TribLive stories, Page 1425
Pirates farm report for Oct. 1, 2021: Indy’s James Marvel fans 8 in 8 innings
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 61-66) beat Nashville (Brewers), 7-2. RHP James Marvel (7-7, 5.26) had his best start of the season, allowing two runs and striking out eight over eight innings. RHP Tyler Bashlor (2.39) pitched a perfect ninth with a pair of strikeouts. C Christian Bethancourt (.281) had two RBIs on...
Mt. Lebanon comes alive in 2nd half, beats North Allegheny for 1st time since 2005
The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils had to bow down to a banner strung across the entrance to their locker room all week long leading up to their Friday match-up with the North Allegheny Tigers. The banner said just “2005 bow down” and was hung low so as to force each...
Franklin Regional blanks Connellsville to end losing streak
Franklin Regional took advantage of Connellsville’s mistakes and the Panthers’ defense was up to the task in a 36-0 victory Friday in the Big East Conference opener for both teams. Following a scoreless first quarter where neither team’s offense could get anything going, Franklin Regional (2-4, 1-0) cracked the scoreboard...
GCC coach’s memorable day includes shutout victory over Springdale
Friday was a big day for Greensburg Central Catholic coach Marko Thomas. He became a father to baby boy Devin, and his Centurions later won a key game against an Eastern Conference playoff contender. Greensburg Central broke open a close game with big plays in the third quarter en route...
AP Source: NWSL commissioner out amid scandal involving allegations of sexual harassment by former coachVideo
National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Lisa Baird is out after some 19 months on the job amid allegations a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward players, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of...
Penn Hills teen shooting victim identified, recovering from injuries
The victim in a shooting Monday at a gas station in Penn Hills has been identified as 17-year-old Penn Hills High School senior Marques Coffey. The school district issued a statement Friday on its website at the request of the family, stating that Marques “is in good spirits and continues...
Running wild: Browns’ Hunt a ‘devil’ when he has the ballVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Arms flailing, legs churning while kicking up grass and dirt as his dreadlocked hair flies from under his helmet, Kareem Hunt’s got a running style that is unorthodox and unique. He fights for every yard — every inch — like it’s a personal turf war. “Runs like...
Letter to the editor: Biden needs to get serious about our real issues
We have had epidemics before, and we are going to have them again. We have made a terrible mess out of the way we have handled this one. We can’t afford to do this again. It seems all that President Biden wants to talk about is covid, and doesn’t want...
Sheldon Jacobson: Covid-19 booster shot chaos
The covid-19 booster shot debate is now in full gear. Ongoing review, analysis and discussions involving the FDA, the CDC and the White House are bringing more chaos into a public health environment that needs calm and consistency, not confusion. As the delta surge continues in certain areas, many of...
Understanding heart tests
Having a healthy heart is always the goal, but sometimes you need some help to make sure everything is working just right. And that’s where heart tests come in. Health care providers can order many types of heart tests for their patients, and it can get confusing and sometimes scary....
Allison Schrager: The people’s guide to assessing covid risk
We’re often told that humans are lousy at judging risk, and the pandemic seems to have confirmed this in spades. What else can explain vaccine hesitancy or otherwise healthy people wearing two masks as they walk alone, outside? Yet despite all the evidence pointing to our inability to make sense...
Letter to the editor: Audit’s goal is to maintain election integrity
I want to reply to the mischaracterization in the letter “GOP should focus on important issues, not jeopardize voters.” The point of the audit is not to overturn the election, but to evaluate areas of potential problems related to who is eligible to vote. I personally witnessed evidence of voter...
Sewickley Valley Community Fund distributes 2nd round of covid grants
Continuing its commitment to provide aid during the pandemic, the Sewickley Valley Community Fund has distributed its second round of funding for local nonprofit organizations for covid-19 and hunger relief efforts. Since the beginning of the pandemic, SVCF has dedicated its efforts to support local organizations serving the 11 Quaker...
Letter to the editor: PSEA celebrates Latinx, Hispanic communities
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we celebrate the rich and diverse community of Latinx and Hispanic people whose contributions have helped shape U.S. culture and society. This celebration is designed to coincide with the independence day celebrations of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (Sept. 15, 1821),...
The Stroller, Oct. 1, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Information should be emailed to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Halloween decorating contest planned in Apollo The Apollo Events Committee is sponsoring a House Decorating Contest for all residents of the 15613 ZIP code. To enter,...
Letter to the editor: The 7 stages of covid
I would like to educate Monica Green, who spoke at the Sept. 21 Greater Latrobe School Board meeting (“Solicitor advises Greater Latrobe School Board to honor mask mandate as protests continue”). According to the article, Green said she believes exposure to the covid-19 virus is the best option for her...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 30, 2021
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s results Class 3A Pine-Richland 7, Hempfield 1 Class 2A Penn-Trafford 4, Latrobe 1 Upper St. Clair at Fox Chapel, (n) Nonsection Oakland Catholic at Shady Side Academy, (n) Friday’s schedule Class A Aquinas Academy at Ellis School, 4 p.m. Nonsection Shady Side Academy at Peters...
High school roundup for Sept. 30, 2021: GCC girls soccer avenges only loss
Sara Felder had a hat trick as Greensburg Central Catholic avenged its only loss of the season with a 4-2 Section 1-A girls soccer victory over Springdale on Thursday. Antonia Stickle also scored, and Tatum Gretz recorded a pair of assists for the Centurions (6-1, 5-1). Grace Gent and Briana...
This date in sports history: Oct. 1Video
1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims, 7-3, in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon Phillippe is the winning pitcher and Cy Young the loser. 1961 — Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season, against Tracy Stallard of...
Laurel Highlands steps into spotlight for marquee matchup with Belle Vernon
It’s been a long time coming for the Laurel Highlands football program. Sitting at 5-0 on the season, the best start in program history, the Mustangs have strived to reach moments like the one they’ll be in Friday night. Rodney Gallagher and the gang travel into Rostraver Township to face...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 30, 2021: Oneil Cruz homers again
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 60-66) lost to Nashville (Brewers), 8-3. RHP Beau Sulser (7-9, 5.65) got the start, allowing five runs in three innings. C Christian Bethancourt came in to pitch for an inning and did not allow a run. SS Oneil Cruz (.524) went 1 for 2 with three walks and...
Fewer Americans than ever remain opposed to getting a covid-19 vaccine, new poll finds
The number of Americans opposed to getting a covid-19 vaccine reached a new low this month, a poll found. The Gallup poll, conducted Sept. 13-19, found fewer respondents than ever said they don’t plan to get a coronavirus vaccine while more than ever said they are already vaccinated or plan...
Laurels & lances: Culture, Kody, court and carrying
Laurel: To preserving culture. The 42nd annual powwow held last weekend in Indiana Township by the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center was an opportunity to share and appreciate native cultures. “We’re getting together to greet, meet and have fun and respect each other’s way of life,” said Russell...
Gunman who killed 1, injured 3 at San Diego-area synagogue gets life in prison
SAN DIEGO — With victims and their families watching in a crowded San Diego courtroom, the gunman who opened fire at a Poway synagogue in 2019, killing one worshipper and injuring three others, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole. It was the expected sentence for John T....
Greg Cote: If sports had a spine, unvaccinated athletes such as Kyrie Irving wouldn’t be allowed to playVideo
MIAMI — The NBA steps into its third season affected by the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, poised to welcome back full arenas as America and sports take off the masks, replace them with blinders and pretend the public health crisis of our time is over even though all know it is...
