January 13, 2024 2:45 am
Jack Dunbar scored a game-high 23 points, Dylan Donovan and Cam Mills each chipped in 16 as Peters Township rolled past Trinity. The Indians picked up a third straight win to stay within a game of 5A Section 1 leader Thomas Jefferson while the Hillers lost for the third game in a row. Jacob Dunkle and Dante DeRubbo paced Trinity, each with 14 points. Yough’s win over McGuffey drops the Highlanders two games back of first. Burgettstown and Fort Cherry stayed perfect in 2A Section 4 play with a showdown at Fort Cherry looming Tuesday. Avella’s win moves the Eagles into a first place tie with Union & Rochester, two games clear of the first team out of the playoff race in 1A Section 1.
On the girls side, Canon-McMillan solidified its hold on a playoff spot, moving two games in front of 5th place Upper St. Clair. Chartiers-Houston scored a nice non-conference road win over 1A Section 2 leader Monessen.
Friday (Boys)
Upper St. Clair 65, Canon-McMillan 49
Peters Township 82, Trinity 43 Watch Here
Connellsville 70, Ringgold 61
Yough 55, McGuffey 42
Charleroi 57, Brownsville 42
Burgettstown 57, Frazier 47
Bentworth 54, Beth-Center 48
Fort Cherry 68, Carmichaels 35
Avella 61, Carlynton 60
California 61, Geibel 52
Friday (Girls)
Canon-McMillan 40, Upper St. Clair 26
Brownsville 62, Charleroi 47
Chartiers-Houston 47, Monessen 35
Saturday (Girls MVI Shootout)
Charleroi 62, California 47
January 13, 2024 4:41 am
Two Steelers have been named to the 2023 Associated Press All-Pro Team. Outside linebacker T.J. Watt and special teamer Miles Killebrew. Both were first-team selections. Watt is an All-Pro for the fourth time in his seven-year career, while Killebrew has been honored for the first time. Both players, along with safety Minkah Fitzpatrick were voted to represent the Steelers in the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games.
January 13, 2024 4:36 am
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have named Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as the franchise’s 15th head coach. He becomes the first Black head coach in team history. Mayo played eight NFL seasons and won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots during the 2014 season. Mayo’s hire comes a day after Belichick agreed to part ways with the Patriots after a 24-year run that included six Super Bowl wins. Mayo will be formally introduced at a news conference on Wednesday.
January 13, 2024 4:35 am
Alabama wasted little time in finding Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from national runner-up Washington. The powerhouse program tapped DeBoer on Friday to replace Saban, just two days after the 72-year-old coach announced his retirement. DeBoer says in a statement that he “would not have left Washington for just any school.” But he says the chance to coach Alabama “is the opportunity of a lifetime.” Saban won six national titles with the Crimson Tide and seven overall. DeBoer went 25-3 in two seasons at Washington and has a career record of 104-12 at all levels of college football.
January 11, 2024 1:13 am
With about a month left in the girls high school basketball regular season, teams are finishing their first trips through section schedules over the next week. Thursday’s action included a number of top-tier match-ups. Peters Township built a 10-point lead early in the fourth, then held off several Chartiers Valley rallies to take over sole possession of first place in 6A Section 2. Meanwhile, Trinity stays unbeaten in 5A Section 4,, rallying from down eight at the half and five after three at South Fayette to force overtime. The Hillers scored the first eight points of the extra period to stay in a first-place tie with Lincoln Park. Trinity hosts Lincoln Park Tuesday, closing the first half of section action. Wash High’s win at California keeps the Little Prexies just one game back of 2A Section 4 leader Chartiers-Houston.
Thursday
Peters Township 53, Chartiers Valley 49
Trinity 64, South Fayette 57 OT
Southmoreland 42, Ringgold 30
Charleroi at Brownsville, PPD to Friday, 5:30 pm
McGuffey 57, Yough 31
Burgettstown 51, Brentwood 25
Fort Cherry 52, Northgate 19
Beth-Center 36, Bentworth 24
Wash High 56, California 41
Geibel 77, Avella 43
January 12, 2024 10:43 am
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have agreed to hire Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as the team’s first Black head coach, according to a person familiar with the situation. Details were still being worked out, according to the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the decision. Mayo played eight NFL seasons and won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots during the 2014 season. Mayo’s hire comes a day after Belichick agreed to part ways with the Patriots after a 24-year run that included six Super Bowl wins.
January 12, 2024 4:48 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored on a breakaway in overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3. Pettersson took a lead pass from Filip Hronek and beat Tristan Jarry for his 22nd goal of the season and second of the game. Brock Boeser scored twice for the Canucks, while J.T. Miller added three assists. Thatcher Demko made 31 saves for the Canucks. Sidney Crosby scored twice for Pittsburgh, including the tying goal with 28.2 seconds left to force overtime. Marcus Pettersson scored his first of the season for Pittsburgh. Alex Nedeljkovic started for Pittsburgh, but allowed three goals on nine first-period shots. Jarry stopped 19 shots in relief.
January 12, 2024 4:51 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Longtime backup quarterback Mason Rudolph’s unlikely renaissance has helped the Pittsburgh Steelers reach the playoffs. Rudolph is 3-0 since taking over as the starter in late December. His next test comes in Buffalo, where Pittsburgh is a decided underdog against the AFC East champion Bills. Rudolph says there have been times in recent years where he’s doubted himself but says he’s gotten past those doubts by focusing on improving. Pittsburgh’s offense has taken off with Rudolph at the helm. Rudolph says he’s grateful for the opportunity but is focusing on the moment and not thinking about how his recent play could affect the arc of his career.
January 12, 2024 5:12 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with All-Star closer David Bednar and All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller by agreeing to one-year deals ahead of the exchange of proposed salaries. Bednar, an All-Star in each of the last two seasons, will get $4.51 million. He went 3-3 with 39 saves and a 2.00 ERA last season. Keller, an All-Star in 2023 while going 13-9 with a 4.21 ERA, will earn $5,442,500. Pittsburgh also reached agreements with first baseman Connor Joe at $2,125,000 and outfielder Edward Olivares at $1.35 million. Olivares was acquired in a trade with Kansas City last month.
January 12, 2024 4:49 am
NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $37 million, two-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical. Stroman posted an Instagram story with a photo of himself in a Yankees uniform. The right-hander grew up on Long Island, about 55 miles from Yankee Stadium. Stroman joins a Yankees rotation headed by AL Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole that likely will include Clarke Schmidt. Carlos Rodón and Nestor Cortes are coming off injury-plagued seasons.
