Category Archives: Local Sports

There's a big high school playoff game tonight at First Commonwealth Bank Field in Homer City. It's a Triple-A semifinal game between undefeated Central (Martinsburg), which is 25-0, and Punxsutawney,...

The Pirates losing streak continued Saturday as the bullpen spoiled another fine effort by starter Zach Thompson. Joe Block recaps the loss.

FROM THE ALTOONA CURVE: Curve Defeat Fightin' Phils on "Shack Attack" Aaron Shackelford hits his ninth home run, finishes with three RBI in the win. READING, Pa. - For the second game in a row, Aaron ...

Homer City Post 493 took down Mount Pleasant, 10-5, in Senior Legion baseball on Friday. Michael Krejocic earned the win on the mound while Bradin Reichenbaugh earned the save for Homer City. Nick Pac...

First Commonwealth Bank Field in Homer City will host a PIAA Class 3A baseball semifinal matchup this Monday as the D6 champion Central Dragons take on the D9 champion Punxsutawney Chucks. Central com...

The Pirates extended their losing streak to four while the Braves extended their winning streak to nine after they beat the Bucs, 4-2, last night in Atlanta. Joe Block has the recap.   Game three...

From the Altoona Curve: READING, Pa. - Aaron Shackelford, Brendt Citta, and Matt Gorski all homered for Altoona on Friday night, but it was not enough as the Fightin' Phils defeated the Curve, 7-5, at...

NBA The NBA Finals is heading back to the Bay all tied up at two games apiece. Steph Curry poured in a game-high 43 points as the Warriors beat the Celtics, 107-97, in Game Four in Boston. Andrew Wigg...

The Pirates' offense failed them again last night in their series opener in Atlanta. Joe Block has the story of a second straight 3-1 loss for the Bucs.   Rookie sensation Roansy Contreras [1-0, ...

The Steelers wrapped up their three-day minicamp yesterday, and coach Mike Tomlin said his only regret was that it was over just as they were getting started. Tomlin said afterward that it's up to the...