Pitt star James Conner cancer free says diagnosis cleared
Pitt running back James Conner declares he is cancer free less than six months after Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis. He announced on Twitter that his body is clean of cancer after starting chemotherapy in December following Thanksgiving tumor findings. Conner was 2014 ACC player of the year and returned from a knee injury last season.
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Vogelsong Hitting Head Replaces Pitcher In Pirates Win
Pirates beat the Rockies 6 3 as Vogelsong left after a line drive to the head in the second inning. Wilfredo Boscan earned the win in relief, pitching four innings after Vogelsong departed.
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Laurel freshman Kayla Ruperto stifles Deer Lakes in 1 0 win
Laurel fifth seed defeats defending WPIAL Class AA champion Deer Lakes 1 0 thanks to Kayla Ruperto’s three hit shutout with eight strikeouts and a lone run driven in by Cassidy Stroia. Ruperto stays composed, focusing on one batter at a time as she dominates from the mound.
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Ellwood City looks to reach WPIAL softball final
Ellwood City Lincoln High softball edged Burgettstown 2 1 in the Class AA quarterfinals at Sewickley Academy to advance to the semifinals. The top seed now awaits the Avonworth Steel Valley winner for a shot at the WPIAL title as coach Gary Rozanski emphasized businesslike focus heading into Wednesday action.
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Lady Cats fall in Class A playoff, Chartiers-Houston upsets Shenango
Shenango High softball struggled with five errors and seven unearned runs as Chartiers-Houston defeated the seventh seed 9 to 1 in the WPIAL Class A quarterfinal at North Allegheny. Kaitlyn Dittrich pitched well for Shenango, but the offense cooled, ending the Lady Wildcats season at 15 4.
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Errors prove pivotal in Union loss
The Union High softball team, seeded eighth, fell 8-2 to top-seed West Greene in a WPIAL Class A quarterfinal at Sewickley Academy after four first inning errors allowed four West Greene runs. Union finished with eight errors, while West Greene capitalized on bunts and miscues to build a 4-0 lead after one inning.
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