Category Archives: Local Sports
YOUNG BUCS TAKE THE STAGE THIS WEEKEND AGAINST THE CUBS
Six weeks into the season, the Pirates have played only one series against an NL Central rival. That was Milwaukee almost three weeks ago. Tonight, they finally see another division team at PNC Park. ...
May 10, 2024
CURVE'S BULLPEN STUMBLES AGAINST PATS
Altoona lost to Somerset, 7-4, yesterday afternoon despite a strong start from Po-Yu Chen, who went six innings and gave up just one run on five hits and a walk while striking out three. Relievers Gra...
May 10, 2024
ROOKIE MINICAMP OFFERS HOPEFULS A CHANCE TO CATCH ON
After a highly-rated 2024 NFL draft, the Steelers get their first look at the rookies they chose, along with a group of undrafted, unsigned invitees today as their three-day rookie minicamp begins. Fi...
May 10, 2024
PITT NAMES TEN TO ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
The University of Pittsburgh has announced its 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Class, and the roster is loaded with legends, none bigger than the broadcasting tandem of Bill Hillgrove and Dick Groat. Hill...
May 10, 2024
HERITAGE CONFERENCE SOFTBALL TITLE GAME POSTPONED
SOFTBALL The Heritage Conference Softball Championship Game was rained out last night at Northern Cambria. The game between Marion Center and Conemaugh Valley is rescheduled for Monday, either at Nort...
May 10, 2024
BUCS STUMBLE IN SERIES FINALE, SKENES IS HEADED TO PITTSBURGH
The Pirates couldn't hold a lead against the Angels yesterday, but Bucco fans still were rejoicing after the team announced that Paul Skenes will be called up and start against the Cubs this weekend. ...
May 09, 2024
IUP ADVANCES IN PSAC TOURNAMENT WITH DRAMATIC WALKOFF WIN
Ricardo Aponte beat out a potential double play ball, allowing Davin Landers to score from third base in the bottom of the 9th for a 6-5 walkoff IUP win in the opening round of the PSAC Tournament. Th...
May 09, 2024
BASEBALL, SOFTBALL TEAMS RACING TO END OF REGULAR SEASONS
BASEBALL Indiana took on Obama Academy in a non-section game yesterday at the White Township Recreation Complex. Jake Slebodnick has the story.(4-2 Indiana win.) Homer-Center clinched the Herit...
May 09, 2024
ASHCRAFT LEADS CURVE TO SHUTOUT WIN
Braxton Ashcraft threw five scoreless as Altoona shut out Somerset 3-0 last night. Ashcraft gave up two hits and two walks and struck out five. Jase Bowen and Jackson Glenn were both 2-for-4 and each ...
May 09, 2024
ANOTHER FALCON LANDS IN PITTSBURGH
The Steelers have signed another ex-Atlanta Falcon, wide receiver Scotty Miller, who becomes the fifth former Falcon joining his old coach, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, in the Steelers locker r...
May 09, 2024
Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
