Category Archives: Local Sports

Pirates GM Ben Cherington was looking for a power bat to add to the lineup and yesterday he found one, announcing the signing of first baseman/outfielder/DH Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year $29 million cont...

BOYS BASKETBALL The two remaining undefeated teams in the Heritage Conference had a showdown last night at United, where the Lions took a 12-point lead into the fourth quarter, then withstood a furiou...

The Penguins hit the ice in Toronto this afternoon for their final game before Christmas, with coach Dan Muse hoping that their win over Montreal on Sunday after eight straight losses will help to get...

Mike Tomlin will hold his weekly media appearance today at noon, with his Steelers again patching holes in his defense, and now dealing with the suspension of their top wide receiver. The NFL yesterda...

Brandon Lowe hit 31 home runs for Tampa Bay last season, 28 of them to right field or right-center, which happens to be the sweet spot for homers at PNC Park. Lowe held a video chat with reporters yes...

The Steelers have not yet clinched the AFC North title, but they are on the verge after their 29-24 win last night over the Lions. In a highlight-filled game, Jaylen Warren ran for 143 yards and two 4...

The Penguins broke their eight-game losing streak and Sidney Crosby passed Mario Lemieux to become the franchise's all-time leading scorer, with a goal and an assist in a 4-3 shootout win over Montrea...

The IUP basketball teams are red hot, with two doubleheader sweeps this weekend, and Sunday's games came against much tougher opposition. Jack Benedict has the recap. Both IUP teams return to action o...

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says he is looking to add more players after acquiring All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder James Mangum, and reliever Mason Montgomery over the week...

Pitt has struggled this basketball season, but the Panthers destroyed Penn State on Sunday, 80-46 at The Giant Center in Hershey. Roman Siulepa scored a career-high 28 points, Omari Witherspoon had 15...