Sports
Rating Penn State’s top 10 quarterbacks from the past 25 years
July 5, 2025
Twenty-five years into the 21st century, the Centre Daily Times put together a panel of Penn State beat writers to determine the Nittany Lions’ top 10 quarterbacks since 2000.
Assistant coach Todd Nelson is grateful to rejoin the Penguins
Todd Nelson played as many games for the Pittsburgh Penguins as he has hockey cards.
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: WWE’s Monday Night Raw color men from Western PA at center of debate
Pittsburgh has a rich pro wrestling tradition: Kurt Angle, Bruno Sammartino, Larry Zbyszko, Shane Douglas, me.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Jon Dobrinski takes over as Greensburg CC boys soccer coach
Newly hired coach Jon Dobrinski is primed to lead the Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer team this fall.
1st rounder Will Horcoff happy to land in Pittsburgh, driven to follow in father’s NHL footsteps
Most players drafted into the NHL don’t care what team picks them on draft night, but for new Penguins forward Will Horcoff, Pittsburgh was one of the cities he had circled.
Quaker Valley’s Hunter Kronk recognized for efforts on, off the field, ice
Hunter Kronk has been a dual-sport student-athlete at Quaker Valley throughout his high school career.
Norwin basketball enjoying success in summer tournaments
Just reaching a championship game isn’t as fulfilling as winning one, but Norwin will enjoy its recent tournament run just the same.
After hitting post 3 times, Riverhounds break through in 2nd half, beat New Mexico
July 4, 2025
On the Fourth of July, the word “fireworks” tends to be used in a loose and abundant manner. With USL Western Conference foe New Mexico United in town for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ annual Independence Day home game at Highmark Stadium, the use of “fireworks” would be understated.
Pirates farm report for July 4, 2025: Bubba Chandler throws 6 scoreless for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 49-35) knocked around Louisville (Reds), 8-1. RHP Bubba Chandler (3-2, 3.07) got back on track with his best start since the end of May, throwing six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks with six strikeouts. RHP Colin Holderman (12.00), on a rehab assignment for a thumb injury, recorded two outs and gave up a run on two hits and a walk. RHP Burch Smith (7.64) threw 1⅓ scoreless innings and RHP Eddy Yean (2.75) pitched a scoreless ninth.SS Tsung Che-Cheng (.217) went 2 for 4 with a double, run scored and four RBIs. LF Billy Cook (.269) went 2 for 5 with two doubles and a run scored. DH Matt Fraizer (.275) went 2 for 3 with a double, walk and two runs scored. 3B Nick Yorke (.275) went 1 for 4 with a triple and an RBI. RF Ji Hwan Bae (.258) went 1 for 4 with a walk, run scored, RBI and two stolen bases.
3 pitchers combine on perfect game for Pirates’ Class A affiliate in Greensboro
Three pitchers combined on a perfect game as the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, defeated the Aberdeen IronBirds, 2-0, on Friday night.
Cal Raleigh goes deep twice as Mariners hit 4 homers to shut out Pirates, end winning streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates arrived in Seattle as the hottest team in baseball, riding a six-game winning streak that included three consecutive shutouts in a historic homestand.
Short-handed Riveters defeated in inaugural playoff game
Piper Coffield would have loved to have six of her teammates alongside her during the Pittsburgh Riveters USL W Central Conference semifinal playoff game Friday at Highmark Stadium. But the Mars graduate knows how things work in the summer at the pre-professional level.
New Penguins coach Dan Muse seeks collaboration with his assistants
It’s probably still too early to ask Dan Muse about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play. Or the forecheck. Or who will be on the second defensive pairing.
Quaker Valley track teams finished season with once-in-a-lifetime showing
July 3, 2025
There wasn’t a more impressive Western Pennsylvania track and field program in the spring season than the Quaker Valley Quakers.
Championship hockey team, 4 top athletes headline Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of ’25
The results are in.
Fox Chapel girls basketball makes most of summer league
Marty Matvey didn’t need to work his contact list to help fill out the Fox Chapel girls basketball summer league. By the end of February, Matvey already had a full list of teams who wanted to get extra work in.
Fox Chapel football enjoying productive offseason
The Fox Chapel football team has stayed busy this summer. With all of the other typical summertime commitments — between vacations, other sports leagues and other activities — the Foxes have regularly had more than 50 players for workouts.
District 31 American Legion baseball race coming down to the wire
July 2, 2025
It might take until the final day of the regular season to see who is going to be the District 31 American Legion champion and how teams finish in the standings.
Navy lands commitment from 3rd WPIAL football recruit in 2026 class
July 1, 2025
The Midshipmen landed a third WPIAL football recruit from the 2026 class when Avonworth lineman Peter Bonnet committed to Navy on Tuesday.
