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penguins
Penguins forwards Blake Lizotte, Oliver Okuliar sidelined by injuries
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steelers
Mark Madden: Steelers’ flawed roster gets exposed in loss to Patriots
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high school football
Woodland Hills football forfeits 2 games after using ineligible player
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Penguins/NHL
Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov scheduled to start preseason opener
Former Penguins forward Kevin Hayes retires
Penguins announce potential lineup for preseason opener versus Sabres
Penguins prospect Bill Zonnon: ‘I just want to dominate’Video
Penguins assign goaltender Matvei Nikonovich to Barrie Colts
Penguins notebook: Team to work on shootouts in training camp
Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves just wants a chance to prove he belongs
Penguins forward Filip Hallander grateful to come back from blood clot
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin: ‘I’m excited for this year, next year. I’m still hungry’
Penguins plan encore to playoff season, but ‘nothing is going to be given’
Sports Podcasts
Steelers/NFL
Michael Pittman Jr. working to return as Steelers’ offense searches for answers
Mark Madden: Steelers’ flawed roster gets exposed in loss to Patriots
First Call: Todd Monken’s F-bomb response to Mike Tomlin’s critique of Browns; Tomlin discusses Steelers offensive woesVideo
Madden Monday: DK Metcalf ‘is killing’ the SteelersVideo
Steelers vs. Patriots: What they’re saying in New England after winVideo
5 things we learned from Steelers’ dud of a defeat to the PatriotsVideo
Steelers offense gets smothered in 20-3 loss to Patriots
Airing of Grievances: Odious offensive line play, awful 3rd-down execution at fault as Steelers lose in New EnglandVideo
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Mike McCarthy’s Steelers offense a total dud so far
Steelers notebook: Mike McCarthy doesn’t deny possibility of personnel changes on struggling offenseVideo
Pirates/MLB
Pirates farm report for Sept. 20, 2026: Duce Gourson, Jhostynxon Garcia homer as Indy wins season finale
Brandon Lowe delivers record-setting swing with 2-run homer to push Pirates past Royals
Pirates RHP Braxton Ashcraft blames arm discomfort on fatigue, aimed for playoff return
Pirates farm report for Sept. 19, 2026: Thomas Harrington goes 5 scoreless in Indianapolis loss
Padres beat Marlins to eliminate Pirates from NL wild card contention with 8 games to play
Oneil Cruz, Konnor Griffin combine for 7 hits, Pirates rally from 4-run deficit to beat Royals
Pirates farm report for Sept. 18, 2026: Nick Cimillo homers in Indianapolis loss
Mark Madden: Pirates’ endless mistakes come with no accountability
Pirates farm report for Sept. 17, 2026: Connor Wietgrefe throws 6 no-hit innings in Indianapolis blowout win
Pirates prevent a Brewers sweep with 5-run 2nd inning, insurance homer by Henry Davis
Riverhounds
Riverhounds draw at Miami after allowing stoppage time goal
Riverhounds game at Miami postponed to Sunday
Coach Rob Vincent receives red card, but Riverhounds manage draw vs. 1st-place Tampa Bay
El Paso scores in final minute to stun Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riveters SC named Central Conference Organization of the Year
Riverhounds escape from expansion Brooklyn with 1-0 win
Riverhounds embark on critical stretch with playoff positioning at stake
Riverhounds jump on Charleston, cruise to win in ‘most compete performance’
Riverhounds fight visiting Sacramento to scoreless draw
Nifty goal gets Riverhounds back on track with win in Oakland
Pitt
Pitt linebacker Alex Sanford Jr., running back Damon Ferguson Jr. win weekly ACC awards
‘It wasn’t good’: Pitt’s run defense left something to be desired in Pat Narduzzi’s eyes
Pitt’s Mason Heintschel owns ineffective outing vs. Syracuse
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Finally at peace with plight of Pitt football
Pitt ignites run game, benefits from Syracuse miscues to stay perfect, win ACC opener
As Pat Narduzzi sets record for most games coached at Pitt, Dave Wannstedt, Walt Harris reflect on legacy he’s still writing
Pat Narduzzi proud of Pitt’s development of WPIAL alums Braylan Lovelace, Cruce BrookinsVideo
‘There’s a possibility’: Pitt, Duquesne officials consider City Game revival
Pitt football announces 9 ACC opponents for 2027
Pitt, West Virginia, Duquesne, Robert Morris eager to partake in Backyard Basketball Classic
Penn State
Becht, defense power No. 14 Penn State past Buffalo, 55-13
Analysis: What we can learn about Penn State before Big Ten play begins?
Buffalo’s Chance Morrow presents new challenge for Penn State secondary
‘There’s a lot of growth to be had there’: Penn State coaches vow to improve run game
Why did Penn State RB Quinton Martin disappear from the Lions’ offense vs. Temple?
Analysis: Can Penn State avoid another slow start after hiccups vs. Temple?
Penn State wide receiver redeems himself with momentum-shifting TD against Temple
Rocco Becht throws 3 TD passes as Penn State shakes off slow start, downs Temple
‘Shark’ Marcus Neal sets tone for Penn State secondary with physical play
Penn State football notebook: Nittany Lions confident running game will find its footing
WVU
West Virginia men’s basketball to open Big 12 play at Kansas
Pitt, West Virginia, Duquesne, Robert Morris eager to partake in Backyard Basketball Classic
Backyard Basketball Classic to feature Pitt, WVU, RMU, Duquesne at PPG Paints Arena
West Virginia assistant football coach Noel Devine arrested on strangulation charge, records show
QB Michael Hawkins accounts for 4 TDs in West Virginia’s blowout win over UT Martin
West Virginia set to host FCS foe UT Martin
Madden Monday: ‘Disgusting’ Michigan clock controversy ‘really does reek of a fix’Video
Cam Cook, Michael Hawkins lead West Virginia over Coastal Carolina
West Virginia welcomes Coastal Carolina, new coach Ryan Beard in season opener
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans steaming about Joey Porter Jr.; Pitt fans don’t like tarpsVideo
Duquesne
Pitt, West Virginia, Duquesne, Robert Morris eager to partake in Backyard Basketball Classic
Former Duquesne basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara sues Southern Cal, Eric Musselman, alleging NIL pay dispute and racial remarks
Backyard Basketball Classic to feature Pitt, WVU, RMU, Duquesne at PPG Paints Arena
Duquesne can’t stop Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard, who accounts for 8 TDs
Tim Benz: Bethel Park’s Ryan Petras looks to fill big shoes at Duquesne
Air Force runs over Duquesne for shutout in opener
Young, revamped Duquesne aims to contend again in NEC
Tim Benz: Adapting to the FCS’s changing landscape has helped Jerry Schmitt define continuity at Duquesne
First Call: Wild stat about Braxton Ashcraft’s latest gem for Pirates; Najee Harris joins Giants as JuJu Smith-Schuster gets cut
Former UConn assistant, George Washington coach Karl Hobbs joins Duquesne’s staff
Robert Morris
Robert Morris football team drops to 2-1 after road loss to Akron
Robert Morris to open Horizon League schedule at IU Indy
Robert Morris rolls past West Virginia State in home opener
First Call: Aaron Rodgers has solid logic on 4-QB debate; Atlanta still deciding on a starting QB; ex-Steelers find new homes
Sophomore receiver sparks Robert Morris to season-opening win over Wagner
Robert Morris football ready to rebound, contend in Northeast Conference
First Call: Kenny Pickett starts, backup shines for Carolina; Akron fan-OC promo vs. Robert Morris paying off
First Call: Anthony Fauci’s lawyer hits back at Aaron Rodgers; Akron stunt brings RMU into college football spotlightVideo
Duquesne football picked 2nd, Robert Morris 6th in NEC preseason poll
Ron Moses named Robert Morris’ new athletic director
District Colleges
A-K Valley campus clippings: Leechburg grad Jake Cummings shines for Allegheny football
Westmoreland campus clippings: Seton Hill defense crucial as team snaps losing skid
District college football roundup: IUP fends off wild West Chester comeback to win in 2OT
Grove City tests championship aspirations against Division III powerhouse Mt. Union
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Jeannette’s Shannon headed for Buffalo hall of fame
District college football roundup: Saint Vincent lights up scoreboard in season-opening win
District college football roundup: Cal (Pa.), IUP win openers
Hempfield grad Phillips intent on making good on his promise of big season for Saint Vincent football
Alle-Kiski Valley Campus Clippings: Leechburg’s Lovelace takes larger role for Pitt
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Latrobe grad Bryce Butler to coach at Guilford
High School
Woodland Hills football forfeits 2 games after using ineligible player
High school sports schedules for Sept. 21, 2026
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 21, 2026: Shaler, Mars to battle for first in Section 1-3A
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 21, 2026
Trib HSSN football player of the week for Sept. 20, 2026Video
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: WCCA girls golf tournament canceled for this year
Highlands RB Tevin Owen-Cratsenberg grabs 1st Power 4 offer, from Penn State
Trib HSSN WPIAL boys, girls soccer rankings for Sept. 20, 2026
Breaking barriers: Monessen’s Azariah Austin steps up on offensive line, helps Greyhounds stay unbeaten
Chartiers Valley girls volleyball returns veteran roster, sets lofty goals
U.S./World Sports
Kyle Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes
Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win U.S. Open title and extend a drought by American menVideo
Ben Shelton can win his 1st major and end a lengthy American drought vs Zverev in U.S. Open final
Potential for Keselowski-Hocevar retaliation hangs over NASCAR Chase contenders in St. Louis
Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the U.S. Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for the 1st Olympic event to be held in Africa
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov, makes U.S. Open final
Elena Rybakina beats Coco Gauff, will play Aryna Sabalenka for U.S. Open women’s title
Coco Gauff rallies to reach U.S. Open semis against new women’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina
Late nights at the U.S. Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller
Outdoors
Laurel Hill State Park opens season to Canada goose hunting amid E. coli, aggression issues
Pa. Game Commission ends Deputy Game Warden program
Local officials celebrate preservation of 23-acre property along Westmoreland Heritage Trail
Game commission’s ‘Elk Cam’ goes live on SaturdayVideo
Thousands of blue catfish released into Ohio River during restoration efforts
West Mifflin segment of Great Allegheny Passage to close
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail remains an enduring draw for hikers after 50 years
Learn about the daily life of a game warden at the Pa. Game Commission’s Junior Warden CampVideo
Surf’s up!: Pittsburgh-born Josie Lacenere making waves in California’s scholastic surfing scene
62 trees cleared along Great Allegheny Passage following tornadoes