Bill Hartlep stories, Page 2
On Sports: Playoff-bound Penguins kept the receipts; City Connect uniforms unveiledVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins are celebrating their first trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs since 2022. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin keep making history, and the Pirates are among eight MLB teams to show off their new City Connect uniforms in Friday’s “On Sports,” stepping in for “First Call.” Flip the...
On Sports: Penguins can clinch playoff berth in New Jersey; big ratings for Konnor Griffin’s MLB debut
A lot will be on the line Thursday night in New Jersey when the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Devils. Plus, Alex Ovechkin might or might not retire, Konnor Griffin is must-see TV, and there’s local transfer portal news in Thursday’s “On Sports,” pinch-hitting for “First Call.” Ticket to the...
On Sports: Flyers gain ground on Penguins; NCAA men’s basketball odds are out for 2027
The NHL’s Eastern Conference playoff race is shaping up for a photo finish after another exciting slate of games Tuesday night that included an overtime winner and two games that went to a shootout. Plus, a look at the 2027 NCAA men’s basketball betting odds, some Duquesne transfer portal news...
On Sports: How does this Pirates’ start stack up to past seasons?Video
The Pittsburgh Pirates are now 10 games into the 2026 season, so how does this 6-4 start rank among previous campaigns? After a slow night in the NHL, Tuesday’s slate heats up in the Eastern Conference, and the Penguins’ Rickard Rakell shines bright. Plus, the Ravens start offseason activities and...
Pine-Richland’s Aaron ‘Oobi’ Strader commits to Kent State
Aaron “Oobi” Strader quarterbacked the highest-scoring offense in WPIAL Class 5A last fall. His dual-threat abilities helped Pine-Richland reach the WPIAL championship game. They also caught the attention of college coaches. The junior signal-caller announced on Sunday that he made a verbal commitment to Kent State. He chose the Golden...
Report: Duquesne’s Jimmie Williams to enter transfer portal
Jimmie Williams, a junior guard at Duquesne, plans to enter the transfer portal, according to League Ready. Williams, a 6-foot-guard, averaged 15.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists in one season for the Dukes. He shot 46.4% from the field and was the only member of the Dukes to start...
Kiski Area grad Nevada Smith named new men’s basketball coach at Siena
Nevada Smith’s chance to lead a Division I men’s basketball program has arrived. The Kiski Area graduate has been named the new coach at Siena. Sources: Marquette's Nevada Smith has agreed in principle to be the next head coach at Siena.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 1, 2026 “My family and...
Central Catholic’s Zachary Gleason commits to Penn State
One of Western Pennsylvania’s top returning cornerbacks plotted his future Tuesday, as Central Catholic junior Zachary Gleason made a verbal commitment to Penn State. The three-star cornerback chose the Nittany Lions out of 29 offers, including Boston College, California, Cincinnati, Indiana, Michigan State, North Carolina, Ole Miss, Pitt, Rutgers, SMU,...
2026 PIAA Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Archbishop Wood
PIAA Class 5A girls basketball final South Fayette vs. Archbishop Wood 6 p.m. Saturday, Giant Center, Hershey On the air: PCN; NFHS Network PIAA titles: South Fayette 1 (2025); Archbishop Wood 9 (2024, ’23, ’22, ’21, ’17, ’16, ’12, ’11, ’10) South Fayette (29-1) Coach: Bryan Bennett Projected starting lineup...
2026 PIAA Class 4A girls basketball championship breakdown: Oakland Catholic vs. Neumann-Goretti
PIAA Class 4A girls basketball final Oakland Catholic vs. Neumann-Goretti Noon Saturday, Giant Center, Hershey On the air: PCN; NFHS Network PIAA titles: Oakland Catholic 4 (1993, 2001, ‘03, ‘05); Neumann-Goretti 6 (2015, ‘16, ‘17, ‘18, ‘22, ‘25) Oakland Catholic (25-2) Coach: Henry Schechter Projected starting lineup No., Name, Ht.,...
2026 PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship breakdown: Sewickley Academy vs. Old Forge
PIAA Class 2A boys basketball final Sewickley Academy vs. Old Forge 2 p.m. Friday, Giant Center, Hershey On the air: PCN; NFHS Network PIAA titles: Sewickley Academy 3 (1997, 2010, ‘17); Old Forge 1 (1932) Sewickley Academy (29-1) Coach: Mike Iuzzolino Projected starting lineup No., Name, Ht., Cl., Pos. 2,...
2026 PIAA Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Neighborhood Academy vs. Sankofa Freedom
PIAA Class A boys basketball final Neighborhood Academy vs. Sankofa Freedom 2 p.m. Thursday, Giant Center, Hershey On the air: PCN; NFHS Network PIAA titles: Neighborhood Academy 1 (2025); Sankofa Freedom 1 (2019) Neighborhood Academy (25-3) Coach: Jordan Marks Projected starting lineup No., Name, Ht., Cl., Pos. 2, D’Andre Green,...
2026 PIAA Class 4A boys basketball championship breakdown: Obama Academy vs. Devon Prep
PIAA Class 4A boys basketball final Obama Academy vs. Devon Prep 8 p.m. Thursday, Giant Center, Hershey On the air: PCN; NFHS Network PIAA titles: Obama Academy 0; Devon Prep 3 (2022, ‘24, ‘25) Obama Academy (20-9) Coach: Naron Jackson Projected starting lineup No., Name, Ht., Yr., Pos. 2, Elijah...
2026 PIAA Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Neshannock vs. Berlin Brothersvalley
PIAA Class 2A girls basketball final Neshannock vs. Berlin Brothersvalley Noon Thursday, Giant Center, Hershey On the air: PCN; NFHS Network PIAA titles: Neshannock 1 (2022); Berlin Brothersvalley 2 (2019, 2025) Neshannock (26-3) Coach: Luann Grybowski Projected starting lineup No., Name, Ht., Cl., Pos. 1, Jaidon Nogay, 5-7, sr., G...
PIAA postpones basketball semifinals involving Chartiers Valley, Obama Academy
Winter weather forced PIAA officials to postpone eight basketball semifinal games scheduled for Monday night. A pair of Western Pennsylvania teams were impacted by the changes. Chartiers Valley’s game against West York at Altoona High School in the PIAA Class 5A boys basketball semifinals was postponed. It will be played...
West Virginia women to host Miami (Ohio) in NCAA Tournament 1st round
West Virginia’s women’s basketball team will be on its home court for the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament … if the Mountaineers can advance. WVU was awarded the No. 4 seed during Sunday night’s NCAA selection show and will play No. 13 Miami (Ohio) in the opening round...
No. 3 St. Joseph’s takes down Davidson, advances to A-10 semifinals
St. Joseph’s ensured the top four seeds will play in the Atlantic 10 men’s basketball semifinals with a 70-58 victory over No. 6 Davidson in a quarterfinal matchup Friday night at PPG Paints Arena. The No. 3-seeded Hawks (22-10) will play No. 2 VCU (25-7) at 3:30 p.m. Friday. No....
No. 4 Dayton thwarts St. Bonaventure’s upset bid, reaches A-10 semifinals
Fourth-seeded Dayton held off a charge from No. 13 St. Bonaventure in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 tournament Friday afternoon, securing a 68-63 victory at PPG Paints Arena. St. Bonaventure (17-17), which upset No. 12 La Salle and No. 5 George Mason in the first two rounds, had no...
A-10 commissioner happy to have tournament back in Pittsburgh where it started
Fifty years after launching the league’s first men’s basketball tournament in Pittsburgh, the ongoing Atlantic 10 championships again have been a success this week at PPG Paints Arena, according to conference commissioner Bernadette McGlade. All 14 A-10 teams were in town this week, with the championship game set for 1...
2026 WPIAL Class A softball preseason breakdown
Union has become accustomed to being the hunted team in WPIAL Class A softball. The Scotties won WPIAL and PIAA titles last spring, adding to a trophy case that also includes the 2023 and ‘25 district championships. Though they will miss their star pitcher, the Scotties return a loaded lineup...
No. 6 Davidson holds off Loyola Chicago in overtime in 2nd round of A-10 Tournament
It took a few extra minutes of overtime but No. 6 Davidson survived and advanced in the second round of the Atlantic 10 tournament Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. Sean Logan’s two baskets, and Josh Scovens’ short jumper in overtime helped the No. 6-seeded Wildcats earn a 64-59 win...
A-K Valley PIAA basketball playoff preview capsule for March 13, 2026
PIAA basketball playoffs Boys Class 4A Quarterfinals Deer Lakes (14-14) vs. Obama Academy (18-9) 7 p.m. Friday at North Allegheny District seeds: Deer Lakes 7-4; Obama Academy 8-1 Winner plays: Winner of 12-5 Carver E&S (22-6)/7-3 North Catholic (21-6) on Monday in PIAA semifinals (Time, site TBD) Players to watch:...
No. 13 St. Bonaventure upsets No. 5 George Mason in 2nd round of A-10 Tournament
The retirement tour will continue for St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt. His No. 13-seeded Bonnies scored their second upset of the Atlantic 10 Tournament on Thursday, rallying from a 10-point halftime deficit to take down No. 5 George Mason, 63-57, in a second-round game at PPG Paints Arena. St. Bonaventure...
No. 8 George Washington holds off No. 8 Fordham rally for Atlantic 10 tournament win
George Washington had a comfortable 21-point lead at halftime of its Atlantic 10 second-round game against No. 8 Fordham on Thursday afternoon. It got uncomfortable soon after the break. The ninth-seeded Revolutionaries held off a furious second-half comeback from Fordham for a 66-62 victory at PPG Paints Arena. “We knew...
2026 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown
It would seem Neshannock would have a tough time topping its 2025 championship season that ended with WPIAL and PIAA Class 2A championships and a 26-0 record. But that could have been said for the past four seasons. The Lancers have won four straight district championships, are riding a 52-game...
