Category Archives: Local Sports

The Altoona Curve completed a comeback with a 6-5 victory over the Harrisburg Senators Friday night. The Senators had jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning but in the bottom of the t...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now in Jacksonville for tonight's pre-season tilt against the Jaguars, but for one player, it's a sort of a homecoming. Myles Jack was signed away from the Jags as a free a...

IUP coach Paul Tortorella had his Crimson Hawks on the practice field again yesterday at George P. Miller Stadium, and our Jack Benedict was there. Jack takes a look at some key Hawks newcomers.  ...

The Pirates snapped their six-game losing streak, led by Bryan Reynolds, who hit a milestone home run, and JT Brubaker, who dominated on the mound. Joe Block has the recap.   Brubaker threw only ...

There was a collective gasp from everyone at Saint Vincent College yesterday when defensive end Cam Heyward went down with an ankle injury. The All-Pro was eventually helped to the sidelines and later...

WPIAL Indiana improved to 3-0 and 1-0 in Section play with a tight, seven-stroke win over Hempfield yesterday at the Indiana Country Club. Indiana shot a team total of 199 while the Spartans came in a...

The Pony League World Series ended Wednesday night with Chinese Tapei beating Mexico, 4-1, but the powerful champs almost didn't make it to the final, thanks to Johnstown's strong effort. Johnstown be...

Training camp continued for the IUP Crimson Hawks yesterday at George P. Miller Stadium. Jack Benedict takes a look at special teams in today's IUP preseason report.   The season kicks off for fo...

The Pirates jumped to an early lead but then stalled last night as they lost their sixth straight game. Joe Block reports.   In order for Contreras to be added to the roster and start for the Pir...

The Steelers practiced in shorts and helmets on their next-to-last day at Saint Vincent College. They'll practice in Latrobe one more time today and then will prepare to fly to Jacksonville for Saturd...