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Panthers believe in Geriner

PITTSBURGH — The No. 25 Pitt Panthers host Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels at noon Saturday, and they’ll be breaking in a new — but old — quarterback. With sophomore starter Mason Heinschel lost for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee suffered Friday night in ...

Steelers lose Derrick Harmon to foot injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers placed second-year defensive tackle Derrick Harmon on injured reserve Monday. The club made the move four days after Harmon injured his foot in the first half of a 27-24 loss to Cleveland. Harmon will miss a minimum of four weeks, a significant blow to a ...

Perfetti goal enough to defeat Pens

PITTSBURGH — Alex Iafallo had a goal and an assist, Clay Stevenson made 29 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night. Pittsburgh’s Declan Carlile scored 8:53 into the third period to tie the game at 2-2, but Cole Perfetti scored the winner on a wrist ...

Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays go up 2-0 in American League series

CLEVELAND — The White Sox are returning to Chicago one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time in 21 years. Braden Montgomery lined a two-run double down the right-field line in the sixth inning for the go-ahead runs and Sean Burke allowed one hit in ...

Altoona Curve now accepting 2026 grant applications

Altoona Curve Charities, a 501c3 organization devoted to supporting local youth programs and organizations, announced the opening of grant applications for the 2026 grant program, available now to area non-profits that promote healthy living for the betterment of youth and community. The 2026 grant program will accept applications from nonprofit organizations with a federal tax-exempt letter that specifically supports local youth programs and organizations that promote exercise, health, activity and education. Grants may be awarded in the form of financial assistance or facility ...