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Motivated Franklin Regional rolls past Bellefonte in PIAA 1st round match

Nov 5, 2024 | triblive.com | Giustino Racchini

Coming off a loss in the WPIAL championship game, Franklin Regional was as motivated as ever to perform well in its first state playoff game since 2021 on Tuesday night. On a warm Tuesday night, the WPIAL Class 3A runner-up Panthers (14-4-2) did just that, easing past District 6 champion Bellefonte, 6-0, in the first round of the PIAA tournament. Franklin Regional will meet District 3 champ Conrad Weiser in Saturday’s quarterfinals at a time and site to be determined.
News companies walk fine line of trust versus efficiency with AI tools

Sep 10, 2024 | triblive.com | Tanya Babbar |Amani Clark-Bey |Giustino Racchini |Megan Trotter |Haley Moreland

This story was not written using artificial intelligence, but it could have been. Although the technology might have sped up the writing process, the quality of the information — and the trust the reader has in it — likely would have suffered. Use of AI in the news industry, so far, largely is restricted to research, making stories more searchable online and compiling data from the internet.
Slippery Rock picked No. 1 in PSAC-West football preseason poll

Aug 8, 2024 | triblive.com | Giustino Racchini

Fresh of a trip to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals last season, Slippery Rock was tabbed the preseason favorite in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Division. The Rock received six first-place votes in the PSAC-West preseason poll conducted by the conference’s coaches.
Pittsburgh Grass Open at South Park Fairgrounds once again deemed a success

Aug 8, 2024 | triblive.com | Giustino Racchini

After another successful weekend of grass-court volleyball, Ned Bacheson is looking forward to what the future holds for Pittsburgh Grass Open tournament. A total of 740 players across 326 teams took part in this years event, held July 26-28, at the Allegheny County Fairgrounds in South Park. That number is up from over 600 last summer. Bacheson, who founded the tournament nearly 10 years ago, says that a trip about four hours east of Pittsburgh opened his eyes to the sport.
Bethel Park native Eric McElvenny to compete in his 2nd Paralympic Games

Aug 7, 2024 | triblive.com | Giustino Racchini

It was more than 10 years ago when Eric McElvenny lost part of his right leg when he stepped on an improvised explosive device while serving with the Marines in Afghanistan. He didn’t want to let that hold him back from staying in shape, so he decided to turn to Paralympic competition. His journey has taken him all over the country and beyond. The Bethel Park native will be competing in this summer’s Paralympic Games, set for Aug. 28-Sept. 8, in Paris.
Kaori Yamamoto retains lead after weather delayed round at U.S. Senior Women's Open

Aug 3, 2024 | triblive.com | Giustino Racchini

After a long, weather-delayed third round at the U.S. Women’s Senior Open on Saturday at Fox Chapel Golf Club, Kaori Yamamoto held on to her lead after shooting 1-over-par. She will be in last pairing Sunday for the final round, leading the field at 7-under. Four others are chasing Yamamoto at 2-under for the tournament: Mikino Kubo, Annika Sorenstam, Leta Lindley and Juli Inkster. Even after a three-hour rain delay, Yamamoto remained focused.
Pittsburgh to host JCC Maccabi Games in 2025

Jul 24, 2024 | triblive.com | Giustino Racchini

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh will serve as host for the inaugural JCC Maccabi Campus Games next summer at Pitt. The JCC Maccabi Games are the world’s largest in-person Jewish youth sporting event, and more than 6,000 participants from JCC communities around the world are expected to attend.
Penguins prospect Brayden Yager getting closer to NHL arrival

Jul 10, 2024 | theprogressnews.com | Giustino Racchini

Chosen 14th in the 2023 NHL Draft and with a junior hockey championship to his credit, Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Brayden Yager is ready to take his game to the next level. Last season in the Western Hockey League was a successful one for Yager, who helped lead his team to a championship with the Moose Jaw Warriors last season. Moose Jaw swept the Portland Winterhawks in four games in the championship series to secure the title.
Pro wrestlers ready to 'Brawl Under the Bridge'

Jul 10, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Giustino Racchini

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Pro wrestlers ready to 'Brawl Under the Bridge'

Jul 10, 2024 | triblive.com | Giustino Racchini

As KSWA heavyweight champion, “the Face of Pittsburgh” Lou Martin has competed in hundreds of professional wrestling matches in dozens of venues. There’s something special about the Brawl Under the Bridge. “The venue for the event under the historic Homestead Grays Bridge is pretty unique for an event,” Martin said. “The bridge just adds to the overall aura of the event as a whole.”The ninth annual Brawl Under the Bridge is scheduled for Saturday underneath the Homestead Grays Bridge.