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Take a short drive, see Bucs’ future

Your future Pittsburgh Pirates are just a short drive away near Morgantown.The West Virginia Black Bears, who play their home games at the brand-new Monongalia County Ballpark, are in their inaugural season in the New York-Penn League.The parkĢƵ surface is field turf that even covers the base ...

I love to ride my bicycle

As the song goes, “I want to ride my bicycle.”In the past year or so, I have developed a taste for riding my bicycle, especially the Greater Allegheny Passage.My athletic ability isn’t what it used to be, but I enjoy the sights and sounds of the trail and it also provides a great workout. ...

Every child needs to attend at least one baseball game, regardless of their interest or background in the sport.My nephew, John, enjoyed his first game Wednesday night at PNC Park as the Pirates hosted NL Central Division rival Milwaukee.John is seven but has never been to a live game and is ...

Horse racing takes center stage

Horse racing may not receive the attention that football, baseball and basketball are accustomed to, but SaturdayĢƵ Belmont Stakes brought the “Sport of Kings” to the mainstream.Jockey Victor Espinoza guided American Pharoah out of the fifth gate and into the history books with a victory ...

Uniontown’s Everhart the right choice

Uniontown cross country coach Joe Everhart was recently honored as “Positive Boys Coach” for the “2014-15 C Harper Positive High School Athlete/Coach Awards.”The son of UniontownĢƵ boys Hall-of-Fame basketball coach Abe Everhart has coached for over 30 years for his alma mater. The ...

Mother Nature 2, Guth 0

Rain outs seem to follow me around.I was supposed to cover Laurel Highlands at Belle Vernon baseball Thursday when Mother Nature decided to rear her ugly head. I know, Mother Nature is beautiful when the sun shines brightly.Before digressing too far, I promise this column will not be about the ...