Category Archives: Local Sports

Former Steelers fullback Tim Lester passed away yesterday in Georgia from complications of Covid-19. The 52-year-old played from 1995 to '98 with the Steelers and became known as "the Bus driver" for ...

Pitt defensive coordinator Randy Bates was named yesterday the American Football Coaches Association FBS Assistant Coach of the Year. Bates led a defense that was first in the nation in total sacks an...

The Pirates yesterday claimed outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. off waivers from the Tigers, and designated left-handed relief pitcher Nik Turley for assignment. Stokes missed last season after breaking his ...

The Penguins yesterday set their active roster and the six-man taxi squad for tomorrow's opening day of the NHL season. There were no surprises on the active roster, which does include winger Kasperi ...

A day after their season ended, the Steelers had to close their team facilities because of covid-19, meaning players could not clean out their lockers. It also will likely delay coach Mike Tomlin's ex...

Pitt's game at Georgia Tech tomorrow night is postponed, but the Panthers got some good news yesterday, as coach Jeff Capel said it appears star forward Justin Champagnie may be able to return from hi...

Heritage Conference boys' basketball Penns Manor 60, Homer-Center 49 Dimitri Lieb scored 15 points to lead the Comets and Grant Grimaldi added 12 points. Evan Ober scored 12 points for Homer-Center an...

The Steelers couldn't rally from a disastrous first quarter as their season ended with a crushing 48-37 loss to the Cleveland Browns, who we replaying without their head coach, several of his assistan...

After canceling practice and sending everyone home on Saturday due to covid concerns, the Penguins held a scrimmage last night, with their season opener against the Flyers coming up on Wednesday. And ...

Pitt's basketball game scheduled for Wednesday at Georgia Tech has been postponed because of a positive covid test in the Yellow Jackets' program. It's the fourth postponement of the season for the Pa...