Pirates Face Uncertain 2017 as McCutchen Teeters on Trade
Work tract reports Pirates front office won’t hesitate to deal favorites like Andrew McCutchen amid uncertain 2017 plans. Jameson Taillon’s return from Tommy John surgery shows promise with 1 3.38 ERA through 18 starts, while Tyler Glasnow seeks rotation spot after rookie-year adjustments. Josh Bell offered a bright bat in 45 games, and the bullpen saw Tony Watson struggle after becoming closer.
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Steelers show improvement but still need consistency
After a decisive loss to the Eagles, Steelers players say effort was there even as penalties and missed assignments hurt drives. They note fewer mistakes against the Chiefs, with reserves getting extended time due to injuries. Coach Tomlin cautions that Blitzburgh is not back yet, despite a promising showing.
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Laurel Beaver and Indiana in Class AA semifinal set
WPIAL semifinal action includes Laurel Beaver and Indiana as the two teams vie for a berth in the Class AA final. The championship meet is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday at North Allegheny with a consolation contest to follow later. Individual results list Andre Corbin, Anthony Lurenta, and Aaron Adamo with times 18:03, 18:09, and 18:40 respectively.
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Lady Warriors top Lincoln Park in straight sets
Mohawk defeats Lincoln Park 25-18 25-11 25-22 in WPIAL Section 1-AA action. Molly Courson posts 25 assists and 14 digs to lead Mohawk (3-3, 6-5) with Haley Pelini adding 12 kills and three aces while Makenzie McConnell contributes 11 digs, six kills and five aces.
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New Castle Boys Sweep Hopewell and Blackhawk Meets
Rao LAs New Castle boys won three of four events while the girls split. The Red Hurricane boys improved to 6-1 and 7-1 overall, defeating Blackhawk 47 to 16 and Hopewell 35 to 22. LeShawn Huff led runners with 17 minutes 48 seconds, and Anthony Voto finished in 18 minutes 1 second.
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Mohawk Girls Soccer routs Quigley Catholic 6 0
Kelly Clark scored four goals for Mohawk in a 6-0 Section 3-A road win over Quigley Catholic. Courtney Clark and Jessica Matsukas added a goal each, with assists from Hepler Barth Jaworowski Matsukas Bromley and Fleeson. Madison Shiderly posted two saves to preserve the shutout as Mohawk improved to 5-2 9-3. leading 3-0 at halftime.
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Amway Top 25 Poll Shows Stanford Leading PAC-12
AP Amway Top 25 college football poll lists Stanford 3-1 at 15th with 635 points and North Carolina 4-1 at 16th with 587, plus Arkansas Florida Boise State and others in top 25. Multiple teams and voters are noted with votes and records through Oct. 2 alongside numerous receiving votes figures.
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Playoff Schedule Highlights for Major League Baseball
Key wild card and division series matchups across both leagues with dates times and TV channels. Baltimore at Toronto. San Francisco at New York. Chicago versus winner. Washington against Los Angeles. Texas against Baltimore-Toronto winner. Cleveland against Boston with multiple TBA games.
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Lions Club pancake breakfast and 5K race Oct 29 at Pearson Park
Community bulletin notes events including a Lions Club pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. and 5K registration 8 to 8:45 a.m. with race at 9, a Creekside Fitness Baseball tryout for ages 15 to 18, a Storm Halloween Classic October 15-16 for 9U, and multiple signups and meetings from local sports groups.
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Tuesday and Wednesday Prep Sports Schedule Highlights
Local high school teams post a crowded slate across golf cross country tennis and soccer with matches and times at Wilmington New Castle Neshannock Laurel Mohawk Shenango Beaver Falls and others. Key showdowns include Neshannock vs Sewickley Academy and multiple 7 pm and 7:30 pm kickoffs across venues.
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Points Leaders Through Oct 2
NASCAR Sprint Cup leaders list Kevin Harvick Martin Truex Jr and Kyle Busch tied at 3000 points through Oct 2 with Brad Keselowski Denny Hamlin Jimmie Johnson Matt Kenseth Carl Edwards Kurt Busch and Joey Logano also at 3000. Tony Stewart trails at 2074 while Kyle Larson leads a second group with 2073 and Jamie McMurray 2053. NASCAR Xfinity standings show Daniel Suarez 2087 Elliott Sadler 2085 and Justin Allgaier 2071 among others with Brennan Poole Ty Dillon Erik Jones and Ryan Sieg rounding the top 20 plus multiple race schedules listed.
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TV schedule highlights Major Leagues and NBA playoff action
At 8 p.m. the Orioles face the Blue Jays in the AL Wild Card on TBS. ESPN airs Knicks versus Rockets in a preseason game at 8 p.m. and Clippers versus Warriors at 10:30 p.m. NBCSN carries Hurricanes against Sabres in preseason at 7 p.m. ESPN2 presents the WNBA semifinals Game 4 with Los Angeles at Chicago.
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