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penguins
Evgeni Malkin returns as Penguins beat Red Wings to boost playoff position
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riverhounds
Riverhounds get a pair of 2nd-half goals to beat 4th division side in U.S. Open Cup
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steelers
Steelers’ Rooney doesn’t expect changes to Rooney Rule in response to Fla. attorney general
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Penguins/NHL
Penguins forwards Ville Koivunen, Rutger McGroarty shuffled between NHL and AHL rosters
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: If the Penguins make the playoffs, is Dan Muse the Coach of the Year?
Penguins erupt for 8 goals in win over Islanders as Sidney Crosby rejoins lineup
Penguins recall forward Avery Hayes from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
First Call: Tensions rise between NFL and its officials; Flyers surging; Andrew McCutchen’s start with TexasVideo
Minor league report: Penguins top Phantoms, Nailers’ winning streak reaches 8Video
Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin practice as Penguins prepare for Islanders
Injured Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin resume practicing
Minor league report: Penguins beat Rocket, Nailers clinch playoff spotVideo
Penguins struggle without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin in loss to Stars
Sports Podcasts
Steelers/NFL
Mike McCarthy takes hands-on approach to draft, and Steelers are willing to take his input
NFL owners meeting notebook: Art Rooney II expects answer from Aaron Rodgers by the draftVideo
DK Metcalf’s non-ejection, Danny Smith’s loophole mark Steelers’ ties to new NFL rules
Steelers’ Mike McCarthy: Will Howard ‘definitely a real prospect as a starting QB’Video
The NFL’s Rooney Rule has long been a topic of conversation, even debate. What does it do?
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Ty Simpson, Alabama QB
First Call: If Steelers pass on Kirk Cousins, at least 1 team wants him; latest on George Pickens; Penguins’ next huge gameVideo
The Steelers hold 12 picks in 7-round NFL draft. Can they use them all? Will they?
Tim Benz: Mike McCarthy appears to have right blueprint for Steelers’ receiver rebuild
Steelers notes: Broderick Jones injury update, options at left guard
Pirates/MLB
Pirates debut bronze display with messages from discarded Bucco Bricks
Take a look at what’s new at PNC Park ahead of the Pirates home opener
Cup of Joe: Pirates must promote Konnor Griffin for home opener
Pirates hoping listless lineup can feed off hot bats of Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’Hearn
Despite quality start by Braxton Ashcraft, Reds hold Pirates scoreless to win
Brandon Lowe makes powerful 1st impression on Pirates, with 3 home runs in opening series
First Call: Tensions rise between NFL and its officials; Flyers surging; Andrew McCutchen’s start with TexasVideo
Pirates farm report for March 29, 2026: Konnor Griffin doubles twice but Indy falls to 0-3
Henry Davis delivers game-winning hit, then makes saving tag as Pirates beat Mets in 10
Pirates farm report for March 28, 2026: Konnor Griffin reaches base 4 times in Indy loss
Riverhounds
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
Riverhounds, Steel City FC to meet in Western Pa. derby in U.S. Open Cup 1st round
Riverhounds pick up 1st win of season at Loudoun
Big dreams: Pittsburgh Riverhounds owner remains committed to $175M Highmark Stadium expansion
Riverhounds begin title defense with loss in Charleston
Pitt
Pitt grapples with both clarity, uncertainty across position groups as spring ball continues
Pitt’s Brandin Cummings to enter transfer portal
‘It will be done’: Pitt entrusts Robin Harmony with rebuilding women’s basketball program
Pitt WR Deuce Spann raises NFL Draft stock with impressive pro day performance
‘1 last hurrah’: 15 former Pitt players hope pro day performances help plot a course to NFL
Sweet 16/Elite 8 breakdown: Could we see an all-Pittsburgh coaching matchup in the Elite 8?
Back from injuries, LB Jeremiah Marcelin, RB Synkwan Smith hope to contribute for Pitt
Pitt parts ways with men’s basketball assistants Tim O’Toole, Jason Capel
Pitt’s Isaiah Neal enjoying life at defensive end
Offense clicking early for Pitt this spring, including at team’s 1st scrimmage
Penn State
Penn State 2-time NCAA champion Mitchell Mesenbrink wins Hodge Trophy as nation’s top wrestler
Penn State’s Marcus Neal, a leader in the safety room, on the Lions’ CBs: ‘You got some dogs’
Penn State getting early start to practice under new coach Matt Campbell
Penn State’s Matt Campbell on his QB’s health: ‘A little bit ahead of schedule’
Penn State crowns 4 NCAA wrestling gold medalists, breaks its own points record
Penn State sends 8 to quarterfinals at NCAA wrestling tournament
Penn State, WPIAL legend Tanisha Wright named Nittany Lions’ women’s basketball coach
‘I feel really good about everything’: Penn State’s Drew Allar is at peace with his NFL Draft uncertainty
Why Penn State’s pro day felt so different to players bound for NFL Draft
Penn State favored for a 5th straight NCAA Division I men’s wrestling title
WVU
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
Minus lead scorer Haggerty, McGriff and Johnson help Kansas State hold off West Virginia 65-63
Huff, Lorient lead West Virginia past No. 19 BYU, 79-71
Oklahoma State scores first 7 points of OT to beat West Virginia 91-84 and end 5-game skid
West Virginia gives up lead in loss to TCU
Duquesne
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
Tim Benz: Duquesne just missed the mesh point in Atlantic 10 tournament loss to VCU
Duquesne’s run in Atlantic 10 Tournament ends with quarterfinal loss to VCU
A-10 commissioner happy to have tournament back in Pittsburgh where it started
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
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
Westmoreland County college notebook: Saint Vincent bowlers return to NCAA Tournament
A-K Valley campus clippings: Kiski Area grad Veronica Flanagan named All-American
Westmoreland campus clippings: Saint Vincent swimmer Dzurica earns 3 All-American honors
Westmoreland County college notebook: Pitt-Greensburg’s Trent Rozich earns postseason honors
Bolstered by Westmoreland County players, Saint Vincent hockey returns to ACHA National Tournament
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Seton Hill’s Norwin alum Whalen grabs PSAC all-time stolen bases record
IUP women fend off Seton Hill in NCAA regional semifinals
Seton Hill women march into NCAA Tournament with ‘full head of steam’
High School
Trib 10: Weekly baseball, softball power rankings make season debut
High school roundup for March 31, 2026: Riverside gets 3-hit shutout to split series with Ellwood City
With MLB scouts watching, Caden Sivrich lifts Norwin past Hempfield
No late heroics needed for Freeport baseball in sweeping Ligonier Valley
Western Pa. players selected to represent Steelers at Big 33 girls flag football tournament
Central Catholic’s Zachary Gleason commits to Penn State
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 31, 2026: Streaking Ellwood City looks to sweep rival Riverside
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 30, 2026
High school roundup for March 30, 2026: 3-run inning carries Hampton to section win
Pine-Richland completes comeback vs. Fox Chapel
U.S./World Sports
Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway
Max Verstappen again questions his F1 future and says this season could be his last
Connellsville grad Josh Fremd earns knock out at Professional Fighters League event at Robert Morris
Brad Keselowski seeks special day at Martinsville for 600th NASCAR Cup start
NBA shares some anti-tanking concepts with owners, AP sources say
Acrisure Stadium to host free, public World Cup watch parties
WWE’s Jacob Fatu talks rapid rise and long journey ahead of Pittsburgh eventVideo
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club
Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan’s teamVideo
NASCAR tempers could be flaring as the tires are wearing at Darlington Raceway
Outdoors
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
Firearms deer hunting season to wrap up in Pennsylvania
Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain resorts set to open Saturday, 1 week after Seven Springs