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pirates
Pirates, bullpen hang on in Milwaukee to top Brewers in Game 1 of 4
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steelers
Inside the Ropes: Steelers ease into 1st day of practice in pads while in ‘restricted mode’
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pirates
Pirates make over bullpen, acquiring RHPs Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, Lake Bachar
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Penguins/NHL
First Call: Big money for Denzel Ward may impact Joey Porter Jr.’s contract; Ed Olczyk dials back his broadcast duties
Nailers trade ECHL rights to Penguins prospect Gabriel D’Aigle to Everblades
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign Cam Johnson, the ECHL’s top goaltender
First Call: Jason Robertson signs in Dallas; Aaron Rodgers reconciles with family; twist on Kenny Pickett leaving PhillyVideo
Former Penguins forward Andrew Agozzino retires
Peters Township product Will Tomko offers versatility as a Kraken draft pickVideo
Madden Monday: Kyle Dubas ‘is determined to get’ Jason RobertsonVideo
South Dakotan Carter Sanderson is making progress as a Penguins’ prospectVideo
Former Nailers coach Ryan Papaioannou hired by AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks
Penguins prospect Jordan Charron is hungry to build on a career yearVideo
Sports Podcasts
Steelers/NFL
‘It’s almost like Christmas for football players’: Steelers relish 1st chance to practice in pads
Despite altercation, Steelers still enjoy signing autographs during training camp
Steelers’ Max Iheanachor passes 1st test blocking top edge rushers as pads come onVideo
Aaron Rodgers calls Fauci ‘absolute coward’ on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ at Steelers camp
Fans flock to ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ at Steelers training campVideo
Steelers A to Z roundup: A look at the players on the team’s 90-man roster
Mark Madden: Leave the autograph seeking to the children
First Call: Steelers rookie Germie Bernard is learning Aaron Rodgers’ tendencies; ex-Pirate Jameson Taillon tradedVideo
Tim Benz: Steelers using Nick Herbig in different ways. Now he has to pay it off
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren eager for pads to come on, even if there’s no tackling
Pirates/MLB
Pirates place RHP Mitch Keller on 60-day injured list, effectively ending his season
Pirates make over bullpen, acquiring RHPs Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, Lake Bachar
Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez named NL Rookie of the Month for July
First Call: Steelers rookie Germie Bernard is learning Aaron Rodgers’ tendencies; ex-Pirate Jameson Taillon tradedVideo
Madden Monday: ‘I wouldn’t blame (the Pirates) if they traded Brandon Lowe at this point’
Mitch Keller rocked for 7 runs in shortest start of season as Pirates lose key series to Reds
Pirates farm report for Aug. 2, 2026: Johnathan Rodriguez homers in Indianapolis loss
Pirates reinstate 1B Spencer Horwitz from IL, activate newly acquired RHP Camilo Doval
Braxton Ashcraft returns to All-Star form as Pirates earn much-needed win vs. Reds
Pirates acquire former All-Star closer Camilo Doval for 2 prospects in trade with Yankees
Riverhounds
Riveters stars from WPIAL schools earn USL W League postseason awards
Riverhounds add prolific scorer on loan from Seattle of MLS
Riverhounds lose to visiting Rhode Island via only shot on goal
Riverhounds show year-over-year growth heading into home game vs. Rhode Island
Riverhounds forward proves to be Amann among men with record-breaking scoring blitz
Trevor Amann sets league record for fastest hat trick as Riverhounds defeat Louisville City
Owner Tuffy Shallenberger among Riverhounds’ 2026 hall of fame class
Sporting Jax collects franchise’s 1st league win at expense of Riverhounds
Midfielder Warren Agostoni of Latrobe makes immediate impact in MLS Next
Riverhounds get boost from fill-in starter Amann in 2-0 win over Loudoun United FC
Pitt
3 Pitt football players charged after alleged dirt bike chase with police through Oakland
Preseason media poll predicts Pitt to finish 9th in ACC
Plum’s Max Vollmer makes ‘easy choice’ to play his college baseball at Pitt
Pitt men’s basketball announces 14-game nonconference schedule
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel makes impact with ‘Have a Heart’ UPMC Children’s Hospital fundraiser
Pitt chancellor Joan Gabel named ACC board of directors vice-chair for 2026-27
Pitt’s Olivia Babcock named 1st female recipient of Bob Prince Award
First Call: Jason Robertson signs in Dallas; Aaron Rodgers reconciles with family; twist on Kenny Pickett leaving PhillyVideo
With retooled roster, staff, Pitt brings higher aspirations into 2026 season
On Sports: Mets reportedly putting players on trading block, including Pirates’ target; Pitt gets underway at ACC Kickoff
Penn State
Penn State’s Matt Campbell ‘super excited’ about Quinton Martin, other RBs entering camp
Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to 24-team playoff
Penn State QB Rocco Becht: Matt Campbell is much more than a coach
Penn State’s Matt Campbell says ‘nothing is guaranteed,’ stresses culture
What young Penn State players could make big strides this fall?
Penn State’s Beaver Stadium project reaches fundraising goal
Who will lead Penn State offense? Projecting stat leaders
Pitt-Penn State to play basketball game at historic Palestra
Mental approach, arm talent help separate Penn State QB Rocco Becht
Hopewell 4-star quarterback James Armstrong commits to Penn State
WVU
West Virginia running back, fullback named to Preseason All-Big 12 team
Pitt men’s basketball to play West Virginia at PPG Paints Arena
West Virginia ousted by North Carolina in College World Series
West Virginia cools off Troy’s hot bats to keep its College World Series run going with a 12-0 win
WVU looks to rebound after loss at College World Series
North Carolina gains inside track to College World Series finals with 5-2 win over West Virginia
WVU baseball’s Steve Sabins named national coach of the year
West Virginia beats Troy 7-5 in meeting of teams making their 1st College World Series appearances
West Virginia eager to begin 1st College World Series quest
Central Catholic’s Zachary Gleason flips commitment to West Virginia
Duquesne
Duquesne’s Ness Davis earns preseason honor
Atlantic 10 schedule pairings set for Duquesne women’s basketball
Duquesne men’s basketball learns 2026-27 Atlantic 10 schedule pairings
Duquesne picks up commitment from 6-7 shooting guard Zoje Owinje
Duquesne adds forward from Oregon State in transfer portal
Turkish forward Karem Konan transfers to Duquesne
Mickey Winograd, member of Duquesne’s 1955 NIT championship team, dies at 92
Tim Benz: Fans pushing back against expansion of NFL regular season, NCAA Tournament
Duquesne football to play at Michigan State in 2027
Duquesne’s new big man Ege Demir brings pro experience
Robert Morris
Robert Morris announces return of men’s outdoor track and field, women’s golf
Robert Morris athletic director Chris King resigns to ‘pursue new professional opportunities’
First Call: Recalibrating after last weekend’s Aaron Rodgers speculation; Paul Skenes faces frequent Pirates foe
Tim Benz: Fans pushing back against expansion of NFL regular season, NCAA Tournament
Jacksonville outshines Robert Morris in NCAA 1st-round lacrosse showdown at Joe Walton Stadium
Transfer guard Ace Valentine officially joins Robert Morris men’s basketball team
Mt. Pleasant grad Courtney Poulich wins national player of week award for Robert Morris
Joe Starkey: Portal madness? Losing an NCAA Tournament folk hero? RMU’s Andy Toole is used to it
First Call: Ex-Steelers QB says Aaron Rodgers delay may be about money; Pens need to rebound in Ottawa
From Spain to the United States, former Robert Morris forward Alvaro Folgueiras’ basketball dream has Iowa in the Sweet 16
District Colleges
Seton Hill women’s basketball coach Maeve Gallagher resigns
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Latrobe’s Reilly sisters to play together at Eastern Kentucky
Mt. Pleasant grad Courtney Poulich earns Horizon League’s highest honor
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Hempfield’s Liz Tapper named field athlete of year
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Hempfield grad Liz Tapper takes 7th at NCAAs
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Seton Hill’s Brady McGuire again named All-American
After challenging stay in Maine, Norwin grad looking for new softball home
Monroeville campus clippings: Gateway grad Taniya Denson vaults to runner-up finish
Penn State New Kensington softball reaches Small College World Series in program’s final season
Saint Francis unveils new identity as Red Wolves ahead of transition to Division III
High School
New Springdale girls basketball coach Martin hopes familiarity makes for smooth transition
2026 Trib 25 Preseason Football All-Star Team: McKeesport’s Kemon Spell
Late start to season creates camp scheduling challenges for high school football teams
2026 Trib 25 Preseason Football All-Star Team: Avonworth’s Jaden Jones
Coach Mike Evans happy to be back on Canon-McMillan sidelines after battling cancer
Canon-McMillan’s Marlee Solomon wins world U17 wrestling title
2026 Trib 25 Preseason Football All-Star Team: Thomas Jefferson’s Tyler Eber
Hempfield girls basketball coach steps down, citing time commitment to family
2026 Trib 25 Preseason Football All-Star Team: McKeesport’s Javien Robinson
2026 Trib 25 Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Chrys Black Jr.
U.S./World Sports
Rallies surround Fever-Lynx game after Sophie Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes
Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani, AP source says
British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA
Lorena Wiebes sprints to second straight win at Women’s Tour de France
Sophie Cunningham says she’s not concerned about being a distraction for the Fever
FIFA chief abandons plans to sell World Cup to private equity following global pushback
SEC, Big Ten agree to support college sports bill, reviving its chances in the Senate
Senior FIFA official resigns over Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
UEFA members to boycott FIFA competitions in protest of World Cup private investors plan
MLS Commissioner Don Garber reflects on the World Cup, the league’s growth and stepping down
Outdoors
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
Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks, refuges and wilderness areas
As 2-hour barrier falls, marathon runners credit tech, training advances for faster finishing times
Laurel Highlands stream remains ‘impaired’ with elevated lead levelsVideo
Pennsylvania to expand hunter program as crop damage climbs from deerVideo
Game commission seeks entries for 2027 wildlife art contest