CHICAGO (AP) — When the Chicago Blackhawks selected Patrick Kane No. 1 overall in the 2007 draft, they counted on the forward, then just 18, to give their rebuilding team and its sputtering offense an immediate boost. Fast-forward 19 years: The Blackhawks again hope that Kane, now 37 and ...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ryan Blaney faces a high-stakes weekend in Indianapolis. He's hoping to put Roger Penske back in victory lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and he'd like to add a second crown jewel win to his resume. At the same time, he's chasing a $1 million pay day — if he ...
WHEELING – The final members of the Wheeling Central Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 are set. The latest selections are the 1979 state championship football team, Nicole Yahn and Tom Gilson as the contributor. They join previously announced honorees: Dan Gordon, Aaron Schneid, Chris Martin, Zac Stahl, Mo Mull and Alex Peluchette. All of the freshly minted Hall of Famers will be feted during the Maroon Knights' annual Hall of Fame Brunch on Saturday, Sept. 12, sponsored by Dan Stephens State Farm Insurance at the CCHS Great Hall. Only a limited number of tickets are ...
WHEELING – Over the last two seasons, the Wheeling University Women's Lacrosse program has come back with a bang, reaching the Mountain East Conference (MEC) Semifinals in each of its first two seasons back. On Thursday, the Wheeling University Athletic Department announced the next leader ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit an RBI single and Seiya Suzuki drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning as the Chicago Cubs held on for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Swanson’s single scored automatic runner Ian Happ, who barely beat center fielder Jake ...
WEST LIBERTY — After three seasons coaching the Hilltoppers, Sara Pelegreen has found a change of scenery. Sara Pelegreen, who spent the last three seasons as the head coach of West Liberty’s softball team, was announced Friday to have accepted a new position as the head softball coach at Robert Morris University, competing in the Horizon League. Pelegreen had previously served as an assistant coach at Robert Morris for three years, from 2020-2022. Pelegreen spent the last three seasons leading West Liberty, guiding the Hilltoppers to 73 victories and an appearance in the ...
