On the same day that the USL announced its re-alignment due to the combination of the USL and the NASL, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds made an announcement of their own: the signing of 21-year-old defender Tobi Adewole. Adewole just completed his collegiate soccer career with George Washington University in Washington, D.C. At George Washington University, Adewole made 64 appearances — starting 61 matches — where he notched five goals and five assists in three seasons. This year, the Colonials ... Read More
Riverhounds sign midfielders Ben Fitzpatrick, Victor Souto
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have added more depth to their midfield, signing two recent college graduates, Ben Fitzpatrick and Victor Souto, to their roster, the team announced Thursday. Both deals are for one year but have a club option for 2018. The two contracts will be approved, pending USL and USSF approval. The announcement comes a day after the team announced the re-signing of veteran midfielder/defender Mike Green. Fitzpatrick has been on the pitch at Highmark Stadium before when ... Read More
Riverhounds re-sign midfielder Mike Green
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds gave fans a late Christmas present Wednesday, announcing the re-signing of midfielder Mike Green. Green, who has spent his entire career with the Riverhounds, was challenged by head coach Dave Brandt to improve his play. According to Brandt, Green passed the test. “I challenged Michael right after the season to pick up his entire game and take it to a new level — actually, essentially, trial him a month after I said that — and challenged him to be the best player ... Read More
Riverhounds sign Taylor Washington
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have swiped another player from an in-state rival: Taylor Washington, who played the 2016 season for the Bethlehem Steel FC. The Riverhounds signed the defender to a one-year contract with a club option for 2018. This offseason, one of the first moves the Riverhounds made was signing goalkeeper Keasel Broome from another in-state rival, the Harrisburg City Islanders. The 23-year-old Washington will join the team after his USL and USSF paperwork is approved. The ... Read More
Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer has passed away at 87
According to multiple reports, golfing legend Arnold Palmer passed away Sunday in Pittsburgh at age 87. Palmer, who was born in Latrobe, PA, is generally regarded as one of the best golfers of all time. Nicknamed “The King,” he won seven major championships (the Masters four times, the U.S. Open once and the Open Championship twice), and his 65 wins on the PGA tour are tied for fifth all-time. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974 and was awarded the Presidential Medal ... Read More
Penn State earns season sweep over Pitt
Catapulted by a three-run home run off the bat of Greg Guers in the top of the eighth inning, Penn State came away with a 11-5 win over in-state rival Pitt at Charles L. Cost Field Wednesday night. With the victory, the Nittany Lions earned a season sweep over the Panthers and have claimed 11 of their last 14 meetings against Pitt. The Nittany Lions wasted no time getting on the board against Pitt with two runs in the top half of the first inning. Third baseman Jim Haley singled and scored on ... Read More
‘Legends of Pittsburgh’ cruise rescues stranded people at sea
In recent years the "Legends of Pittsburgh" cruise has become a very popular attraction. The cruise features many current and former Pittsburgh icons, such as athletes and musicians. Some of the legendary Pittsburgh athletes aboard this year's cruise included: Rocky Bleier, Antonio Brown, Dermontti Dawson, Donnie Shell, James Harrison, Manny Sanguillen, Ken Wregget, Bryan Trottier, Francois Leroux and others. This year patrons who took the cruise to meet some of the famous athletes got a ... Read More
Pine Richland’s Meghan Klingenberg chosen to Elite FIFA International Team
Meghan Klingenberg, a graduate from Pine-Richland high school who went on to become a world champion with the United States Women's National Team, keeps adding to her impressive resume. The 2015 FIFA World Cup winner was named to the first ever FIFA Women's World XI international team. The award is voted on by players from 33 nationalities in 20 countries. Eleven players in different positions are named as the best in their position, and Klingenberg was voted the best for her position at left ... Read More
Colonial hockey ready to take big strides
The Robert Morris men’s ice hockey team is set and ready to begin another season with high expectations. Last season, the Colonials had one of their best seasons in school history, winning an astounding 24 games. Finishing first in the Atlantic Hockey Conference (AHC) for the first time in school history, their season would be cut short in falling to the Mercyhurst Lakers in the AHC semifinals. Head coach Derek Schooley must be given credit for the major turnaround of the school’s hockey ... Read More
COLUMN: Women deserve more media coverage
The Penn State women’s volleyball team has a long-standing tradition of excellence. Head coach Russ Rose has been in charge since 1979, and as of the end of the 2014-2015 season, maintained a .866 win-loss percentage with a record of 1161–180. His team is currently ranked number one in the nation. The U.S. women’s national basketball team has not lost an Olympic match since 1992. When is the last time you heard anything about them in the news? Women’s sports are simply not as well-covered by ... Read More