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Disgraceful display of football from Kenny Pickett leaves Steelers fans satisfied
Despite underwhelming performances in his first two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, there were plenty of fans who questioned whether or not Omar Khan did the right thing by shipping the 2022 first-round quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. The decision is already being justified. Entering his third year...
Zem Zem Shrine Club to Host Annual Senior Fair & Older Living Expo
This year's Senior Fair & Older Living Expo will be held at the Zem Zem Shrine Club from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, August 19. Organizers are expecting more than 1,000 people to attend the event. Seniors will have the opportunity to browse offerings from local vendors or pick...
Pat McAfee breaks down in laughter on ESPN show as guest is cut off after his ‘phone overheated’ during interview
PAT McAfee struggled to hold himself together after a guest’s phone overheated during the show. Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly was only hired as a regular guest on McAfee’s ESPN show this week, shortly after he was fired by the Athletic. And he’s already giving viewers good comedy value, with his phone playing tricks […]
Steelers should reunite with polarizing former wide receiver before the season
With all the rumors surrounding Brandon Aiyuk recently, it's clear the Steelers are interested in upgrading their wide receiver room before the season begins. And it's easy to understand why since the team traded Diontae Johnson in March and never really added a replacement for him. With the odds leaning towards Aiyuk staying in San Francisco, the Steelers will need to pivot to another wide receiver option.
Kayla McBride: Hungry, Humble, and Thankful… But Never Satisfied
This summer, Erie native and Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride made her fourth appearance in the WNBA All-Star Game. Erie Times-News sports writer Tom Reisenweber in 2019 had already noted that McBride had "put together one of the greatest basketball careers in Erie history." With each passing season, she continues to add to that legacy.
‘Very Unsafe Now’: Black Women in Trump Hats Outside PA Rally Tell RSBN ‘Influx Of Illegals’ Their Top Issue
A group of Black female supporters of former President Donald Trump outlined why undocumented immigration is their number one issue this election. The post ‘Very Unsafe Now’: Black Women in Trump Hats Outside PA Rally Tell RSBN ‘Influx Of Illegals’ Their Top Issue first appeared on Mediaite.
Hopewell Girls Volleyball Scrimmage Upper St. Clair
Upper St. Clair– The Hopewell Varsity and J.V. Volleyball teams traveled to Upper St. Clair for their first scrimmage of the 2024 season. Playing against a program like Upper St. Clair is a clear sign that Coach Terry Borkovic wants to schedule the strongest teams possible in scrimmages and non-conference games in order to prepare his team for their challenging section play.
Fox Chapel’s Blake Krushinski commits to play baseball at West Virginia
Blake Krushinski has a clear path forward for his baseball career. By committing to West Virginia to play baseball before his junior season at Fox Chapel, Krushinski can focus on self-improvement. One of his first goals is to add 15 to 20 pounds before he graduates. Krushinksi, a right-handed pitcher,...
Monessen football will lean on quartet of juniors to push for WPIAL playoff spot
Ty Kershaw remembers when fellow running back Tavian Taylor was reluctant to play football. Not the biggest kid on the block, Taylor wasn’t terribly enthused about suiting up for Monessen and coach Wade Brown two years ago. As a freshman, Taylor was just a couple of inches over 5 feet tall and weighed a scant 140 pounds.
Slippery Rock-Based Company Now MLB’s Chief Supplier of Dirt, and Phillies Are to Thank for It
The Philadelphia Phillies, the first big-league client of DuraEdge, have helped the Slippery Rock-based company become Major League Baseball’s chief supplier of dirt. The Philadelphia Phillies, the first big-league client of DuraEdge, have helped the Slippery Rock-based company become Major League Baseball’s chief supplier of dirt, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball standouts catch eye of college coaches
A pair of incoming senior Norwin basketball players are on the radar of NCAA Division II college coaches. Kendall Berger added a two more Division II scholarship offers, while Averi Brozeski added a trio of offers. Clarion and West Virginia Wesleyan joined Seton Hill and Wheeling as a potential destination...
Penn State All 105: Mars Native Matt Detisch Stands out on Developmental Squad
All 105 is a Nittany Sports Now series profiling each Penn State football player. This edition will look at walk-on OL Matt Detisch. Before Penn State: Detisch came to Penn State as a walk-on ahead of last season after two years lettering at Mars High School in the Pittsburgh Area. At Mars, Detisch earned the team’s offensive and defensive line MVP honors for both his junior and senior seasons and was twice an all-conference selection. Detisch also competed in Track & Field at Mars, lettering twice. He was also a captain on the football team and a team MVP.
PA State Rep Guzman and Mayor Moran host back to school even in Reading
Kids stock up for classes at Reading back-to-school event. Kids in Reading are getting stocked up for another year of classes as summer winds down. The city of Reading gave them a boost Friday with a free giveaway.
Bellefonte golfers battle at Somerset
SOMERSET – The Bellefonte boys golf team battled Friday. The Red Raiders played a LHAC cross section match held at Somerset CC. The team finished with a 376, putting the Bellefonte record at 3-4. Tanner Ebeling led the team with an 87 while teammate Gavin Chalfa finished at 93.
Senior leaders out to turn things around for Ligonier Valley
The 2023 football season didn’t go well for Ligonier Valley. The Rams went 2-8 and finished the season on a six-game losing streak. Things will be a lot different in 2024 if senior lineman Wade Lamont and senior running back/linebacker Aidan Mulheren having anything to say about it. See,...
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Hempfield looking for new coach
Hempfield is in the process of interviewing for a new wrestling coach. Steve Santia resigned at the end of the school year for personal reasons, leaving athletic director Brandon Rapp with the job of finding a replacement. “I have two kids now under 3. It has been a lot, and...
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