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Steelers keeping Herbig around

PITTSBURGH — Nick Herbig wants to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for life. The outside linebacker is well on his way after agreeing to a new four-year deal on Tuesday that will keep him in Pittsburgh for the rest of the decade, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. ...

Saint Francis unveils new athletics mascot

LORETTO — Saint Francis University officially introduced the Red Wolves on Wednesday as the new mascot and athletic identity during a special campus-wide celebration, marking a significant milestone in the university's history as it prepares to transition to NCAA Division III ...

C-K baseball is believing right now

Claysburg-Kimmel experienced its first PIAA playoff baseball victory in the most unlikely way after trailing by seven runs in the second inning before a rally helped the Bulldogs top Greensburg Central Catholic, 11-10, in nine innings. Now C-K coach Kyle Glass and his team believe anything is ...

Central volleyball finishes up historic season in PIAA loss

MARTINSBURG — A benchmark season came to a close for the Central High School boys volleyball team Tuesday night, but Scarlet Dragons head coach Mark Lingenfelter had no trouble appreciating the bigger picture. This season’s Central squad became the school’s first boys volleyball team ...

Ninth gets dicey for Pirates who wind up with victory

HOUSTON — Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe hit three-run homers and Endy Rodriguez added a two-run shot to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Jake Mangum tied a career-high with four hits to help the Pirates to their fourth straight ...

Johnston strong over five innings in Sheetz victory

Blake Johnston struck out nine over five innings in earning the win for Sheetz in a 10-5 decision over Honey Baked Ham in a Greater Altoona City League baseball game at Juniata on Tuesday. Aidan Steinbugl had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run for Sheetz. Hunter Rossman had two hits ...