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Apollo-Ridge grad Olivia Stiffy uses gymnastics, cheer background as part of new STUNT team at Mercyhurst
While she was growing up, Olivia Stiffy competed as a gymnast for nearly a decade, including representing Apollo-Ridge at the WPIAL level. But she never considered playing any kind of sports beyond high school. Also a longtime cheerleader, Stiffy joined the football cheer squad at Mercyhurst, which seemed to satisfy...
Saint Vincent women's bowling raises its profile nationally with steady success
Saint Vincent, to most of the outside world, is known as the long-time training camp home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. When Jeff Zidek started the Bearcats’ women’s bowling program seven years ago, that was one of his big selling points when he contacted potential recruits. Now, potential recruits are contacting...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Saint Vincent captures PAC wrestling title in 1st season back
It was like Saint Vincent had been here before. But if there was a feeling of deja vu, it was probably driven by adrenaline, not history. The Bearcats, who resurrected their wrestling program after nearly five decades away, cleaned up in their first Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championships. Three wrestlers won...
Points records fall at the All-Star Game, with the East beating the West 211-186
INDIANAPOLIS — The NBA wanted more competition. It got more points instead — more than ever before. And once again, the All-Star Game was all offense. All-Star MVP Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks scored 39 points and the Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference, 211-186, on Sunday night, with...
Michel Briere's family remains a part of the Penguins 
The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated their past in glorious fashion on Sunday as they retired the No. 68 of Jaromir Jagr at PPG Paints Arena. So many of his teammates were included, ranging from luminaries such as Mario Lemieux and Ron Francis to role players like Randy Hillier or Jean-Sebastien Aubin....
Tim Benz: Emotions surrounding Jaromir Jagr's jersey retirement were as unique as the player himself
In most situations, the jersey retirement process is a pretty easy one. By the very nature of the honor, the presumption is that whoever is getting their jersey retired in whatever city they used to call home is probably so beloved by the fans that the organization and the player...
What they're saying about Jaromir Jagr's jersey retirement
Jaromir Jagr watched his No. 68 float up into the rafters in Pittsburgh on Sunday night, a powerful moment in a long and storied career that still has yet to reach its conclusion. One matter Jagr — who both owns and continues to play for a Czech hockey team —...
First Call: Source claims some Steelers don't want 'preferred chance' for Kenny Pickett; Jaromir Jagr's one-liner wins crowd
In Monday’s “First Call,” we add a little texture to the reports of “internal division” within the Pittsburgh Steelers regarding their quarterback situation. Jaromir Jagr’s sense of humor was on display during his jersey retirement speech. The Penguins’ next opponent let one get away in a high-profile game on Sunday....
Against all odds: Jason Delay embraces underdog role in Pirates' competition at catcher
BRADENTON, Fla. — Jason Delay knows the odds are stacked against him to make the Pittsburgh Pirates as one of two catchers on the Opening Day roster. One spot is reserved for Yasmani Grandal, a 12-year veteran and two-time All-Star who last week signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with...
Madden Monday: Penguins' loss 'signs Jake Guentzel's exit papers,' Diontae Johnson's 'future is in doubt' with Steelers
For the Pittsburgh Penguins, their Jaromir Jagr jersey retirement ceremony on Sunday was an unmitigated, fun-filled success. Until roughly the second intermission of the game itself. By then, you could tell that the Penguins were just trying to nurse a 1-0 lead against the Los Angeles Kings. Their putrid power...
LeBron James committed to Paris Olympics; health remains big key
INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more seasons is an option and said he would like to see his playing days end as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers....
Penguins crumble late in 3rd, fall to Kings
For the majority of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ eventual 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena, the Penguins were in control, leading by a goal and looking good to cap Jaromir Jagr’s jersey retirement night on a high note. If only hockey games were 54...
Artemi Panarin rallies Rangers over Islanders in OT in outdoor game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Artemi Panarin scored 10 seconds into overtime, and the New York Rangers rallied from three goals down to beat the rival New York Islanders, 6-5, in a Stadium Series game Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Panarin knocked in the puck off Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson and goalie...
NASCAR teams have hired top antitrust lawyer on eve of Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR teams have hired one of the country’s top antitrust and sports lawyers to advise them in their ongoing dispute with the family-owned stock car series over a new revenue-sharing model. The decision to hire Jeffrey Kessler, partner and co-executive chair of Winston & Straw LLP,...
Penguins retire Jaromir Jagr's No. 68 on 'a great day for me'
There probably isn’t vocabulary — in any language — to fully explain what took place Sunday at PPG Paints Arena. Honestly, a gently affectionate 78-year-old lady from Czechia who speaks limited English probably did the best to illustrate the emotions that flooded the venue. She cried. Bawled, really. And her...
Ohio State upsets No. 2 Purdue in interim coach's debut
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State stunned No. 2 Purdue on Sunday in its interim coach’s debut, winning 73-69 a day after the NCAA Tournament selection committee picked the Boilermakers as the early favorite to be the No. 1 overall seed during March Madness. Bruce Thornton scored 22 points, and Jamison...
Hideki Matsuyama becomes Asia's most prolific PGA Tour winner
LOS ANGELES — Hideki Matsuyama set the Riviera record for the lowest closing round by a winner Sunday in the Genesis Invitational, giving the Japanese star another record that means far more to him. Matsuyama rallied from a six-shot deficit with a 9-under-par 62, punctuated by consecutive shots inside a...
NHL tops 40 outdoor games with showdowns at MetLife Stadium
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The two Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium this weekend increased the NHL’s total of outdoor games to 41. Each of the four teams featured five players who previously played in a pro game in the open air. “Outdoor experiences, it’s great,” said forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau,...
'You say Jaromir Jagr, they’re going to say Pittsburgh Penguins'
He chose his words carefully. And he took time to answer questions, wanting to provide thoughtful responses. After all, it’s been nearly 23 years since he was in Pittsburgh as a member of the Penguins. Jaromir Jagr held court with reporters Sunday, a handful of hours before the team is...
Penguins activate forward Jansen Harkins off injured reserve
After missing two games because of a concussion suffered Feb. 12, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jansen Harkins was activated from injured reserve Sunday afternoon and is available for the club vs. the Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena. Harkins, 26, has skated in 34 games for the Penguins this season,...
Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen Brown
INDIANAPOLIS — Mac McClung went back to school to win his second consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He asked Shaquille O’Neal to squeeze into McClung’s old high school jersey, then grabbed the ball out of the big man’s hands and leapt clear over him to draw five perfect scores on...
Pitt's Blake Hinson reacts to historic performance with humor, humility 
In less than two full years at Pitt, senior Blake Hinson has become well-acquainted with the university’s record books, particularly when it comes to 3-point shooting. His 17 3-point attempts against Syracuse in February 2023 are the most in a game by a Panthers player. Earlier this season against West...
Rain pushes Daytona 500 to Monday in 1st outright postponement since 2012
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR postponed the season-opening Daytona 500 until Monday because of two days of rain at Daytona International Speedway. The race had been scheduled for Sunday afternoon, although the weather forecast put that in doubt all week. The final practice for drivers was canceled Saturday, as was...
Minor league report: Penguins down Rocket 
Defenseman Jack Rathbone and forward Jagger Joshua each had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 6-3 home win against the Laval Rocket at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Forwards Radim Zohorna and Austin Rueschhoff each recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (27-16-6-1) while forwards...
Damian Lillard uses late shooting flurry to defend NBA 3-point title
INDIANAPOLIS — Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard defended his NBA 3-point contest title by finishing with 26 points in the final round during All-Star Saturday night. Lillard, who won with Portland last season, became the eighth player to win at least two 3-point crowns and the first since Jason Kapono...


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