Category Archives: Local Sports

The Pirates and Braxton Ashcraft were cruising, with a 3-0 lead over the the Cubs at Wrigley Field yesterday, but they lost the lead and had to win the game in extra innings, thanks to a key Cubs erro...

Having clinched their playoff spot - and second place in the Metro Division - the Penguins opted to rest a number of regulars, including their captain, Sidney Crosby against the Washington Capitals. A...

It was a defensive battle between the Pirates and the Cubs yesterday, but the Bucs were able to walk away with the win. Joe Block reports. The Pirates and Cubs return to action this afternoon with Bra...

Altoona is still looking for its first win of the season as they were routed by Richmond 11-2. Callan Moss gave the Curve an early 1-0 lead in the second inning with an RBI double that scored Titus Du...

The Penguins return to action this afternoon to host the Washington Capitals. This may be the final appearance for the NHL's All-time goal-scorer Alexander Ovechkin, as he has hinted about retirement ...

SOFTBALL Homer-Center played two games Friday in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and they won one and lost one. In the first game, the Wildcats' Khylee Beer hit her third inside-the-park home run in two days...

SOFTBALL Homer-Center kicked off a visit to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with a 10-0 win yesterday over Pikeview, West Virginia. Khylee Beer got the Wildcats off to a fast start with a three-run inside-the...

In the WPIAL, Indiana beat Derry, 10-3, for its second win in two days over the Trojans. And for the second game in a row it was Sully VanHoose and Ethan Shank who led the way. VanHoose had a double a...

For the first time in four years, the Penguins will play in the Stanley Cup playoffs, as they took care of business in New Jersey last night. Paul Steigerwald has the recap of another win for the Pens...

The Pirates embark on a brief road trip to Chicago for a divisional battle today. Greg Brown has a preview. After the three games in Chicago, the Pirates return home for their longest homestand of the...