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Bengals’ big comeback comes up short in loss to Lions
CINCINNATI — David Montgomery tossed a touchdown pass and ran for another in his return to his hometown as the Detroit Lions hung on to beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 37-24, on Sunday before a disgruntled home crowd. The Lions (4-1) were rolling to their fourth straight blowout win before the...
Blue Jays clobber Yankees, push Bombers to brink in MLB playoffs
The Toronto Blue Jays administered a historic two-game beatdown against the New York Yankees, unleashing a special rookie and a relentless offensive attack before getting out of Canada with a 2-0 lead in the American League Division Series. Behind a suffocating no-hit effort from Trey Yesavage, who was making just...
Shane van Gisbergen wins another NASCAR road race, this time in playoffs
Trackhouse Racing experienced the full gamut of emotions in the season’s final road-course race Sunday. Shane van Gisbergen dominated again on the NASCAR Cup Series’ twisty layouts by winning the Bank of America Roval 400 Round of 12 elimination race, but teammate Ross Chastain was trimmed from title contention at...
Freeport grad Merli confident his final season with UPJ men’s soccer team will be his best
There are a number of things Jon Merli wants to accomplish in his final season of collegiate soccer, so he isn’t about to let a nagging ankle injury slow him down. Merli, a Freeport grad and senior defender on the Pitt-Johnstown men’s team, has been dealing with an ankle issue...
Tommy Gainey takes fast track to a PGA Tour Champions victory at Furyk & Friends
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tommy “Two Gloves” is a winner again. Unlike his stints on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour, Tommy Gainey is proving to be a quicker study on the PGA Tour Champions. Gainey, who turned 50 years old on Aug. 13, won the Constellation Furyk & Friends...
C.J. Stroud heats up, Texans rout overwhelmed Ravens
C.J. Stroud passed for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and the Houston Texans rode a dominating defensive performance to a 44-10 road victory over the injury-plagued Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The Texans (2-3) were 0-8 in Baltimore before dismantling the Ravens (1-4). Stroud was exceedingly efficient, completing 23 of 27...
Trump warns of ‘complete obliteration’ if Hamas remains in power in GazaVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned of “complete obliteration” if Hamas insists on staying in power in Gaza, as negotiations to end the bloody war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group are set for this week. Hamas said on Friday it had agreed to release all Israeli hostages, alive...
Shootings at South Carolina State University leave 1 dead, another injured
A pair of shootings on the campus of South Carolina State University left one person dead and another wounded as the institution was hosting homecoming celebrations over the weekend, according to state officials. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said both shootings occurred on Saturday evening, triggering a campus-wide...
WPIAL girls and boys soccer rankings: Week ending Oct. 5, 2025
WPIAL soccer rankings (Through Sunday, 10-5) Girls Class 4A Team Record Last rank 1. Seneca Valley (9-2-2) 1 2. Pine-Richland (11-2-1) 4 3. North Allegheny (9-3-2) 2 4. Peters Township (10-1-2) 3 5. Norwin (11-2) 5 OUT: None Class 3A 1. South Fayette (11-1-1) 1 2. Fox Chapel (11-1-1) 2...
Gov. Newsom says he’ll sue Trump for deploying 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon
WASHINGTON — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s suing President Donald Trump, claiming the commander in chief deployed 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon. “After a federal court blocked his attempt to federalize the Oregon National Guard, Donald Trump is deploying 300 California National Guard personnel into Oregon. They...
Ex-NFL player Mark Sanchez stabbed, charged for alleged role in incidentVideo
Fox NFL analyst Mark Sanchez, 38, was hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed early on Saturday in Indianapolis, and police said he has been arrested and charged with three misdemeanors for his alleged role in the incident. Sanchez, a former NFL quarterback, was in the city to cover the...
Analysis: UCLA stepped up, Penn State didn’t in stunning loss
PASADENA, Calif. — You could argue Penn State’s hopes of making the College Football Playoff were on life support before its match with winless UCLA kicked off in the Rose Bowl on Saturday afternoon. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions were 3-1 after losing in double overtime to Oregon at home, and...
Shooting in Montgomery, Alabama, leaves 2 dead, 12 injured, police say
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Multiple gunmen opened fire in a large crowd in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, leaving at two people dead, including a teenage boy, and wounding a dozen others, authorities said. Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys said gunfire erupted around 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the city’s nightlife district. Police believe...
Pentagon reassigning 200 California National Guard members to Portland
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has reassigned about 200 members of the California National Guard from Los Angeles to Portland, Ore., in an effort to fulfill President Donald Trump’s plan. “At the direction of the President, approximately 200 federalized members of the California National Guard are being reassigned from duty...
White House: Mass layoffs will start if shutdown talks ‘going nowhere’Video
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will start mass layoffs of federal workers if President Donald Trump decides negotiations with congressional Democrats to end a partial government shutdown are “absolutely going nowhere,” a senior White House official said on Sunday. As the shutdown entered its fifth day, White House National Economic...
TribLive writers offer predictions for 2025-26 NHL season
The 2025-26 NHL season is about to commence, and TribLive writers Seth Rorabaugh and Justin Guerriero, assistant sports editor Jonathan Bombulie and columnist Tim Benz have thoughts on how the season will shake out. Here’s a look: Award winners Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP) Seth Rorabaugh: Connor McDavid, Oilers Justin Guerriero:...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 5, 2025
Churchill Estate of Eugene Silverman sold property at 157 Kingsdale Road to A Michele Tedder for $220,800. Leon Blackston sold property at 314 Surrey Pl to Andrew Morgan for $240,000. Estate of William Morton sold property at 116 Thornberry Drive to Wesley Family Services for $340,000. Forest Hills Frederick Meija...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 5, 2025
Bellevue Marry Ellen Rawlings trustee sold property at 436 Forest Ave. to Anthony Quatrini for $286,720. Bradford Woods Ronald Barchfeld sold property at 36 Forest Road to Roser Group LLC for $250,000. Franklin Park Roy Bodnar sold property at 2569 Brandt School Road to Sand Realty Inc. for $615,000. Samantha...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 5, 2025
Aleppo Graysen Molinaro sold property at 206 Little Hollow Drive to Franks A Lot LLC for $259,000. Bell Acres Shea Matthews sold property at 778 Camp Meeting Road to Lari Ruth Meyer for $450,000. Franklin Park Michael Hope sold property at 2673 Hunters Point Drive to Bridget Reardon for $260,000....
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 5, 2025
Aspinwall Anthony Andreaggi sold property at 30 Fourth St. to Heather Thomas for $350,000. Brad Robinson sold property at 7 Fifth St. to Casey and Jessany Hood for $390,000. Martha Hofer sold property at 200 Emerson Ave. to Todd Cullen and Anne Guzzi for $660,000. Blawnox Tilman Nadolski sold property...
Letter to the editor: Irresponsible budget shenanigans
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives reconvened Monday, but the 2025-26 budget remains shamefully stalled, thanks to House Democrats’ refusal to act. This delay is wasting untold resources as counties, schools, pre-K centers, hospitals and libraries are dealing with funding shortfalls as critical state funding is held hostage by partisan inaction....
Editorial: Gainey’s sloppy budget proposal gets a bad grade
Sometimes kids put off their homework too long. That book report seems like it’s a million years away. There’s plenty of time to read the book, think about it, highlight what’s important, come up with a theme to discuss, write up the argument, edit it, rewrite the report and turn...
The ABA tipped off its final season 50 years ago, and the league’s end marked the beginning of the game seen today
His mates on the Braddock High School basketball team didn’t seem too interested, but Billy Knight was fascinated by the newest game in town. In 1967, the Pittsburgh Pipers were one of the charter members of the American Basketball Association, and Knight, whenever he could make his way to Civic...
Flash tattoos becoming Western Pa.’s new social bonding experience
Planning a day out with friends? You could catch a movie, get some lunch or head to a game of mini golf. But a new option is becoming increasingly popular, according to Diane McQuade, part-owner of Pittsburgh Tattoo Co.: getting flash tattoos together. “It seems like more of a bonding...
The Stroller, Oct. 5, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Harrison festival to celebrate...
