Category Archives: Local Sports

PIRATES TANGLE WITH CUBS TODAY
The Pirates embark on a brief road trip to Chicago for a divisional battle today. Greg Brown has a preview. After the three games in Chicago, the Pirates return home for their longest homestand of the...
Apr 10, 2026

CURVE STILL WINLESS A WEEK INTO THE SEASON
A strong performance by Connor Wietgrefe wasn't enough as Altoona lost its sixth straight game to start the season. Wietgrefe gave up just one run in six innings but the Curve gave up two in the eight...
Apr 10, 2026

VOLUNTARY WORKOUTS CONTINUE WITH DRAFT NOW LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY
Steelers voluntary workouts continued yesterday and the team posted pictures of some big-name arrivals, including TJ Watt, Joey Porter Jr., Patrick Queen, Pat Freiermuth, and their two best newcomers,...
Apr 10, 2026

WEDNESDAY'S BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, TRACK & FIELD RESULTS
BASEBALL Indiana remains undefeated at 5-0, 3-0 in their WPIAL section. The Indians' Sully Vanhoose had three hits, including a double, and Ethan Shank drove in three runs in a 8-2 win over Derry. SOF...
Apr 9, 2026

PIRATES FUMBLE AWAY KELLER'S GREAT START
The Pirates started the day signing shortstop Konnor Griffin to the largest, longest contract in franchise history yesterday, but on the field, they wasted a great pitching performance by Mitch Keller...
Apr 9, 2026

PENS HOPE TO CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT TONIGHT IN JERSEY
After a three-day break, the Penguins return to action tonight in New Jersey, taking on a Devils team that was eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoff chase with their 5-1 loss to the Flyers on Tuesda...
Apr 9, 2026

KONNOR GRIFFIN SIGNS LARGEST DEAL IN PIRATES HISTORY
Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has signed the largest deal in team history. As reported by the Bucs this morning, he has agreed to a nine-year contract worth reportedly $140 million. That tops Bryan...
Apr 8, 2026

BALLFIELDS WERE BUSY IN THE HERITAGE CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY
BASEBALL Marion Center scored four unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, with Camden Rising's single driving in Trent Slovinsky with the game-winning run as the Stingers overtook Homer-Ce...
Apr 8, 2026

BUCS REBOUND IN A BIG WAY, TAKE DOWN PADRES
Another chilly night at PNC Park, but Paul Skenes heated things up with a commanding fastball and sharp breaking balls, and the Pirates knocked out the San Diego Padres. Greg Brown has the story. Gene...
Apr 8, 2026

PENGUINS ENJOY LIGHT DAY BEFORE BUCKLING DOWN FOR DEVILS
The Penguins held a light, optional skate yesterday at PPG Paints Arena, still resting up from a grueling schedule last week, when they went 4-1 and solidified their grip on second place in the Metro ...
Apr 8, 2026

Election Day!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are a registered voter, do you plan to cast a ballot?
Yes, in person at my precinct.
Yes, by mail.
No, I do not plan to vote.
I'm not sure if I will or will not vote
Voting Ends: Never









