Sports
New coach excited to take reins of tradition-rich Hampton cross country program
July 19, 2025
New Hampton boys cross country coach Kim Masarik knows all about running fast and clearing obstacles.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Fox Chapel hockey hosts program for young players
The Fox Chapel hockey club will introduce a new program to spark interest in younger age groups. The Foxes will host a free skate with the varsity team July 27 at the Alpha Ice Complex.
Plum, Riverview basketball teams benefit from summer league games
When Dave Pucka wrapped up his first year as Plum’s boys basketball coach in February, he looked to the offseason for opportunities for his team to build for the upcoming season and the goal of returning to the WPIAL playoffs after a several-year hiatus.
With easy decision made, Norwin pitcher Caden Sivrich sets goal to help Pitt win
Pitt already was firmly on Caden Sivrich’s radar as a possible college landing spot.
With Pat Carey taking a sabbatical, Brody Zangaro set to lead North Hills football
Pat Carey could sense that something wasn’t right with his health throughout the 2024 football season.
New coach aims to help strong North Allegheny hockey program back to championship form
After spending the past 10 years as the head hockey coach at Baldwin, Justin Glock is transitioning to the North Hills, taking over the North Allegheny program for this upcoming season.
2025 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Jimmy Kalis
Jimmy Kalis is the 6-foot-7 son of a former NFL lineman. Recruiting websites rank him among the best tackles in the country, and he has college offers from most of the national championship favorites.
Rico Hoey takes 1-point lead into the weekend in the Barracuda Championship
July 18, 2025
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Rico Hoey had his second straight 13-point round Friday to take a one-point lead into the weekend in the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system.
Shipley second at Korn Ferry Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship
Neal Shipley went to bed Thursday in a three-way tie for the lead at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship in Springfield, Mo.
Bushy Run Legion team looking to repeat at regions
The Bushy Run American Legion baseball team was not expected to win the District 31 title.
New Southmoreland girls basketball coach has history with program
As the general manager of Aumer’s Sports Bar & Grille in Mt. Pleasant, Barry Collins wears a lot of hats.
Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday at the British Open. No matter. Nothing stopped the world’s No. 1 player on his way to a 7-under-par 64 to build a one-shot lead going into the weekend.
PIAA taking final steps in flag football journey
Eighty yards long. Forty yards wide.
North Catholic’s Lauren Reitz snags 1st Division I offer
At 6-foot-2, Lauren Reitz has the size to play basketball at the NCAA Division I level.
2025 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Thomas Jefferson’s Tyler Eber
The one constant in more than three decades of excellence for Thomas Jefferson football is having stud players on the line, where longtime coach Bill Cherpak shined in his playing days at Steel Valley and Pitt, and a bell cow running back to carry the load of the running game.
Lloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association
July 17, 2025
Lloyd Howell has resigned as executive director of the NFL Players Association, citing distractions his leadership has caused in recent weeks.
Golf notebook: Penn-Trafford grad Nick Turowski qualifies for US Amateur; Neal Shipley leads again
West Virginia sophomore and 2024 Penn-Trafford graduate Nick Turowski qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship in San Francisco by placing third in the final local qualifying at The Club at P.B. Dye in Ijamsville, Md., on Thursday.
Skura settles in as new athletic director at New Kensington-Arnold School District
Whether through his work in athletic administration, as a high school volleyball coach or in public relations and sports journalism at various media outlets in the region, Joseph Skura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to New Kensington-Arnold School District as its new athletics and activities director.
Veteran 1B Rowdy Tellez works out with Texas Rangers in anticipation of joining their roster
ARLINGTON, Texas — Veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez took part in a workout with the Texas Rangers on Thursday, with the anticipation that he will be added to their roster before the first game after the All-Star break.
