Olympics, Sports
July 31, 2024
PARIS (AP) — The scene felt all too familiar to Coco Gauff. An officiating decision she was sure was wrong. A chair umpire who wouldn’t listen. Tears streaming down her cheeks. And, most disappointing...
Taylor homers again as Bucs clinch series win over Astros
Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
July 31, 2024
Ben Cherington wouldn’t say whether the Pittsburgh Pirates deciding not to acquire a center fielder at the trade deadline was a vote of confidence for Michael A. Taylor. But a day after Taylor deliver...
AMD Industries in a familiar spot
Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 31, 2024
Trailside will look for its second straight upset in the Steel City SBL championship game. After a strong slate of semifinal matchups in the Steel City Summer Basketball League on Monday, it all comes...
The brass came through for Bucs
Sports
I’M JUST SAYIN’
July 31, 2024
Acouple of weeks ago, I wrote that it was time for the Pirates brass to put up or shut up when it comes to improving the stagnant offense and claiming they want to build a winner in Pittsburgh. I must...
Wilson returns to Steelers’ practice
Sports
July 31, 2024
The quarterback had missed the first four days of practice due to a calf injury. LATROBE (AP) — Russell Wilson stepped up under center, barking out the play call. He took a snap and turned to his left...
Sports
July 31, 2024
2013 • The paper reported some good news about Monessen boys basketball coach Joe Salvino. Salvino, who has been ill for the last few months, is recovering from surgery. Salvino told the paper, “I am ...
Mon Valley team reaches Pony World Series
Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 31, 2024
This story originally ran in Monday’s E-edition. We’re running it again in print for those without access. With a 4-3 comeback win over Youngstown Sunday, the Mon Valley Pony baseball team booked a sp...
Sports
July 31, 2024
McKeesport holding fall baseball registration The McKeesport Baseball Association will have fall-ball registration Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. at the concession stand at Renzie Park. These w...
Belle Vernon’s season ends with 5-3 loss
High school, Local Sports, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
July 30, 2024
Belle Vernon’s late rally fell just short as Northeastern advances in PA Legion State Tournament. The best season in the Belle Vernon Senior Legion program’s history came to an end Monday. Northeaster...
No. 4 Trailside rides upset to advance to championship
High school, Local Sports, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 30, 2024
STEEL CITY SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE – SEMIFINALS Norwin’s Bella Furno and Serra Catholic’s Abby Genes each scored 16 points in the upset win. In a thrilling start to the Steel City Summer Basketball L...
AMD cruises into final
High school, Local Sports, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
July 30, 2024
AMD Industries’ first 12 points of the night were on threes, and that long distance shooting carried them throughout the night in a 75-49 victory over BeeGraphix in the semifinals of the Steel City Su...
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
July 30, 2024
When a late scratch forced the Houston Astros to replace their scheduled starter, it appeared the Pittsburgh Pirates had a major advantage with rookie phenom Paul Skenes on the mound. It proved just t...
Sports, Sports Columns
July 30, 2024
2012 • A lot has changed in the three years since Steelers running back Isaac Redman first reported to training camp in Latrobe. Three years ago, Redman was a nervous undrafted rookie from Division II...
Pickens finds new ways to become a team leader
Pittsburgh, Sports
July 30, 2024
LATROBE (AP) — Wide receiver George Pickens is finding new ways to establish himself as a leader in his third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pickens was touched to present 18-year-old Cole Walke...
Pittsburgh, Sports
July 30, 2024
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first deal before Tuesday’s trade deadline, sending right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester to the Boston Red Sox for infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke in a swap of former ...
Local Sports, Sports
July 30, 2024
BVA Youth Sports holding fall-ball registration The Belle Vernon Area Youth Sports Association will hold a final fall baseball and softball registration today from 6 to 8 p.m. under the pavilion at th...
Triolo gets shot at 2nd with Gonzales on IL
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
July 30, 2024
The Pirates placed Gonzales on the injured list with groin injury. Venturing into the most important and difficult days of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates don’t need Jared Triolo to play right fiel...
Tua eager to end playoff drought after signing new deal
NFL, Sports
July 30, 2024
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — His new contract signed, Tua Tagovailoa acknowledged the heightened expectations tied to its value. The Miami Dolphins’ fifthyear quarterback will no longer need to worry ab...
Colts owner Irsay makes appearance at camp
NFL, Sports
July 30, 2024
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay returned to the sideline Sunday, making his first public appearance since being injured in a fall at his home in early December. The 65-year-o...
Burns enjoying first training camp with Giants
NFL, Sports
July 30, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Training camp days tend to be very long for coaches and their assistants. There are meetings, practices, more meetings, planning the next day’s workouts and watching seemi...