Sports
Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testifies about her father in his federal gun trial, ending 1st week
June 7, 2024
WILMINGTON, Del. — Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testified Friday in his federal gun trial about visiting her father while he was at a California rehab center, telling jurors he seemed to be improving in the weeks before he bought the revolver in 2018.
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges consumers to park outside
NEW YORK — Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed.
Neil Walker WPIAL Baseball Showcase gives athletes chance to shine
Norwin rising junior Jakob Howard toed the rubber Friday morning at No Offseason Sports in Russelton and fired 10 to 12 pitches in front of more than 40 local and regional college coaches.
3 prominent WPIAL wrestling schools looking for new coaches
Three prominent wrestling schools are looking for new coaches.
Court records: Seeking revenge, former Dolphin Xavien Howard texted boy sexual photos of his mother
Former Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard sent a boy sexually explicit content of his mother because she refused to get an abortion, a new court filing alleges.
Juan Soto, Yankees catch major break with inflammation diagnosis for star slugger
NEW YORK — Juan Soto, the Yankees and their fans breathed sighs of relief Friday as the slugger doesn’t appear to be dealing with a major injury after exiting Thursday’s game with left forearm discomfort following a lengthy rain delay.
Former WPIAL, Wild Things player James Meeker gets MLB call-up from Brewers
Former WPIAL baseball player James Meeker, a North Allegheny graduate who got his professional start with the Washington Wild Things, was called up to the major leagues Friday for the first time.
PIAA announces semifinal sites, times for 2024 state softball playoffs
Neshannock and Laurel won’t travel far for the next round of the PIAA softball playoffs and neither will Chartiers-Houston or Carmichaels.
PIAA releases semifinal sites, times for 2024 state baseball playoffs
WPIAL baseball teams Avonworth, Eden Christian and Indiana learned the site and time of their state semifinal games when the PIAA released the schedule Friday.
Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames named Gatorade Pa. Softball Player of the Year
Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames was named Gatorade Pennsylvania Softball Player of the Year on Friday, making her the first WPIAL athlete to win the award in six years.
High school roundup for June 6, 2024: Thomas Jefferson softball rallies for PIAA quarterfinal win
Adalina Bracco hit a tie-breaking two-run double in the sixth inning to lead WPIAL runner-up Thomas Jefferson to a 3-1 victory over District 1 runner-up West Chester East in the PIAA Class 5A softball quarterfinals Thursday in Chambersburg.
After controversial call in 7th inning, Penn-Trafford’s PIAA playoff run ends with loss to Hollidaysburg
JOHNSTOWN — This wasn’t the way the Penn-Trafford baseball team wanted to end its season, especially on a questionable call in the top of the seventh inning.
Laurel gets its revenge, and another shot at Neshannock, with win over Bentworth
Bentworth and Laurel met for the second time in two weeks Thursday in a PIAA Class 2A quarterfinal at Gateway.
With surprise starter stifling Avella, Eden Christian rolls into PIAA Class A semifinals
When Eden Christian Academy coach Mark Feldman named his starting pitcher for the PIAA Class A baseball quarterfinals, he threw a curve at Avella.
Shelby Telegdy’s big day boosts Elizabeth Forward past Chartiers Valley into state semifinals
It is always a special occasion when a player drives in six runs.
Unlikely hero pitches unsinkable Avonworth to another extra-innings win
Carson Franc kept working on his pitches and believing his time on the mound could come, despite having thrown very few innings all season.
WPIAL rules Aliquippa rising junior ineligible following transfer from North Hills
Aliquippa’s Jamar Allen, an all-conference football player who transferred from North Hills, was ruled ineligible Thursday by the WPIAL.
Plum, 29 student-athletes, 2 coaches honored with Positive Athlete Western Pa. Awards
Plum athletic director Drew Karpen was not surprised with the number of student-athlete nominations for the Positive Athlete Western Pennsylvania Awards.
PIAA sets sites, times for lacrosse, volleyball quarterfinals
June 5, 2024
The first round of the PIAA boys volleyball and boys and girls lacrosse playoffs Tuesday delivered some surprises involving WPIAL teams.
