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Excitement high as numerous elite runners set to return for Pittsburgh Marathon
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Joe Starkey: Penguins’ old guys need help, not pink slips
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What did the Penguins accomplish this season? And what’s the direction for 2026-27?
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Penguins/NHL
Mark Madden: Penguins’ season was fun, surprising but, ultimately, wasted
What did the Penguins accomplish this season? And what’s the direction for 2026-27?
Tim Benz: Dreams of a Penguins comeback become a nightmare with 1 shot
‘They’re like family’: Crosby addresses the future with Malkin and Letang after Penguins’ season-ending loss
Flyers bring end to Penguins’ unexpected playoff march with OT victory in Game 6
U mad, bro?: Penguins’ playoff loss to Flyers, Steelers’ draft choices have fans on tilt
Minor league report: Nailers, Taylor Gauthier shut out Royals in Game 3Video
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Some of the Penguins’ most incredible moments have come in Game 6’sVideo
Penguins’ Anthony Mantha: ‘I’m not shooting enough’Video
Their backs against the wall, Penguins preach emotional discipline vs. Flyers
Sports Podcasts
Steelers/NFL
First Call: Mike Tomlin rumored as Patriots’ target if Mike Vrabel exits; Steelers ‘alerted’ Aaron Rodgers about UFA tag
‘A lotta respect for that program’: Steelers again and again turn to Iowa players in draft
Tim Benz: Aaron Rodgers’ UFA tender from the Steelers is just a paper move, but the words still mean something
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger isn’t wild about Drew Allar; Art Rooney II addresses Jerry Jones’ ‘bad side’ comments
Steelers draft pick Dunker made name for himself as hay-bale tossing champ in Iowa
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
Tim Benz: Steelers’ draft approach doesn’t mesh with attempts to retain Aaron Rodgers
Pirates/MLB
Pirates RHP Jared Jones, 3B Jared Triolo draw rave reviews after rehab assignment debuts
2nd fan sues Pirates over ‘belt-whipping’ incident in 2025Video
Nick Gonzales robbed of home run as Cardinals hold off Pirates to clinch series winVideo
‘A better taste’: After spring training scare, Chris Devenski relieved for return with Pirates
Riding a hitting streak, Nick Gonzales hopes that his bat can keep him in the Pirates’ lineup
Pirates farm report for April 29, 2026: Jared Jones begins rehab with 3 perfect innings, hitting 101 mph
Pirates select contract of righty Chris Devenski, option left-hander Hunter Barco to Triple-A
Cardinals pound Pirates for 3rd consecutive loss to jump ahead in NL Central standings
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
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
Westmoreland campus clippings: Ligonier Valley grad Piper throws perfect game for Westminster
Westmoreland campus clippings: Honors roll in for Saint Vincent men’s volleyball
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
High School
Hempfield’s offense too much for Penn-Trafford in clash of defending softball champions
Invitationals begin final stretch for track athletes as they ramp up toward WPIALs, states
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Latrobe wins Altoona Curve Classic
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 30, 2026Video
Senior night victory a late-season highlight for Plum boys volleyball
Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane named state’s Class 2A boys basketball player of the year
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 29, 2026
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 30, 2026: 6A baseball teams wrap up section play
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for April 30, 2026
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school baseball rankings for April 30, 2026
U.S./World Sports
NBA playoffs roundup: Cavaliers rally past Raptors, take 3-2 series lead
The 1st Kentucky Derby since the death of trainer D. Wayne Lukas has a different vibe
Joel Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics in Game 5 to keep season alive
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat
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
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