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Pre-playoff showdown

DETROIT — On paper, the Detroit Lions are strong favorites to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in a showdown of 8-6 teams with playoff hopes. History points to a different outcome. Detroit is 0-5-1 against the Steelers in the 21st century, and Pittsburgh even won a Super Bowl at Ford ...

Lady Mustangs earn section victory over Southmoreland

Laurel Highlands had three players in double figures as it rolled to a 52-13 victory over Southmoreland in Section 3-4A girls basketball play on Thursday at Harold “Horse” Taylor Memorial Gymnasium. The Lady Mustangs (1-2, 2-5) were led in scoring by Taylor Schwertfeger, who had 14 points. ...

Reports: Chicago-based group nearing deal to buy Penguins

A family-owned, Chicago-based investment company is closing in on a deal to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group. Multiple outlets, including Victory Sports and ESPN, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that the Hoffmann Family of Companies is nearing the ...

Rocket wrestlers edge Bearcats in section battle

Jefferson-Morgan outlasted Bentworth in a 39-32 victory on Wednesday night in Section 3-2A boys wrestling action at Bentworth High School. The Rockets’ E.J. Lingenfield (152), Geno Orlandi (160), Landon Heath (285) and Caleb Dulaney (114) won by fall. Jefferson-MorganĢƵ Payton Bastian ...

Bringing it back

YORK RUN — Fayette County has seen its fair share of solid wrestling throughout the area over the years, but due to a decrease in participation and other challenges, the dual meets have dwindled and several teams have focused on individual attention. Albert Gallatin and Laurel Highlands ...