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Arthur Smith reportedly heading to Ohio State as offensive coordinator
Arthur Smith is going back to school. The former Steelers offensive coordinator is finalizing a deal to take the same position at Ohio State, according to ESPN and NFL Network. Smith, 43, spent the past two seasons overseeing the Steelers’ offense under coach Mike Tomlin. His unit was ranked 16th...
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Teams battle for playoff positioning in Section 1-4A
It’s been quite a battle this winter among area boys basketball rivals in Section 1-4A. The Alle-Kiski Valley-centered section has been a slugfest the past month and a half as teams contend for playoff berths and positioning. Knoch (14-2, 8-0), the No. 1 team in the TribLive HSSN Class 4A...
Steelers have played Texans just 8 times, but their history with Houston goes much deeper
The Houston Texans are the NFL’s youngest franchise, so it’s no surprise there is little history between them and the Pittsburgh Steelers. There will be an important chapter written in the history books this week, though, when the teams meet in the AFC Wild-Card round Monday night at Acrisure Stadium....
Instant classic? Steelers’ victory over Ravens among team’s most wild finishesVideo
If you heard a loud thud just after 11:30 Sunday night, it was likely all of Pittsburgh collectively falling off the edge of its seat. The Steelers’ shocking 26-24 victory culminated with Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop missing a 44-yard field goal as time expired, crowing the Steelers champions of...
Upper St. Clair kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano adds Ohio State offer
One of the WPIAL’s top kickers could be playing for one of the nation’s premier college programs next fall. Upper St. Clair senior Jacobo Echeverria Lozano picked up a scholarship offer from Ohio State on Thursday. Echeverria Lozano, a two-time all-conference selection, made 12 of 13 field-goal attempts and 46...
Pitt All-ACC linebacker Rasheem Biles plans to enter transfer portal
The Pitt football team could be without one of it’s top “Sharks” next season, as linebacker Rasheem Biles plans to enter the transfer portal, he posted to his Instagram account. Biles (6-1, 220) made 101 tackles this season, including 17 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He also returned two...
Riverhounds 2025 in review: Team made history with USL Championship title
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC added to the City of Champions legacy in 2025. For the first time in the club’s 26-year history, the Riverhounds were crowned league champions. Their shootout victory over Tulsa in front of 10,000 fans and a national television audience Nov. 22 sealed the USL Championship title. The...
Report: Pitt receiver Kenny Johnson plans to enter transfer portal
The Pitt football team will have to plan for life without its top two wide receivers next season. Leading pass catcher Poppi Williams exhausted his eligibility and second-leading receiver Kenny Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal, according a report from CBS Sports. Pitt standout wide receiver and return specialist...
On Sports: Lions fans feel ‘robbed’ after loss to Steelers; Marc-Andre Fleury’s retirement might be cut shortVideo
It’s been a rough couple of days in Detroit after the Pittsburgh Steelers took the Lions’ playoff chances from possible to extremely unlikely. A former Penguins goalie could be considering a return to the ice, and Duquesne men’s basketball gets a marquee moment on “SportsCenter” in Wednesday’s “On Sports,” pinch-hitting...
On Sports: Ravens, Browns reeling after latest losses; Penguins travel back to CanadaVideo
Tuesday’s “On Sports” checks in on the Steelers’ upcoming AFC North opponents who are dealing with fallout from their most recent losses. Also, the Penguins are back in Canada, and James Franklin apparently is a home run hire at Virginia Tech. So, let’s get to the latest “On Sports,” pinch...
2025 PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship preview: Radnor vs. South Fayette
PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship Radnor (20-4) vs. South Fayette (21-2-1) 1 p.m. Saturday, Northeastern High School, York On the air: PCN-TV Seeds: Radnor 1-1; South Fayette 7-2 How they got here: District 1 champion Radnor defeated Susquehannock, 1-0, in the first round; Abington Heights, 1-0, in the quarterfinals;...
3 WPIAL teams chasing 2025 PIAA girls volleyball championships
Four champions will be crowned Saturday at the 2025 PIAA girls volleyball championships at Cumberland Valley. Below is a look at the three matches involving WPIAL teams: Class 4A championship Spring-Ford (29-0) vs. Pine-Richland (17-6) 6 p.m. Saturday at Cumberland Valley On the air: PCN Select Seeds: Spring-Ford 1-1; Pine-Richland...
A-K Valley PIAA soccer playoff preview capsule for Nov. 11, 2025
PIAA boys soccer playoffs Class 2A Semifinals Deer Lakes (20-3-1) vs. Fairview (22-0) 7 p.m. Tuesday at Franklin High School Winner plays: Winner of Faith Christian (20-1-1)/Lewisburg (22-1) at 4 p.m. Friday in championship at Northeastern High School, Manchester Players to watch: Jacob Orseno, Deer Lakes; Jackson Chiocco, Fairview Corner...
2025 WPIAL girls volleyball championship preview: Familiar faces, newcomers seeking titles
Four champions will be crowned Saturday at the 2025 WPIAL girls volleyball championships at Peters Township’s AHN Arena. Below is a look at the teams competing. Class 4A 5-Pine-Richland (13-5) vs. 2-Peters Township (13-3) 5 p.m. Saturday, AHN Arena, Peters Township Coaches: Angela Seman, Pine-Richland; Chris Kelly, Peters Township Playoff...
2025 WPIAL Class 4A girls soccer championship breakdown: North Allegheny vs. Seneca Valley
WPIAL Class 4A girls soccer championship 5-North Allegheny (16-3-2) vs. 2-Seneca Valley (12-3-2) 6 p.m. Friday, Highmark Stadium Coaches: Chuck Kelley, North Allegheny; Mark Perry, Seneca Valley Players to watch: Emma Schupansky, North Allegheny; Maddie Marcotte, Seneca Valley WPIAL titles: North Allegheny 3 (2022, 2020, 2019); Seneca Valley 5 (2018,...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 10
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 10 in the A-K Valley: Class 5A First round 11-Plum (5-5) at 6-Upper St. Clair (8-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Panther Stadium, Upper St. Clair Last week: Plum 20, Penn Hills 14; Upper St. Clair 56, Baldwin 8 Playoff record: Plum 9-18;...
2025 WPIAL Class A girls soccer championship breakdown: Sewickley Academy vs. Bentworth
WPIAL Class A girls soccer championship 1-Sewickley Academy (18-1) vs. 2-Bentworth (18-1-1) 6 p.m. Thursday, Highmark Stadium Coaches: Gary Weber, Sewickley Academy; Tyler Hamstra, Bentworth Players to watch: Emma Eannarino, Sewickley Academy; Megan Keturakis, Bentworth WPIAL titles: Sewickley Academy 4 (2004, 2003, 2002, 1999); Bentworth 0 Playoff path: Sewickley Academy...
2025 WPIAL Class A boys soccer championship breakdown: Bentworth vs. OLSH
WPIAL Class A boys soccer championship 1-Bentworth (20-0) vs. 2-OLSH (17-0) 8 p.m. Thursday, Highmark Stadium Coaches: Nick Malarbi, Bentworth; Brandon Scott, OLSH Players to watch: Ryan Moessner, Bentworth; Owen Minzer, OLSH WPIAL titles: Bentworth 2 (2024, 2023); OLSH 0 Playoff path: Bentworth defeated No. 16 Brentwood, 7-0, in the...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 9
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 9 in the A-K Valley: Class 5A Big East No. 3 Woodland Hills (7-2, 5-0) at Kiski Area (4-5, 3-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Richard Dilts Stadium, Allegheny Township Last week: Woodland Hills 55, Franklin Regional 7; Plum 29, Kiski Area 12...
A-K Valley soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 18, 2025
Boys Class 3A First round 15-Knoch (5-12-1) at 2-Bethel Park (12-1-3) 1 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Park High School Stadium, Bethel Park Winner plays: Winner of 7-Mars (11-5-2)/10-Penn-Trafford (10-7) in quarterfinals Wednesday (time/site TBD) Players to watch: Austin Friedline, Knoch; Xavier Jackson, Bethel Park Throw-ins: Knoch tied for fourth in Section...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 8
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 8 in the A-K Valley: Class 5A Northeast Shaler (2-6, 2-1) at Fox Chapel (2-6, 0-4) 7 p.m. Friday, Burke Stadium, Fox Chapel Last week: Shaler 17, North Hills 14; Plum 35, Fox Chapel 0 Last year’s meeting: Shaler 35, Fox...
Pitt picked 14th in ACC preseason men’s basketball poll
Pitt’s offseason roster overhaul apparently wasn’t convincing enough for voters in the ACC preseason men’s basketball poll. The Panthers were picked 14th in the 18-team league when the ACC released the poll Tuesday. The 49-person voting panel selected Duke to finish first, ahead of Louisville, North Carolina, NC State and...
Penn State fires coach James Franklin after 3 straight losses
Penn State fired football coach James Franklin following the team’s third straight loss, the university announced Sunday. The Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten), who were among preseason favorites to contend for a national title, had a disappointing effort in a 30-24 White Out loss to Oregon, then dropped a...
Sewickley notebook: Quaker Valley’s Jared Jones honored by PIAA
In honor of National Coaches Day last week, the PIAA announced the selections for the 2024-25 PIAA Coaches of the Year. Quaker Valley track and field coach Jared Jones was among 25 coaches across 13 boys and girls sports to be recognized. He was honored for his work with the...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 7
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 7 in the A-K Valley: Class 5A Big East Armstrong (3-4, 2-1) at Kiski Area (3-4, 2-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Richard Dilts Stadium, Allegheny Township Last week: Woodland Hills 50, Armstrong 14; Kiski Area 34, Latrobe 13 Last year’s meeting: Kiski...
