Stanley Cup Playoffs/Carolina eliminates Islanders
Stanley Cup Playoffs: –The Carolina Hurricanes scored twice within 10 seconds of the third period to eliminate the New York Islanders in five games. The Hurricanes broke a 3-3 tie with the t... Read more
Two local football players sign NFL free agent deals
Among local names signed as free agents after the NFL draft: –Butler graduate and now former Pitt offensive lineman Jake Kradel has signed with the Indianapolis Colts. –Slippery Rock Univers... Read more
Steelers complete what appears to be a solid NFL draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers completed their 2024 NFL draft Friday night and Saturday with six more selections that included West Virginia center Zach Frazier. They also selected a wide receiver,... Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates offensive struggles continued in a 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants Sunday evening. Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones allowed three earned runs on five hits ove... Read more
Denny Hamlin takes Dover victory
Denny Hamlin won the Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway Sunday, holding off a challenge by Kyle Larson over the final 25 laps for his third win of the season. Hamlin is now tied with Wi... Read more
High School notes/Rocco All-State
High School Sports: –North Catholic senior Alayna Rocco was named to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class 4A First Team in girls basketball Friday. –The Slippery Rock baseball team defeated... Read more
Sunday Sports
The Pittsburgh Pirates were victorious over the San Francisco Giants 4-3 yesterday. They play the third and final game of the series this afternoon at 4:05. WISR pregame begins at 3:40. The... Read more
Saturday Sports, 4/27
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped the first game of a 3-game series at Oracle Park in San Francisco Friday night by a score of 3-0. Starting pitcher Quinn Priester pitched 6 scoreless innings w... Read more
The Butler County Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 2024 induction banquet Saturday at Butler County Community College. The event begins at 6pm. Tickets are $40 at the door. The new inductee... Read more
Steelers take Washington lineman with first NFL Draft pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected an offensive lineman with their first pick in the NFL draft last night for the second straight year for the first time in team history. The Steelers made Was... Read more