GoFundMe campaign is sending Christine Graves, mother of Olympic bobsledder Jasmine Jones, to Italy
Although reaching the Olympics is a personal achievement for Jasmine Jones, it also is a joyous triumph for her top supporter: her mother. Christine Graves clearly holds a lofty spot on Team Jones. “She’s been there for every early morning, every setback, every moment when quitting would’ve been easier than...
Hempfield alum Jasmine Jones sprints past challenges to reach Olympic dream
She crashed once, then seven more times, whipping around sharp turns in a twisting bobsled going more than 90 mph. Key people were watching. People who held the keys to unlocking her Olympic dream. People who now had doubts. Jeannette native Jasmine Jones also was a wreck emotionally. The sprinter-turned-Olympic...
Pittsburgh Marathon officials expect record participation in 2026
The 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon’s weekend of events will be May 1-3, and runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to register before the next price increase set for Thursday. “The Pittsburgh Marathon has always been about more than the finish line — it’s about bringing people together...
Monroeville native, WWE announcer Corey Graves grapples with new role as Point Park professor
The term “kayfabe” has been used for decades in the professional wrestling business, its origins dating to the early 20th century as carnies and wrestlers worked to keep the illusion of what they did hidden from fans. The last safeguards to the term died as the internet came to life...
Former Latrobe player Warren Agostoni signs with Pittsburgh Riverhounds USL Academy
Excuse Warren Agostoni if he feels a little like new Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy. He’s coming home, too. Agostoni, a former standout soccer player at Latrobe, has signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds USL Academy. He joined the team this week for preseason practice. The 16-year-old midfielder spent last season...
Derry alum Kyle Schmitt returning to Maryland football as assistant coach
Kyle Schmitt is circling back to his college alma mater as his coaching career winds into a new chapter. According to the Capital Gazette, the Derry graduate is set to become the tight ends coach at Maryland, where he played from 2001-04 and coached as a graduate assistant for two...
Hempfield graduate Jasmine Jones selected for 2026 U.S. Olympic bobsled teamVideo
Hempfield alum Jasmine Jones is an Olympian. The former track and field standout, who also ran at Eastern Michigan, was selected Monday for the 2026 U.S. Olympic bobsled and skeleton team that will compete in Cortina, Italy. The Winter Games begin Feb. 6. “It feels surreal,” Jones said. “All of...
Path that started at Norwin carries Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan to brink of national title
A former high school lacrosse coach turned millionaire playcaller for the No. 1 college football team in the country is a win away from a national championship. If Norwin alum Mike Shanahan tells you he is living the dream, he means it. The second-year offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach...
Jeannette alum Marcus Barnes headed to UFL
Jeannette alum Marcus Barnes will continue his football career in the United Football League. Barnes was selected by the Columbus Aviators on the second day of the UFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound safety was a two-time All-Continental Athletic Association player who had nine career interceptions and made 69 tackles in...
Don’t blame this Franklin Regional grad for hoping the Steelers lose Monday. It’s his job
Nate Leopold used to sit in the yellow seats at Heinz Field — before it became Acrisure Stadium — twirling a Terrible Towel and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. When they played “Renegade,” he stood up and yelled like the 68,000-plus going crazy around him. “The first year I remember...
Leechburg teen Kerecz fulfills goal of winning national boxing championship
Katie Kerecz returned to the big stage in Lubbock, Texas, for the USA Boxing National Championship wanting to take home the gold. Kerecz, 13, was in this spot last year with a national title at her fingertips but fell just short. She, nevertheless, battled back. The Leechburg resident was relentless...
Mt. Lebanon native Parker Milner, 35, signs tryout with CapitalsVideo
The Washington Capitals signed goaltender Parker Milner, a native of Mt. Lebanon, to a professional tryout contract and dressed him as their backup for a road contest against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. With goaltender Charlie Lindgren sidelined by an undisclosed injury, the Capitals were unable to recall a reserve...
Colorado Rockies promote GCC grad Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies announced Monday that they promoted Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager. Schaeffer, a Vandergrift native and Greensburg Central Catholic graduate, assumed the role on an interim basis after the Rockies fired Bud Black, the winningest manager in franchise history, in May following a 7-33 start. The...
Bridge City FC revives Pittsburgh’s indoor soccer legacy
The scent of rubber turf mixed with sweat is evident upon entering the arena, as is the sound of cleats striking the ball. The echo of fans cheering along with the blow of the referee’s whistle fill the air as the ball whooshes into the net. It’s the anticipation of...
Better on the mat than on the mic, Spencer Lee gears up for Real American Freestyle bout
Spencer Lee hit a barrier that no amount of takedown drills would help him with. While promoting the Real American Freestyle wrestling event Nov. 29 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, the Franklin Regional graduate needed many takes to get the proper amount of “smack talk” committed to video. Lee, who...
National sports management company takes over All American+ Field House in Monroeville
A Florida company will take over management of the All American+ Field House in Monroeville, the region’s largest indoor volleyball facility. The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected to manage day-to-day operations at the field house. “Our focus will be on consistency and service — listening to the community, supporting...
