Chase Sowell apologized, but his teammates’ faith in him never wavered. Especially quarterback Rocco Becht.

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive linemen Gabriel Rubio and Kevin Jobity Jr. were among six players designated as gameday inactives for the season opener Sunday.

The self-storage business in the region looks poised to grow in the western end of Westmoreland County, as an independently owned business plans to expand operations along Route 30 in Irwin.

Pennsylvania residents will have another chance to enjoy wildlife habitats from the comfort of their vehicles this fall, as state game commission officials again host driving tours at state game lands beginning Sept. 20.

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Nearly 60 residents took to the streets of Clover Commons in Plum last week to protest their rising land rent.

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According to the Pew Research Center, about 1,500 data centers are in various stages of development nationwide.

NEW YORK — Elena Rybakina came to New York and took everything that had belonged to Aryna Sabalenka.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Beau Brungard accounted for eight touchdowns — seven coming in the first half — and Youngstown State cruised past Duquesne, 70-13, on Saturday.

MADISON, Ill — After getting spun out by Carson Hocevar in the Southern 500, Brad Keselowski issued a warning: “His day’s coming, and it’s coming hard. Watch out, Carson.”

STILLWATER, Okla. — Drew Mestemaker threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 109 yards and a score, and Oklahoma State ended a 21-game skid against FBS opponents by pulling off the first true stunner of the 2026 season, beating No. 6 Oregon, 39-31, on Saturday.

A founder of J&S Pizza and Capri Restaurant in Harrison died Saturday morning.

AKRON, Ohio — Cibastian Broughton passed for four touchdowns, and Akron defeated Robert Morris, 45-10, in its home opener Saturday.

If Pitt thought Saturday’s matchup against Central Florida would be a repeat of the season opener, which featured more than 600 yards of offense and seven touchdowns from Mason Heintschel, Mother Nature had different plans.

A defining aspect of rookie Germie Bernard’s personality, one that only his teammates and coaches knew about, got revealed this week.

IUP fended off a wild comeback by West Chester to win a PSAC crossover matchup 27-21 in two overtimes Saturday.

The Pirates’ season pretty much ended Saturday at Wrigley Field, thanks to an astonishing decision by manager Don Kelly.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keelon Russell threw for 188 yards and a touchdown to help No. 12 Alabama beat Kentucky, 45-17, on Saturday in the SEC opener for both teams.

NEW YORK — Ben Shelton is playing for his first Grand Slam title, though he knows this U.S. Open final is about more than what it means to him.

All four individual champs at the Red, White & Blue Classic at White Oak Park on Saturday got past defending WPIAL cross country champs on their way to the finish line.

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ season has had its share of peaks and valleys as the final leg approaches.