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Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner scheduled to start against Flyers in Game 1
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Flyers’ Rick Tocchet prepares his club for postseason battle vs. Penguins, a familiar foe
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Joe Starkey: Penguins coach Dan Muse is everything Kyle Dubas promised
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Penguins/NHL
Penguins vs Flyers: Previews and predictions as Penguins begin playoff push
Tim Benz: The Flyers’ identity is still intact — and the Penguins must be ready for it
Penguins goaltenders Arturs Silovs, Stuart Skinner vow to be ready no matter who starts
Joe Starkey: Penguins coach Dan Muse is everything Kyle Dubas promised
Joe Starkey: Thankfully, Pittsburgh sports in much better shape as NFL Draft spotlight falls upon city
Penguins terminate contract of defenseman Matt Dumba after clearing waivers
Sewickely’s Ryder Fetterolf wins Jim Rutherford Trophy as OHL’s top goaltender
Minor league report: Penguins beat Islanders in Tristan Broz’s returnVideo
Take 5: Goaltending could be all over the map when Penguins, Flyers collide
Mark Madden: Penguins-Flyers will be fast, physical, unforgiving and more series thoughts
Sports Podcasts
Steelers/NFL
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Colton Hood, Tennessee CB
Charlie Batch takes lumps as guest of honor at Mel Blount All-Star Celebrity Roast
Texas Tech’s David Bailey brings resume of production en route to top-5 draft selection
New Steelers coordinator Brian Angelichio promises West Coast offense with Pittsburgh twist
All eyes on Pittsburgh as NFL Draft week takes over the city
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers should target Drew Allar — and move on from Will Howard
‘There’s no Pat Graham playbook’: New Steelers defensive coordinator vows to adjust to team’s personnelVideo
Joe Starkey: Thankfully, Pittsburgh sports in much better shape as NFL Draft spotlight falls upon city
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Denzel Boston, Washington WR
First Call: Possible partner if Steelers want to move up in draft; NFL GM predicts many trades; Sidney Crosby on Pat McAfee
Pirates/MLB
Oneil Cruz homers, Brandon Lowe doubles twice against former team as Pirates top Rays
Pirates prospect watch: No. 12 prospect Jhonny Severino makes quick impact at Greensboro
City Connect: A.J. Burnett returns to Pittsburgh as Pirates unveil new jerseys
Pirates promote righty reliever Cam Sanders, option veteran Jose Urquidy in bullpen moves
Joe Starkey: Thankfully, Pittsburgh sports in much better shape as NFL Draft spotlight falls upon city
Full Count: Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe providing pop at top of the order for Pirates
The week ahead: Pirates to visit Rangers, Brewers
Beyond the Bylines: NFL Draft trade talk; Penguins-Flyers predictions; Pirates problems vs. Nationals
Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates ace Paul Skenes shows lighter side as ‘funniest person on the team’
Nationals outlast Pirates in 10 innings to split 4-game series
Riverhounds
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
Riverhounds take it on the chin at Tampa Bay
Riverhounds-Steel City U.S. Open Cup match postponed
Pitt
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
Pitt picks up 1st transfer of spring in former BYU forward Dominique Diomande
Pitt’s Kendall Stanley, Davin Brewton win Ed Conway Award as most improved players this spring
Quarterback Holden Geriner, receiver Malik Knight shine in Pitt’s Blue-Gold Spring Game
Penn State
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
Penn State’s Cooper Cousins on growing at guard, his new look, and the size of PSU’s DTs
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State G
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
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
Just 3 years after program reboot, RMU hockey is top 3 in the AHA, hosting playoff gamesVideo
District Colleges
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
Mercyhurst drops its struggling Division I men’s hockey program as part of its master plan
IUP women’s basketball team reaches Division II championship
High School
Fox Chapel notebook: Waller wrestling camp scheduled
Despite limited opportunities, Fox Chapel girls lacrosse hitting its stride
Fox Chapel flag football brings creativity in dramatic win
Bethel Park still seeking consistency midway through baseball season
Norwin lacrosse teams make ‘smooth transition’
Franklin Regional’s Sean Cartwright builds off MVP honor at Wildcat Invitational
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional baseball has flair for dramatic
Shady Side Academy relay team setting the pace
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 17, 2026
High school roundup for April 17, 2026: Neshannock beats Shenango to avenge streak-snapping loss
U.S./World Sports
Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks’ coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak
Ty Gibbs earns 1st NASCAR Cup victory at Bristol, beating Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney
The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided
NASCAR drivers on the gas as Cup Series returns to action at Bristol Motor Speedway
Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg scores 51
Tim Benz, Mike DeCourcy give 4 key storylines for this week’s Final FourVideo
Kiski Area grad Nevada Smith named new men’s basketball coach at Siena
The NBA’s stretch run has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s happening
Masters field all but set for Augusta National
Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway
Outdoors
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
Cosmic chaos: Supermoon, meteor shower to grace Western Pa. skies Saturday
A California fisherman may have broken records by catching a 10.25-pound canary rockfish