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Streak continues

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sheldon Rankins is well-versed in the Houston Texans' nondescript playoff history. The veteran defensive tackle is hell-bent on writing a different ending this time. And he's hardly alone. The NFL's best defense is eager to prove it's a unit capable of winning a ...

Former Pirates reliever Guisti dies at 86

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died. He was 86. The club, citing Giusti's family, said he died on Sunday. The right-hander went 100-93 with a 3.60 ERA in 668 career ...

Local calendar

Wednesday, Jan. 14 High school Boys basketball Gateway at Belle Vernon, 7 p.m. McGuffey at Carmichaels, 7 p.m. Brownsville at Fairmont, W.Va., 7:30 p.m. Girls basketball Jefferson-Morgan at Turkeyfoot Valley, 6 p.m. Boys wrestling Albert Gallatin at Connellsville, 7 p.m. Belle Vernon ...

Lady Gators earn key Section 2-1A victory

Geibel Catholic dominated the third quarter and held off a late run from host Serra Catholic for a key 64-55 girls basketball victory Monday night in a clash of the top two teams in Section 2-1A. The Lady Gators remained unbeaten overall at 14-0 and improved to 7-0 in the section, while the ...

Playoff positioning

The high school basketball season is approaching the midpoint of section play with a few area teams striving for the top spot in the standings and others hoping to earn a berth into the WPIAL playoffs. The Uniontown and Laurel Highlands boys teams are right on the edge of a postseason spot in ...

NBC’s return to MLB begins with Pirates-Mets, Dodgers-D-backs

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC's return to broadcasting Major League Baseball games will start with an opening-day doubleheader on March 26. Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates will face Juan Soto and the New York Mets at 1 p.m. Eastern on NBC and Peacock. At 8 ...