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pirates
Cardinals pound Pirates for 3rd consecutive loss to jump ahead in NL Central standings
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penguins
Unlike 2012, Penguins need a few more strong starts to finish comeback vs. Flyers
4 Min Read | 17 hours Ago
duquesne
Longtime Duquesne men’s basketball play-by-play man Ray Goss dies at 89
3 Min Read | 6 hours Ago
Penguins/NHL
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Rick Tocchet’s Flyers continue to ‘go after’ Sidney Crosby, but Crosby and Penguins getting strongerVideo
Spark from bottom-6 forwards gives Penguins life in series vs. FlyersVideo
Unlike 2012, Penguins need a few more strong starts to finish comeback vs. FlyersVideo
Penguins force Game 6 against Flyers with dose of luck, stiff defense
Former Penguins forward Dominik Uher signs with Lowen Frankfurt in Germany
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby seeks improved faceoff figuresVideo
Penguins scheduled to start goaltender Arturs Silovs in Game 5 against Flyers
Cup of Joe (Starkey): If the Penguins are going to make history, these 2 players better join the fray
‘Dreams come true’ for Penguins rookie Ilya Solovyov in his 1st postseason game
Postseason success nothing new for Penguins goaltender Arturs SilovsVideo
Sports Podcasts
Steelers/NFL
Steelers bring back WR Brandon Johnson, release John Rhys Plumlee
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: What is the Steelers’ ideal quarterback depth chart?
Steelers tender Aaron Rodgers contract with 10% raise, hold his exclusive rights once camp startsVideo
First Call: Art Rooney II discusses Makai Lemon mishap; Penn State coach says offense ‘wasn’t built’ for Drew AllarVideo
Mt. Lebanon grad, 7th-round pick Eli Heidenreich could turn into chess piece for Steelers
Tim Benz: Steelers’ draft approach doesn’t mesh with attempts to retain Aaron Rodgers
2 tight ends, including USC’s Luke McRee, among Steelers’ undrafted free agent signings
Steelers invite Mt. Lebanon’s Alex Tecza, a Navy fullback, to rookie minicamp
Mark Madden: After drafting Drew Allar, the Steelers no longer need Aaron Rodgers
First Call: Mike Tomlin’s prediction on Aaron Rodgers; Cowboys address trading Makai Lemon pick to EaglesVideo
Pirates/MLB
Pirates farm report for April 28, 2026: Jared Triolo homers on rehab assignment with Curve
Pirates activate Braxton Ashcraft to start, recall LHP Hunter Barco in bullpen shakeup
Wilber Dotel tops triple digits twice in tossing 4 perfect innings for Pirates out of bullpen
Cardinals ruin almost-perfect night by Pirates, rally for 4 runs in 9th to win series opener
Mars, WVU alum JJ Wetherholt returns to PNC Park as Cardinals rookie second baseman
Pirates farm report for April 26, 2026: Khristian Curtis’ 10 strikeouts help Curve to victory
Lefty Kyle Harrison strikes out 12 as Brewers blank Pirates to avoid series sweep
Pirates score 3 runs in 10th for back-to-back victories, clinch series win over Brewers
Pirates farm report for April 25, 2026: Mitch Jebb picks up 2 more hits in Indy loss
Pirates place RHP Braxton Ashcraft on family leave, recall righty reliever Cam Sanders
Riverhounds
Albert Dikwa scores twice, including just 2 minutes into the game, to lead Riverhounds
New York Red Bull too much for Riverhounds in U.S. Open Cup 3rd round
In midst of slow USL Championship start, Riverhounds set for 3rd round U.S. Open Cup match
Riverhounds shut out at Birmingham Legion FC
Riverhounds score clutch goal to earn draw at Indy
Riverhounds get a pair of 2nd-half goals to beat 4th division side in U.S. Open Cup
Riverhounds look to march on in U.S. Open cup as they host 4th-division side
Riverhounds make big lead stand in raucous home opener
Riverhounds enter home opener looking to shake off defensive woes
Lackluster Riverhounds take care of business vs. Steel City FC in U.S. Open Cup
Pitt
NFL rookie minicamp invites begin coming in for undrafted Pitt players
Reports: Pitt tailback Desmond Reid joins Bills as UDFA
Pitt’s Kyle Louis drafted by Dolphins late in 4th round
Pitt hires program legend Ricardo Greer from Dayton as associate head coach
Pitt lands commitment from Philadelphia linebacker Walter Hudson
Former Pitt tailback Desmond Reid hopes speed, route running, special teams skills propel him into NFL
Former Pitt star Kyle Louis awaits NFL Draft, ready to embrace any role at next level
Pitt track and field athletes put on training clinic for Shaler Area’s Kids of Steel
Tony Dorsett, Curtis Martin, Jimbo Covert among football legends announcing picks at NFL Draft
First Call: James Conner returns to Pittsburgh for NFL Draft; Kevin Colbert’s new Ohio State job; George Pickens update
Penn State
Report: Penn State tight end, North Allegheny grad Khalil Dinkins signs with 49ers as UDFA
Matt Campbell pleased with skill players at Penn State Blue-White practice
Penn State tailback Kaytron Allen selected in 6th round by Commanders
Penn State defensive lineman Zane Durant drafted by Bills at end of 5th round
Penn State running back Nick Singleton picked by Titans in 5th round
Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley selected in 5th round by Panthers
Green Bay takes Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton in 4th round
Penn State offensive lineman Drew Shelton drafted in 4th round by Cowboys
Upper St. Clair offensive lineman Ryan Robbins commits to Penn State
Steelers select Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the 3rd round
WVU
Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC
Huff and West Virginia secure overtime win over Stanford
Syney Shaw, Gia Cooke help West Virginia roll in women’s NCAA Tournament
West Virginia women look to make the most of rare chance to host March Madness
Penn State sends 8 to quarterfinals at NCAA wrestling tournament
West Virginia to play Stanford in College Basketball Crown tournament
West Virginia women to host Miami (Ohio) in NCAA Tournament 1st round
BYU knocks West Virginia out of Big 12 Tournament
Jordan Harrison helps No. 15 West Virginia beat No. 10 TCU for women’s Big 12 Tournament crown
Honor Huff scores 24 to lead West Virginia win in regular-season finale
Duquesne
First Call: Art Rooney II discusses Makai Lemon mishap; Penn State coach says offense ‘wasn’t built’ for Drew AllarVideo
Duquesne’s Lindsay Kivlan captures national open tumbling titleVideo
Duquesne lands unique commitment from Orthodox Jewish forward Chaim Galbut
On Sports: Flyers gain ground on Penguins; NCAA men’s basketball odds are out for 2027
Duquesne announcer Ray Goss: ‘I’m very fortunate to be alive’Video
Report: Duquesne’s Jimmie Williams to enter transfer portal
Duquesne athletic director Dave Harper to leave for position at Baylor; John Henderson named interim AD
Daniel Unico, Duquesne basketball fan and businessman, dies at 99
Joe Starkey: 10 minutes with 2 WPIAL coaching legends — Danny Holzer and Tim McConnell
Next generation of Flenory family, 14, opening eyes as college basketball prospectVideo
Robert Morris
First Call: Ex-Steelers QB says Aaron Rodgers delay may be about money; Pens need to rebound in Ottawa
From Spain to the United States, former Robert Morris forward Alvaro Folgueiras’ basketball dream has Iowa in the Sweet 16
First Call: Linebacker appears on Steelers’ draft radar; Najee Harris’ comeback attemptVideo
First Call: Wild stats about Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields; Pens hold steady in Metro Division swirl
Former RMU coach Mark Schmidt, back for A-10 Tournament, could be set for farewell game with St. Bonaventure
Robert Morris falls short of NCAA return, but latest run shows its ability to adapt
Robert Morris dumped by Detroit Mercy in Horizon League semifinals
Robert Morris men carry proud history in Horizon playoffs
Joe Starkey’s Cup of Joe: Pitt, Duquesne, RMU fight back, inject a little life into hoops scene
Robert Morris has new cast, same director looking to follow a familiar script
District Colleges
Penn-Trafford grad Mia Smith surpasses 400 strikeouts at Pitt-Johnstown
Westmoreland County campus clips: Saint Vincent bowling coach visits winner’s circle
Mt. Pleasant grad Courtney Poulich displays prodigious power for RMU in ‘Boom Township’
Williams throws no-hitter as Seton Hill coach Marizzaldi grabs 800th win
Norwin grad Jack Whalen a record-setting base-stealer, cornerstone player for Seton Hill baseball
Westmoreland County Community College baseball ends long losing streak vs. D1 foe
Westmoreland County campus clips: Seton Hill wrestlers earn PSAC honors
Westmoreland college notebook: Belle Vernon’s Whitlock enters transfer portal to leave IUP
Point Park names new men’s basketball coach
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Jeannette grad helps Kentucky to Sweet 16
High School
Trib 10: Significant changes come to baseball, softball power rankings
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through Tuesday, April 28
High school roundup for April 28, 2026: Avonworth completes sweep, clinches section title outright
Valley can’t keep Indiana offense at bay as Indians earn split of section title
Hempfield boys and girls advance to WPIAL track finals
Luke Williams’ presence on basepaths helps Franklin Regional edge Plum in Section 1-5A baseball
Alle-Kiski Valley girls flag football teams pick up steam
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 27, 2026
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Tuesday, April 28, 2026: South Park, Avonworth write next chapter in rivalry
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through Monday, April 27
U.S./World Sports
Cooper Flagg edges former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel for NBA Rookie of the Year
Carson Hocevar already living up to reputation as NASCAR’s newest star
NBA playoffs roundup: Pritchard leads Celtics past 76ers in Embiid’s return
Carson Hocevar earns 1st NASCAR Cup victory with last-lap pass at Talladega
AP source: Wolves’ Edwards likely out weeks
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama available to play vs. Trail Blazers after clearing concussion protocol
Pletcher’s Renegade draws inside No. 1 post, opens as the Kentucky Derby favorite
Brad Keselowski needs a little bit of luck to keep up with the Toyotas at Talladega
James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets
Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown
Outdoors
Game commission seeks entries for 2027 wildlife art contest
Pa. Game Commission to vote on increasing number of Sundays in deer rifle season
Anglers gear up, hope for no rain on opening day of trout season
Pennsylvania deer season opener: Bill introduced for return to Monday tradition
Peregrine falcons to be protected during Tarentum Bridge construction project
Game commission advises Pennsylvanians to report sick, dead birds to help with avian flu trackingVideo
Game commission releases ‘bonus’ pheasants across southwestern PennsylvaniaVideo
Pennsylvania deer hunting opener stays Saturday after Thanksgiving — ‘for now’
Pa. Game Commission considers Saturday start before Thanksgiving for deer seasonVideo
Latrobe teacher, 18-time marathoner launches coaching business