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Many teams can beat Knicks for title

LeBron James went to Philadelphia. Giannis Antetokounmpo moved to Miami. Kawhi Leonard returned to Toronto. A dozen or so former All-Star selections, the majority of them being former All-NBA picks, changed addresses this offseason as well. And they’re all chasing the New York Knicks. The ...

Steelers’ belief in rookie class paying early dividends

PITTSBURGH — Shortly after hearing their names called in front of record-setting crowds on Pittsburgh’s North Shore at the 2026 draft, the Steelers’ rookie class did what some do when they find themselves thrust together by circumstance: they started a group chat. Over the past six ...

Golf trio still in contention for medals

Following the first day of play in the PIAA high school boys and girls golf championships at the Penn State Golf Courses, three Altoona Mirror core coverage area players are in position to medal at the event. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy golfer Grant Okonak, who will also compete with his ...

Tiger star more than a scorer

Name: Allie Hayer School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Hayer scored two goals in an important 3-2 win over Bellefonte, both goals in a 2-0 win over Central and had a hat trick in a 6-0 win over Bald Eagle Area. Season update: ...

Clawson a ‘team-first’ player

Name: Nolan Clawson School: Cambria Heights Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Clawson had 22 carries for 205 yards and two touchdowns and 138 passing yards and three more touchdowns in a 49-6 win over Conemaugh Township. Season update: Clawson has 986 ...