. The motion passed on a vote of 22-9. It must pa...

With the All-Star break winding down, the Pirates yesterday made the first in what is expected to be a series of trades ahead of the July 31st Major League trade deadline. The Bucs traded all-purpose ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...