Added game wraps up Freeport International Baseball Invitational after another successful week
The Aussie Drop Bears baseball team was in the middle of a game Saturday evening in the closing hours of the Freeport International Baseball Invitational when the rain came and put a halt to the proceedings at James E. Swartz Sr. Memorial Field. The adverse weather then forced event officials...
Gateway youth track club sends large contingent to USATF JO Nationals
Alexis Bansah jumped at the chance to win a WPIAL Class 2A championship in May at Slippery Rock. The Monroeville resident and Winchester Thurston sophomore brought home WPIAL gold in the triple jump with a top attempt of 40 feet, 2 inches, a season and personal best. She then went...
Oakdale’s Sam Snodgrass, Maddie Salek claim victories at Brentwood Firecracker 5K
Five participants were able to finish in under 16 minutes at the 42nd annual Brentwood Firecracker 5K Run & Walk. One of the largest, longest running and most popular 5K races in the Tri-State area, the Brentwood Firecracker is held annually July 4 on Brownsville Road and attracts both elite...
Former Penn Hills, WVU standout Drew Schifino reflects on life in basketball in new book
Drew Schifino wanted an opportunity to reflect on his time in basketball. He didn’t want to rehash the old stories of his time in European basketball or at West Virginia. The 43-year-old Penn Hills graduate sought an opportunity for self-reflection. Schifino decided to write a book about his time in...
Greensburg native Goetz moves up in Korn Ferry Tour event
Greensburg native Mark Goetz fired his second 8-under-par 63 at the Korn Ferry Tour NV5 Invitational on Saturday and climbed up the leaderboard at The Glen Club in the Chicago suburb of Glenview. Goetz is now 16-under par 197 and is tied for 14th. He started the third round tied...
Shipley, Goetz in hunt at Korn Ferry Tour’s NV5 Invitational
Mt. Lebanon native Neal Shipley and Greensburg native Mark Goetz are in contention at the Korn Ferry Tour NV5 Invitational after the completion of two rounds at The Glen Club in the Chicago suburb of Glenview. Shipley is tied for 11th at 11-under-par after rounds of 64 on Thursday and...
Pittsburgh native Kyler Fedko swinging hot bat for Wichita Wind Surge in Double-A Texas League
The road to the majors in baseball can be a long and arduous course. For some, they are gifted to the point that getting to the big leagues is merely a question of how fast. For others, that road can be much longer, one that may never lead to the...
Post positions set for 59th edition of Adios Pace for the Orchids
With post positions finalized Wednesday, the 59th edition of the $385,000 Grade 1 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids is set to go off Saturday evening with a 4:10 post time at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows. The winners of the two elimination heats run last Saturday, Swingtown...
Sonny Westerman Old Timers game again a highlight at Freeport International Baseball Invitational
The public address announcer ended his pre-game duties before the Sonny Westerman Old Timers game by sharing a sentiment likely shared by a large majority of the crowd, the players and any on-call medical personnel within shouting distance of Swartz Field in Freeport Borough Thursday night. Don’t get hurt. Despite...
Hempfield alum, coach Katie Miller Gee wins 5th state mid-am title
In 11 days, Katie Miller Gee will welcome her girl golfers for Hempfield tryouts. The new WPIAL season arrives Aug. 7. The Spartans coach and former state champion will bring a competitive edge to practice. She is still winning as a player. Miller Gee won her second straight and fifth...
New team wrestling league to be showcased Saturday at Live Casino Pittsburgh
Wrestling fans looking for something to do Saturday should head to Live Casino Pittsburgh at Westmoreland Mall for a Folkstyle Showcase Four. A new concept for wrestling will be on display as wrestlers compete for spots on teams in the Championship Wrestling Association. Bouts begin at 7 p.m. “The showcase...
Australian contingent soaking up the fun on, off baseball fields during Freeport International
Kobi Dodd said he felt excited about coming back to the Freeport International Baseball Invitational with the chance to tell some of his Aussie Drop Bears teammates new to the tournament about what to expect. “I know what needed to be done with preparing for the games,” he said. “I...
Norwin grad Rizzo gets new lease on football life playing in Italian professional league
When Gianni Rizzo finished his college football career at Duquesne last year as a fifth-year linebacker, he naturally began to think his playing days were over. He turned in his uniform and hit the ice tub. “It’s a long season, and my body hurt,” the Norwin graduate said. But as...
Freeport International kicks off, sets week’s schedule
Nate Good put on a uniform and played in the first Freeport International Baseball Invitational 31 years ago. As he got older, he took on a role as coach and gave back during the summer, and those duties included guiding teams at the Freeport International. He was at the helm...
National HS football hall of fame moving to new location
Still-developing plans have Brook Park in Ohio slated to be the home of the Cleveland Browns’ new $2.4 billion dome stadium in 2029. Another football locale is coming to the city much sooner. Next summer, the National High School Football Hall of Fame will move into town. A “letter of...
Lernerville Speedway to welcome High Limit drivers for annual Don Martin Silver Cup
Dirt track racing is alive and well in America. But as an outdoor sporting event, the weather can throw the proverbial monkey wrench into the best planning. In 2025, Lernerville Speedway has been treated to one rainout after another, having just five live events so far. Rain has canceled quite...
