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Penguins forward Bryan Rust activated from injured reserve
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pitt
With roster reload complete, Jeff Capel’s task becomes organizing Pitt’s new players into a winning rotation
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steelers
2 CBs signed off other teams’ practice squads tasked by Steelers to help replace Joey Porter Jr.
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Penguins/NHL
Penguins acquire defenseman Spencer Stastney from Oilers in exchange for forward Filip Hallander
Alex Ovechkin’s retirement plans reboot a conversation about Evgeni Malkin that Kyle Dubas wants to avoidVideo
Penguins forward Hendrix Lapierre skates on top line in practice
Penguins forward Bryan Rust appears close to rejoining the lineup
Mark Madden: Alex Ovechkin got it all — and earned Pittsburgh’s respect
Tim Benz: Sergei Murashov keeping proper perspective on challenges of NHL competition
Penguins stumble against Jets in goaltender Sergei Murashov’s season debut
Penguins stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin will miss their rival, Alex Ovechkin
Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov scheduled to make season debut against Jets
Penguins forward Ben Kindel: ‘I still see a lot of things that I want to accomplish’Video
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Steelers/NFL
Jalen Ramsey misses Steelers practice, Michael Pittman Jr. getting around on scooter
First Call: Joey Porter Jr. ‘licking his chops’ to play Steelers; ex-Packers OL not surprised by Rodgers-McCarthy spatVideo
Rico Dowdle is inching toward return, but has Jaylen Warren proven he’s Steelers’ No. 1 RB?
Tim Benz: Mike McCarthy noncommittal about 2 big issues exposed by Joey Porter Jr.’s departure
Steelers rookie DL Gabriel Rubio ‘very ready’ for possible pro debut
Steelers sign CB Terell Smith off Commanders practice squad
‘Everything is good in the locker room:’ Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth says housecleaning misinterpreted
Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. holds flag football clinic at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh Steelers gear up to walk the runway in annual fashion show fundraiser
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: Is Aaron Rodgers good enough to bring the Steelers a playoff win?
Pirates/MLB
With lockout looming, Pirates battery mates Paul Skenes, Henry Davis serve as ‘stewards’
Despite a season of struggles for Paul Skenes, Pirates believe ‘the best is yet to come’ for ace
Despite missing 2 months with injury, Pirates CF Oneil Cruz answers critics with career year
‘I’m hungry for more’: Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin finishes injury-interrupted season strong
What must happen in order to turn Jared Jones’ 90-win prediction into a reality for 2027 Pirates?Video
‘We’re obviously better with him’: Players push for Pirates to re-sign slugger Brandon Lowe
First Call: Dexter Lawrence’s dismissive assessment of Steelers’ offense; Jared Jones’ bold prediction for ’27 PiratesVideo
Jared Jones shines, Konnor Griffin homers as Pirates top Tigers to end with winning record
After making 1st career start, Pirates reliever Kirby Yates announces his retirement
Tigers top Pirates on Eduardo Valencia’s walk-off homer to send Justin Verlander off with win
Riverhounds
Riverhounds battle through bad weather to edge Loudoun United
Riverhounds draw at Miami after allowing stoppage time goal
Riverhounds game at Miami postponed to Sunday
Coach Rob Vincent receives red card, but Riverhounds manage draw vs. 1st-place Tampa Bay
El Paso scores in final minute to stun Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riveters SC named Central Conference Organization of the Year
Riverhounds escape from expansion Brooklyn with 1-0 win
Riverhounds embark on critical stretch with playoff positioning at stake
Riverhounds jump on Charleston, cruise to win in ‘most compete performance’
Riverhounds fight visiting Sacramento to scoreless draw
Pitt
With retooled roster settled, Robin Harmony aims to take 1st steps toward making Pitt a winner again
Run defense, turnovers vs. Virginia Tech uplifted Pitt despite most passing yards allowed in 5 years
After Mason Heintschel’s season-ending injury, Pitt presses on at QB with Holden Geriner
Kickoff time, TV details announced for Pitt’s road game at Boston College
Pitt earns ranking in AP Top 25, Coaches PollVideo
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel out for season with torn ACL
With QB Mason Heintschel reportedly out for the season, backup Holden Geriner prepares to step upVideo
Pitt loses QB Mason Heintschel to injury but stays perfect with win over Virginia Tech
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel departs Virginia Tech game with injury
Ja’Kyrian Turner, Tony Kinsler, Cruce Brookins game-time decisions for Pitt at Virginia Tech
Penn State
Penn State stressing communication ahead of White Out: ‘Always harder at home’
What must Penn State fix before the Lions’ White Out game with Southern Cal?
Analysis: Penn State QB Rocco Becht searching for answers after costly misses pile up
Analysis: Can Penn State football recover after Northwestern loss?
Caleb Komolafe stars as Northwestern routs Penn State
James Peoples making his case to take lead role in Penn State backfield
Penn State coach Matt Campbell explains in-game decisions from loss to Wisconsin
Penn State looking for offensive improvement after painful loss to Wisconsin
Without star, Penn State’s offense fails to deliver explosive plays in stunning loss
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Horrific Penn State collapse emphatically ends Matt Campbell’s honeymoon
WVU
West Virginia suffers 1st loss of season, drops Big 12 opener to Oklahoma State
Big 12 matchup features West Virginia squaring off against Oklahoma State
West Virginia knocks off No. 25 Virginia, improves to 3-0 on season
No. 25 Virginia and West Virginia meet in Charlotte, N.C.
West Virginia men’s basketball to open Big 12 play at Kansas
Pitt, West Virginia, Duquesne, Robert Morris eager to partake in Backyard Basketball Classic
Backyard Basketball Classic to feature Pitt, WVU, RMU, Duquesne at PPG Paints Arena
West Virginia assistant football coach Noel Devine arrested on strangulation charge, records show
QB Michael Hawkins accounts for 4 TDs in West Virginia’s blowout win over UT Martin
West Virginia set to host FCS foe UT Martin
Duquesne
Duquesne announces nonconference basketball schedule, starting with 5 home games
Caden Pinnick throws 2 TD passes, runs for one and Washington State beats Duquesne 48-7 for 1st win
‘There’s a possibility’: Pitt, Duquesne officials consider City Game revival
Pitt, West Virginia, Duquesne, Robert Morris eager to partake in Backyard Basketball Classic
Former Duquesne basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara sues Southern Cal, Eric Musselman, alleging NIL pay dispute and racial remarks
Backyard Basketball Classic to feature Pitt, WVU, RMU, Duquesne at PPG Paints Arena
Duquesne can’t stop Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard, who accounts for 8 TDs
Tim Benz: Bethel Park’s Ryan Petras looks to fill big shoes at Duquesne
Air Force runs over Duquesne for shutout in opener
Young, revamped Duquesne aims to contend again in NEC
Robert Morris
Robert Morris men’s basketball to open season with 3-game road trip
Robert Morris hockey players know what to expect opening season at NCAA power Wisconsin
College basketball notebook: Robert Morris preaches steady progress
Buffalo fends off Robert Morris upset bid
Pitt, West Virginia, Duquesne, Robert Morris eager to partake in Backyard Basketball Classic
Backyard Basketball Classic to feature Pitt, WVU, RMU, Duquesne at PPG Paints Arena
Robert Morris football team drops to 2-1 after road loss to Akron
Robert Morris to open Horizon League schedule at IU Indy
Robert Morris rolls past West Virginia State in home opener
First Call: Aaron Rodgers has solid logic on 4-QB debate; Atlanta still deciding on a starting QB; ex-Steelers find new homes
District Colleges
Westmoreland campus clippings: Saint Vincent women’s bowling continues to earn national recognition
District college football roundup: IUP gets past Edinboro in double overtime
A-K Valley campus clippings: Kiski Area grad Braden Mika named Campbell Trophy semifinalist
District college football weekend preview: Saint Francis starts rebuilding project at Division III level
Westmoreland campus clippings: Belle Vernon grad piling up wins for Cal (Pa.) cross country
District college football roundup: Duquesne earns 1st win
Rain forces W&J to improvise in preparation for PAC opener at Case Western Reserve
Westmoreland County campus clips: Franklin Regional grad healthy, thriving with Coastal Carolina women’s soccer
District college football roundup: IUP holds off Shippensburg comeback bid
Youngstown State, Slippery Rock gear up for important clashes
High School
Trib 10: Power-ranked big schools suffer losses
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2026 Week 7
Rivalry week has The Birdie fired up to make his Week 7 Westmoreland County picks
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2026 Week 7
The Birdie plans out his week before making Week 7 picks in the A-K Valley
2026 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 7
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2026 Week 7
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2026 Week 7
Fox Chapel, Gateway runners take top honors at section cross country meet
Jeannette eyes 800th win, conference lead in showdown with rival Greensburg Central Catholic
U.S./World Sports
Chase Briscoe’s win in Las Vegas keeps his NASCAR Cup Series championship hopes alive
Chase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson’s last-lap surge to win in Las Vegas
Cup of Joe (Starkey): A’ja Wilson’s television defenders failed viewers after incident
Premier League says Man City guilty of almost all its more than 100 charges of financial wrongdoing
Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says
NASCAR star Ryan Blaney has moved on from fight with Carson Hocevar, even if his black eye is still there
Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and 1st NBA MVP, dies at 93
Why Formula 1 is racing in Azerbaijan, which borders Iran, amid uncertainty over Middle East races
Joey Logano wins NASCAR race at Bristol as Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney fight afterward
Kyle Larson surges to 2nd in NASCAR Chase heading to Bristol track he’s dominated
Outdoors
Laurel Hill State Park opens season to Canada goose hunting amid E. coli, aggression issues
Pa. Game Commission ends Deputy Game Warden program
Local officials celebrate preservation of 23-acre property along Westmoreland Heritage Trail
Game commission’s ‘Elk Cam’ goes live on SaturdayVideo
Thousands of blue catfish released into Ohio River during restoration efforts
West Mifflin segment of Great Allegheny Passage to close
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail remains an enduring draw for hikers after 50 years
Learn about the daily life of a game warden at the Pa. Game Commission’s Junior Warden CampVideo
Surf’s up!: Pittsburgh-born Josie Lacenere making waves in California’s scholastic surfing scene
62 trees cleared along Great Allegheny Passage following tornadoes