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penguins
Penguins forward Justin Brazeau expected to rejoin lineup for Game 3
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nfl draft
‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: Top NFL Draft prospects ready to take center stage in Pittsburgh
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penguins
Penguins turn to Justin Brazeau to boost 2nd-chance scoring near the net
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Penguins/NHL
Penguins weigh lineup, power-play tweaks ahead of Game 3 in Philadelphia
Mark Madden: Flip the Script? Penguins getting written out instead
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: What happened to the Penguins? Is Aaron Rodgers drama hijacking feel-good week for Steelers?
Tim Benz: Penguins’ power play was the biggest villain in Game 2 loss to Flyers
Facing steep odds, Penguins aim to reboot ahead of Game 3Video
Penguins suffer shutout loss to Flyers, go down 2-0 in series
NHL’s Gary Bettman: Penguins’ sale to Hoffmanns still ‘a work in progress’
Penguins forward Justin Brazeau vows to be ready while a healthy scratch
Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner scheduled to start Game 2 against Flyers
Madden Monday: About the Pens-Flyers Game 1 — ‘If we want to point fingers, I don’t have enough hands’
Sports Podcasts
Steelers/NFL
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Domed stadium for Steelers? Art Rooney II has the perfect take
Mark Madden: Why are the Steelers letting Aaron Rodgers drag them around again?
First Call: Mike McCarthy ‘would love to have 4′ QBs; another potential Steelers trade partner; Pens’ history down 0-2
NFL Draft HQ 2026: Who the Steelers might pick, position breakdowns, mock drafts and more
Art Rooney II on waiting for Aaron Rodgers: ‘I wish I could tell you we’re at the end of the discussion’Video
Mike McCarthy wants versatility in his wide receivers — this draft class offers that for Steelers
QBs Will Howard, Mason Rudolph ‘splitting reps’ at Steelers voluntary minicamp, per Mike McCarthy
Report: Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin to join NBC as studio analyst on ‘Football Night in America’Video
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: What happened to the Penguins? Is Aaron Rodgers drama hijacking feel-good week for Steelers?
First Call: Steelers pumping up USC WR Makai Lemon; Pirates face Andrew McCutchen in Texas
Pirates/MLB
First Call: Steelers pumping up USC WR Makai Lemon; Pirates face Andrew McCutchen in Texas
Wilber Dotel responds to homer by bringing the heat in ‘impressive’ MLB debut for PiratesVideo
Lawsuit targets Pirates and security guard over 2025 ballpark altercation
For Pirates, it will be ‘weird’ to see Andrew McCutchen wearing a Rangers uniform
Clip of young Pirates fan giving baseball to girl warms hearts on social media
Pirates farm report for April 19, 2026: Edgleen Perez’s 9th-inning double lifts Bradenton to victory
Pirates get strong 7-inning start from Mitch Keller to save bullpen, beat Rays for series win
With depleted bullpen, the Pirates promote right-hander Wilber Dotel for his MLB debut
Cedric Mullins hits 2-run homer in 13th to lift Rays past Pirates in rain-delayed marathon
Pirates farm report for April 18, 2026: Rafael Flores Jr. hits 1st homer in Indianapolis win
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
Riverhounds hope to jump start their season in U.S. Open Cup match vs. Steel City FC
Pitt
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
Pitt’s list of transfer portal additions grows with Charleston Southern guard A’lahn Sumler
Mercer center Armani Mighty becomes 6th spring transfer for Pitt men’s basketball
Pitt lands Georgia Tech big man Baye Ndongo
Pitt lands point guard, proven scorer Naithan George from Syracuse
Pitt nabs 3rd transfer of weekend in former Alabama guard Jalil Bethea
Pitt adds 3-point threat in North Carolina guard transfer Jonathan Powell
Penn State
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers should target Drew Allar — and move on from Will Howard
Tony Dorsett, Curtis Martin, Jimbo Covert among football legends announcing picks at NFL Draft
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin focused on improvement, future at Penn State
Joe Starkey: The Penn State guard makes sense for Steelers; the quarterback does not
Veteran skill player’s talent, approach have stood out in spring at Penn State
North Allegheny senior makes history as 1st male dancer with Penn State Lionettes
Storylines, questions as Penn State football spring workouts continue
NFL coach: QB Drew Allar ‘deserved better’ development at Penn State
‘We’ve always known what we’re looking for’: Penn State’s Matt Campbell to rely on past success with wide receivers
Belle Vernon grad Quinton Martin in fight for playing time at Penn State after strong finish in 2025
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
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
Duquesne’s Tarence Guinyard named to all-region 2nd team
Duquesne football hires new defensive coordinator
Duquesne men not selected for NIT
Tim Benz: VCU hoping to benefit from Pittsburgh pixie dust after A-10 Tournament winVideo
A-10 Tournament notebook: Duquesne’s Dru Joyce III hopes team gets NIT call
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
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
IUP women’s basketball team routed in NCAA final
High School
Trib 10: 4 new teams crack baseball, softball power rankings
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through Tuesday, April 21, 2026
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 21, 2026
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 22, 2026: North Catholic, Blackhawk softball to battle for top spot in section
WPIAL championship basketball coaches Matt Clement of Butler, Jim Rocco of North Catholic step down
Fort Cherry flexes muscles, completes 2-game sweep of Chartiers-Houston
Top seeds advance to finals at WPIAL boys tennis doubles championships
High school roundup for April 21, 2026: Moon baseball beats Bethel Park, strengthens grip on 1st place in section
Belle Vernon’s Brown, Hempfield’s Howard win Excellence Awards
Knoch softball team keeps eyes on repeat prize
U.S./World Sports
Reddick’s last-lap move, his 5th win, and a pace not seen since Earnhardt in 1987
Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire in August, ending a transformative era
NBA playoffs roundup: Shae Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder trounce Suns in Game 1
A crowd scientist is helping the Boston Marathon manage a growing field of 30,000-plus runners
Tyler Reddick passes Kyle Larson on the final lap of OT to win NASCAR Cup Series race at KansasVideo
Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
Brunson, Towns lead Knicks past Hawks in Game 1 of series
Kyle Larson returns to Kansas hoping to end 32-race drought
Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors in Game 1 of East 1st-round series
Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to win over Timberwolves in opener of 1st-round series
Outdoors
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
Got turkeys? The Pennsylvania Game Commission wants to know