Category Archives: Local Sports

The Pirates started the second day of the MLB draft yesterday by taking Notre Dame pitcher/infielder Jack Brannigan in the third round. The third baseman prefers playing the infield and the Bucs will ...

Former Homer-Center standout Corey Cavalier concluded his career in the Johnstown Collegiate Baseball League last Saturday, collecting the 100th hit of his JCBL career and becoming the all-time franch...

According to an ESPN report, the Steelers worked out a few defensive linemen last week, including a name IUP fans should recognize. Among the five linemen brought in by the Steelers was former Crimson...

IUP men's basketball will start the next season with a tough challenge as they will take on Syracuse to open its campaign, according to IUP Athletics. The Crimson Hawks normally open their seasons fac...

Once again, IUP Women's Basketball head coach Tom McConnell is bringing home the gold after his USA Women's U17 National Team took down Spain, 84-62, in this 2022 FIBA Women's U17 World Cup. IUP Athle...

The Pirates took a four-game losing streak into yesterday's series finale in Colorado, but the bats finally awoke and the team enters the All-Star break on a positive note. Joe Block recaps the win ov...

Penguins General Manager Ron Hextall kept dealing over the weekend, even after a whirlwind week in which he signed Evgeni Malkin and a bunch of free agents. Hextall beefed up the blue line, swapping d...

The Pennsylvania Youth American Legion Western Regional Tournament begins this Friday at First Commonwealth Bank Field in Center Township and two fields at the White Township Recreation Complex. Tourn...

The Pirates' four-game win streak early in their 12-game road trip has now been offset by four consecutive losses. Joe Block has the recap of Saturday's shutout loss to Colorado.

The Penguins yesterday traded two of their top defensemen. John Marino goes to the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Ty Smith and a third round draft choice next year. Mike Matheseon was dealt to Montr...