September 4, 2026 12:01 am
Week 2 of the High School football season kicks off tonight with a full slate of games, including a pair of games on the WJPA Sports Network. A pair of 1A conference champions meet in McDonald when Fort Cherry hosts California on WJPA-FM (95.3). Trinity travels to Canon-McMillan for, well, Trinity / Canon-Mac. Not much more needs said other than you can catch the Hillers & Big Macs on WJPA-AM (1450). The WJPA Sports Network will carry as many as 27 games during the 10-week regular season, thanks to an extended partnership with GreeneSports and a new agreement with the Canon-McMillan Football Alumni Association. Most of our games will include audio & video, on-air and online, including our YouTube channel. Links for all of our games will be posted weekly here: Watch/Listen Here!
Week 2 Schedule (7 pm unless noted)
Burgettstown vs. Avella, game now at Burgettstown due to power outage
Bentworth at Jeff-Morgan
California at Fort Cherry, 6:30 pm, WJPA-FM (95.3) Watch/Listen Here
Trinity at Canon-McMillan, 6:30 pm, WJPA-AM (1450) Watch/Listen Here
Carlynton at Charleroi
Chartiers-Houston at Waynesburg
McGuffey at Knoch
Peters Township at South Fayette
Ringgold at Valley
South Allegheny at Wash High
Monessen at Carmichaels
Mapletown at East Allegheny
Brownsville at West Greene
Saturday, 12 noon
Beth-Center at Riverview
September 4, 2026 2:18 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2. Curtis and five other Pittsburgh relievers limited the Giants to two hits in the victory. The Pirates have won six of nine. Oneil Cruz walked three times and drove in a run for Pittsburgh. Jake Mangum reached base four times. Giants rookie starter Blade Tidwell struggled early, allowing a pair of first-inning runs on a walk and a hit batter. He settled down to work five innings, with five walks and five strikeouts.
September 4, 2026 4:32 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin says he’s ready to return from the injured list. He expects to be activated before Pittsburgh begins a series against the Los Angeles Angels. The 20-year-old has been sidelined since early July with a knuckle issue. The Pirates have struggled in his absence, falling behind in the National League playoff race. The team believes it’s important for Griffin to gain more experience this season. He’s hitting .276 with five homers and 20 stolen bases in 59 games. Griffin says he’s pain-free and eager to compete again.
September 4, 2026 4:34 am
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case. East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden issued his ruling the night before LSU was due to submit its 105-man roster to the Southeastern Conference, which last week announced heavy potential punishment for teams that bring in ex-pros. The ruling clears the way for LSU to list some former NFL players on its roster. How many games they might be eligible to play remains to be seen.
September 4, 2026 4:35 am
Former Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial next week stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel. The motion on Thursday asks Marion County Superior Court to schedule a hearing for Sanchez to plead guilty and be sentenced. Online records didn’t indicate which charges Sanchez plans to plead guilty to. Sanchez faces a felony battery charge and three misdemeanor charges for what prosecutors have said was a fight over parking. The ex-NFL quarterback’s jury trial had been set to start Tuesday. Sanchez was let go by Fox Sports in November.
September 3, 2026 2:16 pm
The Washington Wild Things have swept the Frontier League MVP and Pitcher of the Year awards for the second time in franchise history. Andrew Czech is Washington’s fourth league MVP, join Josh Loggins (2003), James Harris (2018) and Caleb McNeely (2024). Czech is in his sixth Wild Things season and is hitting .333 with 28 doubles, 26 home runs and 101 RBI. He leads the league in on-base percentage, slugging and OPS, shares the league lead in RBI and is second in home runs behind teammate Anthony Brocato who was named to the All-Frontier League team. Kobe Foster is the fifth Wild Things pitcher to win POY honors, joining Jared Howton (2002), Aaron Ledbetter (2007), Thomas DOrminy (2018), Ryan Hennen (2021). Foster is 9-3 on the year with 94.2 innings of work. His 2.38 ERA is best in the league and nearly a full run better than any other qualified pitcher, and has allowed just 22 walks while striking out 82 batters. Foster tossed the team’s fourth no-hitter back on June 12th against New Jersey, striking out 14 batters in the win that came one week after a complete-game shutout of Florence, earning his Pitcher of the Week honors. Foster, the League’s 2022 Rookie of the year, is the career wins and strikeout leader for the Wild Things, helping the squad clinch the FL Central Division title.
September 2, 2026 8:00 pm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rafael Devers continued his hot hitting with his 32nd home run of the season and the San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4, ending the Pirates’ four-game winning streak. Devers had a solo shot with one out in the first inning to open the scoring a night after the Giants dropped a wild 13-12 decision in the series opener. The first baseman extended his hitting streak to 10 games by going 2 for 3 with two walks. Bryce Eldridge’s RBI double down the left-field line in the 10th inning put the Giants ahead 4-3 and Turner Hill added a sacrifice fly.
September 3, 2026 4:18 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new head coach in Mike McCarthy, but the same old standards as they enter 2026. McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, is tasked with putting the reigning AFC North champions in position to defend their title. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back for his 22nd and final NFL season. The team upgraded the talent around Rodgers, acquiring wide receiver Michael Pittman and selecting pass catcher Germie Bernard in the draft. The defense, led by longtime captain Cam Heyward and outside linebacker TJ Watt, could be one of the top in the AFC. The key to Pittsburgh’s season will be a new-look offensive line that is relatively young and inexperienced.
September 3, 2026 4:21 am
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes remains on track to start for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. The two-time MVP has been focused on returning since undergoing knee surgery in December. Doctors initially thought he might not be ready until October, but Mahomes exceeded expectations in his rehab. He worked with the first team throughout training camp, though he didn’t play in any preseason games. Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Mahomes will continue practicing. The team faces some uncertainty with their offensive line because of injuries, but they’re making adjustments to ensure protection for Mahomes.
September 3, 2026 4:19 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard. Also, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank has been banned for six months and team president of business operations Gillian Zucker was suspended for one year. Leonard was hit with a $700,000 penalty. The league’s decision follows a nearly yearlong investigation. The penalties reflect the league’s firm stance on maintaining fair play and financial integrity. The Clippers say they will challenge the decision.
