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Pitt softball not offered NCAA at-large bid

One more out.That is what the Pitt softball team needed Saturday to win the ACC tournament.After a heartbreaking walk-off loss to Florida State in the conference title game, and after the NCAA tournament brackets were announced, the loss meant that Pitt is on the outside looking in.Or, in other ...

Backlash, WWE travel, TV deal

There are several pro wrestling topics to get into this week so let’s get right to it.<strong>The backlash on Backlash</strong>To say that Backlash, the PPV that WWE presented last Sunday, was average at best was an understatement.Several readers reached out ...

Southwestern Pennsylvania, the land of the double spring

I think it’s safe to say that that the winter weather that we experienced through much of March and April if finally over. Most folks are pleased that we are enjoying some great spring weather — time to get out in the yard to clean up the debris from winter and begin mowing. Others take to ...

Days of the multi-sport athlete fading

Long gone are the days of young kids playing three or four sports in a year, and it is also a lost art at the scholastic level.However, it has long been a staple at the collegiate level that student-athletes focus year-round on their respective sports.Most student-athletes at the major ...

Backlash tonight

WWE presents Backlash tonight on the WWE Network and it is the company’s third special event in a month as well as its second in nine days.Seven matches have been announced for the main card along with one bout for the Kickoff Show, and it will be interesting to see what direction WWE goes ...

Visitor affirms Laurel Highlands’ outdoor allure

I’m always proud to host a friend or professional acquaintance visiting our area to enjoy its outdoor opportunities. John Plowman of Harrisburg is both, and before his visit here last weekend, I informed him that few places, east of the Rocky Mountains anyway, offer such diverse recreational ...