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Davis homers twice as Pirates beat Central-leading Reds

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Henry Davis hit his first two home runs of the season, Mitch Keller pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 on Friday night to end a five-game losing streak. Davis homered in consecutive innings. He hit a solo ...

Malkin wants to run it back one last time

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins took a significant step forward this season, returning to the playoffs after a three-year absence. To go deeper than the first round will require another leap. Whether Evgeni Malkin gets a chance to be a part of it is anyone's guess. Malkin's ...

Local girls enjoying first season of flag football

When Raia Lamping found out the WPIAL was going to sanction girls flag football, she knew that she wanted to play. She also felt it was a perfect addition to the athletic choices girls have at Peters Township. So, she went to work alongside her mother to build the program from the grassroots ...

Washington-Greene Hall of Fame Scholar-Athletes chosen

They are among the best high school athletes the local area has produced over the last four years as well as being some of its brightest students. They have been all-stars, both on the athletics fields and in the classroom. And when help is needed, they never hesitate to volunteer their ...

Barnyak throws 2-hit shutout in Mikes’ win

CARMICHAELS — Bailey Barnyak walked the first batter she faced in Carmichaels’ non-section game against Brownsville on Friday as the Mikes were celebrating Senior Day. The Mikes’ senior ace didn’t walk any more while striking out 13 and limiting the Falcons to two hits in a 6-0 ...