The Pitt women’s volleyball team finally dropped a set. That happened Oct. 4, when the top-ranked Panthers, who won their first 12 matches of the year via 3-0 sweeps, lost the opener at Boston College...

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in a storybook season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series...

Tristan Jarry knows a little bit about what Joel Blomqvist is going through at the moment. Once upon a time, Jarry was the intriguing goaltending prospect who arrived in Pittsburgh to back up an incum...

Patriots planning to go with Maye FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are planning to give first-round draft pick Drake Maye his first pro start in the hopes of ending a four-game losing...

Mike Tomlin was aware — and not pleased — that George Pickens grabbed a Dallas Cowboys player by the facemask and sent him to the ground in the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ last-second 20-17 ...

They may not all look secure at first glance, but these players are virtual locks in fantasy football going into Week 6. Also added are some big-name players who you should fade if you have the leeway...

Kirk Cousins delivered a signature moment to his career last Thursday night with 509 yards passing capped by a game-ending TD pass in overtime in Atlanta’s 36-30 victory over Tampa Bay. It still fell ...

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Bret Bielema was at the forefront of the graduate transfer game in 2011 when the NCAA passed a new rule that allowed athletes in all sports to transfer and gain immediate eligi...

Bella Moyer scored the game-winning goal and Megan Keturakis added insurance in a 2-0 win. Clinching a section title on your home field against a bitter rival – there’s no better feeling. In a battle ...

Franklin Regional picked up a Section 4-3A win to hold firm in the No. 2 playoff spot with one game remaining in the regular season. Halle Beatty, Grace Copeland, Eden Williams and Natalie Keough each...

This week’s selections as Player of the Week and Athlete of the Week have some things in common. Not only are they talented athletes, but they are both leaders and difference makers on the field. In s...

2013 • An interesting turn of event means that both the Elizabeth Forward and Belle Vernon Area girls soccer teams will be advancing to the playoffs from the Section 4-AA. The two teams are advancing ...

Cougars still unbeaten The Charleroi Middle School football team remained unbeaten on the season with a 54-0 win over Ringgold. Jaxson Klinger finished with three touchdown passes and Brody DeUnger ca...

Trevor Kovatch scored his 100th career goal Tuesday, the gamewinner in a 2-1 victory over West Mifflin. Belle Vernon Area boys’ soccer star Trevor Kovatch has had a lot of memorable goals in his stori...

The former Parade All-American passed away Tuesday at 60 after a battle with cancer. Rich Bowen was never a fan of attention. Not as a star football player or a championship coach. Not as a good-natur...

The Commodores’ sweep of California clinched head coach Mandy Hartman’s 17th section title. The Frazier volleyball team celebrated senior night and a section title all in one night Tuesday. The Commod...

After opening the season with a section loss at Laurel Highlands in extra time and drawing two section matches three weeks ago, the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team seems to have found its stride. Th...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields paused, trying to think of the right words. When they didn’t come, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t think we’re one of those teams l...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have become one of the most formidable duos in the NFL, and that’s a primary reason the Baltimore Ravens are back where they expect to be: atop...

A pair of local golf teams will take part in the WPIAL boys team golf championships Thursday at Cedarbrook Golf Course. The Belle Vernon Area boys, which finished the regular season unbeaten, finished...