Virginia Tech fires coach Brent Pry after program’s 1st 0-3 start since 1987
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech fired football coach Brent Pry on Sunday after the program stumbled to its first 0-3 start since 1987. The school announced the move a day after the Hokies fell behind 31-0 on the way to a 45-26 home loss to Old Dominion. In a statement,...
Texas A&M jumps to No. 10 in the AP Top 25; Penn State stays at No. 2
NEW YORK — Texas A&M made a big jump into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, and the Irish became the first team since 1988 to stay in the Top 25 with an 0-2 record. Ohio State, Penn...
Nationals rally from 3-run deficit to beat Pirates, who drop another 1-run decision
When the Pittsburgh Pirates poured on three runs in the first inning against the Washington Nationals, it was the continuation of a post-trade deadline trend. Since Aug. 1, the Pirates lead the major leagues with the most runs scored in the first inning (40). Problem is, they did nothing to...
Seahawks without Pro Bowl CB Devon Witherspoon for Steelers’ home opener
Pro Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon was not in uniform for the Seattle Seahawks for Sunday’s game at the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a knee injury. Witherspoon joined rookie safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle) as starters from Seattle’s secondary who were unavailable for the Steelers home opener at Acrisure Stadium. It had...
Is Penn State offense ready for Oregon?
The preseason is now over for Penn State, and we still have some questions. The Nittany Lions, as expected, dismantled Villanova, 52-6, in the final of three low-level nonconference games. They’re 3-0 entering Big Ten play, and that alone is a win. Jim Knowles’ defense was stout once again, holding...
Gateway grad Kenny Lewis IV shines in college debut at Cal (Pa.)
Kenny Lewis IV wanted to make a big impact in his collegiate football debut. The recent Gateway graduate got his chance in the Cal (Pa.) Vulcan’s season and home debut Sept. 4 against Charleston (W.Va.). And he delivered. Coming into the game as the back up punt returner, Lewis was...
Analysis: Pitt has soul-searching to do during bye week with ACC goals still aheadVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After Pitt’s deflating overtime defeat in the Backyard Brawl, quarterback Eli Holstein told reporters that, despite the loss, the Panthers’ goals were still achievable. Namely, Holstein referred to competing for an ACC championship. “We still have our whole ACC schedule ahead of us,” he said after Pitt...
Texas QB Manning says ‘I’ve got to play better’ after another ragged outing for the Longhorns
AUSTIN, Texas — Arch Manning admits he has to play better than he has so far. The Texas quarterback is playing far below what was expected when he started the season as an early Heisman Trophy favorite and leader of what was then the No. 1 team in the country....
WNBA playoffs begin with star-studded matchups and teams looking for redemption
The WNBA playoffs get underway Sunday with all four series beginning. Minnesota plays Golden State, Las Vegas takes on Seattle, Atlanta faces Indiana and Phoenix goes against New York. While the playoffs will be missing the league’s young stars as Caitlin Clark is sidelined with a groin injury and Angel...
Despite a stumble, Sha’Carri makes the 100-meter final at world championships
TOKYO — Sha’Carri Richardson squeezed into the 100-meter final at track world championships Sunday, failing to get the top-two finish she needed in her semifinal to automatically qualify but earning one of the last two wild-card spots. She stumbled between her fourth and fifth step out of the starting block...
Ricky Hatton, former world boxing champion, dies at 46
MANCHESTER, England — Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton, who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, has died. He was 46. Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, Britain’s Press Association reported Sunday. Police said they are not treating the death...
Bryan Rust never rests as the Penguins’ top right winger
A position-by-position look at the Penguins as they approach training camp. Today, the right wingers. Rust never sleeps. And he certainly never rests on his laurels. Despite missing 11 games due to various ailments in 2024-25, Bryan Rust managed to establish career highs in goals (31), assists (34) and points...
Steelers vs. Seahawks: Get ready for 2025 home opener
Pittsburgh Steelers fans will get their first in-person look at the home team Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks visit Acrisure Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The game will be broadcast on Fox, with Adam Amin on play-by-play alongside analyst Mark Sanchez and sideline reporter Kristina Pink. The Steelers...
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Colton Poolman signs in Scotland
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Colton Poolman has signed a one-year contract with the Glasgow Clan, a team based in Scotland that competes in the United Kingdom’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). That team announced the transaction via a release on Saturday. A native of East Grand Forks, Minn, the 29-year-old...
Kiski Area grad Dan Hess played bigger-than-expected role in Thiel football’s historic ’05 season
On the first day of camp in 2005, Thiel football coach Jack Leipheimer stood in front of his players and laid out the expectation for the season. Dan Hess, then a freshman tailback, remembers the moment vividly. The Tomcats were coming off a 7-3 season (4-1 in the Presidents’ Athletic...
After missing freshman season with knee injury, Seton Hill DE Anthony Stribling showing splash play capability
Imagine what Anthony Stribling would have looked like on film if he had two healthy knees. As Seton Hill defensive coordinator Kevin May watched clips of the Keystone Oaks defensive end’s 2023 season, he was impressed by his explosiveness and athletic ability. Perhaps Stribling was a bit undersized, but May...
Christopher Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Christopher Bell seized the victory on a late restart Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, completing a first-round sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing. Leading the final four laps, Bell finished 0.343 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski, who was trying to end...
Riverhounds blanked at home by USL’s top team, Louisville FC
As the leaves begin to turn, many teams hopes of making the USL Championship’s postseason are doing much of the same. That includes the Pittsburgh Riverhounds who, as of late, have turned to falling short in the win department —including a 2-0 loss to Louisville FC on Saturday night —...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 13, 2025: Nick Solak, Rafael Flores help Indy to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 81-61) tied a Victory Field record with its 49th home victory by topping Iowa (Cubs), 5-2. 1B Nick Solak (.329) reached base safely in four of five at-bats and was 3 for 4 with two runs scored. DH Rafael Flores (.271) had two singles and two RBIs. LF...
District college roundup: Roman Purcell, Bobbie Boyd Jr. lead Cal (Pa.) past West Chester
Roman Purcell threw for 82 yards and ran for 78 yards and a touchdown as No. 10 Cal (Pa.) scored a 26-24 victory over West Chester (1-1) in nonconference play Saturday afternoon. Bobbie Boyd Jr. led the Vulcans (2-0) in rushing with 79 yards and one touchdown. West Chester’s Jordan...
WVU crowd, coach Rodriguez revel in Mountaineers’ victory in Backyard Brawl
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s disdain for Pitt was evident at virtually every corner before, during and after Saturday’s Backyard Brawl, where an overflow crowd of mainly WVU fans crammed into Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium to witness a classic comeback victory by the Mountaineers. Think Pitt’s home at...
Ben Griffin holds slim Napa lead with an amateur right behind and Scheffler closing fast
NAPA, Calif. — Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin made his first bogey of the tournament on the final hole as his lead narrowed Saturday in the Procore Championship. He had a 2-under-par 70 and leads a pair of players who are No. 1 in the world. One shot behind was...
Ethan Shine and Zach Tanner lead Robert Morris to 28-14 win over Division II-foe West Liberty
Ethan Shine ran for 133 yards, Zach Tanner threw two short touchdown passes and Robert Morris defeated West Liberty, 28-14, on Saturday night. Tanner threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Thomas Lee, Donta Whack scored on a 2-yard run and Tanner connected with Jaqai Carter for a 4-yard score, giving...
McCray’s TD gives No. 6 Georgia OT win over No. 15 Tennessee 44-41
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Josh McCray scored on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 victory over No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday. The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 SEC) came from behind three times to beat the Volunteers (2-1, 1-0) for the ninth straight time with Nate Frazier...
West Virginia ties score late, shocks Pitt with OT win in Backyard Brawl
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — More than enough Backyard Brawls (108 after Saturday’s contest at Milan Puskar Stadium, to be exact) have been played to confidently make some generalizations about Pitt and West Virginia’s historic rivalry. A good rule of thumb for when the Panthers and Mountaineers meet is to expect the...
