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Sidney Crosby set up Rickard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.

The Penguins overcame a three-goal deficit to win their fifth straight game overall and third in a row on the road. They defeated Detroit 4-1 on Saturday.

Crosby extended his point streak to eight games. He has five goals and seven assists during that stretch.

Crosby scores in OT to propel Pens past Blue Jackets Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sidney Crosby set up Rickard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. The Penguins overcame a three-goal deficit to ...

Jordyn Buchanan sank a half dozen three-pointers and had 22 points to lead California to a 91-68 victory over Kutztown in a PSAC crossover game Saturday.

Cal (9-4) won its eighth game in a row and wasn’t really challenged by Kutztown (2-7). The Vulcans led 48-35 at halftime.

Cal men cruise past Kutztown for 8th straight win Jordyn Buchanan sank a half dozen three-pointers and had 22 points to lead California to a 91-68 victory over Kutztown in a PSAC crossover game Saturday. Cal (9-4) won its eighth game in a row and wasn’t really challenged by Kutztown (2-7). The Vulcans led 48-35 at halftime. Keondre DeShields came...

Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh have spent nearly two decades staring across the sideline from each other.

At some point, there’s going to be a last time. There’s a sense that the 40th meeting between them might be it.

On the surface, Sunday night’s showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) and Baltimore Ravens (8-8) is for the AFC North title, fitting for two rivals that have played ping-pong with the division crown over a span of nearly two decades.

Title search: Steelers and Ravens will decide AFC North By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh have spent nearly two decades staring across the sideline from each other. At some point, there’s going to be a last time. There’s a sense that the 40th meeting between them might be it. On the surface, Sunday night’s...

Jestin Porter scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half and Clemson beat Pittsburgh 73-68 for its fifth straight win on Saturday and 14th consecutive victory over the Panthers.

The Tigers (12-3, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) lead the series 14-3 and haven’t lost to Pitt (7-8, 0-2) since 2014.

Porter was 8-of-12 shooting with three 3-pointers for the Tigers. Nick Davidson and RJ Godfrey scored 14 points each and Butta Johnson had 10 including a trio of 3s. Carter Welling had 10 rebounds to go with eight points before fouling out. The Tigers shot 53%

Clemson beats Pitt for 14th consecutive time PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jestin Porter scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half and Clemson beat Pittsburgh 73-68 for its fifth straight win on Saturday and 14th consecutive victory over the Panthers. The Tigers (12-3, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) lead the series 14-3 and haven’t lost to Pitt (7...

Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Thursday night.

Sidney Crosby had two goals an and assist to extend his point streak to five games, and Blake Lizotte also scored for the Penguins in their third straight win. Pittsburgh has four wins in its last five games following an eight-game losing streak.

Erik Karlsson had two assists to become the second active and 14th defenseman in NHL history to reach 900 points. Arturs Silovs stopped 24 shots for Pittsburgh.

Letang scores in OT in his 1,200th game to lift Penguins past Red Wings By Dan Scifo Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Thursday night. Sidney Crosby had two goals an and assist to extend his point streak to five games, and Blake Lizotte also sc...

Penn State running back Quinton Martin Jr. is in the same boat as many other Nittany Lions.

He isn’t quite sure what’s next, and his future could look a lot different as early as later this week when the transfer portal opens on Friday.

After 2024, when he played in six games as a true freshman, Martin did not see his first carry of the season until Saturday’s Pinstripe Bowl.

Penn State’s Martin rushes into 2026 By Andy Stine Contributing writer YORK – Penn State running back Quinton Martin Jr. is in the same boat as many other Nittany Lions. He isn’t quite sure what’s next, and his future could look a lot different as early as later this week when the transfer portal opens on Friday. After 2024, when...

Justin Brazeau recorded first NHL hat trick, Bryan Rust scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled past the sliding Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Sunday night.

Anthony Mantha had a goal and assist and Noel Acciari scored as the Penguins won their second game in three, but just their second in the last 11 (2-5-4). Ryan Shea had three assists, and Arturs Silovs made 21 saves.

Brazeau has hat trick as Penguins rout Blackhawks, 7-3 CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Brazeau recorded first NHL hat trick, Bryan Rust scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled past the sliding Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Sunday night. Anthony Mantha had a goal and assist and Noel Acciari scored as the Penguins won their second game in three, but just thei...

The Washington & Jefferson women’s basketball team returned from its holiday break but the Presidents’ shooting touch did not.

W&J shot only 33 percent and lost 52-43 to Otterbein on Monday afternoon.

The Presidents (7-3) trailed 27-24 at halftime but took a 33-32 lead into the final period after outscoring the Cardinals 9-5 in the third quarter. Otterbein (8-3) outscored W&J 20-10 in the pivotal fourth quarter.

W&J women edged by Otterbein WESTERVILLE, Ohio – The Washington & Jefferson women’s basketball team returned from its holiday break but the Presidents’ shooting touch did not. W&J shot only 33 percent and lost 52-43 to Otterbein on Monday afternoon. The Presidents (7-3) trailed 27-24 at halftime but took a 33-32 lead into...

Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, including a 73-yard strike to Trebor Pena early in the fourth quarter, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 Saturday afternoon in the Pinstripe Bowl.

Both teams struggled at times with the frigid conditions at Yankee Stadium following a snowstorm. The temperature at kickoff was 28 degrees and the wind chill made it feel like 19 while the snow from Friday’s storm was piled in the right and left field corners.

Grunkemeyer throws 2 TDs as Penn State beats Clemson in Pinstripe Bowl NEW YORK (AP) — Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, including a 73-yard strike to Trebor Pena early in the fourth quarter, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 Saturday afternoon in the Pinstripe Bowl. Both teams struggled at times with the frigid conditions at Yankee Sta...

Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl on Saturday.

ECU faced fourth-and-1 from its own 32 in the third quarter when Marlon Gunn Jr. shed a couple of tacklers and went all the way to the end zone. That would have put the Pirates up 17-7, but the play was called back because of a whistle, and Gunn was credited with a 14-yard gain instead.

East Carolina takes advantage of 5 Pitt turnovers, wins Military Bowl ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl on Saturday. ECU faced fourth-and-1 from its own 32 in the third quarter when Marlon G...

Clemson and Penn State were projected in the preseason to be among the top four seeds in the 12-team College Football Playoff and in favorable position for a national championship.

Very little went as expected and instead of a prominent playoff matchup, Clemson and Penn State end their seasons in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, a day after a snowstorm is forecast for the New York area.

Penn State and Clemson meet in the Pinstripe Bowl after disappointing regular seasons By Larry Fleisher Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Clemson and Penn State were projected in the preseason to be among the top four seeds in the 12-team College Football Playoff and in favorable position for a national championship. Very little went as expected and instead of a prominent playoff ma...

Year in Review: Bentworth soccer dominance top local sports story of 2025.

Year in Review: Bentworth soccer dominance top local sports story of 2025 Here is a look back at the Observer-Reporter’s top 10 sports stories of 2025. 1. Bentworth boys soccer wins 1st PIAA title One thing in the local sports world that became clear in 2025 is that small school soccer runs through the towns of Bentleyville and Ellsworth. A storybook season for the Bent...