Bill Hartlep stories, Page 2
After winless campaign, Springdale hoping to get stronger, more physical
As Springdale wrapped up a recent football practice, each player shook hands with the entire coaching staff, a sign of respect encouraged throughout the program. The Dynamos hope to see respect returned during the 2025 season, but they know they will have to earn it after enduring a winless campaign...
WPIAL Class A preview: 3-peat within reach for Fort Cherry, but contenders are lurking
Fort Cherry defeated Clairton by the slimmest margin in the WPIAL football final at Acrisure Stadium last season. That 21-20 victory showed just how evenly matched the Class A powerhouses were. Expect much of the same this fall. The Rangers are chasing a three-peat while the perennial power Bears will...
A-K Valley football notebook: Longtime broadcasters change teams for 2025 season
After 25 years of calling Highlands sporting events, Mike and Mike have taken their talents across the Allegheny River. The longtime broadcast team of Mike Choma and Mike Pavlik will be in the press box calling Burrell football games this fall. Starting with Saturday’s scrimmage, the pair plans to livestream...
The week ahead: Pirates to visit Milwaukee, Chicago
Here’s a look at next week’s Pittsburgh Pirates schedule: at Brewers 7:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 2:10 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The NL Central-leading Brewers had won 10 of their past 11 games entering their series with the Mets. They are 4-3 against the...
Pirates prospect watch: Will Taylor flashes power potential
Will Taylor Position: OF Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 180 pounds Level: High-A Greensboro Notable: Taylor is getting a reputation for coming through in the clutch. The Pirates’ fifth-round pick (No. 145 overall) in 2024, Taylor hit his third career grand slam Aug. 2 as High-A Greensboro scored a 10-2 win over...
The week ahead: Pirates to welcome Giants, Reds
Here’s a look at next week’s Pittsburgh Pirates schedule: vs. Giants 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The Giants come to town looking for revenge after being swept by the Pirates earlier this week. The Bucs outscored San Francisco, 11-7,...
Pirates prospect watch: Reliever Beau Burrows completes tour of minor-league system
Beau Burrows Position: RHP Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 210 pounds Level: Triple-A Notable: Beau Burrows has visited his share of Pirates minor-league facilities this season. The righty reliever was called up to Triple-A Indianapolis this week to complete his tour through the Bucs minor-league system. He suited up for Low-A Bradenton,...
Pitt, Penn State to renew basketball rivalry
The Pitt and Penn State rivalry has been a much-discussed and debated topic for years across Pennsylvania. Though the schools’ administrators have not been able to renew the longtime matchup on the football field, they were able to find a spot in the schedule for the men’s basketball teams to...
On Sports: Steelers to reveal throwback uniforms; Pirates welcome Tigers to PNC ParkVideo
Monday’s “On Sports,” pinch-hitting for “First Call,” has a look at a big reveal for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kenny Pickett gets his ring, and the Pirates are hoping to rebound from a forgettable series against the lowly White Sox. Throwbacks to drop The Steelers will reveal their throwback uniforms Monday...
Baltimore Ravens training camp preview: MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, top-flight defense form a contender
BALTIMORE RAVENS (12-5) OPEN CAMP: July 23, Under Armour Performance Center, Owings Mills, Md. LAST YEAR: Baltimore was one of the top contenders in the AFC, taking first in the AFC North and beating the Steelers, 28-14, in the wild-card round before falling to Buffalo, 27-25, in the divisional round....
The week ahead: Pirates travel to Kansas City, Minnesota
Here’s a look at next week’s Pirates schedule: at Royals 7:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • Kansas City is looking to get on track after recent struggles, especially at the plate. The Royals endured an 8-18 slide in June in...
Pirates prospect watch: Omar Alfonzo gets promotion to Double-A Altoona
Omar Alfonzo Position: Catcher Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 235 pounds Level: Double-A Altoona Notable: Alfonzo packed his bats and gear and headed off to Altoona this week after being promoted from High-A Greensboro to Double-A. The 21-year-old left-handed hitting catcher entered this week hitting .357 (10 for 28) with three doubles...
As advertised: Oakmont No. 17 proves pivotal in U.S. Open
Maybe it was foreshadowing or a prediction or just a fact based on research and evidence. Going forward, though, take John Bodenhamer and Jeff Hall at their word. The USGA’s chief championships officer and managing director certainly knew what they were talking about when, well before the 125th U.S. Open...
Pitt’s Kyle Louis, Desmond Reid earn 1st-team All-America preseason honors
Eight members of the Pitt football team earned preseason recognition Thursday, including two who garnered spots on Phil Steele’s annual preseason All-America first team. Linebacker Kyle Louis and running back Desmond Reid were honored by Steele, who is one of the most respected voices in college football preview analysis. Both...
When will the U.S. Open return to Oakmont?
If you enjoyed witnessing the world’s greatest golfers at Oakmont Country Club — in between rain drops — there’s good news and bad news. First the good: They are coming back. The bad news is you will have to wait eight more years. Oakmont is set to host the 2033...
4-star offensive lineman from Texas commits to Pitt
Pitt nabbed its first four-star recruit in the Class of 2026 on Sunday when offensive lineman Day’Jon Moore committed to coach Pat Narduzzi. A 6-foot-3, 305-pound interior lineman at Willis High School in Texas, Moore is Pitt’s 17th commit in the Class of 2026. He announced his commitment on Instagram...
3-star quarterback from Texas commits to Pitt
Pitt added a second quarterback to its 2026 recruiting class Saturday as Corey Dailey announced a verbal commitment on X. The 6-foot-6, 190-pound three-star recruit from Seguin High School in Texas chose the Panthers over offers from Fordham, Tulane and UTSA, among others. Dailey was the District 13-5A offensive MVP...
Oakmont pro Devin Gee savors opportunity to play as marker at U.S. Open
There are plenty of perks to being director of golf at Oakmont Country Club. Playing in the U.S. Open might top the list for Devin Gee. The Oakmont pro played as a marker alongside Philip Barbaree Jr. during the third round Saturday, getting a loud round of applause as he...
What was the toughest hole in Round 1 at the U.S. Open at Oakmont?
For some, the ninth hole was the finishing hole Thursday — a welcomed end to a steamy day at the 125th U.S. Open championship at Oakmont Country Club. For others, it was a chance to make the turn on a high note before playing the back nine. Turns out, no...
Tune in: Your guide to watching the U.S. Open on TV
Nearly 40,000 spectators are expected to be on the grounds of Oakmont Country Club as the championship rounds of the 125th U.S. Open begin Thursday. Not going to be one them? No problem. There will be wall-to-wall television coverage of the event, as well as online and streaming options for...
6 levers USGA officials can pull to make Oakmont the ultimate U.S. Open test
By now, much has been said and written about the 5-inch rough at Oakmont Country Club, as well as the basketball court-like greens, shoulder-deep bunkers and wispy grass ditches. All will impact play as players begin the 125th U.S. Open championship Thursday at Oakmont. But how much? USGA officials described...
The U.S. Open’s low amateur in 2016, Jon Rahm riding top-10 streak in return to Oakmont
Jon Rahm has had countless tournaments where he finished better than his U.S. Open debut in 2016. But being the low amateur that week at Oakmont Country Club helped introduce the young Spaniard to the golf world. “At that point, it was getting the test of a U.S. Open,” said...
Golf’s greatest face Oakmont’s ultimate test at 125th U.S. Open
The likes of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and defending champion Bryson DeChambeau have arrived in Oakmont with ambitions of raising a trophy Sunday at the 125th U.S. Open being held at historic Oakmont Country Club. They will be greeted, starting with practice rounds on Monday, by tens of thousands of...
Pitt lands 3-star offensive tackle, tight end from Texas, Cleveland lineman
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi landed three more commitments Sunday when three-star offensive tackle Nicholas Howard and three-star tight end Wyatt Villarreal, both from Texas, and three-star offensive lineman Michael van der Oord pledged to play for the Panthers in 2026. Howard (6-foot-5, 285 pounds), from Pearland High School, is...
Pitt secures commitments from multiple recruits during official visit weekend
Pitt football’s Class of 2026 recruiting weekend continued to produce commitments Saturday. Three-star defensive back recruit Kentrail Mcrae Jr., three-star wide receiver Jaydon Dunbar, three-star linebacker Isaiah Simmons and three-star Peters Township linebacker Reston Lehman announced their verbal commitments Saturday. AGTG!! I’M HOME????????@CHS_Tornadoes @ThorJoz @Coach_JBanks @ARCHIECOLLINS_ @CoachDuzzPittFB pic.twitter.com/gR0hdeF0vJ— Kentrail Mcrae...
