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steelers
Mike McCarthy wants versatility in his wide receivers — this draft class offers that for Steelers
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Penguins weigh lineup, power-play tweaks ahead of Game 3 in Philadelphia
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Facing steep odds, Penguins aim to reboot ahead of Game 3
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Penguins/NHL
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’
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Flyers looked like 2016 Penguins in Game 1, as Rick Tocchet outcoached Dan Muse. Time to simplify
Penguins rookie Ben Kindel continues to show maturity and a physical nature as a teenagerVideo
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Steelers/NFL
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
Tim Benz: Want the Steelers to make a splash at the draft? Here’s a way to do it that makes sense
Short arms, big game: Clemson DT Peter Woods expected to be 1st-round pick
NFL Draft offers a stage for visitors to understand the depth of Steelers fandomVideo
Point State Park readies for NFL Draft with Steelers fan hub, red carpet
NFL Draft HQ 2026: Who the Steelers might pick, position breakdowns, mock drafts and more
Steelers prepare for 2-minute reduction in 1st round of NFL Draft
Steelers in ‘great communication’ with Aaron Rodgers — but still eager to add QB in draft
Pirates/MLB
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
Pirates-Rays start time at PNC Park moved up to 3:30 p.m. due to impending storms
Pirates prospect watch: No. 12 prospect Jhonny Severino makes quick impact at Greensboro
Riverhounds
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
Riverhounds take it on the chin at Tampa Bay
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
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through April 20, 2026
High school roundup for April 20, 2026: North Allegheny grabs top spot in Section 1-6AVideo
‘Cold is just a mindset’ for Upper St. Clair’s hot bats in win over Peters TownshipVideo
Hempfield gets big win vs. 1st-place Canon-McMillan
‘Persistent’ Plum adds on runs in shutout win over Kiski Area
Norwin football team to play ‘home’ games at P-T while awaiting new stadium
Teams make statements, increase stock in latest WPIAL boys volleyball rankings
High school sports schedules for April 20, 2026
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 20, 2026: Top teams in Section 1-6A to meet
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through April 19, 2026
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