Sports Feedhttps://www.post-gazette.comThis feed contains sports storiesSun, 13 Sep 2026 21:28:39 +0000Post-Gazette Syndicator Serviceenhourly1Brandon Lowe and the bullpen help the Pirates avoid a sweep against the CubsBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/13/pirates-cubs-brandon-lowe-bubba-chandler/stories/202609080027Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:25:36 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/13/pirates-cubs-brandon-lowe-bubba-chandler/stories/202609080027<![CDATA[]]>T.J. Watt’s dominant day helps the Steelers begin the Mike McCarthy era with a winBy Gerry Dulac / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/steelers-falcons-tj-watt-touchdown/stories/202609130091Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:20:06 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/steelers-falcons-tj-watt-touchdown/stories/202609130091<![CDATA[]]>Steelers’ home opener brings crowds — and NASA’s first NFL flyoverBy Lindsay Shachnow / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/local/2026/09/13/pittsburgh-steelers-tailgate-nasa-nfl-flyover/stories/202609130100Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:56:59 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/local/2026/09/13/pittsburgh-steelers-tailgate-nasa-nfl-flyover/stories/202609130100<![CDATA[]]>Post-Gazette football rankings: South Fayette, Propel Braddock Hills use upsets to vault into top spotsBy Brad Everett / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/high-school-football/2026/09/13/wpial-football-rankings-city-league-piaa/stories/202609130083Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/high-school-football/2026/09/13/wpial-football-rankings-city-league-piaa/stories/202609130083<![CDATA[]]>Woodland Hills removes Brian Tarrant as football coachBy Mike White / For the Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/highschool/2026/09/13/woodland-hills-football-coach-brian-tarrant/stories/202609130097Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:30:24 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/highschool/2026/09/13/woodland-hills-football-coach-brian-tarrant/stories/202609130097<![CDATA[]]>Joey Porter Jr. was ruled out for the Steelers’ opener, but sources say he is healthy enough to playBy Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/joey-porter-contract-news/stories/202608300001Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:43:14 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/joey-porter-contract-news/stories/202608300001<![CDATA[]]>Steelers-Falcons: Week 1 live chat, updates and analysis with Christopher CarterBy Christopher Carter / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/falcons-week1-nfl-live-chat/stories/202609130058Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/falcons-week1-nfl-live-chat/stories/202609130058<![CDATA[]]>Gerry Dulac’s 2026 NFL predictions: Week 1Gerry Dulac / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/week1-nfl-picks/stories/202609110035Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/week1-nfl-picks/stories/202609110035<![CDATA[]]>Steelers-Falcons scouting report: Bijan Robinson is the biggest weapon to stopBy Christopher Carter / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/scouting-report-atlanta-falcons-nfl-season-opener/stories/202609040057Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/13/scouting-report-atlanta-falcons-nfl-season-opener/stories/202609040057<![CDATA[]]>High school sports results for Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/highschool/2026/09/12/high-school-sports-results-for-saturday-sept-12-2026/stories/202609120051Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:00:41 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/highschool/2026/09/12/high-school-sports-results-for-saturday-sept-12-2026/stories/202609120051<![CDATA[]]>Akron routs Robert Morris behind Cibastian Broughton’s 4 TD passesThe Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/rmu/2026/09/12/akron-beats-robert-morris-45-10-behind-cibastian-broughton-s-4-td-passes/stories/202609120050Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:07:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/rmu/2026/09/12/akron-beats-robert-morris-45-10-behind-cibastian-broughton-s-4-td-passes/stories/202609120050<![CDATA[]]>Sam Bassett's early strike powers Riverhounds to win over LoudounPittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/riverhounds/2026/09/12/sam-bassett-s-early-strike-powers-riverhounds-to-win-over-loudoun/stories/202609120008Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:06:52 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/riverhounds/2026/09/12/sam-bassett-s-early-strike-powers-riverhounds-to-win-over-loudoun/stories/202609120008<![CDATA[]]>Bill Zonnon excelled in the Penguins' prospect tournament win. Could he make an NHL push?By King Jemison / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2026/09/12/bill-zonnon-prospect-training-camp-nhl-predictions/stories/202609120010Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:32:11 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2026/09/12/bill-zonnon-prospect-training-camp-nhl-predictions/stories/202609120010<![CDATA[]]>FCS No. 10 Youngstown State hangs 70 on DuquesneNoah Fries / For the Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/duquesne/2026/09/12/duquesne-youngstown-state-ncaa-football/stories/202609110049Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:57:52 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/duquesne/2026/09/12/duquesne-youngstown-state-ncaa-football/stories/202609110049<![CDATA[]]>Pirates waste Ryan O’Hearn’s homer, seven innings from Paul Skenes in a loss to the CubsBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/12/pirates-ryan-ohearn-seven-innings-paul-skenes-loss-chicago-cubs/stories/202609080026Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:02:06 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/12/pirates-ryan-ohearn-seven-innings-paul-skenes-loss-chicago-cubs/stories/202609080026<![CDATA[]]>Hawkins accounts for 4 TDs in West Virginia's 52-7 win over UT MartinThe Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/wvu/2026/09/12/hawkins-accounts-for-4-tds-in-west-virginia-s-52-7-win-over-ut-martin/stories/202609120049Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:27:46 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/wvu/2026/09/12/hawkins-accounts-for-4-tds-in-west-virginia-s-52-7-win-over-ut-martin/stories/202609120049<![CDATA[]]>‘The Sharks’ swarm on a wet day, and Pitt’s defense dominates in a 12-7 win against UCFBy Christopher Carter / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pitt/2026/09/12/lightning-delay-pitt-vs-ucf-moved-to-4-35pm-kickoff/stories/202609120038Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:23:02 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pitt/2026/09/12/lightning-delay-pitt-vs-ucf-moved-to-4-35pm-kickoff/stories/202609120038<![CDATA[]]>Penn State recovers from a slow start to defeat TempleWill Horstman / For the Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/psu/2026/09/12/psu-temple-ncaa-football/stories/202609120009Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:38:36 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/psu/2026/09/12/psu-temple-ncaa-football/stories/202609120009<![CDATA[]]>Extra Points: Chrys Black is another smallish running back doing big things at Central CatholicBy Mike White / For the Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/high-school-football/2026/09/12/chrys-black-central-catholic-football-eugene-jarvis/stories/202609120040Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:11:31 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/high-school-football/2026/09/12/chrys-black-central-catholic-football-eugene-jarvis/stories/202609120040<![CDATA[]]>The Steelers defense is determined to prove it has solved the communication issues of the pastBy Christopher Carter / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/12/defense-patrick-graham-communication-issues/stories/202609080032Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/09/12/defense-patrick-graham-communication-issues/stories/202609080032<![CDATA[]]>